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M <br />M <br />SECTION 575 <br />SODDING <br />A. Description: Sod for the project shall be of the variety that is common to the area and of a <br />variety approved by the Engineer. Where sodding an area in which previously had <br />` established grass the new sod shall be of the same variety as existing (Argentia Bahia or <br />St. Augustine). All sodding associated with Landscaping as proposed in Landscape Plans <br />shall be St. Augustine. This work shall also include mowing in accordance with Section <br />104-7.2 to be mowed at 6" height with a mulching mower. <br />B. Work included: Scope of Work: The work specified in this section consists of the <br />+■ establishing of a stand of grass, within the project, right-of-way, easements, and other <br />areas indicated on the Drawings, by furnishing and placing grass sod. Also included are <br />fertilizing, watering and maintenance as required to assure a healthy stand of grass. Two <br />applications of fertilizer will be required with the initial application being fertilized and the <br />second application being "weed and feed." <br />C. Guarantee: All sodded areas shall be guaranteed for three months after date of final <br />acceptance. <br />Replacement of Defective Sod: Any dead sod or sod showing (less than 95% of a square) <br />` indication of probable non -survival or lack of heath and vigor, or which do not exhibit the <br />characteristics to meet specifications, shall be replaced within two weeks of notice from <br />Owner or Engineer. All replacement sod shall be furnished/installed at no additional cost to <br />the Owner and shall be guaranteed for three months. All replacement shall meet original <br />specifications. <br />The Contractor shall notify the Owner and Engineer ten days prior to the end of the <br />guarantee period and such guarantee shall be extended until notification is received. <br />r„ At the end of the guarantee period, all sod that is dead or in unsatisfactory growth shall be <br />replaced within two weeks. <br />` D. Fertilizer: Commercial fertilizers shall comply with the state fertilizer laws. <br />The numerical designations for fertilizer indicate the minimum percentages (respectively) of <br />(1) total nitrogen, (2) available phosphoric acid and (3) water-soluble potash contained in <br />` the fertilizer. <br />The chemical designation of the fertilizer shall be 16-4-8. Fertilizer shall include iron, minor <br />nutrients and trace elements. At least 50% of the nitrogen shall be derived from organic <br />sources. At least 50% of the phosphoric acid shall be from normal super phosphate or an <br />equivalent source which will provide a minimum of two units of sulfur. The amount of sulfur <br />shall be indicated on the quantative analysis card attached to each bag or other container. <br />Contractor shall ensure one (1) pound of nitrogen per 1,000 square feet. <br />M <br />M <br />an <br />