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Cascadian Landscape ~ C140023 Contract Summary Form (Form Must Accompany Each Contract For Authorization) Contract Title: ROW Improvement and Maintenance Numbt Contractor: Cascadian Landscape Contract Total: $ 125,000.00 Start Date: 9/4/2013 End Date: 30-Jun-14 Contract Overview: The City of Tigard requires the services of contractor to perform landscape maintenance and improvements in the City's right of ways on collector and arterial streets. Contract Manager: Vance Walker Department: Public Works Quotes/Bids/Proposal: Vendor/Firm Score/Bid Cascadian Landscape Account String: GL String Project String Amount Year 1 200.6200.54001.95032.200.140 Improvement Maintenance $ 20 000.00 Year 1 200.6200.54001.95032.200.145 ROW Maintenance $ 80,000.00 Year 1 100.6100.54001 IGrounds Maintenance ROUX' $ 12,000.00 Year 1 510.6700.54001 1 Stormwater ROUX' $ 13,000.00 TOTAL $125,000.00 Approvals and Comments Department Comments Signature: ---- Purchasing Comments Signature: City Manager Comments A 11t Signature: u, ATTACHMENT C CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON AGREEMENT FOR SERVICES RELATED TO RIGHT-OF-WAY IMPROVEMENTS AND MAINTENANCE THIS AGREEMENT made and entered into this 4"' of September, 2013 by and between the City of Tigard, a municipal corporation of the State of Oregon, hereinafter called "City", and Cascadian Landscapers, Inc., hereinafter called"Contractor", collectively known as the"Parties." RECITALS WHEREAS, Contractor has submitted a bid or proposal to City to provide specific services;and WHEREAS,Contractor is in the business of providing specific services and is aware of the purposes for which City requires the services;and WHEREAS, City and Contractor wish to enter into a contract under which City shall purchase the services described in Contractor's bid or proposal; THEREFORE,The Parties agree as follows: 1. SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED Contractor agrees to provide services related to right of way improvements and maintenance as well as water quality facilities as detailed in Exhibit A— Scope of Services and by this reference made a part hereof. 2. EFFECTIVE DATE AND DURATION Contractor shall initiate services upon receipt of City's notice to proceed, together with an executed copy of this Agreement. This Agreement shall become effective upon the date of execution and shall expire,unless otherwise terminated or extended,on June 30,2014. 3. COMPENSATION City agrees to pay Contractor an amount not exceeding One Hundred Twenty Five Thousand and NO/100 dollars ($125,000.00) for performance of those services described herein,which payment shall be based upon the following applicable terms: A. Payment will be made in installments based on Contractor's invoice, subject to the approval by the City, and not more frequently than monthly. Payment shall be made only for work actually completed as of the date of invoice. B. Payment by City shall release City from any further obligation for payment to Contractor, for services performed or expenses incurred as of the date of the invoice. Payment shall not be considered acceptance or approval of any work or waiver of any defects therein. C. Contractor shall make payments promptly, as due, to all persons supplying labor or materials for the prosecution of this work. D. Contractor shall not permit any lien or claim to be filed or prosecuted against the City on any account of any labor or material furnished. E. Contractor shall pay to the Department of Revenue all sums withheld from employees pursuant to ORS 316.167. City of Tigard 1 13125 SW Hall Blvd., Tigard, OR 97223 1 (503) 639-4171 1 www.tigard-or.gov F. If Contractor fails, neglects or refuses to make prompt payment of any claim for labor or services furnished to Contractor or a subcontractor by any person as such claim becomes due, City may pay such claim and charge the amount of the payment against funds due or to become due the Contractor. The payment of the claim in this manner shall not relieve Contractor or their surety from obligation with respect to any unpaid claims. G. Contractor shall pay employees at least time and a half pay for all overtime worked in excess of 40 hours in any one work week except for individuals under the contract who are excluded under ORS 653.010 to 653.261 or under 29 USC sections 201 to 209 from receiving overtime. H. Contractor shall promptly, as due, make payment to any person, co-partnership, association or corporation, furnishing medical, surgical, hospital care or other needed care and attention incident to sickness or injury to the employees of Contractor or all sums which Contractor agrees to pay for such services and all moneys and sums which Contractor collected or deducted from the wages of employees pursuant to any law, contract or agreement for the purpose of providing or paying for such service. I. The City certifies that sufficient funds are available and authorized for expenditure to finance costs of this contract during the current fiscal year. Appropriations for future fiscal years shall be subject to budget approval by the City Council. 5. ASSIGNMENTIDELEGATION Neither party shall assign or transfer any interest in or duty under this Agreement without the written consent of the other and any attempted assignment or transfer without the written consent of the other party shall be invalid. 6. SUBMITTING BILIS AND MAKING PAYMENTS All notices and bills shall be made in writing and may be given by personal delivery, mail or fax. Payments may be made by personal delivery, mail, or electronic transfer. The following addresses shall be used to transmit notices, bills,payments,and other information: CASCADUN L&NDSCAPERS,INC. Attn: Vance Walker Attn: Arthur Meisner Address: 13125 SW Hall Blvd. Address: 21510 NW Farm Park Drive Tigard, Oregon 97223 Hillsboro, OR 97124 Phone: (503) 718-2606 Phone: (503) 647-9933 Fax: (503)684-8840 Fax: (503) 647-9922 Email: vance tr tia.rd-or,go�- Email• 3rt(c,cascadianlandscapers.com 7. TERMINATION The parties agree that any decision by either party to terminate this Agreement before 30' of June, 2014 shall be accompanied by thirty (30) days written notice to the other party prior to the date termination would take effect. There shall be no penalty for early termination. If City terminates the contract pursuant to this paragraph,it shall pay Contractor for services rendered prorated to the date of termination. 2013 RNP—Right-of-Way Improvements and Maintenance Page 2 8. ACCESS TO RECORDS City shall have access to such books, documents, papers and records of Contractor as are directly pertinent to this Agreement for the purpose of making audit, examination,excerpts and transcripts. 9. FORCE MAJEURE Neither City nor Contractor shall be considered in default because of any delays in completion and responsibilities hereunder due to causes beyond the control and without fault or negligence on the part of the parries so disenabled, including but not restricted to, natural disaster,war, civil unrest, volcano, earthquake, fire, flood, epidemic, quarantine restriction, area-wide strike, freight embargo, unusually severe weather or delay of subcontractor or supplies due to such cause; provided that the parties so disenabled shall within ten (10) days from the beginning of such delay, notify the other party in writing of the cause of delay and its probable extent. Such notification shall not be the basis for a claim for additional compensation. Each party shall,however,make all reasonable efforts to remove or eliminate such a cause of delay or default and shall,upon cessation of the cause, diligently pursue performance of its obligation under the Agreement. 10. NON-DISCRIMINATION Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable requirements of federal and state civil rights and rehabilitation statues, rules, and regulations. Contractor also shall comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, ORS 659.425, and all regulations and administrative rules established pursuant to those laws. 11. INDEMNITY/HOLD HARMLESS Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless City, City's officers, employees, agents and representatives from and against all liability, claims, demands, judgments, penalties, and causes of action of any kind or character, or other costs or expenses incidental to the investigation and defense thereof, of whatever nature, resulting from or arising out of the activities of the Contractor or its subcontractors, agents, or employees under this contract, except, however, that the foregoing shall not apply to liability that arises out of City's sole negligence. 12. INSURANCE Contractor shall maintain insurance acceptable to City in full force and effect throughout the term of this contract. Such insurance shall cover all risks arising directly or indirectly out of Contractor's activities or work hereunder. The policy or policies of insurance maintained by the Contractor shall provide at least the following limits and coverages: A. Commercial General Liability Insurance Contractor shall obtain, at contractor's expense, and keep in effect during the term of this contract, Comprehensive General Liability Insurance covering Bodily Injury and Property Damage on an "occurrence" form (1996 ISO or equivalent). This coverage shall include Contractual Liability insurance for the indemnity provided under this contract. The following insurance will be carried: 2013 RFP—Right-of-Way Improvements and Maintenance Page 3 Coverage Limit General Aggregate 4,000,000 Products-Completed Operations Aggregate 1,000,000 Personal &Advertising Injury 1,000,000 Each Occurrence 2,000,000 Fire Damage (any one fire) 50,000 Medical Expense (any one person) 53000 B. Business Automobile Liability Insurance If Contractor will be delivering any goods or services which require the use of a vehicle, Contractor shall provide City a certificate indicating that Contractor has business automobile liability coverage for all owned,hired,and non-owned vehicles. The Combined Single Limit per occurrence shall not be less than $1,000,000. Said insurance shall name City as an additional insured and shall require written notice to City thirty (30) days in advance of cancellation. If Contractor hires a carrier to make delivery, Contractor shall ensure that said carrier complies with this paragraph. C. Workers' Compensation Insurance The Contractor and all employers providing work, labor or materials under this Contract that are either subject employers under the Oregon Workers' Compensation Law and shall comply with ORS 656.017,which requires them to provide workers' compensation coverage that satisfies Oregon law for all their subject workers or employers that are exempt under ORS 656.126. Out-of-state employers must provide Oregon workers' compensation coverage for their workers who work at a single location within Oregon for more than 30 days in a calendar year. Contractors who perform work without the assistance or labor of any employee need not obtain such coverage. This shall include Employer's Liability Insurance with coverage limits of not less than $500,000 each accident. D. Insurance Carrier Rating All coverage provided by the Contractor must be underwritten by an insurance company deemed acceptable by the City. The City reserves the right to reject all or any insurance carrier(s) with an unacceptable financial rating. E. Certificates of Insurance As evidence of the insurance coverage required by the contract, the Contractor shall furnish a Certificate of Insurance to the City. No contract shall be effected until the required certificates have been received and approved by the City. The procuring of such required insurance shall not be construed to limit contractor's liability hereunder. Notwithstanding said insurance, Contractor shall be obligated for the total amount of any damage, injury, or loss caused by negligence or neglect connected with this contract. 13. ATTORNEY'S FEES In case suit or action is instituted to enforce the provisions of this contract, the parties agree that the losing party shall pay such sum as the court may adjudge reasonable attorney fees and court costs, including witness fees (expert and non-expert),attorney's fees and court costs on appeal. 2013 RNP—Right-of-Way Improvements and Maintenance Page 4 14. COMPLIANCE WITH STATE AND FEDERAL LAWS/RULES Contractor shall comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations, including, but not limited to, the requirements concerning working hours, overtime, medical care, workers compensation insurance, health care payments, payments to employees and subcontractors and income tax withholding contained in ORS Chapter 279B, the provisions of which are hereby made a part of this agreement. 15. CONFLICT BETWEEN TERMS It is further expressly agreed by and between the parties hereto that should there be any conflict between the terms of this instrument in the proposal of the contract, this instrument shall control and nothing herein shall be considered as an acceptance of the terms of proposal conflicting herewith. 16. SEVERABILITY In the event any provision or portion of this Agreement is held to be unenforceable or invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining terms and provisions shall not be affected to the extent that it did not materially affect the intent of the parties when they entered into the agreement 17. INDUSTRIAL ACCIDENT FUND PAYMENT Contractor shall pay all contributions or amount due the Industrial Accident Fund form that Contractor or subcontractors incur during the performance of this Agreement. 18. COMPLETE AGREEMENT This Agreement, including the exhibits, is intended both as a final expression of the Agreement between the parties and as a complete and exclusive statement of the terms. In the event of an inconsistency between a provision in the main body of the Agreement and a provision in the Exhibit, the provision in the main body of the Agreement shall control. In the event of an inconsistency between Exhibit A and Exhibit B,Exhibit A shall control. No modification of this Agreement shall be effective unless and until it is made in writing and signed by both parties. No waiver, consent, modification, or change of terms of this Agreement shall bind either party unless in writing and signed by both parties. Such waiver, consent, modification, or change if made, shall be effective only in specific instances and for the specific purpose given. There are no understandings, agreements, or representations, oral or written, not specified herein regarding this Agreement. Contractor, by the signature of its authorized representative, hereby acknowledges that Contractor has read this Agreement,understands it and agrees to be bound by its terms and conditions. IN WITNESS WHEREOF, City has caused this Agree nt to be xe ted by its duly authorized undersigned officer and Contractor has executed this Agreeme t on the d e h rel above first written. CITY OF TIGARD CAS IAN LA DS ERS,INC. L6t. By: Authorized City Repi6so6ative By: Authorized ontractor Represen a iv Date Date 2013 RNP—Right-of-Way Improvements and Maintenance Page 5 gig E � § a \ ! ! - ( } \ § % � § Ln — ; < { . . � OD / } « a m \ _ k ( \ 2 ) § ƒ : \ - - 72 \ � . Q ] U F R a 8 u a 4 Q Y C � 0 0 P. o g F R C 6 - cJ ri s d X .., •G o .. C O c_ � _ � r P =' O C _ r �i P 'n ? '� n s .r � M u ��n Y _C y — y V .p O V � 'R r � V Fy 'c' rty V. cr_ m VG — 1 A W a a w n v � A J � c p F I o _ wn •. �J .� K L .o � � N ti a 9 H � V pap �7 o .. 'o c .. a O. a 6 � C 7 a L � z N x 0 a Q O � C. 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Codes and Standards 1 IV. General Requirements 2 V. Traffic Control 2 VI. General Landscaping 2 EXHIBITS NO OF PAGES Exhibit `A': ROW Landscape Improvement Type Chart 3 Exhibit'Cl: Technical Specifications DIVISION 1: GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 01533 Tree and Plant Protection 3 DIVISION 2: SITE WORK 02360 Soil Treatment 3 02920 Soil Preparation 4 02950 Trees, Plants and Groundcovers 6 CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS TABLE OF CONTENTS FY 2012-2013 PAGE 1 ROW Landscape Improvement Standards I. Background and Overview A. The City's Right of Way (ROW) Landscape Standards and Procedures are intended to be used in conjunction with the City's Municipal Code (Titles 15 &18). They are not intended to be used as standalone documents. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to become familiar with the Tigard Landscape Code requirements and comply with the criteria set forth as a whole. B. This standard is intended to provide consistency in design criteria, materials and products for future landscape, and irrigation development within the City of Tigard's ROW landscape. This ROW Landscape Improvement Standards includes the following sections: II. Goals and Objectives III. Codes and Standards IV, General Requirements V. Traffic Control VI. General Landscaping II. Goals and Objective A. Clearly define spaces, articulate use areas, and unify site elements through use of landscape materials: 1. Create a presentable clean landscape within City Right of Ways. 2. Use consistent design and plant material, sustainable with minimal maintenance requirements. B. Use sustainable landscaping practices: 1. Minimize use of non-sustainable fertilizers, herbicides, and pesticides. 2. Use plant material to reduce adverse climatic conditions such as heat, wind, and precipitation. 3. Guide future development toward sustainable and environmentally sound design through use of native and locally available plant material, minimal water irrigation, and other practices. 4. Use plant material sustainable to the Willamette Valley. 5. Consider xeriscape approaches where natural, low maintenance plant material would be desired (i.e. exterior fringes of plant site). III. Codes and Standards A. Contractor shall refer to appropriate jurisdictional standard regarding specific requirements for landscaping of right-of-ways, screening and buffering, and general landscaping. The following is a summary of some applicable requirements and is not intended to replace necessary research. CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS FY 2012-2013 PAGE 1 1. City of Tigard—Codes and Standards: a. Title 15 — Streets and Sidewalks 1) 15.04 —Work in Right of Way b. Title 18—Tigard Municipal Code. 1) 18.745 — Landscaping & Screening. 2) 18.795 —Visual Clearance Areas. 3) 18.810 —Street Utility and Improvement Standards. c. Comply with the current City of Tigard Street Tree List. 2. Industry standards: Quality definitions, grading tolerances, and caliper to height ratios shall be no less than minimums specified by the American Landscape and Nursery Association, American Standards for Nursery Stock. Standard reference may be obtained from publisher. IV. General Requirements A. Whenever the Contractor's operations create a condition hazardous to traffic or to the public, the Contractor shall, without cost to the City, furnish, erect and maintain such barricades, lights, signs, and other devices and take such other precautions as are necessary to prevent damage or accidents or injury to,the public and the Contractor's employees. The Contractor shall also furnish such flagmen as are necessary to give adequate warning to traffic or to the public of any dangerous conditions to the public. All flagging costs shall be born solely by the Contractor. V. Traffic Control A. Traffic Control will be required as according to the "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devises" and "The Oregon Temporary Traffic Control Handbook". 1. Site specific plans are required to be reviewed and approved by the City prior to any construction. VI. General Landscaping A. The Landscape Design Standard, Supplement—Plant Material at the end of this section, shall be used as a guide for selecting trees, shrubs, and groundcover. 2. Landscaping shall be designed to create a low maintenance and sustainability. Plant materials shall be selected to provide buffering and screening, to mitigate harmful effects of sun, wind, rain, noise, and odor. 3. Prior to planting verify soil fertility and amendment needs for the immediate design area. 4. Protect existing site improvements. Verify location of underground utilities prior to performing work. 5. Preserve and protect existing trees and vegetation when possible. CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS FY 2012-2013 PAGE 2 Existing plant material in a healthy condition shall be transplanted or relocated if feasible when displaced by construction or other disruption. B. Soil preparation: Soil preparation shall include the addition of fertilizer and soil amendments to establish fertile planting soil, adjust PH, enhance soil texture and moisture content. A soil test may be performed upon request by City's Representative to determine exact amendments necessary for each site. The following is a select list of organic amendments and their uses: 1. Fertilizer: a) Nitrogen—blood meal, fish waste, bat guono, cottonseed meal. a) Phosphorous—bone meal, rock phosphate. b) Potassium—Greensand. c) Trace minerals (boron, iron, manganese, zinc, etc.)—seaweed or kelp meal. d) Dolomite lime and agricultural lime can be used to adjust PH. 2. Soil amendments: a) Humus. b) Peat. C) Compost. d) Manure. C. Vegetation Control: 1. On-going maintenance shall be required for vegetation control. 2. Initial weed establishment can be deterred with annual mulching of planted areas. Cultivation and hand weeding may also be necessary to prevent weed establishment during the growing season. D. Trimming and Pruning: 1. Pruning of trees and shrubs shall be performed as necessary. 2. Pruning can be used to develop plant form, remove disease and dead wood, and thin branches when desired. Consult a horticultural guide for detailed species requirements regarding time, method, and extent of pruning. E. Tree Protection: 1. Temporary fencing shall be used to protect existing trees and vegetation from construction damage. 2. Fence shall be placed at edge of canopy drip zone to protect roots from backfill, compaction, and noxious materials. 3. Where root disturbance and excavation cannot be avoided in tree protection zones, hand clearing, and excavation may be required to minimize damage. F. Sustainable Practices: CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENT STANDARDS FY 2012-2013 PAGE 3 1. Control erosion through management practices that prevent soil loss caused by stormwater run-off or wind erosion of exposed soil. Prevent sediment from leaving site or entering stormwater catch basins. 2. Utilize species that are locally grown and available. 3. Use a high-efficiency, low volume irrigation systems. 4. Provide shade on 30 percent of impervious surfaces including parking lots, sidewalks and plazas to reduce reflected heat, glare and stormwater run-off where practical. G. Plant material: 1. Nursery stock shall be locally grown and obtained within a 100-mile radius of project site. 2. Select plant material that is long lived, requires low maintenance, and is disease and insect infestation resistant. 3. Locate and organize plant material in accordance with species siting needs (i.e. sun or shade, soil type, root depth, growth habit, etc.) 4. Consider plant habit, root depth, and size at maturity in location of plant material to avoid damage to other facilities such as sidewalks, parking lots, and underground pipes. 5. Trees shall be located to provide shade on roadways and sidewalks. B. Trees shall be selected and placed to prevent leaf litter from entering open basins. 7. Trees shall be located to prevent interference with underground utilities. 8, Specified plant material shall meet the following minimum size criteria: Street Trees 2-inch Caliper. Deciduous Trees 2-inch Caliper. 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J � %E /' %� ■ § e e C � ] oCr § % \ xg § / § a)■ _ * .\ _ :7 m \ & ■ 6 ' CD a C / ° 0 � � � = c ■ ] / g A R z / CD> VO k J s / � , / � CITY OF TIGARD, OREGON EXHIBIT ` i TECHNICAL SPECIFI CA TIONS FY 2012-2013 ROW Landscape Improvement Standards SECTION 01533 TREE AND PLANT PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION PART 1 GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY: A. General requirements: 1. Preservation, protection, and trimming of existing trees and shrubs, and other vegetation indicated to remain. 2. Make every effort to protect all trees, shrubs, ground cover and other vegetation existing on the Project site with the exception of that indicated to be removed. 3. Meet local jurisdiction requirements for protection of existing trees and vegetation. 4. Contractor will provide temporary fencing, barricades and guards as required to protect trees and other plants, which are to remain, from all damage. 5. Protect all trees from stockpiling, material storage, vehicle parking and driving within the tree drip line or tree protection fence area. 6. NO heavy machinery is allowed within the dripline of all trees. B. Definitions: 1. Tree Protection Zone: Area defined by the drip line of a single designated tree or the outermost perimeter of the combined drip line areas of a designated group of trees. This area may be extended as deemed necessary by the Owner's Consulting Arborist. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS A. As indicated and required elsewhere in this Specification Section, and as may be recommended by Consulting Arborist. B. Fencing: Fencing shall be 5 foot visibility metal on steel posts placed no further than 6' apart extending no less than 4-1/2' above the ground, kept taut at all times. C. Pruning Equipment: 1. Roots and Branches Larger than 1 inch in diameter: Sharp saw. 2. Roots and Branches 1 inch or less in diameter: Pruning sheers. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 GENERAL A. Protect all plant growth including root systems of trees and plants from: 1. Dumping of construction related refuse. 2. Chemically injurious materials and liquids used in construction process. 3. Noxious materials in solution caused by run-off and spillage during mixing and placement of construction materials, and drainage from stored materials. 4. Continual puddling of running water as a result of construction. B. Protect root zones from flooding, erosion, excessive wetting and drying resulting from de- watering and other operations. CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS TREE AND PLANT PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION FY 2012-2013 SECTION 01533, PAGE 1 C. Protect all existing plant material to remain against unnecessary cutting, breaking and skinning of roots and branches, skinning or bruising of bark. D. Do not allow fires under and adjacent to trees or other plants which are to remain. E. Where directed by Owner's Representative, extend pruning operations to restore natural shape of trees and other plants impacted by construction activities. F. Cut branches and roots with sharp pruning instruments, as specified. Do not break, chip or mutilate. G. Restrict vehicular and foot traffic, of all construction crews, to prevent compaction of soil over root systems and within tree protection zones. H. Erect fencing around all tree protection zones prior to commencement of clearing and demolition work and remove only after all work potentially injurious to trees and other plants is complete. Fencing shall be placed as far from trees as is practical, but in no instance closer than one foot behind required construction limits. 3.2 EXCAVATION AROUND TREES A. Excavate within root zone of trees only where indicated and acceptable to the Owner's Representative. B. Excavate around tree roots within tree protection zone only under the direction of the Owner's Representative. C. Where trenching for utilities is required within root zones, tunnel under and around roots by hand digging. Do not cut main lateral support roots. Cut smaller roots which interfere with installation of new work; using sharp pruning tools as specified. D. Where excavating for new construction is required within root zones of trees, hand excavate to minimize damage to root systems. Use narrow tine spading forks and comb soil to expose roots. Reposition roots in backfill areas whenever possible. If large, main lateral roots are encountered, expose beyond excavation limits as required to bend and relocate without breaking. E. If roots are encountered within the limits of new construction and the Owner determines that modification of the work is not practical, cut roots in accordance with these specifications approximately 6 inches back from proposed construction. F. Do not allow exposed roots to dry out before permanent backfill is places; provide temporary earth cover, pack with wet peat moss or 4 layers of wet untreated burlap and temporarily support and protect from damage until roots are permanently relocated and covered with backfill. Water to settle backfill to eliminate voids and air pockets. G. All pruning shall be performed to ANSI A-300 Pruning standards by Oregon State registered tree care firms employing Certified Arborists. Other therapeutic care work shall be performed to National Arborist Association standards. 3.3 GRADING AND FILLING AROUND TREES A. Maintain existing grade within root zones of trees unless otherwise indicated or approved by the Owner. B. Lowering Grades: Where existing grade is above new finish grade shown around trees, under direction of Owner's Representative, carefully hand excavate within root zones to new grade. Cut roots exposed by excavation, as specified, to approximately 3 inches below elevation of new finish grade. C. Raising Grades: Permitted only as acceptable to the Owner. 3.4 REPAIR AND REMOVAL OF TREES CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS TREE AND PLANT PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION FY 2012-2013 SECTION 01533, PAGE 2 A. Repair trees damaged by construction operations in a manner acceptable to the Urban Forester. Make repairs promptly after damage occurs to prevent progressive deterioration of damaged trees. B. Remove dead and damaged trees which are determined by the Urban Forester to be incapable of restoration to normal growth pattern. C. Contractor is responsible for payment of all fines for noncompliance with applicable regulations. 3.5 HARD SCAPE INSTALLATION WITHIN TREE PROTECTION ZONES A. Install walkways as close to grade as possible to minimize excavation into the soil where large roots and areas of high root density exist. Backfill with loose dirt to the minimum depth necessary to achieve a natural look. Mulch if appropriate, as directed by the Owner's Representative. 3.6 COMPENSATION TO OWNER FOR TREES A. The Contractor shall pay the Owner the value of existing trees, that were to remain, that died or were damaged and removed because of the Contractor's failure to provide adequate protection and maintenance. B. Liquidated damages shall be assessed against the Contractor for each tree removed due to damage as specified in subparagraph 3.7.A above, at the rate of $72.00 for each deciduous tree and $60.00 for each evergreen tree per square inch of trunk area according to the formula and standards adopted by the "Council of Tree and Landscape Appraisers" in accordance with the evaluation formula set forth in "The Council of Tree and Landscape Evaluation Guide for Plant Appraisers," most current Edition. C. Any wound or damage by construction activities to an existing tree, indicated to remain, constitutes partial injury. These include, but are not limited to: Any cambium tissue damage. Unauthorized cutting, breaking or removing tree branches. Unauthorized cutting or damaging protected root zones. Soil compaction. Toxic run-off into tree preservation areas. D. Partial injury will be calculated by percentage, estimated by the Owner's Representative, of the total value of the damaged tree. Liquidated damages for partial injuries will include the cost to the Owner for loss appraisal by the Consulting Arborist plus the cost for necessary damage repair. END OF SECTION CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS TREE AND PLANT PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION FY 2012-2013 SECTION 01533, PAGE 3 SECTION 02360 SOIL TREATMENT PART GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY: A. Governance of Pesticide Use: 1. All pesticide applications carried out by personnel other than licensed City of Tigard employees must undergo a special approval process and satisfy established requirements before the work occurs. 2. City of Tigard governs all pesticide use on public right of way. This oversight and control is essential to ensure that all pest management activities occurring on public park lands adhere to established IPM based goals and principles and address essential environmental and safety concerns. B. Definitions: 1. NONE C. Regulatory Agencies, Policies, Agreements & Laws: 1. Pesticide application oversight is vital to keeping public lands functioning in a safe, legal manner and with adherence to agreements and mandates. 2. Federal State and Local agencies oversight is required to ensure that all pest management and activities occurring on public and private lands adhere to established policies, agreements, and laws. 3. Examples of these policies, agreements, and laws include, but are not limited to: • National Marine Fisheries Service Endangered Species Act 4(d) mandates • State Law— Pesticide Licensing application laws • Public notification laws and agreements • Public safety and liability issues • Salmon Safe Certification requirements • Federal and State Pesticide Laws D. TIGARD Requirements for Pesticide Application: 1. Any contractor, company or individual anticipating or desiring to apply pesticides to park property shall submit a completed copy of the Application for Pesticide Use on Park Land Form to the Pest Management Program Coordinator for evaluation before any pesticide application takes place. 2. The required information on this form includes commercial operator and applicator license numbers, materials chosen, methods and equipment used, the purpose of the application, a description of all on-site notification procedures, reporting requirements, as well as other information. 3. Contractors shall include all provisions required of GP&R if pesticides or pest control directives are to be used during the Project. 4, The Contractor must undergo an approval process for all pesticide applications. 5. The Contractor must satisfy all standard city contractual language pertaining to pesticide applications including safety precautions, liability issues, and other responsibilities. 6. GP&R does not exceed state licensing requirements, and contractors should be aware that any person applying any pesticide to public park land must possess a current Oregon Pesticide Applicators license in the state-defined category appropriate for the CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS I SOIL TREATMENT FY 2012-2013 SECTION 02360, PAGE 1 particular application.A"Directly Supervised Commercial Pesticide Trainee License"is not sufficient for City of Tigard approvals under most situations. 7. In certain cases, a "Directly Supervised Commercial Pesticide Trainee" may be approved for special projects involving the removal of invasive plants as part of natural lands restoration management. Furthermore, use of"Trainee" licensed applicators for these special projects will be approved only when all of the following conditions are met: • The licensing variance must be specifically approved by GP&R Pest Management. • The work must occur under the direction of a contractor-supplied supervising applicator possessing full licensing. • There must be direct on-site supervision from a fully licensed GP&R bureau representative during the duration of the application. • Before approval, there must be evidence that all trainee licensed applicators have sufficient previous pesticide application experience and a safety record to satisfy the GP&R approval process. Acceptable application experience may vary, but will be of sufficient assurance to GP&R of their capability and safe work practices. Three to five months is a likely minimum experience interval for approval. Inexperienced trainee licensed applicators will not be allowed to apply pesticides to park land. E. City of Tigard Application Review: 1. Upon receipt of the completed Application for Pesticide Use on public land form, City of Tigard Representative shall review the proposal. 2. The same criteria for determining the best method of pest management for City of Tigard employee applications shall be applied to the evaluation of contractor proposals. 3. Pest management techniques and methodologies will be adhered to. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 MATERIALS A. Any materials desired for use by a contractor will be approved on a case by case basis. Contractors may wish to review the current City of Tigard approved pesticide lists in the Pest Management Program, however these materials may, or may not be suitable for a particular site and purpose and will not automatically receive approval. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 GENERAL A. General Conditions: 1. Prior to the start of work the Contractor is required to employ a State of Oregon, licensed pesticide applicator.All personnel making pesticide applications on the project must be currently licensed by the state of Oregon. 3.2 SITE CONDITIONS A. Existing Conditions: 1. Meet with Owner's Representative,to conduct on-site inspection of application area and the approved method and products to be used prior to start of Work. 3.3 PESTICIDE APPLICATION A. Application of pesticides CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS SOIL TREATMENT FY 2012-2013 SECTION 02360, PAGE 2 1. All materials used in pesticide application process must be identified and approved prior to use. 2. Protect all plant growth including root systems of trees and plants to remain from application„ 3. Prior to the start of work the Contractor is required to employ a State of Oregon, licensed pesticide applicator 4. Notify the Integrated Pest Management Program Coordinator prior to starting work on the site. 3.4 POST APPLICATION PROCESS A. Application of pesticides 1. Copies of all pesticide application records are required to be submitted to the Owner's Representative within 48 hours of the work being done, END OF SECTION CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS SOIL TREATMENT FY 2012-2013 SECTION 02360, PAGE 3 SECTION 02920 SOIL PREPARATION PART1 GENERAL 1.1 SUMMARY A. Section Includes: 1. Soil materials. 2. Preparing planting areas. 3. Preparing lawn areas. 1.2 REFERENCES A. Definitions: 1. Noxious Weed: Includes Blackberry, Canada Thistle, Dandelion, Horsetail, Morning Glory, Nut Sedge, Poison Oak, Rush Grass, Annual Bluegrass, Bermuda Grass, Brome, Crabgrass, Johnson Grass, Nut Grass, Quack Grass, and other plants designated as a noxious weed by authorized State and county officials. 1.3 SUBMITTALS A. Quality Assurance Submittals: 1. Comply with requirements in Section 01400, Quality Control. 2. Submit certification of quantities of topsoil, and soil amendments delivered to the site. 3. Submit one copy of certificates of inspection for soil amendments as required by governmental authorities. 4. Submit one copy of manufacturer's or vender's certified analysis of soil amendments. 1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Qualifications of Topsoil: 1. Prior to delivery of topsoil, submit written statement giving location of property from which topsoil will be obtained, Owner's Representative will inspect site. 2. Include in written statement, names and addresses of property owners, depth of soil to be stripped and two year history of crops grown from similar soil. B. Regulatory Requirements.- 1. equirements:1. Meet State of Oregon licensing requirements for the application of herbicides. C. Packing and Shipping: 1. Deliver commercial fertilizer in original containers with labels indicating weight, chemical analysis and name of manufacturer. D. Storage and Protection: 1. Store fertilizers and lime in dry place and protect from contamination by herbicides. 2. Protect soil materials from deterioration by surface moisture erosion, freezing temperatures, and chemical contamination during storage and handling. 3. Protect existing and new improvements from damage and staining. 4. Provide protective cover and barriers as necessary to prevent damage and staining. CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS SOIL PREPARATION FY 2012-2013 SECTION 02920, PAGE 1 1.5 SITE CONDITIONS A. Environmental Requirements: 1. Prepare soil only when topsoil is not in a wet, mud, and frozen condition. B. Scheduling: 1. Schedule preparation of seeding and sodding areas within 48 hours prior to application of seeding and sodding. PART PRODUCTS 2.1 MANUFACTURERS A. Substitute Manufacturers: 1. Comply with requirements in Section 01600, Material and Equipment. 2.2 MATERIALS A. Existing Topsoil: 1. Verify quantity of existing stockpiled topsoil for use in landscaping. B. New Imported Topsoil: 1. Fertile, friable, natural loam, surface soil, free of subsoil clay lumps, brush, weeds, roots, stones larger than 1 inch in any dimension and other material harmful to plant growth. 2. Free of noxious weeds as designated on State of Oregon Dept.of Agricultures Noxious Weed List. 3. Obtain from well drained site. 4. six inches (6") in turf areas and Twelve inches (12") in shrub areas. 5. Eighteen inches (18") in rain garden treatment areas C. Textural Bark Mulch: 1. Fir or Hemlock bark screened to 114 inch to dust. 2. Free from noxious weed seed, foreign materials, and chemicals and substances harmful to plant life. D. Humus: 1. Compost, as approved by Owner E. Commercial Peat Moss: 1. Dried horticultural peat moss, coarse, shredded, acid reaction pH 4.0-5.0, water absorbing capacity 1100 to 1200 percent moisture content approximately 30 percent, containing no more than 2 percent ash or foreign matter. F. Commercial Planting Fertilizers: 1. Comply with State of Oregon fertilizer laws, uniform in composition, granular or pellet form, dry, free flowing, and bearing guaranteed analysis of manufacturer. 2. PF1: Organic base fertilizer with minimum 10 percent nitrogen, 6 percent phosphoric acid and 4 percent potash, 50 percent nitrogen in slow release form, Webfoot Slow Release 10-6-4 by Pacific Agro Company. 3. PF2: Nitroform 38-0-0. 4. PF3: 16-7-12 (+iron) controlled release. 5. PF4: Superphosphate 0-45-0. CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS SOIL PREPARATION FY 2012-2013 SECTION 02920, PAGE 2 2.3 EQUIPMENT A. Fertilizer Spreading Equipment: 1. Power Operated Spreaders: Rotary or drop distribution equipment. 2. Manual Operated Spreaders: Hand operated distribution equipment. 2.4 SOURCE QUALITY CONTROL A. Laboratory Analysis: 1, Provide imported topsoil analysis by recognized laboratory made in accordance with methods established by the Association of Official Agriculture Chemists. PART 3 EXECUTION 3.1 PERFORMANCE A. Site Verification of Conditions: 1. Examine site for conditions which will adversely affect execution, permanence, quality of work, survival of plant material, and survival of grasses. 2. Verify that grade and slopes of lawn areas are acceptable to Project Manager prior to beginning soil preparation. 3. Report existing conditions detrimental to completion of soil preparation work. 4. Begin Work required in this Section only after conditions are satisfactory. 3.2 PREPARATION A. Protection of Existing Site: 1. Protect utility lines, storm drainage lines, site improvements, and underground utilities. 2. Stake location of underground utilities and avoid excavation in these areas beyond safe limits. 3. Hand excavate where required to avoid utility line damage. B. Stockpiling: 1. Stockpile and protect imported planting soil mix on site in designated location. 2. Stockpile and protect acceptable existing topsoil on site in designated location. C. Preparation of Existing Topsoil: 1. Remove stones, mortar, concrete, asphalt, and debris larger than 1 inch in diameter to a depth of 6 inches below finish grade. 2. Remove branches, wood chips, roots, and material harmful to plant life to a depth of 6 inches below finish grade. 3. Remove or spray as required to eradicate noxious weed growth and roots. 4. Achieve complete removal or kill. 5. Kill achieved by working soil is permissible for annual non-noxious broadleaf weeds. 6. Place three inches of humus. 7. Apply lime at 75 pounds per 200 square feet and lightly rake to incorporate into soil. 8. After raking, apply 16-7-12-fertilizer at 10 pounds per 1000 square feet. 9. Till to a depth of six inches, thoroughly mixing components. D. Preparing Planting Areas: 1. Spread six cubic yards compost and forty pounds of commercial fertilizer for each 1,000 square feet of planting bed area. CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS SOIL PREPARATION FY 2012-2013 SECTION 02920, PAGE 3 2. Till soil amendments into existing topsoil to a minimum depth of 4 inches. 3. Float existing amended topsoil to 2 inches below finish elevations indicated on Drawings. 4. Slope planting beds with 6 inch crown or slope 2 percent minimum. 5. Apply mulch at 3 inch consistent depth. 3.3 COMPLETION A. Adjusting and Cleaning: 1. Restore prepared areas to specified condition where eroded, settled, or compacted after mixing of soil amendments and fine grading prior to landscape planting and seeding. 2. Remove excess topsoil and soil amendments from adjacent paving, curb, and walk surfaces. 3. Provide protective cover and barriers as necessary to prevent damage and staining. 4. Remove debris, topsoil, fertilizer, limestone, textural soil amendment, and soil mixes from curbs, walks, paving, and other improvement surfaces daily. 5. Broom and hose down curb, pavement, and walk areas daily as necessary to maintain clean surfaces. 6. Transport surplus materials to a legal disposal area. END OF SECTION CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS SOIL PREPARATION FY 2012-2013 SECTION 02920, PAGE 4 SECTION 02950 TREES, PLANTS AND GROUND COVERS PART1 GENERAL 1.1 CONDITIONS AND REQUIREMENTS A. Division 1, General Requirements, apply to the work specified in this Section. B. The Landscape Contractor must have an Oregon Landscape Contractor's license (in good standing) and be bonded in the State of Oregon. 1.2 SECTION INCLUDES A. Labor, materials, equipment and supervision necessary to complete all work as specified. 1. Soil preparation 2. Weed eradication 3. Fine-finish grading 4. Planting material 5. Trees, shrubs and groundcover planting 6. Tree staking and guying 1.3 QUALITY CONTROL A. Landscape Contractor to employ competent individual knowledgeable with landscape construction and plant material installation in the project area. Individual to be on-site at all times during installation of plant material. B. Protect stored plant material from sun, wind and freezing conditions. C. Protect all on-site stored plant material from acts of vandalism. D. Contractor shall schedule and conduct planting operations to minimize storage of plant materials on the project site. The location and conditions of storage shall be reviewed for approval by the Owner and the Project Manager. E. Before proceeding with the installation of any section of the landscaping, Contractor shall check and verify the correlation between ground measurements and the drawings. 1.5 DESIGN AND PLAN A. The layout of the landscape plan is schematic -follow as closely as is practical. 1.6 UTILITIES A. Protect active utilities encountered; notify persons owning same. Contractor to verify location of all underground site utilities. CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS TREES, PLANTS AND GROUND COVERS FY 2012-2013 SECTION 02950, PAGE 1 1.7 GUARANTEE AND REPLACEMENT A. Plant Material: Guarantee all plant material after final acceptance for a period of one full year. B. Tree Staking and Wrap: Be responsible for tree staking and tree wrap for one full year after acceptance. Remove all staking and tree wrap after guarantee period. C. Limitations: Replace plant material not surviving or in poor condition; except only loss or damage due to vandalism, or acts and neglects on the part of others. 1.8 SUBMITTALS A. Sources and Delivery Dates: Provide list of sources and dates of estimated delivery of all plant material as specified, 21 days after signing Contract with Owner. B. Herbicide Applicator: Submit license of Herbicide Applicator to the Project Manager prior to application of herbicides. PART 2 PRODUCTS 2.1 TREES, SHRUBS AND GROUNDCOVERS A. General: Genus, species and variety, quantity, size and condition as indicated on the drawings. Plant material shall be healthy nursery stock, well branched, full foliaged when in leaf, free from disease, injury, insects, all weeds, and weed roots. Plant materials must meet requirements of American Standard for Nursery Stock, 1980 Edition, ANSI Z60.1. No cold storage plants. B. Nomenclature: Genus, species and variety as indicated on plant materials listing. Plant names conform to those given in Standardized Plant Names, 1942 Edition; names of varieties accepted in nursery trade. C. Quantities, Sizes and Varieties: Exact quantities of named species and varieties of plant material shall be governed by that shown on the planting plan. Overgrown plants which have been pruned back to the specified sizes will not be accepted. In the event of a discrepancy between material listings or labeling on the plans, the indicated plant spacing or graphic location shall govern the number of items installed. D. Condition: Balled and burlapped (B&B) stock shall have a natural ball sufficient to ensure survival and healthy growth. Potted and container stock well rooted, vigorous enough to ensure survival and healthy growth. Container plans shall have grown herein a minimum of 6 months and a maximum of 2 years, with roots filling the containers but not showing evidence of being or have been root bound nor damaged nor affected by heat, drought or freezing conditions. 2.2 TOPSOIL A. Topsoil: CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS TREES, PLANTS AND GROUND COVERS FY 2012-2013 SECTION 02950, PAGE 2 1. Landscape Contractor is responsible for supplying and installing required topsoil. 2. Topsoil to be representative of the area, fertile, friable, free from rocks, roots, noxious weeds, sticks and other foreign materials harmful to plant growth. Six inches (6") in turf areas, twelve inches (12") in planter areas and eighteen inches (18") in rain garden areas. 2.3 FERTILIZERS A. General: Approved brands meeting requirements or applicable state fertilizer laws. Uniform in composition, dry and free flowing. Deliver to the site in original unopened containers, each bearing the manufacturer's guaranteed analysis. 1. Commercial Mix 'B' - 50% Slow Release Nitrogen, Inorganic 16-16-16-5. 2, Commercial Mix 'C' - 10-15-10 Slow Release, as manufactured by Webfoot Fertilizer Company, Portland, Oregon, or equal. 3. Agricultural Gypsum. 4. Best-Paks, 20-10-5, or equal. 2.4 TEXTURAL SOIL AMENDMENTS A. Compost, as approved by Owner. 2.5 TREE GUYING AND STAKING MATERIALS A. Wood Tree Stakes: 2x2 S4S, Douglas Fir, 8' lengths, free of knot holes or grain defects, treated with two liberal coats of Olympic stain number 713 finish preservative (two per deciduous tree, three per conifer). B. Tree Ties: "GardenPlus" tree ties. "chain-lock" tree tie or approved equal. C. Guy Wire and Stakes: 12-gauge steel wire, galvanized, use double strand. D. Tree Wrap: Provide and install as shown on tree planting detail; refer to drawings. E. Additional Requirements: Meet other detail requirements as shown on plan and details. 2.6 ANTI-DESICCANT/ANTI-TRANSPIRING SPRAY A. Wilf-Pruf or Vapo-Guard. 2.7 MULCH MATERIALS A. Free from noxious weed seed and all foreign material harmful to plant life. Fir or Hemlock bark, medium grind, -1/5 + 3/4" sizes; submit sample for approval. PART 3 EXECUTION CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS TREES, PLANTS AND GROUND COVERS FY 2012-2013 SECT[ON 02950, PAGE 3 3.1 GENERAL A. Remove from all planting areas, stones, mortar, concrete, asphalt, rubbish, construction debris, and any other materials harmful to plant life. Additional excavation may be required at tree and shrub locations to obtain proper soil depth for root ball. 3.2 WEED ERADICATION AND CONTROL A. Application of Herbicides: Application of herbicides for weed control as may be required, may be made only by approved applicator licensed by the State of Oregon. B. Spray: Spray as required to eradicate all grasses, noxious weed growth and roots (two applications minimum). C. Restrictions: Kill achieved by working soil is not permissible. 3.3 SOIL PREPARATION FOR PLANTING AREAS A. Broadcast the following materials (per 1,000 square feet of area) evenly over topsoil placed in each planting area. Rototill materials into topsoil, 4" to 6" deep, prior to installation of plant material. 1. Amount/1,000 Square Feet: 6 cubic yards Textural Soil Amendment 15 lbs. Commercial Mix `B' Fertilizer 50 lbs. Agricultural Gypsum 3.4 PLANTING OF TREES AND SHRUBS A. Appearance: Plant trees and shrubs upright and face to give best appearance or relationship to adjacent plants and structures. B. Weather Conditions: Planting operation to begin as soon as weather conditions permit by accepted local practice. C. Layout Approval: Layout of planting areas to be approved by the Project Manager prior to installation. D. Excavation of Holes: All planting holes shall be excavated twice the size of the tree, shrub or groundcover root ball or root system. Trees to be planted on undisturbed subgrade where possible. E. Prior to placement of each tree and shrub, place Best-Pak according to manufacturer's recommendations in the bottom of each hole. F. Balled and Burlapped Materials: Loosen and remove carefully twine binding and CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS TREES, PLANTS AND GROUND COVERS FY 2012-2013 SECTION 02950, PAGE 4 burlap from top of root balls. Stake or guy trees immediately after planting each tree. G. Roots: Cut off cleanly all broken or frayed roots. H. Pruning: Prune trees and shrubs to remove damaged branches, improve natural shape and thin not more than 15% of branches. I. Backfilling: Place and compact lightly backfill soil mixture carefully to avoid injury to roots, fill all voids. J. Planting Fertilizer: When hole is three-fourths filled, spread evenly around root ball: Commercial Mix 'C'. Provide the following: 1. All one gallon containers: 1 Teaspoon 2. All two gallon containers: 1 Tablespoon 3. All three to five gallon containers: 2 Tablespoons 4. All evergreen or deciduous trees: 1 Ib. for each caliper inch measured 4" above top of root ball. K. Watering: When hole is filled, completely soak and allow water to soak away. Fill holes to finish grade and prepare for other work indicated. 3.5 PLANTING BED GRADES A. Grades and slopes are to be in accordance with rough finish grades established by others, plus increase resulting from addition of topsoil and mulch. Grades shall be 2" below bordering paving, curbs, walls, etc. before application of mulch. Heights of berms above top of curbs to be approved by Project Manager before planting. 3.6 PRE-EMERGENCE WEED KILLER A. Apply weed killer according to the manufacturer's directions on the planting beds, after planting and before mulching. No weed killer shall be applied to areas of future bulb plantings. Herbicide must be applied by a licensed chemical applicator. The Landscape Contractor shall use his best judgment during application procedures to avoid lateral movement of chemical into lawn areas. The Landscape Contractor may elect to skip certain portions of planting beds if lateral movement of chemical cannot be avoided. Notify the Project Manager of areas that did not receive herbicide. Landscape Contractor is still responsible for weed control through maintenance period. 3.7 MULCHING OF PLANTING BEDS A. Mulch shrub planting areas with 3" layer of specified mulch within two days of planting. Cover entire planting beds, apply evenly. 3.8 WATERING EQUIPMENT A. Hose and other watering equipment required for performance of work to be furnished by Landscape Contractor. CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS TREES, PLANTS AND GROUND COVERS FY 2012-2013 SECTION 02950, PAGE 5 3.9 CLEAN-UP A. Keep premises reasonably free from accumulation of debris, equipment and surplus materials. Leave project site in neat and orderly condition. 3.10 MAINTENANCE A. Begin maintenance immediately after each tree, shrub and groundcover is planted. Continue maintenance as follows, for 30 days after acceptance. Protect and maintain planting until acceptance. Water, weed, cultivate, mulch and reset plants to proper grade or upright position, remove dead wood from plant material as required for best appearance. Irrigate when necessary to avoid drying out of plant materials, and as required to promote healthy growth. Maintain all planters according to the above. Provide for additional "spot" watering of tree stock during maintenance period. END OF SECTION CITY OF TIGARD ROW LANDSCAPE STANDARDS TREES, PLANTS AND GROUND COVERS FY 2012-2013 SECTION 02950, PAGE 6