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02480 - 8/12 advising of the date to root prune any plant material. This shall allow for any inspections during or after the root pruning, if necessary. 2.14 DELIVERY, HANDLING, STORAGE AND SUBMITTALS: A. Delivery and Handling: The CONTRACTOR shall comply with the following regarding delivery, handling, and storage of planting materials. 1. Movement of nursery stock shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, ordinances, codes, etc. 2. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for protecting plant material from adverse environmental conditions including drying and sunburn during all phases of delivery and storage. Further, the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for protecting plant material from any damage, theft, or deterioration of health or appearance during all phases of delivery and storage. 3. The CONTRACTOR shall wire wrap burlap if root ball is not sufficiently compacted. Palms will not require burlap wrapping if the following requirements are met: a. The Palm is dug from marl or heavy soil that adheres to roots and retains shape without shattering. b. Moistened material is used to cover root ball and not exposed to wind or allowed to dry out. c. The palm is planted within 24 hours after being dug. d. Palms are stored in shade and protected from weather. e. Maintain and protect plant material that will not be planted within four hours of delivery. 4. Transport materials on vehicles large enough to allow plants not be crowded and damaged. Plants shall be covered to prevent wind damage during transit. 5. Protect plant material during shipping to prevent damage to the root system and desiccation of leaves. Trees shall be protected during shipping by tying in the branches and covering all exposed branches as necessary. Do not bend or bind-tie plant material in such a manner as to damage bark, break branches, or alter the natural shape. 6. The CONTRACTOR shall exercise care in handling, loading, unloading, storing, and transporting all material to prevent damage. The CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for protection and safekeeping of materials. 2.15 DAMAGE TO EXISTING VEGETATION AND/OR IRRIGATION: A. The CONTRACTOR shall exercise caution when working in the vicinity of existing vegetation and/or irrigation system components to prevent damage caused by the use of tools or equipment (mechanical), chemicals, grade changes, and excavation. B. If the CONTRACTOR damages existing plants and/or vegetation due to his own negligence, he shall be responsible to replace them at his cost, within seven calendar days. C. If tree damage results when the CONTRACTOR employed the appropriate preventive measures, those damages may, at the discretion of the ENGINEER, be rectified by pruning in conformance with the “American National Standards Institute (ANSI) A300 guidelines” or as directed by the ENGINEER.