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`11r of suN W, conduct the services or maintenance requested on the following day at no additional cost to the City (Unless otherwise directed by the City). This shall apply throughout this entire RFP. 3.4 IRRIGATION The awarded proposer shall inspect the City's irrigation system to ensure its operational condition at no additional cost to the City. It shall also include appropriate initial increased irrigation and observation during new plantings and applications. Any dead or under - developing plants shall be immediately replaced by the Proposers at no cost to the City. The Contractor, at his /her expense, will be responsible for the proper maintenance, replacement, repair, or retro- fitting of all irrigation components. The wholesale cost of parts only will be borne by the City, with proper documentation and approval by the City. Any necessary repairs, other than routine irrigation head replacement must be approved in writing by the City prior to start of work. All repairs to the system shall be identical to the original installation, unless approved otherwise in advance by the City. If a change to the installation or material will result in lower future maintenance costs, less frequent breakage, or an increase in public safety, the Contractor shall request authorization, in writing, to make the change for the City. Replacement of system components shall be the same manufacturer and model as original equipment, or better, as authorized by City. 3.4.1 IRRIGATION GENERAL CONDITIONS All irrigation lines are to be flushed, cleaned, and maintained monthly, or as required to maintain the required water flow. This shall include, but not be limited to, the adjustment of the throw of water of irrigation heads so as to minimize or eliminate the throw of water onto the public roadway, sidewalk and buildings, and the checking of breaks, and replacement of broken or stolen heads. All valves, controllers, and other components must be maintained on a regular basis at no additional charge. This will include, but not be limited to, the adjustments of the controllers to insure the correct amount of precipitation necessary for viable vegetative growth, always following any South Florida Water Management District drought guidelines. The Contractor shall check for breaks in the lateral lines. All irrigation breaks or malfunctions must be repaired by the Contractor within 24 hours notification by City (including weekends). This includes all vehicular damage to irrigation and /or landscape materials. Furthermore, all damages noticed by Contractor shall be reported to City within 24 hours. Irrigation repairs and maintenance shall not be sub - contracted. Contractor shall have sufficient labor, materials, tools, equipment, and qualified and certified supervision to adequately maintain irrigation systems to the City's specifications and be approved by the City. 3.4.2 COLLINS AVENUE MEDIAN City of Sunny Isles Beach I Request for Proposal No. 12 -05 -01