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<br />City of Sunny Isles Beach |Request for Proposal No. 12-05-01 19A <br /> <br />Requirements for existing irrigation system on Collins Avenue median: <br /> <br /> The Collins Avenue median is irrigated through a ‘wethose’ subsurface irrigation <br />system supplied by City water meters, with the exception of median island ‘bullnoses’ <br />which are watered with overhead irrigation. <br /> <br />3.4.3 ON-GOING MAINTENANCE <br /> <br />Required on-going maintenance as follows: <br /> <br />Weekly – Contractor is to visually inspect all irrigated areas once per week to <br />identify potential leaks as evidenced by water related plant stress, <br />surface water, dry spots, correct spray patterns, prevention of overspray <br />on pavement, head clogging and retracting, broken or damaged <br />equipment, and paved surfaces and walls affected by irrigation spray. <br /> <br />Monthly – Turn system on with controllers and check program. Adjust program as <br />needed for seasons, new plantings, and weather conditions. Verify that <br />system is running 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off, per cycle, to <br />prevent ‘wethose’ hydration (decrease leak rate). Suggested frequency <br />of watering (will vary based on rainfall) is 5 cycles per day/5 days per <br />week during dry season and 4 cycles per day/3 days per week during <br />wet season. Visually inspect valves, filters, and backflow preventers for <br />malfunction or damage and repair as needed. With system running, <br />visually inspect for PVC pipe breaks or ‘wethose’ needing repairs. Always <br />make repairs to all PVC or ‘wethose’ pipe after flushing the pipe. After <br />repairs are complete, turn the system on to verify that n o additional <br />work is required. The Contractor shall also conduct meter readings to <br />verify viability of systems at least once per month <br /> <br />Quarterly – In addition to monthly maintenance schedule, open flush ports and let <br />water run a minimum of 3 minutes. Check filter elements for excess <br />residual and replace if needed. <br /> <br />Annually – In addition to monthly maintenance schedule, replace filter elements and <br />controller batteries. Chemically flush system using ‘Disolve’ (this process <br />will remove iron, calcium, and other buildup on the inside of the <br />‘wethose’ and PVC pipe). <br /> <br />Accidental– Accidental damage to system – Follow the monthly procedure and be <br />mindful to always flush the system before and after making repairs. <br /> <br />3.4.4 CONVENTIONAL IRRIGATION SYSTEMS <br /> <br />Requirements for Conventional Irrigation Systems within project limits: The Contractor is <br />to familiarize himself with the existing irrigations systems and is responsible for the repair