ITB 18-03-03 Right-of-Ways and Facilities Landscape Maintenance Services

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City of Sunny Isles Beach | ITB 18-03-03 Right-of-Ways and Facilities Landscape Maintenance Services 46 Contractor shall submit a monthly wet-check report, or more frequently as required by the City, at its sole discretion, to ensure the proper coverage is being achieved, and utilize this wet-check report for proposals for repairs. In addition to wet checks, the Contractor shall provide meter readings to verify viability of systems at least once per month, or more frequently as required by the City, at its sole discretion. 3.7.1 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 flow of water of irrigation heads so as to minimize or eliminate t he flow 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 ensure 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 twenty-four (24) hours notification by City (including weekends). This includes all vehicular damage to irrigation and/or landscape mat erials. Furthermore, all damages noticed by Contractor shall be reported to City Project Manager(s) within twenty-four (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. 3.7.2 COLLINS AVENUE MEDIAN The Collins Avenue median is irrigated through a ‘wethose’ subsurface irrigation system supplied by City water meters, with the exception of median island ‘bullnoses’ which are watered with overhead irrigation. 3.7.3 ON-GOING MAINTENANCE Required on-going maintenance as follows: Weekly: Contractor is to visually inspect all irrigated areas once per week to identify potential leaks as evidenced by water related plant stress, surface water, dry spots, correct spray patterns, prevention of overspray on pavement, head clogging and retracting, broken or damaged equipment, and paved surfaces and walls affected by irrigation spray. Monthly: Turn system on with controllers and check program. Adjust program as needed for seasons, new plantings, and weather conditions. Verify that system is running 20 minutes on and 20 minutes off, per cycle, to prevent ‘wethose’ hydration (decrease leak rate). Suggested frequency of