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 47 watering (will vary based on rainfall) is 5 cycles per day/5 days per week during dry season and 4 cycles per day/3 days per week during wet season. Visually inspect valves, filters, and backflow preventers for malfunction or damage and repair as needed. With system running, visually inspect for PVC pipe breaks or ‘wethose’ needing repairs. Always make repairs to all PVC or ‘wethose’ pipe after flushing the pipe. After repairs are complete, turn the system on to verify that no additional work is required. The Contractor shall also conduct meter readings to verify viability of systems at least once per month Quarterly: In addition to monthly maintenance schedule, open flush ports and let water run a minimum of 3 minutes. Check filter elements for excess residual and replace if needed. Annually: In addition to monthly maintenance schedule, replace filter elements and controller batteries. Chemically flush system using ‘Dissolve’ (this process will remove iron, calcium, and other buildup on the inside of the ‘wethose’ and PVC pipe). Accidental: Accidental damage to system – Follow the monthly procedure and be mindful to always flush the system before and after making repairs. 3.7.4 CONVENTIONAL IRRIGATION SYSTEMS Requirements for Conventional Irrigation Systems within project limits: The Contractor is to familiarize himself with the existing irrigations systems and is responsible for the repair of all components to insure a continually efficient irrigation system. This includes the adjustment of the controllers to e nsure the correct amount of precipitation necessary for viable vegetative growth, always following any South Florida Water Ma nagement District drought guidelines. Contractor is to perform monthly wet tests, or more frequently as required by the City, to verify viability of system, on the last Wednesday of each month. On the first day of each month report to City, in writing, indicating proper operation of each zone, required repairs, additional costs and updated run time per zone. Contractor shall ensure that all irrigation systems have 100% coverage with 50% overlap. 3.8 PESTICIDES AND FERTILIZERS The Contractor must perform an effective commercial fertilization program. Fertilizers must be approved in advance by the City’s Project Manager(s) and must be applied in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. The actual type and amount of fertilizer applied must be based on results of soil test(s) and in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. Contractor shall perform a soil fertility test at least twice per year or before major fertilization as recommended below, at Contractor’s expense. The soil samples shall be taken in a variety of locations, six (6) minimum (in rights-of-way) and 4 minimum at facilities to determine the need for soil/plant nutrients before applying fertilizer. The fertilization needs may be adjusted based on the results of the soil sampling and prior approval of the City. Soil test(s) must be conducted by a college