Amendment 4- - BID - Planting

CAMP NELSON NATIONAL CEMTERY

WASH BAY / ADMIN BUILDING

PROJECT NO. 833-CM3-026

05-20-15

SECTION 32 90 00

PLANTING

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION AND REQUIREMENTS

A. This work consists of furnishing and installing all planting materials required for landscaping at all NCA construction projects hereinafter specified in locations as shown. The landscape contractor shall be required to visit the site prior to submitting Bid Proposal to become familiar with all conditions affecting the proposed work. The contractor shall identify and review all underground utility locations prior to commencing work and shall exercise caution when working close to utilities and shall notify the Resident Engineer (RE) and/or Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (COTR) of apparent conflicts with construction and utilities so that adjustment can be planned prior to installation.
B. Agronomic consultation on the appropriateness of all plant materials proposed for installation during this project must be obtained from the MSN Agronomist and/or NCA Chief Agronomist via coordination through the RE and/or COTR prior to project initiation and actual plant installation. In general, all plant material must be regionally adapted to the climate of the site, be of appropriate mature dimensions to fit the planting location and be low maintenance species. This requirement will generally exclude or severely limit the use of rose plants, wild flowers and ground covers. C. Any exceptions to these species exclusions must be approved by the MSN Agronomist and/or NCA Chief Agronomist via coordination through the RE and / COTR prior to project initiation.

1.2 EQUIPMENT

A. Maintain all equipment, tools and machinery while on the project in sufficient quantities and capacity for proper execution of the work.

1.3 RELATED WORK

A. Section 31 20 11, EARTH MOVING (Short Form), Stripping Topsoil and Stock Piling.
B. Section 01 45 29, TESTING LABORATORY SERVICES, Topsoil Testing. C. Section 31 20 11, EARTH MOVING (Short Form), Topsoil Materials. D. Section 01 57 19, TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

A. Samples: Submit the following samples for approval before work is started: Inert Mulch

2.3 kg (5 pounds) of each type
to be used.

PLANTING

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CAMP NELSON NATIONAL CEMTERY

WASH BAY / ADMIN BUILDING

PROJECT NO. 833-CM3-026

05-20-15

Organic Mulch

2.3 kg (5 pounds) of each type
to be used.

All pesticides
required such as
preemergence or
post emergence
herbicides,
insecticides, or