Agmt 2010 Pacheco Brothers Gardening Inc

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5. The Contractor shall use the necessary equipment in order to accomplish the work in a satisfactory manner. The Contractor shall arrange operations so that the herbicides will not be distributed beyond the limit of property sprayed. The Contractor shall apply the herbicides using nozzles and pressure necessary for a proper application. 6. The Contractor shall supply water for the chemical mix. 7. The materials used by the Contractor must be of such composition and of sufficient strength to kill weeds, but may not sterilize the soil for a period in excess of one year following application. The chemicals used shall not be toxic or harmful in any manner to animals or human beings when used in prescribed manner. The materials used shall not harm desirable vegetation such as trees or turf. The materials used shall not be flammable or leave an oily residue that will discolor or leave a slippery film on sidewalks and curbs. The City may at any time during the spraying operation take samples to check materials being used. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide the City with information regarding chemicals applied to specified locations. In addition, the Contractor shall upon request provide the City with specimen labels of chemicals applied. In the event the treatment is not effective, the contractor will be required to remove all growth from the area within the limits of the spray application. Mowing 1. Mowing shall be performed as directed by the City, on City and private property. Weeds will be mowed with a flail mower to a maximum height of 2". 2. It is the intention of this specification to provide for mulching as would be furnished by a Flail Mower so that no grass or stubble shall exceed 2" in height. Weeds shall be removed from against fences, trees, and other obstructions. If the City determines that mowing practices or the condition of the weeds does not provide adequate mulching, the Contractor is to remove the mulched weeds. 3. The Contractor shall sweep sidewalks and roadways of plant material after cutting to maintain a clean, neat condition. Material The Contractor shall supply all new and replacement material for all new construction or replacements necessary as per City Standard Construction Drawings. All replacements, whether due to disease, pest infestation or Contractor negligence shall be Contractor responsibility and considered part of the bid item without separate payment made therefore. Fertilizers shall conform to the California Food and Agricultural Code. Commercial fertilizers shall be complete fertilizers furnishing the required percentages of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash, and other necessary rnicronutrients as needed to keep turf, trees, and shrubs in a healthy and vigorous growing condition.