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Weed Control (Other than Turf) All areas within the work sites are to be kept free of weeds and volunteer tree growth. This includes but is not limited to, all bare dirt areas and any weed growth within ground cover and shrub plantings. Pedestrian walkways and other hardscaped areas are to be kept weed -free at all times. Volunteer tree growth shall be removed by the Contractor as part of this contract. Weed spraying of docks shall occur at least once, possibly twice, in the Spring, using an acceptable marine -grade pre - emergent to control weed growth. The Contractor shall comply with all rules, regulations, and license requirements of the California Department of Pesticide Regulation, the Department of Health, the Department of Industrial Relations and all other agencies which govern the use of pesticides required in the performance of work on the Contract. The City will provide the contractor with a copy of a pesticide use report that the contractor shall complete and turn into the City by the 5th of each month. Spraying 1. The Contractor shall perform spraying on City properties to prevent weed growth. Spraying shall consist of (1) use of a pre - emergent herbicide to prevent weed growth during the growing season following application, and (2) use of a systematic herbicide to kill re- growth and/or summer weeds. Soil sterilants may not be used unless directed by the City. At the City's discretion and request, dye may be used to denote areas that have been sprayed, or chemicals with a low, non - offensive odor may be used. 2. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to apply herbicides as necessary to keep all properties appropriately free of weeds throughout the year. Weeds shall be sprayed and removed prior them reaching a maximum height or diameter of two (2) inches. It is the Contractor's responsibility to control summer weeds such as, but not limited to: Russian thistle, puncture vine, morning glory, anise, kikuyu grass, and Bermuda grass. It is also the Contractor's responsibility to control perennial and /or woody plants such as but not limited to: blackberry and coyote brush. 3. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to determine the most appropriate times of year to apply herbicides. 4. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to independently monitor all contract areas and perform touch -up spraying. Monitoring shall as a minimum include a weekly physical inspection of all spray areas. Touch -up spraying shall be required at any time that weed growth occurs. Thirty (30) days after application, if any weeds remain, Contractor shall remove by hand or have a second application applied at Contractor's cost. 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. No reclaimed water may be utilized. NPSA 51517- Citywide Landscape - Pacheco Brothers Page 19 of 25