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Weed Control (Other than Turf} <br /> All areas within the work sites are to be kept free of weeds and volunteer tree growth. This includes but is <br /> not limited to, all bare dirt areas and any weed growth within ground cover and shrub plantings. Pedestrian <br /> walkways and other hardscaped areas are to be kept weed -free at all times. <br /> Volunteer tree growth shall be removed by the Contractor as part of this contract. Weed spraying of docks <br /> shall occur at least once, possibly twice, in the Spring, using an acceptable marine -grade pre - emergent to <br /> control weed growth. <br /> The Contractor shall comply with all rules, regulations, and license requirements of the California <br /> Department of Pesticide Regulation, the Department of Health, the Department of Industrial Relations and <br /> all other agencies which govern the use of pesticides required in the performance of work on the Contract. <br /> The City will provide the contractor with a copy of a pesticide use report that the contractor shall complete <br /> and turn into the City by the 5th of each month. <br /> Spraying <br /> 1. The Contractor shall perform spraying on City properties to prevent weed growth. Spraying shall consist <br /> of (1) use of a pre - emergent herbicide to prevent weed growth during the growing season following <br /> application, and (2) use of a systematic herbicide to kill re- growth and /or summer weeds. Soil sterilants <br /> may not be used unless directed by the City. At the City's discretion and request, dye may be used to <br /> denote areas that have been sprayed, or chemicals with a low, non - offensive odor may be used. <br /> 2. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to apply herbicides as necessary to keep all properties <br /> appropriately free of weeds throughout the year. Weeds shall be sprayed and removed prior them <br /> reaching a maximum height or diameter of two (2) inches. It is the Contractor's responsibility to control <br /> summer weeds such as, but not limited to: Russian thistle, puncture vine, morning glory, anise, kikuyu <br /> grass, and Bermuda grass. It is also the Contractor's responsibility to control perennial and /or woody <br /> plants such as but not limited to: blackberry and coyote brush. <br /> 3. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to determine the most appropriate times of year to apply <br /> herbicides. <br /> 4. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to independently monitor all contract areas and perform <br /> touch -up spraying. Monitoring shall as a minimum include a weekly physical inspection of all spray <br /> areas. Touch -up spraying shall be required at any time that weed growth occurs. Thirty (30) days after <br /> application, if any weeds remain, Contractor shall remove by hand or have a second application applied <br /> at Contractor's cost. <br /> 5. The Contractor shall use the necessary equipment in order to accomplish the work in a satisfactory <br /> manner. The Contractor shall arrange operations so that the herbicides will not be distributed beyond <br /> the limit of property sprayed. The Contractor shall apply the herbicides using nozzles and pressure <br /> necessary for a proper application. <br /> 6. The Contractor shall supply water for the chemical mix. No reclaimed water may be utilized. <br /> NPSA 51517- Citywide Landscape - Pacheco Brothers Page 19 of 25 <br />