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7. The materials used by the Contractor must be of such composition and of sufficient strength to. kill <br /> weeds, but may not sterilize the soil for a period in excess of one year following application. The <br /> chemicals used shall not be toxic or harmful in any manner to animals or human beings when used in <br /> prescribed manner. The materials used shall not harm desirable vegetation such as trees or turf. The <br /> materials used shall not be flammable or leave an oily residue that will discolor or leave a slippery film <br /> on sidewalks and curbs. The City may at any time during the spraying operation take samples to check <br /> materials being used. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide the City with information regarding <br /> chemicals applied to specified locations. In addition, the Contractor shall upon request provide the City <br /> with specimen labels of chemicals applied. In the event the treatment is not effective, the contractor will <br /> be required to remove all growth from the area within the limits of the spray application. <br /> Material <br /> The Contractor shall supply all new and replacement material for all new construction or replacements <br /> necessary as per City Standard Construction Drawings. All replacements, whether due to disease, pest <br /> infestation or Contractor negligence shall be Contractor responsibility and considered part of the bid item <br /> without separate payment made therefore. <br /> Fertilizers shall conform to the California Food and Agricultural Code. Commercial fertilizers shall be <br /> complete fertilizers furnishing the required percentages of nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash, and other <br /> necessary micronutrients as needed to keep turf, trees, and shrubs in a healthy and vigorous growing <br /> condition. <br /> Any tree stakes, tree ties, and/or guy wires needing replacement shall be replaced with new materials as <br /> per the City Standard Contract Drawings, at the expense of the Contractor. <br /> Pest Management <br /> All landscaped areas shall be maintained free of disease and harmful insects without compensation beyond <br /> the base bid. <br /> The City of San Leandro seeks to control pests without harming non - target organisms, or negatively <br /> affecting air and water quality and public health. The Contractor shall give preference to reasonably <br /> available non - pesticide alternatives when conducting pest management activities on City property and <br /> public right -of -ways. Chemical controls should only be applied when monitoring indicates that preventative <br /> and non - chemical methods are not keeping pests below acceptable levels. When pesticides are required, <br /> the least toxic and the least persistent pesticide that will provide adequate pest control is applied. <br /> Pesticides should not be applied on a prescheduled basis. <br /> The Contractor may employ Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices when controlling pests. IPM uses <br /> cultural, mechanical, physical, and biological control methods before using pesticides. The Contractor shall <br /> comply with the City's IPM policy as part of the implementation of this agreement. <br /> Litter and Leaves <br /> Prior to mowing, all litter is to be removed from turf by the contractor and properly disposed of. In addition, <br /> litter, trash, leaves, clippings, and other debris shall be removed from the work sites a minimum of once per <br /> week or unless otherwise specified, more often to maintain a neat and clean appearance. Green Waste <br /> cannot be landfilled per Alameda County regulation and must be properly recycled at an authorized transfer <br /> station or composting facility. Litter that is recyclable must be recycled. <br /> NPSA 51517- Citywide Landscape - Pacheco Brothers Page 20 of 25 <br />