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applied matches the needs of the plant material as closely as possible, while <br />adhering to any watering restrictions in place. Contractor may be required to <br />adjust the clocks as requested by the City. It is the Contractor's responsibility to <br />insure that the system is operating correctly and that there is adequate coverage. <br />Any failure on the part of the Contractor to reduce a water budget when <br />requested to do so by the City will result in withholding of payment to cover <br />excessive water bills for that particular area. All spray heads shall be kept cleaned <br />and adjusted to maximize coverage with limited to no overspray or run-off onto <br />hardscape. <br />All irrigation parts and materials which are damaged or broken shall be reported <br />to the City. Upon request, Contractor shall then submit in writing a written proposal <br />for repair and/or replacement. A City representative shall then determine if work <br />shall be done by Contractor or a City crew. Contractor is responsible for any <br />damage caused by Contractor. For any repair work performed by the City, which <br />is at fault by the Contractor, shall be charged against the Contractor's monthly <br />account (Contractor shall have opportunity to perform repairs, which meet the <br />City's irrigation standards, first). If the contractor agrees to perform extra irrigation <br />work if must be performed within 48 hours of the request unless otherwise specified <br />by the City and agreed to by the contractor. If the work is not performed within <br />the agreed upon time frame the repair cost may be withheld from the monthly <br />payments. This work normally includes broken sprinklers, lateral lines and <br />occasionally mainlines. When lateral and mainline repairs are made, the City must <br />be given the opportunity to inspect the work before it is covered up. If the City is <br />not given the chance to inspect the work the contractor may have to uncover the <br />work so that it can be inspected. <br />Valves shall be kept well -adjusted to insure efficient operation of the irrigation <br />system. The Contractor shall also keep the controllers clean and free of insects and <br />dust, and shall make any necessary repairs or replacements. <br />No modifications may be made to the existing automatic irrigation system without <br />express approval of the City. Any changes so approved shall be noted by the <br />Contractor on a copy of the Irrigation Plan and submitted to the City within five <br />working days of the completion of the work. The Contractor is responsible for <br />manually changing all irrigation clock wafering times. In the event of a drought <br />condition, including mandatory water rationing, the City shall have the authority to <br />modify the watering requirements described in these specifications. <br />Weed Control (Other than Turf) <br />All areas within the work sites are to be kept free of weeds and volunteer tree <br />growth. This includes but is not limited to, all bare dirt areas and any weed growth <br />within ground cover and shrub plantings. Pedestrian walkways and other <br />hardscaped areas are to be kept weed -free at all times. <br />RFP 55027 CITYWIDE TURF MAINTENANCE Page 58 of 63 <br />