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3. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to determine the most appropriate <br /> times of year to apply herbicides. <br /> 4. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to independently monitor all contract <br /> areas and perform touch-up spraying. Monitoring shall as a minimum include a <br /> weekly physical inspection of all spray areas. Touch-up spraying shall be <br /> 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 <br /> second application applied at Contractor's cost. <br /> 5. The Contractor shall use the necessary equipment in order to accomplish the <br /> work in a satisfactory manner. The Contractor shall arrange operations so that <br /> the herbicides will not be distributed beyond the limit of property sprayed. The <br /> Contractor shall apply the herbicides using nozzles and pressure necessary for a <br /> proper application. <br /> 6. The Contractor shall supply water for the chemical mix. No reclaimed water <br /> may be utilized. Well water from City Parks is encouraged for use for spraying at <br /> no extra cost. (Washington Manor, San Leandro Ball Park, Thrasher, Cherry <br /> Grove, and Halcyon Parks) <br /> 7. The materials used by the Contractor must be of such composition and of <br /> sufficient strength to kill weeds, but may not sterilize the soil for a period in <br /> excess of one year following application. The chemicals used shall not be toxic <br /> or harmful in any manner to animals or human beings when used in prescribed <br /> manner. The materials used shall not harm desirable vegetation such as trees or <br /> turf. The materials used shall not be flammable or leave an oily residue that will <br /> discolor or leave a slippery film on sidewalks and curbs. The City may at any <br /> time during the spraying operation take samples to check materials being used. <br /> Upon request, the Contractor shall provide the City with information regarding <br /> chemicals applied to specified locations. In addition, the Contractor shall upon <br /> request provide the City with specimen labels of chemicals applied. In the <br /> event the treatment is not effective, the contractor will be required to remove <br /> 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 <br /> construction or replacements necessary as per City Standard Construction <br /> Drawings. All replacements, whether due to disease, pest infestation or Contractor <br /> 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 <br /> fertilizers shall be complete fertilizers furnishing the required percentages of <br /> RFP 55025 CITYWIDE LANDSCAPE MAINTENANCE Page 67 of 70 <br />