Agmt 2016 Pacheco Brothers Gardening Inc (2)

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working days of the completion of the work. The Contractor is responsible for manually changing all irrigation clock watering times. In the event of a drought condition, including mandatory water rationing, the City shall have the authority to modify the watering requirements described in these specifications. In the event of a drought condition, the City shall have the authority to modify the watering requirements described in these specifications. Weed Control 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, medians and other hardscaped areas are to be kept weed-free at all times; this includes the area that extends two feet from face of curb into the street area. 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 a pesticide use report that shall be turned in to the city each month by the 5th. 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. Chemicals with a low, non-offensive odor are required to 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. RFP 55026 CITYWIDE MEDIAN MAINTENANCE Page 60 of 75