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• <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 <br /> at 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 <br /> 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 <br /> such as trees or turf. The materials used shall not be flammable or leave an <br /> oily residue that will discolor or leave a slippery film on sidewalks and curbs. <br /> The City may at any time during the spraying operation take samples to <br /> check materials being used. Upon request, the Contractor shall provide the <br /> City with information regarding chemicals applied to specified locations. In <br /> addition, the Contractor shall upon request provide the City with specimen <br /> labels of chemicals applied. In the event the treatment is not effective, the <br /> contractor will be required to remove all growth from the area within the <br /> 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 /> nitrogen, phosphoric acid, potash, and other necessary micronutrients as needed <br /> to keep turf, trees, and shrubs in a healthy and vigorous growing condition. <br /> Pest Management <br /> All landscaped areas shall be maintained free of disease and harmful insects <br /> without compensation beyond the base bid. <br /> The City of San Leandro seeks to control pests without harming non-target <br /> organisms, or negatively affecting air and water quality and public health. The <br /> Contractor shall give preference to reasonably available non-pesticide <br /> alternatives when conducting pest management activities on City property and <br /> public right-of-ways. Chemical controls shouldonly be applied when monitoring <br /> indicates that preventative and non-chemical methods are not keeping pests <br /> below acceptable levels. When pesticides are required, the least toxic and the <br /> least persistent pesticide that will provide adequate pest control is applied. <br /> Pesticides should not be applied on a prescheduled basis. <br /> RFP 55027 CITYWIDE TURF MAINTENANCE Page 60 of 63 <br />