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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 steri lants 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, or chemicals with a low, non-offensive odor may 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 responsibi lity 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 Cohtractor's responsibility to control perennial and/or woody p lants such as but not limited to: blackberry and coyote brush. 3. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to determine the most appropriate times of year to apply herbicides. 4. It sha ll be the Contractor's responsibility to independently monitor all con t ract areas and perform touch-up spraying. Monitoring sha ll as a minimum include a weekly physical inspection of all spray areas. Touch-up spraying shall be required at any time that weed growth occurs. Thirty (30) days after application, if any weeds remain, Cont ractor shall remove by hand or have a second appli cation applied at Contractor's cost. 5. The Cont ractor shall use the necessary equipment in order to accomplish the work in a satisfactory manner. The Contractor shall arrange operations so that t he herbicides will not be distributed beyond the limit of property sprayed. The Contractor shall apply the herbicides using nozzles and pressure necessary for a proper application . RFP 55027 CITYWIDETURF MAINTENANCE Page 59 of 63