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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 500 IRRIGATION SYSTEMS AND WATER MANAGEMENT (a)The Contractor shall be responsible for all minor maintenance of the irrigation system including making minor repairs and adjustments to: a.remote control valves b.Piping c.wiring d.spray heads and pop ups e.electric valves f.Irrigation clocks (b)The Contractor shall repair and maintain this irrigation system from lateral tees to sprinkler heads including: replacement of damaged or malfunctioning heads, broken risers or other related parts of the irrigations system above the connection to the lateral line. Replacement of any item shall be with a new item of identical model, make and manufacturer unless otherwise approved in writing by the City Representative. (c)Irrigation systems should be operational to their fullest capacity using any smart technology installed, and the expertise of the Contractor. (d)It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify the cause of the damage and notify the City immediately if there is repair needed to the lateral line, mainline, valve, pump, electrical trouble shooting. These are considered major repairs and will be considered additional irrigation work. The City will provide advance approval on a time and materials basis at the rates specified on the Pricing Sheet by the Contractor in the Agreement. (e)Turf and landscaped areas shall be irrigated from acceptable performance, appearance and optimum plant health. Overwatering resulting in excessive wet areas or under watering resulting in excessive plant or turf damage is not acceptable. (f)Consideration and priority for irrigation will be based on: plant and turf establishment periods; established landscaping and turf; need for temporary irrigation schedules. (g)Water is available from the City's automatic and manual irrigation systems at some of the sites. Where no irrigation system exists, irrigation shall not be considered part of this contract. The City shall pay for all water and electricity except for water usage in excess of that needed to maintain the landscape as specified herein. Contractor shall pay for all excessive water charges, as determined by the City, due to Contractor’s failure to adequately monitor irrigation system malfunctions or unwarranted increases in the frequency of irrigation. (h)Valves shall be kept well-adjusted to ensure efficient operation of the irrigation system. The Contractor shall also keep the controllers clean and free of insects and dust. Exhibit A Page 36 of 55 DocuSign Envelope ID: DEF5307A-6F44-4C74-86C2-5E2B3E67B647