3.2.5
Controller Charts
Provide one chart for each controller supplied. Indicate in chart area
controlled by the automatic controller. The chart is a reduction of the
actual plan[s] that will fit the maximum dimensions inside the controller
housing. Use a black line print for the chart and a different pastel or
transparent color to indicate each station zone of coverage. After chart
is completed and approved for final acceptance, seal chart between two 0.5
mm 20 mil pieces of clear plastic.
]3.3
TURF ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD
Turf establishment period will commence on the date that inspection by the
Contracting Officer shows that the [new] [renovated] turf furnished under
this contract has been satisfactorily installed to a [______][[95
percent][100 percent] stand of coverage. The establishment period shall
continue for a period of [365] [_____] days.
3.3.1
Begin maintenance immediately after turf has been [installed] [fully
renovated]. Inspect turf area[s] [once a week][_____] during the
installation and establishment period and perform needed maintenance
promptly.
3.3.2
Promotion of Turf Growth
Turf shall be maintained in a manner that promotes proper health, growth,
rich natural green color, and neat uniform manicured appearance, free of
bare areas, ruts, holes, weeds, pests, dead vegetation, debris, and
unwanted vegetation that present an unsightly appearance. Mow, remove
excess clippings, eradicate weeds, water, fertilize, [overseed,] [aerate,]
[topdress] and perform other operations necessary to promote turf growth.
3.3.3
Mowing
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NOTE: Check with the local Agriculture County
Extension Service for turf mowing heights as this
requirement may vary due to local conditions and
specie specified.
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Turf shall be mowed at a uniform finished height. Mow turfed area[s] to an
average height of [____] mm inches when average height of grass becomes
[____] mm inches for spring/summer maintenance and to an average height of
[_____] mm inches when the average height of grass reaches [_____] mm inches
for fall [winter] maintenance. The height of turf is measured from the
soil. Mowing of turf shall be performed in a manner that prevents
scalping, rutting, bruising, uneven and rough cutting. Prior to mowing,
all rubbish, debris, trash, leaves, rocks, paper, and limbs or branches on
a turf area shall be picked up and disposed. Adjacent paved areas shall be
swept/vacuumed clean.
3.3.4
Turf Edging and Trimming
Perimeter of planter bed edges, sidewalks, driveways, curbs, and other
paved surfaces shall be edged. Uniformly edge these areas to prevent
encroachment of vegetation onto paved surfaces and to provide a clear cut
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