Request for Proposals 19-01 - LUCHA · stormwater infrastructure construction services. The green stormwater infrastructure project is a 16’x7’ Stormwater Planter with Tree Pit,

March 2019

Request for Proposals 19-01

Logan Square “Stormwater Planter with Tree Pit” Project

LUCHA is issuing a request for proposals for an interested and qualified landscape construction firm to provide green stormwater infrastructure construction services, as described in the enclosed request for proposals (RFP)

Proposals are due April 5, 2019 by 5:00 p.m. Send an electronic version of your proposal and completed Attachments B and C to Rachael Wilson at [email protected].

Please direct all questions to Rachael Wilson, at [email protected] or 773-360-0859

Sincerely,

Rachael Wilson

Enclosure

mailto:[email protected]


Table of Contents

Description of Services ………… Page 3

Attachment A Project Location, Design and Construction Specifications ………… Page 5

Attachment B Qualifications ………… Page 60

Attachment C Scope of Services Price Sheet ………… Page 65

Description of Services

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Project Title: Request for Proposals – Logan Square “Stormwater Planter with Tree Pit”

Requisitioner: Latin United Community Housing Association “LUCHA”

Project Goal: LUCHA seeks a qualified landscape installer to provide build services for a stormwater planter with tree pit installed on Spaulding Avenue, adjacent to the CTA Blue Line Logan Square station exit at Spaulding Avenue.

1. Services Requested1.1. LUCHA is seeking proposals from qualified landscape construction firms to provide green

stormwater infrastructure construction services. The green stormwater infrastructure project is a 16’x7’ Stormwater Planter with Tree Pit, to be installed at an existing tree pit on Spaulding Ave. LUCHA requires that the contractor have experience working with the City of Chicago on public right of way construction projects, as well as experience installing green infrastructure. See Attachment A for the design and construction specifications developed by site design group, ltd. Preference may be given to firms with a landscape designer or architect on staff to ensure adherence to the construction specifications.

1.2. The selected firm will have the opportunity to leverage a certain amount of labor support from Greencorps Chicago. Greencorps Chicago will provide labor for soil and aggregate backfilling and planting at no cost to the Selected Firm. The Selected Firm must provide all materials, construction oversight of Greencorps Chicago, and any construction scope not performed by Greencorps Chicago. (see Section 3).

2. Where Services are to be Performed2.1. Construction of the bioswale will occur at on Spaulding Avenue, southwest adjacent to the CTA

Blue Line Logan Square station exit at Spaulding Avenue. (see Attachment A). 3. Term of Contract and General Requirements

3.1. The initial term of the contract will be the date of execution of the contract through June 302019, unless otherwise specified by LUCHA.

3.2. The selected contractor will 3.2.1. Obtain all required permits 3.2.2. Participate in pre-construction kick-off meeting with CNT, LUCHA, and Greencorps. 3.2.3. Begin construction upon notice to proceed from LUCHA. 3.2.4.I mplement existing designs and construction specifications completed by site design

group, ltd. (see Attachment A) 3.2.5. Coordinate work tasks related to soil and aggregate backfill, planting, and mulching with

Greencorps Chicago. 3.2.6.

4. Attachments4.1. Attachment A: Project location, Design and Construction specifications and City of Chicago

Standard Tree Protection Instructions 4.2. Attachment B: Qualifications 4.3. Attachment C: Scope of Services and Price Sheet

RFP 19 - 01 Description of Services

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Attachment A

Project Location, Design and Construction Specifications

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Figure A Project Location

LOGAN SQUARE STORMWATER PLANTER WITH TREE PIT

Project address: Spaulding Ave and Milwaukee Ave; 2728 - 2716 N Spaulding Ave

Attachment A RFP 19 - 01 Project Location and Design Specs

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TREE PROTECTION GUIDELINES CITY OF CHICAGO BUREAU OF FORESTRY

01/01/07

City of Chicago Standard Tree Protection Instructions

Subject to Site, specific changes as required The objective of the City of Chicago’s Tree Protection requirements is to minimize the negative impacts of construction activities on street trees. With proper planning, many negative impacts on trees can be avoided. For instance, placement of underground utilities and service connections to new buildings should be designed so that the proposed service lines exit the building and are installed as far away from existing trees as possible. The specifications that follow detail minimum distances that the edge of excavation needs to be in order to ensure that there is minimal impact on existing parkway trees. A Tree Removal Permit shall be issued only in the event the City finds that all reasonable efforts have been undertaken in the architectural layout and design of the proposed development to preserve existing street trees. As a condition of the Tree Removal Permit, replacement trees and/or compensation for lost value may be required. Please refer to the City’s Tree Removal and Replacement Guidelines.

A) Building Placement and driveway, walkway and parking areas shall be designed in such a

way as to avoid unnecessary removal of existing street trees.

B) Proposed placement of all utility services lines shall be shown on the site/landscaping plan. Every effort shall be made to protect existing street trees during the placement of utility service lines including auguring and/or jacking as opposed to open cutting as appropriate.

The tree protection requirements are intended to guide a construction project to insure that appropriate practices will be implemented in the field to eliminate undesirable consequences that may result from uninformed or careless acts, and preserve both trees and property values. Tree Protection Required 1) An applicant shall protect trees and plants in the public way. 2) An applicant shall submit a landscaping plan incorporating proposed tree protection

measures for any existing trees located in the public way and on any site at any project or construction site where improvements are proposed in compliance with these Standards.

3) The landscaping plan shall identify any tree proposed for removal and shall provide

explanation for proposed removal. 4) The landscaping plan shall identify any potential detrimental effects to existing trees that

might result from proposed construction activities within the dripline of any existing trees located in the public way.

5) The applicant shall notify the City within 24 hours of any suspected damage to trees resulting

from construction activities. If damage occurs during construction, the applicant shall have the damaged tree repaired, if possible, or removed if a hazardous or if the tree is irreparably damaged.


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Protection of Existing Trees in the Right of Way

1. The Contractor must protect all trees and shrubs at the construction site from damage in accordance with he provisions of Chapter 10-32 of the Municipal Code. The Contractor must restore all damaged parkways to their original condition and repair or remove and replace any trees and shrubs damaged as a result of construction activity as determined by the Department of Streets and Sanitation, Bureau of Forestry, at the Contractor’s expense. If any trees or shrubs damaged by construction activity must be removed and replaced, and trees or shrubs of comparable size, type, and value are unavailable or the time for planting is unsuitable, the City will charge Contractor their appraised value determined as provided under § 10-32-200 of the Municipal Code, which amount the City will deduct from amounts due the Contractor, or, if no amounts are due, then Contractor must promptly pay the City the amounts determined.

At a minimum, any tree greater than 4" D.B.H. that is permanently damaged due to the construction project and not originally marked for removal shall be replaced with a new tree as identified by the Bureau of Forestry and shall have a minimum of 4" caliper B&B. Any damaged tree smaller than 4" caliper measured 6" above the ground shall be replaced in kind, inch for inch.

2. A protection barrier or temporary fence of at least 1.2m (4 feet) in height must be

installed around each tree to be protected and preserved. The tree protection shall be installed prior to the actual construction start and maintained for the duration of the project.

Within this protection zone, construction materials shall not be stored, equipment operated and/or temporary storage buildings or work trailers placed.

The protection barrier must be constructed of orange snow fencing securely fastened to fence posts spaced a maximum of 1.5 m (5 feet) on center. Posts are 1.8m (6 feet) in length with 61 cm (2 feet) set into the ground and 1.2m (4 feet) extending above ground. The fencing shall be attached to the post with a minimum of four (4) nylon locking ties evenly spaced at each post.

Dimensions of the protection barrier is as follows:

Trees located in Tree Pits:

Where trees are located within Tree Pits, the fencing should be installed at a minimum distance of the inside dimension of the Tree Pit opening with one stake at each corner of the opening.


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01/01/07 Trees located in Parkways: Small Trees (<9" D.B.H.): Minimum 1.5m (5 feet) from face of tree along the parkway

length. In the dimension bordered by the public sidewalk or curb, the fencing shall be the width of the grass parkway with a maximum offset of 30cm (1 foot) from back of curb or edge of sidewalk. In no case shall the closure be less than 61cm (2 feet) from the centerline of the tree.

(Example: 6" Tree in a 6' parkway as measured from back of curb to sidewalk. The dimension of the protection fencing would be 1.2m x 3m (4' x 10') with tree in the center). Note: Larger grass parkways (>12') may allow for a ten foot by ten foot (10' x 10'). Thus, the dimension bordered by the sidewalk or curb would not affect fencing distance.

Medium (10"to 15" D.B.H.): Minimum of ten (10) feet from face of tree along the parkway length. In the dimension bordered by the public sidewalk or curb, the fencing shall be the width of the grass parkway with a maximum offset of one (1) foot from back of curb or edge of sidewalk. In no case shall the closure be less than two (2) feet from the centerline of the tree.

Large (>15" D.B.H.): Minimum of fifteen (15) feet from face of tree along the parkway

length. In the dimension bordered by the public sidewalk or curb, the fencing shall be the width of the grass parkway with a maximum offset of one (1) foot from back of curb or edge of sidewalk. In no case shall the closure be less than two (2) feet from the centerline of the tree.

Trees located in Boulevards:

Trees located in Boulevards shall have tree protection fencing installed out to the drip-line of the tree where the site allows. In proximity to hardscapes such as curbs and sidewalks, the fencing shall go out to the dripline when feasible (sides of tree free of hardscapes) and to the edge of the hardscape with an offset of one (1) foot from the back of curb or edge of sidewalk.

Alternatives to Tree Protection Fencing may be approved and/or be required should existing conditions and/or proposed work warrant it (limited access to property etc.). Examples of Alternatives are as follows:

A) Trunk Protection (boards tied around tree trunk) with a constructed bridge over the

root system of the tree. Area of bridge will typically adhere to distance described above for small, medium and large trees.

B) Plywood instead of snow fencing may be required on projects with large number of

trees and/or where the Bureau of Forestry determines that additional protection is required.


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01/01/07 TREE PROTECTION DIAGRAMS


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01/01/07 2) Pre-Construction Tree Trimming Trees within the construction zone, that are to be preserved, shall be pruned to a minimum height of 3.6m (12 feet) and a maximum of 6.1m (20) feet wherever construction equipment is expected to invade the tree crown. All dead branches should be removed to make trees safer for construction personnel. All tree trimming shall be performed prior to the start of construction to prevent damage to trees being preserved and protected. Tree trimming must be performed so as to maintain natural tree form. CLEAR CUTTING OF LIMBS DIRECTLY ABOVE CURBLINE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. Only tree service companies will be issued permits to work on trees. 3) Root Pruning (prior to excavation) Where the proposed back of curb, driveway or sidewalk edge is located 1.5m (5 feet) or less from the trunk of an existing parkway tree, root pruning by an approved mechanical root pruning saw shall be used prior to excavation of street/sidewalk, where noted on the plans or as directed by the Bureau of Forestry. All root pruning not specified on the plans shall be at the direction of the Bureau of Forestry. Permits for root pruning shall be obtained from the Bureau of Forestry. Whenever roots of trees to remain are exposed during construction, the damaged root ends are to be removed by being cut off cleanly. Dimensions of Root Pruning are as follows:

Small Trees (<10"D.B.H.): The root pruning trench shall be located no more than 30 cm (12") off the back of the proposed curbline. The length of the trench shall not be less than 1.5m (5 feet) on each side of the centerline of the tree.

Medium to Large Trees (>10" D.B.H.): The root pruning trench shall be located no

more than 15cm (6") off the back of the proposed curbline. The length of the trench shall not be less than 3m (10') on each side of the centerline of the tree.

Depth of root pruning shall not exceed the depth required for installation of hardscape (i.e. curb depth ~24" or sidewalk depth ~ 6"). Excavation for new curbline shall not exceed 15cm (6") off the back of the proposed curb. A fine of $500 per inch beyond the 15cm (6") will be imposed for each occurrence adjacent to a preserved and protected tree.


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01/01/07 4) Parkway Restoration and Grading All mechanical grading shall be prohibited within the tree protection zones. Any grading required within the tree protection zone shall be done by hand implements and performed in a manner so as to minimize the excavation required to meet the original grade to the new top of curb. In no case shall the hand excavation extend more than 61cm (2 feet) from the curbside fencing. Grade changes in excess of one (1) inch in three (3) feet shall be reviewed and approved by the Department of Streets and Sanitation, Bureau of Forestry, prior to work being started. Grade changes within the tree protection zone in excess of this minimum, may require ADDITIONAL tree removal.


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DIVISION 1 – GENERAL CONDITIONS SECTION 01 73 20 - SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 RELATED DOCUMENTS

A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and other Division 1 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. This Section includes the following:

1. Demolition and removal of selected site elements.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

A. Remove: Detach items from existing construction and legally dispose and/or recycle of them off-site, unless indicated to be removed and salvaged or removed and reinstalled.

B. Existing to Remain: Existing items of construction that are not to be removed and that are not otherwise indicated to be removed, removed and salvaged, or removed and reinstalled.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. Demolition Firm Qualifications: An experienced firm that has specialized in demolition work similar in material and extent to that indicated for this Project.

B. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing EPA notification regulations before beginning selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal (or recycling) regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

C. Standards: Comply with ANSI A10.6 and NFPA 241.

D. Tree Protection Strategy: Tree protection shall be provided according to the City of Chicago Bureau of Forestry Tree Protection Guidelines dated 1/1/07.

1. Root pruning is not permitted and all excavation around roots shall be done by hand.

E. Pre-demolition Conference: Conduct conference at Project site to comply with requirements in “General Conditions” and “Contract.” Review methods and procedures related to selective demolition including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Verify selective demolition with AOR

2. Inspect and discuss condition of construction to be selectively demolished.


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3. Review and finalize selective demolition schedule and verify availability of materials, demolition personnel, equipment, and facilities needed to make progress and avoid delays.

4. Review areas where existing construction is to remain and requires protection.

1.5 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Notify Project Manager of discrepancies between existing conditions and Drawings before proceeding with selective demolition.

B. Storage or sale of removed items or materials on-site is not permitted.

C. Traffic: Minimize interference with adjoining roads, streets, walks, and other adjacent occupied or used facilities during site-clearing operations.

1. Do not close or obstruct streets, walks or other adjacent occupied or used facilities without permission from Owner and authorities having jurisdiction.

2. Provide alternate routes around closed or obstructed traffic ways if required by authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Utility Locator Service: Notify utility locator service for area where Project is located before site clearing.

E. Utility Service: Maintain existing utilities indicated to remain in service and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations.

1. Maintain fire-protection facilities in service during selective demolition operations.

PART 2 - EXECUTION

2.1 PREPARATION

A. Protect and maintain benchmarks and survey control points from disturbance during construction.

B. Protect existing site improvements to remain from damage during construction.

1. Restore damaged improvements to their original condition, as acceptable to Owner.

C. Site Access and Temporary Controls: Conduct selective demolition and debris-removal operations to ensure minimum interference with roads, streets, walks, walkways, and other adjacent occupied and used facilities.

1. Comply with requirements for access and protection specified in “General Conditions” and “Contract.”

D. Temporary Facilities: Provide temporary barricades and other protection required to prevent injury to people and damage to adjacent buildings and facilities to remain.

1. Provide protection to ensure safe passage of people around selective demolition area and to and from occupied portions of building.


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2.2 UTILITIES

A. Existing Utilities: Do not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Owner or others unless permitted under the following conditions and then only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to requirements indicated. Maintain services/systems indicated to remain and protect them against damage during selective demolition operations:

1. Notify Architect not less than two days in advance of proposed utility interruptions.

2. Do not proceed with utility interruptions without Architect's written permission.

3. Comply with requirements for existing services/systems interruptions specified in Division 1.

2.3 SITE IMPROVEMENTS

A. Remove slabs, paving, curbs, gutters, and aggregate base as indicated.

1. Unless existing full-depth joints coincide with line of demolition, neatly saw-cut length of existing pavement to remain before removing existing pavement. Saw-cut faces vertically.

2. Paint cut ends of steel reinforcement in concrete to remain to prevent corrosion.

2.4 EXAMINATION

A. Survey existing conditions and correlate with requirements indicated to determine extent of selective demolition required.

B. Inventory and record the condition of items to be removed and reinstalled and items to be removed and salvaged.

C. When unanticipated mechanical, electrical, or structural elements that conflict with intended function or design are encountered, investigate and measure the nature and extent of conflict. Promptly submit a written report to Project Manager.

2.5 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION, GENERAL

A. General: Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by new construction and as indicated. Use methods required to complete the Work within limitations of governing regulations and as follows:

1. Proceed with selective demolition systematically, from higher to lower level. Complete selective demolition operations above at higher level before disturbing supporting members on the next lower level.

2. Neatly cut openings and holes plumb, square, and true to dimensions required. Use cutting methods least likely to damage construction to remain or adjoining construction. Use hand tools or small power tools designed for sawing or grinding, not hammering and chopping, to minimize disturbance of adjacent surfaces. Temporarily cover openings to remain.

3. Remove structural framing members and lower to ground by method suitable to avoid free fall and to prevent ground impact or dust generation.


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4. Remove demolished items and materials promptly to pre-approved licensed disposal or recycling sites. Materials shall not be allowed to stockpile on site. Comply with requirements in “General Conditions” and “Contract.”

2.6 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION PROCEDURES FOR SPECIFIC MATERIALS

A. Concrete: Demolish in small sections. Cut concrete to a depth of at least 3/4 inch at junctures with construction to remain, using power-driven saw. Dislodge concrete from reinforcement at perimeter of areas being demolished, cut reinforcement, and then remove remainder of concrete indicated for selective demolition. Neatly trim openings to dimensions indicated.

B. Concrete Slabs-on-Grade: Saw-cut perimeter of area to be demolished, then break up and remove.

2.7 DISPOSAL OF DEMOLISHED OR RECYCLED MATERIALS

A. General: Except for items or materials indicated to be recycled, reused, salvaged, reinstalled, or otherwise indicated to remain Owner’s property, remove demolished materials from Project site and legally dispose of them in an EPA-approved landfill.

1. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.

2. Remove and transport debris in a manner that will prevent spillage on adjacent surfaces and areas.

B. Disposal/Recycling: Remove and transport surplus soil material, unsuitable topsoil, obstructions, demolished materials, and waste materials including trash and debris, and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.

2.8 CLEANING

A. Clean adjacent structures and improvements of dust, dirt, and debris caused by selective demolition operations. Return adjacent areas to condition existing before selective demolition operations began.

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SECTION 32 91 13

SOIL PREPARATION

PART 1 - GENERAL


A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section includes planting soils and layered soil assemblies specified according to performance requirements of the mixes.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 129300 "Site Furnishings" for placing planting soil in exterior unit planters.

2. Section 329200 “Turf and Grasses.” 3. Section 329300 "Plants" for trees, shrubs, ground covers, and other plants as

well as border edgings and mow strips.

1.3 PERMITS AND FEES

A. Permits: The Contractor shall secure and pay for all permits, inspections, and certificates of inspection of any governmental and inspection body having jurisdiction over all or any part of the work included under this section and/or such inspections etc., required by these specifications.

B. Fees: The Contractor shall secure and pay for all fees and assessments in connection with the work under this contract and shall include this cost in its bid and contract price.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. AAPFCO: Association of American Plant Food Control Officials.

B. Backfill: The earth used to replace or the act of replacing earth in an excavation. This can be amended or unamended soil as indicated.

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D. Compost: The product resulting from the controlled biological decomposition of organic material that has been sanitized through the generation of heat and stabilized to the point that it is beneficial to plant growth.

E. Duff Layer: A surface layer of soil, typical of forested areas, that is composed of mostly decayed leaves, twigs, and detritus.

F. Imported Soil: Soil that is transported to Project site for use.

G. Layered Soil Assembly: A designed series of planting soils, layered on each other, that together produce an environment for plant growth.

H. Manufactured Soil: Soil produced by blending soils, sand, stabilized organic soil amendments, and other materials to produce planting soil.

I. NAPT: North American Proficiency Testing Program. An SSSA program to assist soil-, plant-, and water-testing laboratories through interlaboratory sample exchanges and statistical evaluation of analytical data.

J. Organic Matter: The total of organic materials in soil exclusive of undecayed plant and animal tissues, their partial decomposition products, and the soil biomass; also called "humus" or "soil organic matter."

K. Planting Soil: Existing, on-site soil; imported soil; or manufactured soil that has been modified as specified with soil amendments and perhaps fertilizers to produce a soil mixture best for plant growth.

L. RCRA Metals: Hazardous metals identified by the EPA under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.

M. SSSA: Soil Science Society of America.

N. Subgrade: Surface or elevation of subsoil remaining after excavation is complete, or the top surface of a fill or backfill before planting soil is placed.

O. Subsoil: Soil beneath the level of subgrade; soil beneath the topsoil layers of a naturally occurring soil profile, typified by less than 1 percent organic matter and few soil organisms.

P. Surface Soil: Soil that is present at the top layer of the existing soil profile. In undisturbed areas, surface soil is typically called "topsoil"; but in disturbed areas such as urban environments, the surface soil can be subsoil.

Q. USCC: U.S. Composting Council.


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1.5 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Pre-installation Meeting: Conduct meeting at Project Site, Manufacturer’s Facility of Fabricator’s Shop. Confirm with Owner and Landscape Architect 14 days prior to conference.

1. Before submitting submittals, review submittals, mockup and other requirements of this section and examine procedures for ensuring quality of the scope herein. Require representatives of each entity directly concerned with the scope herein, including but not limited to, the following: a. Contractor's superintendent. b. Subcontractor. c. Special Subcontractor. d. Independent testing agency responsible for testing. e. Product manufacturer and/or local representative. f. Authority Having Jurisdiction. g. Landscape Architect.

2. Review methods and procedures related to the work of this section, including but not limited to, the following: a. Responsibilities of each party. b. Coordination of Landscape Architect’s review of the work, including but not

limited to: 1) Site or Shop Visits to Review Samples and Mockups 2) Site Visits to Observe General Construction Progress 3) Site or Shop Visits to Review Fabrication Progress 4) Site Visits to Review First Work In Place 5) Site Visits for Punch List Review 6) Site Visits for Punch List Completion Review 7) Site Visit for Warranty Review

c. Lines of authority and communication for the project. Procedures for resolution of any project document ambiguity.

d. Methods for documenting, reporting, and distributing documents and reports.

e. Proposed sources of materials. f. Procedures for packaging and storing archive samples. g. Review of the time schedule for all installation and testing. Schedule of

workdays and/or starting times if third party testing verification is required. h. Quality control. i. Temperature and weather limitations. Installation procedures for adverse

weather conditions. Defining acceptable subgrade or ambient moisture and temperature conditions for working during installation.

j. Subgrade conditions, dewatering responsibilities, and subgrade maintenance plan.

k. Deployment techniques including allowable subgrade conditions. l. Construction, material placement, and backfilling. m. Requirements for protecting work, including restriction of traffic and

adjacent work impacting during installation period and for remainder of construction period.


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n. Measurement and payment schedules. o. Health and safety. p. Procedures and responsibilities for preparation and submission of as-built

drawings.

1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Manufacturer’s Product Literature and Specification Data. 2. Manufacturer’s written instructions for recommended maintenance practices. 3. Color and finish samples for verification and selection. 4. Written manufacturer’s warranty. 5. Product liability insurance certificate with project owner as certificate holder. 6. MSDS for items in Part 2 “Products.” 7. Include recommendations for application and use. 8. Include test data substantiating that products comply with requirements. 9. Include sieve analyses for aggregate materials. 10. Material Certificates: For each type of imported soil and soil amendment and

fertilizer before delivery to the site, according to the following:

a. Manufacturer's qualified testing agency's certified analysis of standard products.

b. Analysis of fertilizers, by a qualified testing agency, made according to AAPFCO methods for testing and labeling and according to AAPFCO's SUIP #25.

c. Analysis of nonstandard materials, by a qualified testing agency, made according to SSSA methods, where applicable.

B. Samples: For each bulk-supplied material, 1-quart (1-L) volume of each in sealed containers labeled with content, source, and date obtained. Each Sample shall be typical of the lot of material to be furnished; provide an accurate representation of composition, color, and texture.

C. Samples for Verification: For each type of selection made above provide a final sample.

1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For Installer, Fabricator, Manufacturer and Testing agency.

B. Material Certificates: For each of the following, signed by manufacturers:

1. For all materials.

C. Material Test Reports: For the following, from a qualified testing agency:


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1. For all materials.

1.8 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Refer to Division 1 Requirements.

B. The Contractor shall coordinate the work with all trades and appropriate sections of the construction specifications as necessary to ensure proper provisions for the work of this section.

C. The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of the Owner's property from injury or loss due to its work. All damage to existing property (building, utilities, pavement, etc.) or planting (trees, shrubs, lawn or ground cover) caused by the Contractor during its operation or as a result of malfunction of installed work during the guarantee period shall be repaired at the Contractors expense.

D. The Contractor shall fully inform itself regarding any available space limitations and unusual requirements, for the installation of all materials and work furnished under this section. Although the location of equipment may be shown on the drawings in certain positions, the Contractor shall confirm all locations.


A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with materials, workmanship, and other applicable requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction for all work included in this section.

B. Codes and Standards: Conform work to all applicable codes and standards.

C. Manufacturer Qualifications: Provide manufacturer qualifications as follows:

1. Submit a list of ten completed installations. For each installation provide: name and type of facility; its location; the date of installation; name and telephone number of contact at the facility familiar with the installation.

2. Submit qualifications of manufacturer. 3. Submit manufacturer’s quality control program. 4. Submit example of Material Warranty and any other applicable warranties.

D. Installer Qualifications: Provide installer qualifications as follows:


2. Submit resumes and/or qualifications of installation manager(s). 3. Submit fabrication quality control program. 4. Submit installation quality control program. 5. Submit example of Material Warranty and any other applicable warranties.


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E. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent, state-operated, or university-operated laboratory; experienced in soil science, soil testing, and plant nutrition; with the experience and capability to conduct the testing indicated; and that specializes in types of tests to be performed.

1. Multiple Laboratories: At Contractor's option, work may be divided among qualified testing laboratories specializing in physical testing, chemical testing, and fertility testing.

F. Mockups: Provide mockup for each type of component per the Drawings and/or shop Retain this article for preconstruction testing. Project-specific preconstruction testing of soils can be expensive but may be required if existing, on-site surface soil or stockpiled soils were not tested before the Contract, if they are not sufficient and additional soil will be imported, or if imported soil might not comply with requirements for planting soil.

G. Preconstruction Testing Service: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform preconstruction soil analyses on existing, on-site soil, imported soil.

1. Notify Landscape Architect seven days in advance of the dates and times when laboratory samples will be taken.

H. Preconstruction Soil Analyses: For each unamended soil type, perform testing on soil samples and furnish soil analysis and a written report containing soil-amendment and fertilizer recommendations by a qualified testing agency performing the testing according to "Soil-Sampling Requirements" and "Testing Requirements" articles.

1. Have testing agency identify and label samples and test reports according to sample collection and labeling requirements.

1.10 SOIL-SAMPLING REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Extract soil samples according to requirements in this article.

B. Sample Collection and Labeling: Have samples taken and labeled by Contractor in presence of Landscape Architect under the direction of the testing agency.

1. Number and Location of Samples: Minimum of three representative soil samples from varied locations for each soil to be used or amended for landscaping purposes.

2. Procedures and Depth of Samples: According to USDA-NRCS's "Field Book for Describing and Sampling Soils."

3. Division of Samples: Split each sample into two, equal parts. Send half to the testing agency and half to Owner for its records.

4. Labeling: Label each sample with the date, location keyed to a site plan or other location system, visible soil condition, and sampling depth.


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1.11 TESTING REQUIREMENTS

A. General: Perform tests on soil samples according to requirements in this article.

B. Physical Testing:

1. Soil Texture: Soil-particle, size-distribution analysis by one of the following methods according to SSSA's "Methods of Soil Analysis - Part 1-Physical and Mineralogical Methods":

a. Sieving Method: Report sand-gradation percentages for very coarse, coarse, medium, fine, and very fine sand; and fragment-gradation (gravel) percentages for fine, medium, and coarse fragments; according to USDA sand and fragment sizes.

b. Hydrometer Method: Report percentages of sand, silt, and clay.

2. Bulk Density: Analysis according to core method and clod method of SSSA's "Methods of Soil Analysis - Part 1-Physical and Mineralogical Methods."

3. Total Porosity: Calculate using particle density and bulk density according to SSSA's "Methods of Soil Analysis - Part 1-Physical and Mineralogical Methods."

4. Water Retention: According to SSSA's "Methods of Soil Analysis - Part 1-Physical and Mineralogical Methods."

5. Saturated Hydraulic Conductivity: According to SSSA's "Methods of Soil Analysis - Part 1-Physical and Mineralogical Methods"; at 85% compaction according to ASTM D 698 (Standard Proctor).

C. Chemical Testing:

1. CEC: Analysis by sodium saturation at pH 7 according to SSSA's "Methods of Soil Analysis - Part 3- Chemical Methods."

2. Clay Mineralogy: Analysis and estimated percentage of expandable clay minerals using CEC by ammonium saturation at pH 7 according to SSSA's "Methods of Soil Analysis - Part 1-Physical and Mineralogical Methods."

3. Metals Hazardous to Human Health: Test for presence and quantities of RCRA metals including aluminum, arsenic, barium, copper, cadmium, chromium, cobalt, lead, lithium, and vanadium. If RCRA metals are present, include recommendations for corrective action.

4. Phytotoxicity: Test for plant-available concentrations of phytotoxic minerals including aluminum, arsenic, barium, cadmium, chlorides, chromium, cobalt, copper, lead, lithium, mercury, nickel, selenium, silver, sodium, strontium, tin, titanium, vanadium, and zinc.

D. Fertility Testing: Soil fertility analysis according to standard laboratory protocol of SSSA NAPT NCR-13, including the following:

1. Percentage of organic matter. 2. CEC, calcium percent of CEC, and magnesium percent of CEC. 3. Soil reaction (acidity/alkalinity pH value). 4. Buffered acidity or alkalinity.


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5. Nitrogen ppm. 6. Phosphorous ppm. 7. Potassium ppm. 8. Manganese ppm. 9. Manganese-availability ppm. 10. Zinc ppm. 11. Zinc availability ppm. 12. Copper ppm. 13. Sodium ppm and sodium absorption ratio. 14. Soluble-salts ppm. 15. Presence and quantities of problem materials including salts and metals cited in

the Standard protocol. If such problem materials are present, provide additional recommendations for corrective action.

16. Other deleterious materials, including their characteristics and content of each.

E. Organic-Matter Content: Analysis using loss-by-ignition method according to SSSA's "Methods of Soil Analysis - Part 3-Chemical Methods."

1.12 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver packaged products in an undamaged condition in original containers, displaying manufacturer's labels, along with instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.

B. Deliver and store materials in manufacturer's original containers, with seals unbroken and identification labels intact until time of use.

C. Deliver products to achieve the shortest duration of storage time as practicable.

D. Deliver all chemical products in original, unopened containers with original labels intact and legible, which state the guaranteed chemical analysis. Store all chemicals in weather protected enclosure.

E. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for delivery, storage, and handling, and as required to prevent damage to products and work during construction.

F. Store products and materials in a neat and orderly manner. Maintain clear aisles and access to work areas. Protect stored products from theft and damage. Store products above ground in weathertight, ventilated packaging or enclosures.

G. Store materials under cover and protected from weather and contact with damp or wet surfaces. Stack lumber flat with spacers between each bundle to provide air circulation. Provide for air circulation around stacks and under coverings.

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I. Packaged Materials: Deliver packaged materials in original, unopened containers showing weight, certified analysis, name and address of manufacturer, and compliance with state and Federal laws if applicable.

J. Bulk Materials:

1. Do not dump or store bulk materials near structures, utilities, walkways and pavements, or on existing turf areas or plants.

2. Provide erosion-control measures to prevent erosion or displacement of bulk materials, discharge of soil-bearing water runoff, and airborne dust reaching adjacent properties, water conveyance systems, or walkways.

3. Do not move or handle materials when they are wet or frozen. 4. Accompany each delivery of bulk fertilizers and soil amendments with

appropriate certificates.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PLANTING SOILS SPECIFIED ACCORDING TO PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

A. Planting-Soil: Imported or existing, on-site surface soil, with the duff layer, if any, retained; and stockpiled on-site; modified to produce viable planting soil. Using preconstruction soil analyses and materials specified in other articles of this Section, amend existing, on-site surface soil to become planting soil complying with the following requirements:

1. Particle Size Distribution by USDA Textures: Classified as sandy loam soil according to USDA textures.

2. Percentage of Organic Matter: Minimum 3 percent by volume. 3. Soil Reaction: pH of 6 to 7. 4. CEC of Total Soil: Minimum 7 meq/100 mL at pH of 7.0. 5. CEC of Clay Fraction: Maximum 15 meq/100 mL at pH of 7.0. 6. Soluble-Salt Content: 5 to 10 dS/m measured by electrical conductivity. 7. Bulk Density: 1.0 g/cu. cm to 1.1 g/cu. cm at 85% compaction. 8. Total Porosity: Minimum 45 percent at 85% compaction. 9. Macro Porosity: Minimum 5 percent at 85% compaction. 10. RCRA Metals: Below maximum limits established by the EPA. 11. Phytotoxicity: Below phytotoxicity limits established by SSSA.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Prior to installation examine site to confirm that existing conditions are satisfactory for the work of this section to proceed.


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B. Confirm that no adverse drainage conditions are present.

C. Confirm that no conditions are present which are detrimental to plant growth.

D. Confirm that utility work has been completed per the drawings.

E. If unsatisfactory conditions are encountered, notify the Landscape Architect immediately to determine corrective action prior to proceeding.

3.2 GENERAL

A. Place planting soil and fertilizers according to requirements in other Specification Sections.

B. Verify that no foreign or deleterious material or liquid such as paint, paint washout, concrete slurry, concrete layers or chunks, cement, plaster, oils, gasoline, diesel fuel, paint thinner, turpentine, tar, roofing compound, or acid has been deposited in planting soil.

C. Proceed with placement only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.3 COORDINATION WITH PROJECT WORK

A. The Contractor is responsible for investigating, and being aware of, the work requirements of their sub-contractors and other contractors. The Contractor shall coordinate with all other work that may impact the completion of the work herein.

B. Prior to the start of work, prepare a detailed schedule of the work for coordination with other trades.

C. General: Repair or replace that which is damaged by construction operations, in a manner approved by Landscape Architect.

3.4 WASTE HANDLING

A. General: Handle waste according to approved waste management plan required in Section 017419 "Construction Waste Management and Disposal."

3.5 CLEANING

A. The contractor should clean the job site and remove any excess materials. Coordinate with Owner for storage locations for any Attic Stock materials where applicable.

B. Protect areas adjacent to planting-soil preparation and placement areas from contamination. Keep adjacent paving and construction clean and work area in an orderly condition.


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C. Remove surplus soil and waste material including excess subsoil, unsuitable materials, trash, and debris and legally dispose of them off Owner's property unless otherwise indicated.

1. Dispose of excess subsoil and unsuitable materials on-site where directed by Owner.

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SECTION 32 93 00

PLANTS

PART 1 - GENERAL


A. Drawings and general provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and Division 01 Specification Sections, apply to this Section.

1.2 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes:

1. Plants.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Section 329200 "Turf and Grasses" for turf (lawn) and meadow planting, hydroseeding, and erosion-control materials.

1.3 PERMITS AND FEES

A. Permits: The Contractor shall secure and pay for all permits, inspections, and certificates of inspection of any governmental and inspection body having jurisdiction over all or any part of the work included under this section and/or such inspections etc., required by these specifications.

B. Fees: The Contractor shall secure and pay for all fees and assessments in connection with the work under this contract and shall include this cost in its bid and contract price.

1.4 DEFINITIONS

A. Backfill: The earth used to replace or the act of replacing earth in an excavation.

B. Balled and Burlapped Stock: Plants dug with firm, natural balls of earth in which they were grown, with a ball size not less than diameter and depth recommended by ANSI Z60.1 for type and size of plant required; wrapped with burlap, tied, rigidly supported, and drum laced with twine with the root flare visible at the surface of the ball as recommended by ANSI Z60.1.

C. Bare-Root Stock: Plants with a well-branched, fibrous-root system developed by transplanting or root pruning, with soil or growing medium removed, and with not less


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than the minimum root spread according to ANSI Z60.1 for type and size of plant required.

D. Container-Grown Stock: Healthy, vigorous, well-rooted plants grown in a container, with a well-established root system reaching sides of container and maintaining a firm ball when removed from container. Container shall be rigid enough to hold ball shape and protect root mass during shipping and be sized according to ANSI Z60.1 for type and size of plant required.

E. Fabric Bag-Grown Stock: Healthy, vigorous, well-rooted plants established and grown in-ground in a porous fabric bag with well-established root system reaching sides of fabric bag. Fabric bag size is not less than diameter, depth, and volume required by ANSI Z60.1 for type and size of plant.

F. Finish Grade: Elevation of finished surface of planting soil.

G. Natural Disaster: The term “Natural Disaster” shall be defined as any event that is unpredictable and uncontrollable by the Landscape Architect, Owner, or Contractor. Any predictable and preventable event made known to the Contractor prior to installation shall not be defined as a Natural Disaster.

H. Pesticide: A substance or mixture intended for preventing, destroying, repelling, or mitigating a pest. Pesticides include insecticides, miticides, herbicides, fungicides, rodenticides, and molluscicides. They also include substances or mixtures intended for use as a plant regulator, defoliant, or desiccant. Some sources classify herbicides separately from pesticides.

I. Pests: Living organisms that occur where they are not desired or that cause damage to plants, animals, or people. Pests include insects, mites, grubs, mollusks (snails and slugs), rodents (gophers, moles, and mice), unwanted plants (weeds), fungi, bacteria, and viruses.

J. Planting Area: Areas to be planted.

K. Planting Soil: Existing, on-site soil; imported soil; or manufactured soil that has been modified with soil amendments and perhaps fertilizers to produce a soil mixture best for plant growth. See Section 32 91 13 "Soil Preparation" for drawing designations for planting soils.

L. Plant; Plants; Plant Material: These terms refer to vegetation in general, including trees, shrubs, vines, ground covers, ornamental grasses, bulbs, corms, tubers, or herbaceous vegetation.

M. Root Flare: Also called "trunk flare." The area at the base of the plant's stem or trunk where the stem or trunk broadens to form roots; the area of transition between the root system and the stem or trunk.

N. Stem Girdling Roots: Roots that encircle the stems (trunks) of trees below the soil surface.


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O. Subgrade: The surface or elevation of subsoil remaining after excavation is complete, or the top surface of a fill or backfill before planting soil is placed.

P. Supplemental Planting Aids: Any and all supportive measures employed to ensure that installed plant material meets the requirements outlined in this specification at the end of the guarantee period.

1.5 PRE-INSTALLATION MEETINGS

A. Pre-installation Meeting: Conduct meeting at Project Site, Manufacturer’s Facility or Fabricator’s Shop. Confirm with Owner and Landscape Architect 14 days prior to conference.

1. Before submitting submittals, review submittals, mockup and other requirements of this section and examine procedures for ensuring quality of the scope herein. Require representatives of each entity directly concerned with the scope herein, including but not limited to, the following: a. Contractor's superintendent. b. Subcontractor. c. Special Subcontractor. d. Independent testing agency responsible for testing. e. Product manufacturer and/or local representative. f. Authority Having Jurisdiction. g. Landscape Architect.

2. Review methods and procedures related to the work of this section, including but not limited to, the following: a. Responsibilities of each party. b. Coordination of Landscape Architect’s review of the work, including but not

limited to: 1) Site or Shop Visits to Review Samples and Mockups 2) Site Visits to Observe General Construction Progress 3) Site or Shop Visits to Review Fabrication Progress 4) Site Visits to Review First Work In Place 5) Site Visits for Punch List Review 6) Site Visits for Punch List Completion Review 7) Site Visit for Warranty Review

c. Lines of authority and communication for the project. Procedures for resolution of any project document ambiguity.

d. Methods for documenting, reporting, and distributing documents and reports.

e. Proposed sources of materials. f. Procedures for packaging and storing archive samples. g. Review of the time schedule for all installation and testing. Schedule of

workdays and/or starting times if third party testing verification is required. h. Quality control. i. Temperature and weather limitations. Installation procedures for adverse

weather conditions. Defining acceptable subgrade or ambient moisture and temperature conditions for working during installation.


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j. Subgrade conditions, dewatering responsibilities, and subgrade maintenance plan.

k. Deployment techniques including allowable subgrade conditions. l. Construction, material placement, and backfilling. m. Requirements for protecting work, including restriction of traffic and

adjacent work impacting during installation period and for remainder of construction period.

n. Measurement and payment schedules. o. Health and safety. p. Procedures and responsibilities for preparation and submission of as-built

drawings.

1.6 ACTION SUBMITTALS

A. Product Data: For each type of product.

1. Manufacturer’s Product Literature and Specification Data. 2. Manufacturer’s written instructions for recommended maintenance practices. 3. Color and finish samples for verification and selection. 4. Written manufacturer’s warranty. 5. Product liability insurance certificate with project owner as certificate holder. 6. MSDS for items in Part 2 “Products.” 7. Plant Materials: Include quantities, sizes, quality, and sources for plant materials. 8. Plant Photographs: Include color photographs in digital format of each required

species and size of plant material as it will be furnished to Project. Contractor to provide photographs of both individual plants and the block of plants if species quantity is more than one (1) of the same size. Take photographs from an angle depicting true size and condition of the typical plant to be furnished. Include a scale rod or other measuring device in each photograph in addition to a human figure. Where applicable also provide an image of each species and size showing root mass. For species where more than 20 plants are required, include a minimum of three photographs showing the average plant, the best quality plant, and the worst quality plant to be furnished. Identify each photograph with the full scientific name of the plant, plant size, and name of the growing nursery.

9. Tree Tagging: Contractor or nursery shall locate all trees and tag them with unique seal numbers. Contractor is to photograph each individual tree and provide each image with the seal number, variety, size, and nursery location labeled on the image. Landscape Architect shall review the images and approve prior to visiting the nursery to approve the trees and place the unique seal of the Landscape Architect on each tree. No trees shall be accepted unless they have a unique seal from the contractor or landscape architect. The contractor is to schedule tagging trips to the various nurseries in coordination with the Landscape Architect.

10. Tagging Log: Contractor shall keep a log detailing information for each tagged tree. Such information shall include the source nursery where the material is tagged, location within nursery, size of trees, tag or seal numbers, colors of flagging tape (if applicable), canopy height, spread, and branching height. Provide submittal before beginning construction.


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11. Samples for Initial Selection: For each type of product, ingredient, or admixture requiring color selection.

B. Samples for Verification: For each of the following:

1. Trees and Shrubs: Three Samples of each variety and size delivered to site for review. Maintain approved Samples on-site as a standard for comparison.

2. Organic Mulch: 1-quart (1-L) volume of each organic mulch required; in sealed plastic bags labeled with composition of materials by percentage of weight and source of mulch. Each Sample shall be typical of the lot of material to be furnished; provide an accurate representation of color, texture, and organic makeup.

1.7 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Qualification Data: For landscape Installer. Include list of similar projects completed by Installer demonstrating Installer's capabilities and experience. Include project names, addresses, and year completed, and include names and addresses of owners' contact persons.

B. Product Certificates: For each type of manufactured product, from manufacturer, and complying with the following:

1. Manufacturer's certified analysis of standard products. 2. Analysis of other materials by a recognized laboratory made according to

methods established by the Association of Official Analytical Chemists, where applicable.

C. Pesticides and Herbicides: Product label and manufacturer's application instructions specific to Project.

D. Sample Warranty: For special warranty.

E. Site Visit Record: After each site visit during the guarantee period, the Contractor shall submit a written record of the visit, including any problems, potential problems, and any recommended corrective action.

F. Preconstruction test reports.

G. Source quality-control test reports.

A. Field quality-control and special inspection reports.

B. Minutes of pre-installation conference.

C. Maintenance Instructions.

D. Warranty: Written manufacturer’s warranty.


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1.8 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Maintenance Data: From Installer including a recommended maintenance plan with procedures for inspection and care during a calendar year. Submit before start of required warranty and maintenance periods

B. Continuing Maintenance Proposal: From Installer approved by Landscape Architect to Owner, in the form of a standard one-year maintenance agreement, starting on date initial maintenance service is concluded. State services, obligations, conditions, and terms for agreement period and for future renewal options.

1.9 MAINTENANCE MATERIAL SUBMITTALS

A. Furnish extra materials that match products installed and that are packaged with protective covering for storage and identified with labels describing contents.


A. Regulatory Requirements: Comply with materials, workmanship, and other applicable requirements of Authorities Having Jurisdiction for all work included in this section.

1. Measurement and payment provisions and safety program submittals included in standard specifications do not apply to this Section.

B. Codes and Standards: Conform work to all applicable codes and standards.

C. Manufacturer Qualifications: Provide manufacturer qualifications as follows:


2. Submit qualifications of manufacturer. 3. Submit manufacturer’s quality control program. 4. Submit example of Material Warranty and any other applicable warranties.

D. Installer Qualifications: A qualified landscape installer whose work has resulted in successful establishment of plants. 1. Experience: Three years' experience in landscape installation in addition to

requirements in Section 01 40 00 "Quality Requirements." 2. Installer's Field Supervision: Require Installer to maintain an experienced full-

time supervisor on Project site when work is in progress.

3. Pesticide Applicator: State licensed, commercial.

E. Provide quality, size, genus, species, and variety of plants indicated, complying with applicable requirements in ANSI Z60.1.


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1. Selection of plants purchased under allowances is made by Landscape Architect, who tags plants at their place of growth before they are prepared for transplanting.

F. Measurements: Measure according to ANSI Z60.1. Do not prune to obtain required sizes.

1. Trees and Shrubs: Measure with branches and trunks or canes in their normal position. Take height measurements from or near the top of the root flare for field-grown stock and container-grown stock. Measure main body of tree or shrub for height and spread; do not measure branches or roots tip to tip. Take caliper measurements 6 inches (150 mm) above the root flare for trees up to 4-inch (100-mm) caliper size, and 12 inches (300 mm) above the root flare for larger sizes.

2. Other Plants: Measure with stems, petioles, and foliage in their normal position.

G. Plant Material Observation: Landscape Architect may observe plant material either at place of growth or at site before planting for compliance with requirements for genus, species, variety, cultivar, size, and quality. Landscape Architect may also observe trees and shrubs further for size and condition of balls and root systems, pests, disease symptoms, injuries, and latent defects and may reject unsatisfactory or defective material at any time during progress of work. Remove rejected trees or shrubs immediately from Project site.

1. Notify Landscape Architect of sources of planting materials seven days in advance of delivery to site.

H. Guarantee:

1. Plants shall be healthy, free of pests and disease, and in flourishing conditions at the end of the guarantee period. Plants shall be free of dead and dying branches and branch tips, and shall bear foliage of normal density, size, and color for the species.

2. Plants shall be guaranteed for a period of one (1) year after the date of acceptance as described in the General Conditions. When the work is accepted in parts, the guarantee periods shall extend from each of the partial acceptances to the terminal date of the last guarantee period. Thus, all guarantee periods terminate at one time.

3. Plants that are dead or not in a vigorous, thriving condition, as determined by the Landscape Architect during and at the end of the guarantee period, shall be deemed unacceptable. The Contractor is to replace unacceptable material without cost to the Owner, as soon as weather conditions permit and within the specified planting period, all plants determined by the landscape architect to be dead or in an unacceptable condition during and at the end of the guarantee period. To be considered acceptable, plants shall be free of dead or dying branches and branch tips and shall bear foliage of normal density, size and color. Replacements shall closely match adjacent specimens of the same species. Replacements shall be subject to all requirements stated in this specification.

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replacing any and all plant material until this time. Supplemental Planting Aids shall be used at the discretion of the Contractor to ensure the performance of this specification. The Contractor is responsible for the work whether Planting Aids were used or not.

5. The Contractor is exempt from replacing plants, after acceptance and during the guarantee period, that are removed by others, lost or damaged due to occupancy of the project in any part, lost or damaged by a third party, vandalism, or any natural disaster.

6. Replacements shall closely match adjacent specimens of the same species. Replacements shall be subject to all requirements stated in this Specification. Make all necessary repairs due to plant replacements. Such repairs shall be done at no extra cost to the Owner

7. The guarantee of all replacement plants shall extend for an additional one-year period from the date of their acceptance after replacement. In the event that a replacement plant is not acceptable during or at the end of the said extended guarantee period, the Owner may elect one more replacement item or a credit for each item. These replacement items are not protected under a guarantee period.

8. At the end of the guarantee period, and no less than five days prior to the final inspection, tree wrap, ties, and guying shall be removed from the site. Tree wraps should not be on trunks during active growing seasons. All trees that have leaned or fallen over shall be straightened. The guarantee period for any leaned or fallen trees will be extended by one year after being straightened. Final Acceptance will be given only when all the requirements of the section have been met.

I. Selection of Plant Material:

1. Submit to the Landscape Architect the names and locations of nurseries proposed as sources of acceptable plant material. Inspect all nursery materials to determine that the materials meet the requirements of this section. Prior to viewing by the Landscape Architect, the Landscape Contractor shall pre-tag proposed materials at the nurseries, photograph the material (full tree in each image with a person and measuring stick for scale), and submit photographs to landscape architect for initial review.

2. Based on photographs, tagging by the Landscape Architect may not be needed at Landscape Architect’s discretion.

3. Based on Landscape Architect discretion, contractor shall schedule with the Landscape Architect trips for viewing plant materials at nurseries. These trips to the nurseries shall be efficiently arranged to allow the Landscape Architect to maximize viewing time. A minimum of six weeks shall be allowed for this viewing prior to the time that the plants are to be dug.

4. Label each tree with a securely attached waterproof tag bearing legible designation of botanical and common name. Identification of plant name shall be listed in “Hortus Third”. Place the label in the north side of each tree in the nursery prior to digging.

5. The Landscape Architect shall attach their seal to each tree. Viewing and/or sealing of plant materials by the Landscape Architect at the nursery does not preclude the Landscape Architect’s right to reject plant material while on site.


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6. The Landscape Architect will also ribbon or mark the tree in a specific way as to guide the Contractor to properly face the tree in its planted location. This does not preclude the Landscape Architect from adjusting the facing of any tree upon review on site.

7. When plant material is sourced from wholesale distribution nurseries, it is the responsibility of the Landscape Contractor to make the material available for viewing by the Landscape Architect. The Landscape Contractor shall provide alternate nursery options if such material is deemed unacceptable. Photographs are an acceptable means of viewing plant material in this instance.

8. Where requested by the Landscape Architect, photographs of plant materials or representative samples of plants shall be submitted. Photographs shall be legible and clearly depict the plant specimen. Each submitted image shall contain a height reference, such as a measuring stick. The approval of plant materials by the Landscape Architect via photograph does not preclude the Landscape Architect’s right to reject material while on site.

J. Product Substitutions:

1. Products proposed for substitution shall be submitted to the Landscape Architect for approval. Only Approved substitutions for specified products shall be acceptable.

2. Contractor and Manufacturer of substitute material shall submit written guarantee that substitute product(s) matches specified product in every way.

3. The contractor shall be held solely and completely liable for any construction failure resulting from the use of materials unspecified or unapproved by the Landscape Architect.

4. The contractor shall be held solely and completely liable for any construction failure resulting from the use of materials approved by the Client or Owner, without the knowledge of the Architect and/or Landscape Architect.

K. Unavailability of Plant Material:

1. Substitutions must be approved by the Landscape Architect. 2. In the event that the Landscape Contractor cannot find the specified plant

material, the Landscape Architect may require that the Landscape Contractor find the plant material using a plant broker.

3. The Contractor shall be held solely and completely liable for any failure resulting from the use of plant materials unspecified or unapproved by the Landscape Architect. At the Landscape Architect’s discretion, the Contractor may be asked to remove unspecified or unapproved plant material and replace with Landscape Architect approved plant material.

L. Rejection of Plant Material:

1. The Landscape Architect has the right to reject any and all plant material that does not conform to the requirements of this specification.

2. Evidence of damage to plant material, which destroys the natural character of the plant, shall be cause for rejection.

3. When a plant has been rejected, remove it from the area of the work and replace it with one of the required size and quality. Replacement plant material shall be


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approved by Landscape Architect, as documented in Part 1-General, 1.4 Quality Assurance, B. Selection of Plant Material. The Contractor shall bear the total cost of replacing rejected plant material.

4. Any plant that has the following characteristics shall be cause for rejection: a. Any tree that has a canopy with 50% or more dead limbs. b. Any tree that has dead limbs that, when removed, will result in the loss of

30% or more of the structure and form of the canopy of the tree. c. Any tree that is of a species that characteristically has a dominant central

leader, and if the leader is dead, when removed the tree will not have a form consistent with the species.

d. Any tree that has open wounds (not completely healed over) that penetrates the bark to the wood on trunks or major limbs the removal of which would result in the loss of 30% or more of the structure and form of the tree.

M. Supplemental Planting Aids:

1. General: Supplemental planting aids, as approved by the Landscape Architect, shall be used at the discretion of the Contractor to ensure that plantings meet the requirements at the end of the guarantee period. The Contractor is responsible for the condition of the plant material, whether planting aids are used or not. Use of supplemental planting aids will be incorporated as part of the Contractors bid, and their use will not incur an additional cost to the Owner.

2. Anti-Desiccant: Anti-Desiccant shall be applied to ensure transported trees and shrubs are not affected by damaging winds during transit. Anti-Desiccant may also be applied to ensure the survival of newly planted trees and shrubs through the winter.

3. Tree Staking and Guying: Tree guying shall be provided wherever shown on the landscape plans. In addition to the trees shown on the plan, additional trees may be guyed as deemed necessary by the Contractor and approved by the Landscape Architect. Additional trees to be guyed shall not be an additional cost to the Owner but shall be included within the Contractor’s original proposal. The Landscape Contractor is responsible for the tree’s condition under the warranty regardless of whether the tree was guyed. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to replace or repair trees which settle or blow over.

4. Fertilizer: Fertilizer and Microrhyzome Stimulant shall be provided at the discretion of the Contractor to ensure the plant material is healthy and vigorous at the end of the guarantee period. This is in addition to any Fertilizer or Microrhyzome Stimulant required by this specification.

N. Testing Agency Qualifications: An independent agency, acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, qualified for testing indicated. Provide sting agency qualification as follows:


2. Submit resumes and/or qualifications of testing manager(s). 3. Submit testing quality control program. 4. Submit example of Material Warranty and any other applicable warranties.


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O. Mockups: Provide mockup for each type of component per the Drawings and/or shop drawing.

1. Build mockups of full-profile sections to demonstrate including but not limited to overall material quality, typical joints; typical transitions, surface finish, surface texture, color; and standard of workmanship.

2. Build mockups in the location and of the size indicated. Build mockups where directed by Landscape Architect.

3. Approval of mockups does not constitute approval of deviations from the Contract Documents contained in mockups unless Landscape Architect specifically approves such deviations in writing.

4. Subject to compliance with requirements, approved mockups may not become part of the completed work.

5. Mockups to be retained on site or at approved location by Owner and Landscape Architect until all related work scope is deemed Substantially Complete.

6. Contractor to rework mockups as necessary until mockups are accepted.

1.11 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver packaged products in an undamaged condition in original containers, displaying manufacturer's labels, along with instructions for handling, storing, unpacking, protecting, and installing.

B. Deliver and store materials in manufacturer's original containers, with seals unbroken and identification labels intact until time of use.

C. Deliver products to achieve the shortest duration of storage time as practicable.

D. Deliver all chemical products in original, unopened containers with original labels intact and legible, which state the guaranteed chemical analysis. Store all chemicals in weather protected enclosure.

E. Comply with manufacturer's written instructions for delivery, storage, and handling, and as required to prevent damage to products and work during construction.

F. Store products and materials in a neat and orderly manner. Maintain clear aisles and access to work areas. Protect stored products from theft and damage. Store products above ground in weathertight, ventilated packaging or enclosures.

G. Store materials under cover and protected from weather and contact with damp or wet surfaces. Stack lumber flat with spacers between each bundle to provide air circulation. Provide for air circulation around stacks and under coverings.

H. Store liquids in tightly closed containers protected from freezing.

I. Packaged Materials: Deliver packaged materials in original, unopened containers showing weight, certified analysis, name and address of manufacturer, and indication of compliance with state and Federal laws if applicable.


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J. Bulk Materials:

1. Do not dump or store bulk materials near structures, utilities, walkways and pavements, or on existing turf areas or plants.

2. Provide erosion-control measures to prevent erosion or displacement of bulk materials; discharge of soil-bearing water runoff; and airborne dust reaching adjacent properties, water conveyance systems, or walkways.

3. Do not move or handle materials when they are wet or frozen. 4. Accompany each delivery of bulk materials with appropriate certificates.

K. Deliver bare-root stock plants within 24 hours of digging. Immediately after digging up bare-root stock, pack root system in wet straw, hay, or other suitable material to keep root system moist until planting. Transport in covered, temperature-controlled vehicles, and keep plants cool and protected from sun and wind at all times.

L. Do not prune trees and shrubs before delivery. Protect bark, branches, and root systems from sun scald, drying, wind burn, sweating, whipping, and other handling and tying damage. Do not bend or bind-tie trees or shrubs in such a manner as to destroy their natural shape. Provide protective covering of plants during shipping and delivery. Do not drop plants during delivery and handling.

M. If deciduous trees are moved when in full-leaf, spray with an approved anti-desiccant per manufacturer’s recommendations at nursery no greater than 48 hours prior to digging, and again 2 weeks after transplanting. Spraying should take place in early morning hours with foliage at maximum turgidity. It is the responsibility and option of the Contractor to decide if anti-desiccant shall be applied to the tree before delivery.

N. Evidence of improper digging, inadequate protection following digging, carelessness while in transit, evidence of desiccation or wind-related damage, or improper handing or storage, shall be cause of rejection.

O. Do not drop balled and burlapped stock during delivery or handling. Evidence of cracked or damaged rootball shall be cause for rejection. Should the roots be dried out, large branches be broken, ball of earth broken, loosened, or undersized, or areas of bark be torn, the Landscape Architect will reject the injured plant.

P. Handle planting stock by root ball.

Q. Store bulbs, corms, and tubers in a dry place at 60 to 65 deg F (16 to 18 deg C) until planting.

R. Apply antidesiccant to trees and shrubs using power spray to provide an adequate film over trunks (before wrapping), branches, stems, twigs, and foliage to protect during digging, handling, and transportation.

1. If deciduous trees or shrubs are moved in full leaf, spray with antidesiccant at nursery before moving and again two weeks after planting.


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S. Wrap trees and shrubs with burlap fabric over trunks, branches, stems, twigs, and foliage to protect from wind and other damage during digging, handling, and transportation.

T. Deliver plants after preparations for planting have been completed, and install immediately. If planting is delayed more than six hours after delivery, set plants and trees in their appropriate aspect (sun, filtered sun, or shade), protect from weather and mechanical damage, and keep roots moist.

1. Heel-in bare-root stock. Soak roots that are in less than moist condition in water for two hours. Reject plants with dry roots.

2. Set balled stock on ground and cover ball with soil, peat moss, sawdust, or other acceptable material.

3. Do not remove container-grown stock from containers before time of planting. 4. Water root systems of plants stored on-site deeply and thoroughly with a fine-

mist spray. Water as often as necessary to maintain root systems in a moist, but not overly wet condition.

5. Set trees and plants in shade, protect from weather and mechanical damage, and keep roots moist by covering with mulch, burlap or other means acceptable to the Landscape Architect for retaining moisture.

6. The duration, method and location of storage of plant materials shall be subject to the approval of the Landscape Architect.

7. Provide proper spacing for trees, such that the stockpiled plant material has full access to light and air. Take all precautions to prevent defoliation of stockpiled material.

8. Plant material subject to improper storage procedures shall be rejected. 9. Contractor shall determine if there is sufficient space available to properly

stockpile plant material at the time of bidding.

U. Do not remove container-grown stock from containers until planting time. Plant container-grown stock immediately once removed from container.

1.12 FIELD CONDITIONS

A. Field Measurements: Verify actual grade elevations, service and utility locations, irrigation system components, and dimensions of plantings and construction contiguous with new plantings by field measurements before proceeding with planting work.

B. The work shall not occur in the presence of standing water, mud, snow, or frozen subgrade conditions. Work shall not occur while precipitation is occurring or during excessive winds, or when temperatures are outside the limits specified in this specification. Work completed during these conditions will be rejected.

C. Traffic Control: Maintain access for vehicular and pedestrian traffic as required for other construction activities.


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D. Cold-Weather Requirements: Do not use frozen materials or materials mixed or coated with ice or frost. Do not build on frozen subgrade or setting beds. Remove and replace unit paver work damaged by frost or freezing.

E. Hot-Weather Requirements: Comply with hot-weather construction requirements.

F. Planting Restrictions: Plant during one of the following periods. Coordinate planting periods with maintenance periods to provide required maintenance from date of Substantial Completion.

1. Spring Planting: see 3.3, this Section. 2. Fall Planting: see 3.3, this Section.

G. Weather Limitations: Proceed with planting only when existing and forecasted weather conditions permit planting to be performed when beneficial and optimum results may be obtained. Apply products during favorable weather conditions according to manufacturer's written instructions and warranty requirements.

1.13 EXCAVATING AND GRADING AROUND UTILITIES

A. Contractor shall carefully examine the civil, record, and survey drawings to become familiar with the existing underground conditions before digging.

B. Determine location of underground utilities and perform work in a manner that will avoid damage. Hand excavate as required. Maintain grade stakes set by others until parties concerned mutually agree upon removal.

C. Notification of the utility locate services is required for all Excavation and grading deeper than 12 inches: The Contractor is responsible for knowing the location and avoiding utilities that are not covered by the local utility locator service.

1.14 OBSERVATION OF THE WORK

A. The Landscape Architect may observe the work at any time. They may remove samples of materials for conformity to specifications. Rejected materials shall be immediately removed from the site and replaced at the Contractor's expense. The cost of testing materials not meeting specifications shall be paid by the Contractor.

B. The Landscape Architect shall be informed of the progress of the work so the work may be observed during key times in the construction process. The Landscape Architect shall be afforded sufficient time to schedule visits to the site. Failure of the Landscape Architect to make field observations shall not relieve the Contractor from meeting all the requirements of this specification.

1.15 FIRST WORK IN PLACE

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work is proceeding in accordance with the approved samples and mockups and per the Contract Documents. The Landscape Architect shall be afforded sufficient time to schedule visits to the site for review. In the event that sufficient time cannot be provided the Contractor shall provide images from multiple angles and perspectives of the work for Landscape Architect review.

1.16 PLANT LAYOUTS

A. Contractor to stake all trees and flag all shrub locations for review and approval by Landscape Architect prior to planting. Provide Landscape Architect with a minimum of 5 business days notice prior to review.

B. For all grasses, perennials, groundcover and annuals, set out plant material on top of proposed grade for Landscape Architect review prior to planting in accordance with planting plans and details. Provide Landscape Architect with a minimum of 5 business days notice prior to review.

C. For all bulbs, Landscape Architect to paint out locations per plan or modify locations from plan and/or directly layout bulbs in the field. Provide Landscape Architect with a minimum of 5 business days notice prior to review.

D. Landscape Architect reserves the right to modify the facing and locations of plantings as needed until plants are installed. Once planted, and if planted locations vary from those approved, Contractor to replant as necessary as directed by Landscape Architect.

E. Plantings should be located to prevent or minimize any disturbance to tree roots, the actual locations will need to be determined in field based on tree root locations.

1.17 WARRANTY

A. Special Warranty: Installer agrees to repair or replace plantings and accessories that fail in materials, workmanship, or growth within specified warranty period.

1. Failures include, but are not limited to, the following: a. Death and unsatisfactory growth, except for defects resulting from abuse,

lack of adequate maintenance, or neglect by Owner. b. Structural failures including plantings falling or blowing over. c. Faulty performance of tree stabilization, edgings and tree grates. d. Deterioration of metals, metal finishes, and other materials beyond normal

weathering. 2. Warranty Periods: From date of Substantial Completion.

a. Trees, Shrubs, Vines, and Ornamental Grasses: 12 months. b. Ground Covers, Biennials, Perennials, and Other Plants: 12 months. c. Annuals: Three months.

3. Include the following remedial actions as a minimum: a. Immediately remove dead plants and replace unless required to plant in the

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b. Replace plants that are more than 25 percent dead or in an unhealthy condition at end of warranty period.

c. A limit of one replacement of each plant is required except for losses or replacements due to failure to comply with requirements.

d. Provide extended warranty for period equal to original warranty period, for replaced plant material.

1.18 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Contractor to provide standard industry maintenance on all scope items herein until Final Acceptance.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.1 PLANT MATERIAL

A. General: Furnish nursery-grown plants true to genus, species, variety, cultivar, stem form, shearing, and other features indicated in Plant List, Plant Schedule, or Plant Legend indicated on Drawings and complying with ANSI Z60.1; and with healthy root systems developed by transplanting or root pruning. Provide well-shaped, fully branched, healthy, vigorous stock, densely foliated when in leaf and free of disease, pests, eggs, larvae, and defects such as knots, sun scald, injuries, abrasions, and disfigurement.

1. Trees with damaged, crooked, or multiple leaders; tight vertical branches where bark is squeezed between two branches or between branch and trunk ("included bark"); crossing trunks; cut-off limbs more than 3/4 inch (19 mm) in diameter; or with stem girdling roots are unacceptable.

2. Collected Stock: Do not use plants harvested from the wild, from native stands, from an established landscape planting, or not grown in a nursery unless otherwise indicated.

B. Provide plants of sizes, grades, and ball or container sizes complying with ANSI Z60.1 for types and form of plants required. Plants of a larger size may be used if acceptable to Landscape Architect, with a proportionate increase in size of roots or balls.

C. Plants shall have outstanding form; symmetrical, heavily-branches with an even branch distribution, densely foliated and/or budded, and a strong, straight distinct leader where this is characteristic of the species. Plants shall possess a normal balance for the species between height and spread. The Landscape Architect shall be the final arbiter of acceptability of plant form.

D. Provide healthy, vigorous stock, grown in a recognized nursery in accordance with good horticultural practice and free of disease, insects, eggs, larvae, and defects such as knots, scrapes, broken or split branches, fresh limb cuts, sunscald, injuries, abrasions, or disfigurement. All graft unions shall be completely healed, free of extreme succulence.


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E. All trees and shrubs shall be dug prior to leafing out (bud break) in the spring or when plants have gone dormant in the fall except for the following species, which are only to be dug prior to leafing out in the Spring:

1. Alnus species 2. Betula species 3. Carpinus species 4. Celtis species 5. Cercidiphyllum species 6. Cornus species 7. Crataegus species 8. Fagus species 9. Halesia species 10. Ilex opaca species 11. Koelreuteria paniculata 12. Larix species 13. Liquidambar species 14. Liriodendron species 15. Malus – in leaf 16. Nyssa sylvatica 17. Ostrya virginiana 18. Populus species 19. Prunus – all stone fruits 20. Pyrus species 21. Quercus–all oaks except Q. palustris 22. Salix – weeping varieties 23. Syringa reticulata 24. Taxodium distichum 25. Tilia tomentosa varieties 26. Ulmus species 27. Viburnum lentago 28. Zelkova species

Where project schedule does not permit digging at the appropriate time the contractor shall be responsible for sourcing above-ground material. Above-ground material shall be subject to the same standards for quality and warranty.

F. Root-Ball Depth: Furnish trees and shrubs with root balls measured from top of root ball, which begins at root flare according to ANSI Z60.1. Root flare shall be visible before planting.

G. Labeling: Label each plant of each variety, size, and caliper with a securely attached, waterproof tag bearing legible designation of common name and full scientific name, including genus and species. Include nomenclature for hybrid, variety, or cultivar, if applicable for the plant.

H. If formal arrangements or consecutive order of plants is indicated on Drawings, select stock for uniform height and spread, and number the labels to assure symmetry in planting.


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I. Annuals and Biennials: Provide healthy, disease-free plants of species and variety shown or listed, with well-established root systems reaching to sides of the container to maintain a firm ball, but not with excessive root growth encircling the container. Provide only plants that are acclimated to outdoor conditions before delivery and that are in bud but not yet in bloom.

2.2 Insert requirements here for other plants such as specimen trees and shrubs, specimen-planted ornamental grasses, and plants not included in ANSI Z60.1. Use ANSI Z60.1 requirements or insert others.

2.3 FERTILIZERS AND MYCORRHIZA

A. Planting Soil Supplements (For All Trees, Shrubs, Perennials, Groundcovers, Vines and Annual Bedding Plants):

1. Product: Assure 5-5-5 with Mycorrhiza or approved equivalent. 2. Application Rate: By application type per Manufacturer. 3. Contact: www.assurefertilize.com.

2.4 MULCHES

A. Organic Mulch: Free from deleterious materials and suitable as a top dressing of trees and shrubs, consisting of one of the following:

1. Type: A blend of 50% Shredded Hardwood Bark Fines and 50% Pine Bark Fines 2. Size Range: ¾” for both Shredded Hardwood Bark Fines and Pine Bark Fines. 3. Color: Natural. 4. Installation Depth:

a. Tree and Shrubs: 3 inches

2.5 PESTICIDES

A. General: Pesticide registered and approved by the EPA, acceptable to authorities having jurisdiction, and of type recommended by manufacturer for each specific problem and as required for Project conditions and application. Do not use restricted pesticides unless authorized in writing by authorities having jurisdiction.

B. Pre-Emergent Herbicide (Selective and Nonselective): Effective for controlling the germination or growth of weeds within planted areas at the soil level directly below the mulch layer.

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2.6 MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

A. Antidesiccant: Water-insoluble emulsion, permeable moisture retarder, film forming, for trees and shrubs. Deliver in original, sealed, and fully labeled containers and mix according to manufacturer's written instructions.

B. Burlap: Non-synthetic, biodegradable.

C. Mycorrhizal Fungi: Dry, granular inoculant containing at least 5300 spores per lb (0.45 kg) of vesicular-arbuscular mycorrhizal fungi and 95 million spores per lb (0.45 kg) of ectomycorrhizal fungi, 33 percent hydrogel, and a maximum of 5.5 percent inert material.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 INSPECTION

A. Prior to installation examine site to confirm that existing conditions are satisfactory for the work of this section to proceed.

B. Confirm that the subgrade is at the proper elevation and compacted as required. Subgrade elevations shall slope toward the under drain lines as shown on the drawings.

C. Confirm that no adverse drainage conditions are present.

D. Confirm that no conditions are present which are detrimental to plant growth.

E. Confirm that utility work has been completed per the drawings.

F. If unsatisfactory conditions are encountered, notify the Landscape Architect immediately to determine corrective action prior to proceeding.

3.2 EXAMINATION

A. Examine areas to receive plants, with Installer present, for compliance with requirements and conditions affecting installation and performance of the Work.

1. Verify that no foreign or deleterious material or liquid such as paint, paint washout, concrete slurry, concrete layers or chunks, cement, plaster, oils, gasoline, diesel fuel, paint thinner, turpentine, tar, roofing compound, or acid has been deposited in soil within a planting area.

2. Verify that plants and vehicles loaded with plants can travel to planting locations with adequate overhead clearance.

3. Suspend planting operations during periods of excessive soil moisture until the moisture content reaches acceptable levels to attain the required results.

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B. If contamination by foreign or deleterious material or liquid is present in soil within a planting area, remove the soil and contamination as directed by Landscape Architect and replace with new planting soil.

C. Examine the surface grade for any circumstances that might be detrimental to plant growth, such as deposits of construction-related waste. Examine the grading, verify all elevations, and notify Landscape Architect in writing of any unsatisfactory conditions.

D. Examine the sub-grade for evidence of compaction. Examine rubble conditions as to extent shown on Soil Borings, observe the conditions under which work is to be performed, and notify Landscape Architect in writing of any unsatisfactory conditions.

E. Proceed with installation only after unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

3.3 PLANTING SEASON

A. Planting shall only be performed when weather and soil conditions are suitable for planting the materials specified in accordance with locally accepted practice. Install plant materials during the planting time as described below unless otherwise directed by the Landscape Architect. Planting shal not occur if soil profiles or frozen or if there is a risk of frost. Note exceptions in Part 2.1.A within this section.

1. Evergreen Trees: April 1 – July 1 and September 1 - November 1 2. Evergreen Shrubs: April 1 – July 1 and September 1 - November 1 3. Deciduous Trees: April 1 – July 1 and September 1 - November 1 4. Deciduous Shrubs: April 1 – July 1 and September 1 - November 1 5. Vines: April 1 – July 1 and September 1 - November 1 6. Ornamental Grasses: April 1 – July 1 and September 1 - November 1 7. Perennials: April 1 – July 1 and September 1 - November 1 8. Groundcover: April 1 – July 1 and September 1 - November 1 9. Bulbs: October 1 - December 1

3.4 PREPARATION

A. Protect structures, utilities, sidewalks, pavements, and other facilities and turf areas and existing plants from damage caused by planting operations.

B. Install erosion-control measures to prevent erosion or displacement of soils and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff or airborne dust to adjacent properties and walkways.

C. Lay out individual tree and shrub locations and areas for multiple plantings. Stake locations, outline areas, adjust locations when requested, and obtain Landscape Architect's acceptance of layout before excavating or planting. Make minor adjustments as required.

D. Lay out plants at locations directed by Landscape Architect. Stake locations of individual trees and shrubs and outline areas for multiple plantings.


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3.5 PLANTING AREA ESTABLISHMENT

A. General: Prepare planting area for soil placement and mix planting soil according to Section 32 91 13 "Soil Preparation."

B. Before planting, obtain Landscape Architect's acceptance of finish grading; restore planting areas if eroded or otherwise disturbed after finish grading.

C. Application of Mycorrhizal Fungi: At time directed by Landscape Architect, broadcast dry product uniformly over prepared soil at application rate according to manufacturer's written recommendations.

3.6 COORDINATION WITH PROJECT WORK

A. The Contractor is responsible for investigating, and being aware of, the work requirements of their sub-consultants and other consultants. The Contractor shall coordinate with all other work that may impact the completion of the work.

B. Coordinate planting with herbicide application for native seeded areas. Ensure herbicide is inactive prior to installation. Provide a schedule and adjust by RFP (Request for Proposal) as required. 2 weeks should be the amount of time needed for herbicide to become inactive.

3.7 EXCAVATION FOR TREES AND SHRUBS

A. Planting Pits and Trenches: Excavate circular planting pits.

1. Excavate planting pits with sides sloping inward at a 45-degree angle. Excavations with vertical sides are unacceptable. Trim perimeter of bottom leaving center area of bottom raised slightly to support root ball and assist in drainage away from center. Do not further disturb base. Ensure that root ball will sit on undisturbed base soil to prevent settling. Scarify sides of planting pit smeared or smoothed during excavation.

2. Excavate approximately three times as wide as ball diameter for all stock. 3. Excavate at least 12 inches (300 mm) wider than root spread and deep enough

to accommodate vertical roots for bare-root stock. 4. Do not excavate deeper than depth of the root ball, measured from the root flare

to the bottom of the root ball. 5. If area under the plant was initially dug too deep, add soil to raise it to the correct

level and thoroughly tamp the added soil to prevent settling. 6. Maintain angles of repose of adjacent materials to ensure stability. Do not

excavate subgrades of adjacent paving, structures, hardscapes, or other new or existing improvements.

7. Maintain supervision of excavations during working hours. 8. Keep excavations covered or otherwise protected when unattended by Installer's

personnel. 9. If drain tile is indicated on Drawings or required under planting areas, excavate to

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B. Backfill Soil: Subsoil and topsoil removed from excavations may not be used as backfill soil unless otherwise indicated.

C. Obstructions: Notify Landscape Architect if unexpected rock or obstructions detrimental to trees or shrubs are encountered in excavations.

1. Hardpan Layer: Drill 6-inch- (150-mm-) diameter holes, 24 inches (600 mm) apart, into free-draining strata or to a depth of 10 feet (3 m), whichever is less, and backfill with free-draining material.

D. Drainage: Notify Landscape Architect if subsoil conditions evidence unexpected water seepage or retention in tree or shrub planting pits.

E. Fill excavations with water and allow to percolate away before positioning trees and shrubs.

3.8 PLANTING AROUND UTILITIES

A. Contractor shall carefully examine the civil, record, and survey drawings to become familiar with the existing underground conditions before digging.

B. Determine location of underground utilities and perform work in a manner that will avoid possible damage. Hand excavate, as required. Maintain grade stakes set by others until removal is mutually agreed upon by parties concerned. Notification of City of Chicago Utilities alert Network (DIGGER) at (312) 744-7000 or Joint Utility Locating Information for Excavators (JULIE) is required for all planting around utilities (800) 892-0123. The Landscape Contractor is responsible for knowing the location and avoiding utilities that are not covered by the above groups.

3.9 PLANTING GENERAL INSTALLATION

A. Notify Landscape Architect one (1) week prior to layout for approval. Layout trips shall be arranged to maximize Landscape Architects viewing time. Lay out all individual tree and shrub locations. Secure Landscape Architect's acceptance before digging and start of planting work. Make adjustments as required by Landscape Architect. Landscape Architect to confirm facing of each plant in place on site prior to planting and if planted without the approval of the Landscape Architect the Landscape Architect reserves the right to relocate or reface any plant at their discretion.

B. Contractor shall layout all individual containerized plants in-field for Landscape Architect approval. Landscape Architect to layout scheduled prototype area of each type of planting area. Job foreman is to be involved for layout verification.

C. Install plants in designed locations according to Planting Plan and approved layout by Landscape Architect in field.

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E. Backfilling: Backfill planting holes with same soil that was removed. Thoroughly water fill material as backfilling proceeds. 1. Provide well-aerated soil that is firm enough to support root balls, but not

overpacked.

F. When applicable, plant trees before adjacent shrubs, groundcovers, vines and other plants are in place. Where spacing dimensions or locations are not clear, notify the Landscape Architect before installation.

G. Excavate pits, beds, and trenches with vertical sides and with bottom of excavation slightly raised at center to provide proper drainage. When conditions detrimental to plant growth are encountered, such as rubble fill, adverse drainage conditions, or obstructions, notify Landscape Architect before planting. Dispose of subsoil removed from planting excavations. Do not mix with planting soil or use as backfill.

H. Scarify hard subsoil around perimeter of undisturbed tree ball pedestal and on top 12” of undisturbed soil to create a transition layer. Do not scarify top of undisturbed soil.

I. Allow the finished grades to remain 2”-3” higher than the grades on the grading plan to anticipate settlement over the first year. At the end of the planting guarantee period, reset the grades in this area, if required, to the final grades shown on the grading plan.

J. Set balled and burlapped (B&B) and container stock on layer of undisturbed subgrade, as indicated on the drawings, plumb and in center of pit or trench with top of ball three (3) inches above adjacent finished landscape grades.

K. When set, brace rootball by tamping backfilled soil around the lower portion of the rootball. Place additional backfill around base and sides of ball in six-inch (6”) lifts. Work each lift to settle backfill and eliminate voids and air pockets. When excavation is approximately two-thirds full, water thoroughly before placing remainder of backfill. Ropes or strings on top of ball shall be cut and shall be pulled back. Burlap or cloth wrapping shall be cut and removed. Plastic, wood containers and root-bags shall be totally removed from ball and planting pit. Remove top third of wire baskets prior to planting.

L. Repeat watering until no more is absorbed. Water again after placing final layer of backfill.

M. Remove all nursery plant identification tags and ribbons. Landscape Architect seals are to remain on plants until the end of the guarantee period, or as directed by Landscape Architect. The Contractor shall remove Landscape Architect seals once Final Acceptance has been given by the Owner. The Owner may direct Contractor to retain seals on trees for future reference. Contractor to confirm prior to removal.

3.10 TREE, SHRUB, AND VINE PLANTING

A. Inspection: At time of planting, verify that root flare is visible at top of root ball according to ANSI Z60.1. If root flare is not visible, remove soil in a level manner from


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the root ball to where the top-most root emerges from the trunk. After soil removal to expose the root flare, verify that root ball still meets size requirements.

B. Roots: Remove stem girdling roots and kinked roots. Remove injured roots by cutting cleanly; do not break.

C. Balled and Burlapped Stock: Set each plant plumb and in center of planting pit or trench with root flare 1 inch (25 mm) above adjacent finish grades.

1. Backfill: Planting soil. 2. After placing some backfill around root ball to stabilize plant, carefully cut and

remove burlap, rope, and wire baskets from tops of root balls and from sides, but do not remove from under root balls. Remove pallets, if any, before setting. Do not use planting stock if root ball is cracked or broken before or during planting operation.

3. Backfill around root ball in layers, tamping to settle soil and eliminate voids and air pockets. When planting pit is approximately one-half filled, water thoroughly before placing remainder of backfill. Repeat watering until no more water is absorbed.

D. Watering Pipe: During backfilling, install watering pipe 4 feet (1.25 m) deep into the planting pit outside the root ball [as indicated on Drawings] [and] [with top of pipe 1 inch (25 mm) above the mulched surface].

E. Slopes: When planting on slopes, set the plant so the root flare on the uphill side is flush with the surrounding soil on the slope; the edge of the root ball on the downhill side will be above the surrounding soil. Apply enough soil to cover the downhill side of the root ball.

3.11 MECHANIZED TREE-SPADE PLANTING

A. Trees may be planted with an approved mechanized tree spade at the designated locations. Do not use tree spade to move trees larger than the maximum size allowed for a similar field-grown, balled-and-burlapped root-ball diameter according to ANSI Z60.1, or larger than manufacturer's maximum size recommendation for the tree spade being used, whichever is smaller.

B. Use the same tree spade to excavate the planting hole as will be used to extract and transport the tree.

C. When extracting the tree, center the trunk within the tree spade and move tree with a solid ball of earth.

D. Cut exposed roots cleanly during transplanting operations.

E. Plant trees following procedures in "Tree, Shrub, and Vine Planting" Article.

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3.12 TREE, SHRUB, AND VINE PRUNING

A. Remove only dead, dying, or broken branches. Do not prune for shape.

B. Prune, thin, and shape trees, shrubs, and vines as directed by Landscape Architect.

C. Prune, thin, and shape trees, shrubs, and vines according to standard professional horticultural and arboricultural practices. Unless otherwise indicated by Landscape Architect, do not cut tree leaders; remove only injured, dying, or dead branches from trees and shrubs; and prune to retain natural character.

D. Do not apply pruning paint to wounds.

3.13 ORNAMENTAL AND NATIVE GRASS PLANTING

A. Remove plants from containers by inverting container, taking care not to damage plant material; or by cutting root mass with a knife on 4-sides to a depth of 1/2-inch (12.7-mm) and cut the bottom of root mass in same manner in an ‘X’ pattern. Loosen up root systems of container-grown plants.

B. Do not allow root tips to become damaged from exposure to air; keep growing root tips moist and covered. Plant as quickly as possible upon removal from containers.

C. Do not set plants too high or too low; plant so that plant crowns are just slightly above soil level. Thoroughly water plants upon planting, and maintain through substantial completion.

3.14 PERENNIAL PLANTING

A. Prepare planting beds for mass plant areas to achieve a slight crown. Loosen planting bed soil to a depth of 4- to 6-inches (101.6- to 152.5-mm).

B. Remove plants from containers by inverting container, taking care not to damage plant material. Split biodegradable containers. Loosen up root systems of container-grown plants.

C. Do not allow root tips to become damaged from exposure to air; keep growing root tips moist and covered. Plant as quickly as possible upon removal from containers.

D. Set plants in prepared beds so that plant crowns are just slightly above planting soil level. Thoroughly water plants upon planting, and maintain through substantial completion.

3.15 GROUND COVER PLANTING

A. Set out and space ground cover and plants other than trees, shrubs, and vines as indicated on Drawings in even rows with triangular spacing.


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B. Use planting soil for backfill.

C. Dig holes large enough to allow spreading of roots.

D. For rooted cutting plants supplied in flats, plant each in a manner that minimally disturbs the root system but to a depth not less than two nodes.

E. Work soil around roots to eliminate air pockets and leave a slight saucer indentation around plants to hold water.

F. Water thoroughly after planting, taking care not to cover plant crowns with wet soil.

G. Protect plants from hot sun and wind; remove protection if plants show evidence of recovery from transplanting shock.

3.16 PLANTING AREA MULCHING

A. Mulch backfilled surfaces of planting areas and other areas indicated.

B. In no case shall mulch come in contact with any part of trunk or root flare.

C. Excess mulch shall be removed and disposed of off-site. Contractor shall not over-mulch planting beds with excess mulch.

3.17 PESTICIDE APPLICATION

A. Apply pesticides and other chemical products and biological control agents according to authorities having jurisdiction and manufacturer's written recommendations. Coordinate applications with Owner's operations and others in proximity to the Work. Notify Owner before each application is performed.

B. Pre-Emergent Herbicides (Selective and Nonselective): Apply to tree, shrub, and ground-cover areas according to manufacturer's written recommendations. Do not apply to seeded areas.

C. Post-Emergent Herbicides (Selective and Nonselective): Apply only as necessary to treat already-germinated weeds and according to manufacturer's written recommendations.

3.18 GRADE, ELEVATION AND ALIGNMENT CONTROL

A. Provide grade and elevation control during installation of the work of this section. Utilize grade stakes, string lines, surveying equipment, and other means and methods to assure that grades and contours conform to the grades indicated on the plans.


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B. Provide alignment control during installation of the work of this section. Utilize stakes, pins, marking techniques, string lines, surveying equipment, and other means and methods to assure that alignments conform to the alignments on the plans.

3.19 FIELD QUALITY CONTROL

A. Testing Agency: Engage a qualified testing agency to perform tests and inspections.

3.20 REPAIR AND REPLACEMENT

A. General: Repair or replace existing or new trees and other plants that are damaged by construction operations, in a manner approved by Landscape Architect.

1. Submit details of proposed pruning and repairs. 2. Perform repairs of damaged trunks, branches, and roots within 24 hours, if

approved. 3. Replace trees and other plants that cannot be repaired and restored to full-

growth status, as determined by Landscape Architect.

B. Remove and replace trees that are more than 25 percent dead or in an unhealthy condition before the end of the corrections period or are damaged during construction operations that Landscape Architect determines are incapable of restoring to normal growth pattern.

1. Provide new trees of same size as those being replaced. 2. Species of Replacement Trees: Same species being replaced.

3.21 WASTE HANDLING

A. General: Handle waste according to approved waste management plan required in Section 017419 "Construction Waste Management and Disposal."

3.22 CLEANING

A. The contractor should clean the job site and remove any excess materials. Coordinate with Owner for storage locations for any Attic Stock materials where applicable.

B. During planting, keep adjacent paving and construction clean and work area in an orderly condition. Clean wheels of vehicles before leaving site to avoid tracking soil onto roads, walks, or other paved areas.

C. All garbage shall be coordinated with the waste management plan. Do not bury garbage in back-fill.

D. Remove surplus soil and waste material including excess subsoil, unsuitable soil, trash, and debris and legally dispose of them off Owner's property.


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E. After installation and before Substantial Completion, remove nursery tags, nursery stakes, tie tape, labels, wire, burlap, and other debris from plant material, planting areas, and Project site.

3.23 PROTECTION

A. Contractor shall furnish and install construction fence around new installations to prevent access. Fencing shall be maintained in place for a minimum of 48 hours after completion of installation, or as directed by the Landscape Architect. Drying period may take longer due to weather conditions.

B. Contractor shall notify Landscape Architect that landscape irrigation shall be restricted near installations until applicable drying period is complete. Standing water on installations shall be restricted at all times.

C. Protect plants from damage due to landscape operations and operations of other contractors and trades. Maintain protection during installation and maintenance periods. Treat, repair, or replace damaged plantings.

D. At time of Substantial Completion, verify that tree-watering devices are in good working order and leave them in place. Replace improperly functioning devices.

E. The Contractor shall protect landscape work and materials from damage due to landscape operation, operations by other Contractors or trespassers. Maintain protection during installation until acceptance. Treat, repair or replace damaged landscape work immediately. Contractor responsible for replacement due to damage during construction Contractor is not responsible for after construction damage by others, except rodent damage where protection is required.

F. Damage done to plant materials, or any of the work, by the Contractor, or any of their sub-consultants, shall be replaced by the Contractor at no expense to the Owner.

3.24 MAINTENANCE SERVICE

A. Maintenance Service for Trees and Shrubs: Provide maintenance by skilled employees of landscape Installer. Maintain as required in "Plant Maintenance" Article. Begin maintenance immediately after plants are installed and continue until plantings are acceptably healthy and well established.

B. Maintenance Service for Ground Cover and Other Plants: Provide maintenance by skilled employees of landscape Installer. Maintain as required in "Plant Maintenance" Article. Begin maintenance immediately after plants are installed and continue until plantings are acceptably healthy and well established.


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3.25 PLANT MAINTENANCE

A. Maintain plantings by pruning, cultivating, watering, weeding, fertilizing, mulching, restoring planting saucers, adjusting and repairing tree-stabilization devices, resetting to proper grades or vertical position, and performing other operations as required to establish healthy, viable plantings.

B. Fill in, as necessary, soil subsidence that may occur because of settling or other processes. Replace mulch materials damaged or lost in areas of subsidence.

C. Apply treatments as required to keep plant materials, planted areas, and soils free of pests and pathogens or disease. Use integrated pest management practices when possible to minimize use of pesticides and reduce hazards. Treatments include physical controls such as hosing off foliage, mechanical controls such as traps, and biological control agents.

3.26 DEMONSTRATION AND TRAINING

A. Engage a manufacturer-authorized service representative and/or other authorized professional to train Owner's maintenance personnel to adjust and operate all components herein.

B. Train Owner's maintenance personnel in proper maintenance procedures for all components herein.

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Attachment B

Qualifications

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Logan Square Stormwater Planter with Tree Pit Project

Contractor QualificationsPlease complete all required fields and submit to Rachael Wilson, Health and Wellness Fellow with LUCHA: [email protected].

A. Contractor Information Business Name:

Business Address:

Business Telephone:

Business Website:

Date Business Established:

Construction Services:

Principal:

Contact Person:

Contact Telephone:

Contact Email:

DUNS (optional):

Geography Served:

B. Contractor Documents Send the following documents to [email protected]

Required Documents W-9 form Business License(s): include municipal, county, and state licenses Trade license(s) and/or Professional registration(s) Certificate of Insurance (in compliance with City of Chicago) Other Documents required by City of Chicago for Public Right of Way Project

Optional Documents Municipal GC License(s) WBE/MBE/DBE/Sect 3 Certifications Proof of Bonding

Attachment B RFP 19 - 01 Qualifications

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C. Statements Answer each question Yes or No. If the answer to any of the below questions is “Yes”, please attach a statement of explanation and impact on current ability to perform.

Yes No In the past 5 years, have any citations been issued to your organization for a workplace safety law violation? In the past 5 years, has the organization been investigated or assessed penalties for any statutory or administrative violations? Is the organization currently subject to any liens that impact its ability to perform? In the past 5 years, have any demands been placed on a bid bond, payment bond or performance bond? In the past 5 years, has the organization or its principal filed for bankruptcy or voluntary dissolution? In the past 5 years, has the organization or its principal ever defaulted on any contract or failed to complete a project? Is the organization currently subject to litigation, or subject to litigation in the past 5 years? Is the organization currently debarred, or has the organization ever been temporarily or permanently debarred, from contract award by any federal, state, or local agency? Has any key person in the organization ever been convicted of or charged with any state or federal crime (excluding traffic violations)?

D. References List up to 5 subcontractors, suppliers and financial references your organization has worked with in the past 3 years. If none, list N/A. List Client References on the Project Description form in Section E.

Organizations Contact Person Email/Phone

E. Project Experience Contractors are encouraged to submit a range of projects completed over a period of five or more years, and may include photos of completed work. Given the size of this project, we request that the price range of projects listed remain between $3,000 to $7,000.

Project Description: Type of Work Self-Performed: Project Address: Role:


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Client: Completion Date: Estimated Self-Performance (%) Supervisory hours do NOT apply. Was Project Completed on Budget & on Schedule? If no, please explain. Original Project Value: $ Final Contract Dollar Value: $ Client / Architect Reference & Phone / Email

Project Description: Type of Work Self-Performed: Project Address: Role: Client: Completion Date: Estimated Self-Performance (%) Supervisory hours do NOT apply. Was Project Completed on Budget & on Schedule? If no, please explain. Original Project Value: $ Final Contract Dollar Value: $ Client / Architect Reference & Phone / Email

Project Description: Type of Work Self-Performed: Project Address: Role: Client: Completion Date: Estimated Self-Performance (%) Supervisory hours do NOT apply. Was Project Completed on Budget & on Schedule? If no, please explain. Original Project Value: $ Final Contract Dollar Value: $ Client / Architect Reference & Phone / Email

F. Certification I certify that the information and documentation included in this application are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge. I authorize LUCHA to contact the references listed for the purpose of engaging in this Green Infrastructure Public Right of Way Project.

Company Name: Signature: Name: Title:


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Date:

G. Submit Form Please submit this form with Attachment C: Scope of Services Price Sheet to Rachael Wilson, Health and Wellness Fellow: [email protected] by April 5, 2019.


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Attachment C

Scope of Services Price Sheet

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Attachment C RFP 19-01 Scope of Services Price Sheet

Logan Square Stormwater Planter with Tree Pit

Scope of Services Price Sheet

NOTE: Throughout construction, crews must adhere to City of Chicago’s Standard Tree Protection Instructions (refer to Attachment A: TREE PROTECTION GUIDELINES CITY OF CHICAGO BUREAU OF FORESTRY)

NOTE: Include 10% contingency in all price components.

TASK 1. Permits

Permits Subtotal: ________________

TASK 2. Additional Construction Oversight of Greencorps Crew throughout project

Subtotal: _______________________

TASK 3. Refer to Attachment A: Division 1 – General Conditions; Section 01 73 20 – SELECTIVE DEMOLITION

Labor Subtotal: __________________

Material Subtotal: ________________

TASK 4. Refer to Attachment A: Section 32 91 13 – SOIL PREPARATION

Labor Subtotal: N/A - to be performed by Greencorps Crew with supervision provided by Selected Firm


TASK 5. Refer to Attachment A: Section 32 93 00 - PLANTS

Labor Subtotal: N/A - to be performed by Greencorps Crew with supervision provided by Selected Firm


CONTRACTOR TASK TOTAL (INCLUDING OVERHEAD AND PROFIT): __________________

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