SECTION 02930 - LANDSCAPE WORK

1. 1.01 GENERAL Section Includes A. The following work to be completed by the Contractor includes but is not limited to: 1. Accepting topsoil/soil mix placement and grades. Placement and testing of soil mixes by separate Contractor. 2. Locate all utilities in preparation for installation of plant material. 3. Providing and installing geotextiles and erosion control measures where required. 4. Providing, installing, maintaining and guaranteeing all plant material, including seeding. 5. Mulching. 6. Special cleanup for Exhibit Areas. 1.02 Related Sections A. Section 02220 Selective Site Demolition: Identified trees that are to remain or be stockpiled for work of this Section. Protection of existing tree root zones. B. Section 02230 - Site Clearing. C. Section 02300 - Earthwork: Excavation work, aggregate materials, soil mix installation. D. Section 02370 Erosion Control. 1.03 Quality Assurance A. Testing: Laboratory testing for suitable soil amendments and fertilizer. B. Codes and Standards: Perform all work in compliance with applicable requirements of governing authorities having jurisdiction. The following publications of the issues listed below, but referred to hereafter by basic designation only, form a part of this specification to the extent designated by references thereto: 1. Federal Specifications (FS): O - F 241D Mixed Commercial Fertilizer. 2. Federal Seed Act: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Publication: Federal Seed Act, August 9, 1939, as amended April 1968 (Copies available through Seed Branch, Grain Division, Agricultural Marketing Services USDA Beltsville, Maryland). 3. All plants will conform to the current issue of the American Standard for Nursery Stock published by the American Association of Nurserymen. 4. All plant material shall comply with the State and Federal laws, including quarantines, with respect to inspection, plant diseases and insect infestation. 5. Nomenclature will be in accordance with Hortus III. C. Qualifications of Workers 1. Journeyman Supervision: NOTE: The Owner expects the highest professional standards in the site preparation, handling, planting and maintenance of plant materials and related work in this project. Provide at least one person present at all times during execution of this portion of the work who is thoroughly familiar with the type of materials being installed and the proper materials and methods for their installation, to direct all work performed under this Section. This person shall have a minimum of 7 years experience in work similar to those specified. Contractor shall provide an accurate resume of the Journeyman Supervisor to the Owner's Representative for approval as proof of experience. The Journeyman Supervisor must be able to communicate clearly with the workers under his/her supervision and be familiar with Latin nomenclature of common nursery stock. 2. Equipment: Trails of Africa LANDSCAPE WORK Birmingham Zoo 02930-1 October 12, 2009 Issue for Construction

a. Provide machinery and equipment necessary for the prompt, professional completion of the work. Such machinery and equipment shall be adequate to the task required and shall be operated by a person skilled and experienced in both operation of the equipment and the implementation of the task. b. Upon request, promptly furnish satisfactory evidence of the organization and equipment to be made available for the performance of the work. c. Comply with all Federal and State Department of Agriculture regulations for plant pest control which, in general, requires that contractors operating in infested areas thoroughly clean all equipment units before moving them to non-infested areas. Full information can be obtained from appropriate Regulating Agencies. d. Comply with OSHA requirements. D. Agronomist or Soil Scientist (Agronomist): The Owner may employ an Agronomist to review subsoil and soil mix test results and make recommendations accordingly. Contractor shall allow for time for Agronomist to review tests and make recommendations for Contactor to incorporate. 1.04 Submittals A. General: Comply with submittal procedures and requirements of Division 1. B. Materials Lists: Within 45 days after award of the Contract, submit a complete list of all materials proposed to be furnished or relocated and installed (including sources) under this Section, demonstrating conformance with the requirements specified. C. Schedule: Within 45 days after award of the Contract, submit a site schedule for Owner approval indicating schedule for all grading, soil mix placement, plant material, mulch, seeding, geotextile fabric placement and erosion control measures. D. Certificates and Soil Test results: 1. Deliver all certificates and soil test results to the Owner's Representative including Material Safety Data Sheets. 2. Deliver to the Owner's Representative certificates demonstrating freedom from disease and seed quality certification. 3. The Contractor must submit to the Owner's Rep. a letter of certification from the supplying nurseries that plants supplied to the contractor conform to the requirements listed in this Specification. This certification must be received at least ten (10) days before plants are delivered to the site. 4. Deliver Material Safety Data Sheets for all soil amendments, herbicides or any other toxic substances included in this section. E. Samples: Submit samples with written certification of compliance, of the following materials at least 30 days prior to beginning work covered in this section. 1. Fertilizers 2. Soil Mixes 3. Stakes and Tree Support System 4. Plant materials, confirming size, number and source 1.05 Scheduling of Work and Notification of Owner A. Contractor shall arrange a pre-procurement meeting with the Owners Representative prior to purchasing any plant material for the project. B. Contractor shall arrange a pre-construction meeting with the Owners Representative prior to the beginning of the landscape work specified in this section.

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C. The site has limited storage and mobilization area. Contractor shall keep Owner informed regarding schedule and all plant material arriving on site. 1.06 Product Handling A. Documentation: Submit documentation to Owner's Representative at least 30 days prior to start of work under this Section that all plants have been ordered. B. Material Storage: Store products with protection from weather or other conditions, which would damage or impair the effectiveness of the product. C. Plant Handling and Plant Relocation: All plants shall be packed and protected in such a manner as to insure adequate protection against climatic, seasonal transportation, and other injuries. Unloading and relocating shall be carefully done to prevent mechanical injury to plants. Mechanical damage to plants is sufficient justification for plant rejection. Immediately after delivery, all balled plants shall be set on the ground and the balls well protected with soil or mulch. All plants shall be watered and properly maintained until planting, in shade to the satisfaction of the Owner's Representative. D. Out-of-State Sources: The Contractor is responsible for the location, transportation, and legal admittance to the State of Alabama from throughout the United States.

2. 2.01

PRODUCTS Plants A. General: All plants shall be the kind and size indicated on the plant list and shall be true to name. All plants shall be sound, healthy, vigorous, pest free nursery stock with a normal habit of growth (unless otherwise specified by Architect), shall have been subjected to nursery root and top spraying, transplanting, etc., and shall have been inspected and approved for sale, transporting and transplanting by all governmental agencies authorized to administer such control. Should the need arise for plants to be tagged in the field prior to delivery, the Owner shall be notified as per Paragraph 1.05.A and shall complete tagging during one (1) scheduled nursery visit. All plants shall be subject to inspection and approval by the Architect and/or the Owners Representative throughout contract period. The Contractor must submit to the Owners Representative a letter of certification from the supplying nurseries that plants supplied to the contractor conform to the requirements listed in this paragraph. This certification must be received at least ten (10) days before plants are delivered to the site. B. Plants shall be true to measurement specified except that plants larger than specified may be used if approved by the Owners Representative at no additions to the Contract Price. Plant size to be determined according to most recent edition of American Standard for Nursery Stock. C. Substitutions of plants will not be permitted unless reviewed and approved in writing by the Architect and Owner prior to commencement of the work. D. Boxed balled and burlap stock shall be dug with firm natural balls of earth of sufficient diameter and depth to encompass the fibrous and feeding root system necessary to the plant's full recovery. Root balls shall be firmly wrapped with burlap and bound with twine or wire mesh. There shall be no polypropylene or treated burlap used on this Project.

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E. Container stock shall have been grown in its delivery container for not less than six (6) months but not more than two (2) years. Deliveries will be monitored and non-suitable materials shall be rejected and replaced by the Contractor at no additional cost. F. Herbaceous Plants: All herbaceous plants must be adequately containerized, packaged, etc. to insure viability of plants and the protection of roots and other plant parts against climatic, seasonal and other injuries. G. Grass Seed: Seed shall be certified with no less than 90% purity and a total weed seed percentage not exceeding 1% of the mixture. Minimum germination to be 90%. 1. Exhibit Seed Mix: See Planting Schedule on Drawings 2. Site Seed Mix: See Planting Schedule on Drawings 3. Coordinate seeding schedules with Owners Representative H. Grass Plugs: N/A 2.02 Topsoil A. The Contractor shall utilize and incorporate existing on-site topsoil into soil mixes and supplement with additional topsoil as necessary to complete the work in accordance to plans. If additional topsoil is required, the Contractor shall import topsoil, meeting the below requirements, at no additional cost to the Owner. B. Standard Soil Test (C.S.U.) shall be performed by a state certified testing lab on all on-site topsoil and any imported topsoil and approved by the Owner's Representative before soil is delivered to site. It shall be the contractors responsibility to schedule testing in a timely fashion to: allow for results to be reviewed and approved by contractor and Owners Representative so as not to disrupt the schedule of work; allow for additional amendments to be incorporated into the soil mix as requested by Owners Representative in response to reviewed soil tests, and retesting of amended soil mix for compliance with specifications. Topsoil shall be natural friable homogenous loam or sandy loam soil capable of sustaining normal plant growth. It shall have a PH between 6 and 7, and shall contain no more than 20% clay and between 20%-25% of organic matter, as determined by loss on ignition of oven-dried samples. Soluble salts shall not exceed 500 parts per million. C. Topsoil shall be free from any subsoil, clods or clay lumps, brush, weeds, stumps or roots, stones or construction debris larger than 1/4" in diameter, toxic substances, and any other material or substance which may be harmful to plant growth or be a hindrance to planting and maintenance operations. 2.03 Soil Amendments (As Recommended by Standard Soil Test to be Performed by the Contractor) A. Dolomite Lime: Shall be agricultural grade mineral soil conditioner containing 35% minimum magnesium carbonate and 49% minimum calcium carbonate, 100% passing No. 65 sieve, Kaiser Dolomite 65 AG or approved equal. B. Compost: Shall be well-composted, stable, and weed-free organic matter, pH range of 5.5 to 8; moisture content 35 to 55 percent by weight; 100 percent passing through 1/2-inch (13mm) sieve; soluble salt content of 5 to 10 decisiemens/m; not exceeding 0.5 percent inert contaminants and free of substances toxic to plantings; organic matter Content: 50 to 60 percent of dry weight. C. Fertilizer: Use 100% natural, slow release bio-fertilizers. It should be uniform in composition, dry and free flowing and shall be delivered to the site in the original unopened containers, each Trails of Africa Birmingham Zoo October 12, 2009 Issue for Construction LANDSCAPE WORK 02930-4

bearing the manufacturer's guaranteed analysis. Fertilizer that becomes caked or otherwise damaged will not be accepted. 1. Plants: Organic Slow Release Fertilizer (4 0 4). 2. Grass: Organic Slow Release Turf Fertilizer. D. Sand: Graded sand base consist of natural river or bank sand; washed, free of silt, clay, loam, friable or soluble materials, or organic matter, graded to the following limits: Sieve Size No. 4 No. 14 No. 50 No. 100 No. 200 Percent Passing 100% 10% to 100% 5% to 90% 4% to 30% 0%

E. Peat Moss: Type 1 sphagnum peat moss; finely divided with a pH of 3.1 to 5.0, free from weeds or other materials harmful to plant growth. F. Aluminum Sulfate: Commercial grade. G. Superphosphate: No phosphate to be usedSoluble mixture of treated minerals: 20 percent available phosphoric acid. 2.04 Soil Mixes A. Soil mixes shall be blended mechanically using commercial mixer or shredder. Ingredients shall be uniformly incorporated to obtain a consistent blend. B. Protect soil mix stockpiles after mixing from erosion, saturation, or weed growth using plastic sheeting or tarps. C. Prior to mixing any planting mix, prepare sample mix ratios and submit to the Owner for approval along with test results. If the sample does not meet the mix criteria, resubmit alternative mix ratio samples with test results. D. Provide the following soil mixes where indicated on the Drawings. Soil mixes, including amendments, must be completely mixed prior to placement. 1. Soil Mix #1 - Exhibit Seeding: a) Place no soil mix until subgrade has been approved. Scarify or plow existing soil to a minimum depth of 6 (DO NOT DISTURB SOIL WITHIN THE DRIPLINES OF EXISTING TREES TO REMAIN). Remove vegetation and foreign inorganic material. b) Place 24 of soil mix on loosened soil and roll lightly with appropriate lawn roller to consolidate soil mix. c) Soil mix ingredients to be thoroughly mixed to a uniform consistency for the full 24 depth. d) Soil mix to be composed of: 40% crushed granite, maximum dimension 3/4 50% topsoil (from on-site or imported) 10% compost with neutral pH in the range of 5.25 to 6.5 e) Place soil mix to promote good drainage (per grading plans) and compact with light roller not to exceed 85% where structural compaction is not required. f) Overall soil mix shall have a neutral pH range of 6 to 7, which will be confirmed by an analysis of the mix by an accredited soils laboratory, provided at the Contractors cost. g) Water soil mix after placement until saturated for a minimum depth of 6. Fill in and re-compact areas of settlement. Trails of Africa LANDSCAPE WORK Birmingham Zoo 02930-5 October 12, 2009 Issue for Construction

2. Soil Mix #2 - Exhibit Planting: a) 9 depth. b) Soil Mix shall be composed of 75% topsoil, 25% sand, compaction of subsoil up to additional 1-6 not to exceed 85% where structural compaction not required. c) It shall be mixed dry to a uniform texture without lumps and containing no stones, sticks, roots or other foreign material. Mix shall have a neutral pH range of 6 to 7, which will be confirmed by an analysis of the mix by an accredited soils laboratory, provided at the Contractors cost. d) Soil amendments shall be applied and incorporated at amounts and rates determined by the topsoil analysis and manufacturers specifications. Subsoil to be thoroughly amended with 3-4 CY of peat moss/1000 SF. 3. Soil Mix #3 - Site Seeding: a) 6 depth. b) Soil for all general planting areas outside of identified soil mixes. c) Contractor shall verify with Owner extent of Soil Mix 3 installation prior to commencement of work. d) Soil Mix shall be composed of 100% topsoil. e) It shall be mixed dry to a uniform texture without lumps and containing no stones, sticks, roots or other foreign material. Mix shall have a neutral pH range of 6 to 7, which will be confirmed by an analysis of the mix by an accredited soils laboratory, provided at the Contractors cost. f) Soil amendments shall be applied and incorporated at amounts and rates determined by the topsoil analysis and manufacturers specifications. 4. Soil Mix #4 - Site Planting: a) 9 depth. b) Soil Mix shall be composed of 75% topsoil, 25% sand, compaction of subsoil up to additional 2-3 not to exceed 85% where structural compaction not required. c) It shall be mixed dry to a uniform texture without lumps and containing no stones, sticks, roots or other foreign material. Mix shall have a neutral pH range of 6 to 7, which will be confirmed by an analysis of the mix by an accredited soils laboratory, provided at the Contractors cost. d) Soil amendments shall be applied and incorporated at amounts and rates determined by the topsoil analysis and manufacturers specifications. e) Subsoil to be thoroughly amended with 3-4 CY of peat moss/1000 SF. 5. Soil Mix #5 Boma Yard, Corrals, and Off-Exhibit Yards: a) 24 depth. b) Mason Sand, clean and free of fines. c) High percolation rate, with no binding qualities.

E. The Contractor shall provide soil pH testing of each type of soil mix for a total of five (5) random tests. Materials to be sent to the appropriate agency for analysis. The Contractor shall amend soil mixes as per soil test results. 2.05 Geo-textile Fabric A. See Section 02370. B. Erosion Control Mat: (Slopes) See civil drawings. Mulch A. Wood Mulch: double shredded hardwood (not bark) ranging in size from to 1-. Trails of Africa Birmingham Zoo October 12, 2009 Issue for Construction LANDSCAPE WORK 02930-6

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Staking Materials A. Guying: All guying materials are to be sized and installed as per ANSI 300: ISA Best Management Practices/Tree Support Systems. All guying shall be removed one year after installation. B. Straps: Jute straps, minimum 2-ply.

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Seed Mulching Materials A. Straw shall be free of rot, mildew and noxious weed seeds and shall be a small grain such as wheat, barley, or oats. B. Cellulose Fiber Mulch: Shall consist of 100% recycled paper and/or wood waste processed into a uniform fibrous physical state. The mulch, including dye, shall contain no germination or growth inhibiting factors. The mulch material shall be manufactured and processed in such a manner that the cellulose fiber mulch will remain in uniform suspension in water under agitation and will blend with seed, fertilizer and other additives to form a homogeneous slurry. The mulch shall cover and hold grass seed in contact with the soil without inhibiting the growth of the grass seedlings.

3. 3.01

EXECUTION Finish Grading A. Verification of Subgrade: The Contractor shall verify that sub-grades are accurately established before spreading topsoil and soil mixes. Scarify subgrade (except for within an area equal to 1.25 times the diameter of the dripline underneath existing trees to remain) to depth of 6 and obtain approval from the Zoo of scarified subgrade prior to incorporating topsoil or soil mixes. Remove stones or hard debris larger than 1/4" except where existing tree roots are near the surface. B. Subsoils: Subsoil under soil mixes to be compacted per the Soil Mix descriptions. Contractor to test soil compaction in each soil mix zone (approximately every 500 SF or as directed by Owners Representative) to verify compaction % and submit to Owner for approval. Once subsoil condition is approved by Owner, proceed with installation of soil mixes. C. For subsoils that exceed compaction rates of 85% and that are not required to be higher for structural reasons, break up ground surface to depths identified in Soil Mix descriptions and recompact to 85%. Retest soil compaction as per 3.01B. Once approved by Owner, proceed with installation of soil mixes. D. Mix 4 of topsoil soil mix with subgrade soil, then apply remaining soil mix. E. Place soil mixes as follows: 1. Soil Mixes #2, #4, #5: Shall be placed in 4-5 lifts and compacted to 85% of maximum density prior to placing successive 4-5 lift. Install geotextile fabric over sand fill for Soil Mix #5 prior to placing soil mix. 2. Soil Mixes #1, #3: Shall be placed in one lift. Apply water and compact to 85% of maximum density compaction. F. Inspection: The scarified sub-grade must be inspected and approved by Owner before placement of soil mix commences. G. Confirmation of finish grades: In all planted areas a layer of planting soil shall be placed as called for so the bed surface will be at the specified finish grade when mixture has settled to

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normal compaction. Grades shall be true to line, fair to curvature and accurate to grades as shown on drawings and directed by the Architect. Finish grades are measured from the top of the finished soil mix including mulch. H. Soil Mix Surface Friability: All areas to be seeded left for more than 7 days shall be loosened and made friable by raking or as directed by Owners Representative. I. Depth of Mulch: Wood mulch shall be uniformly 3 inches thick above finished topsoil grade in all planted areas, not including seeded areas. Mulch to be provided and installed by Contractor

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Planting A. The Contractor will conduct all planting work. Provide necessary access and coordinate the work with all other construction activities. B. Layout: 1. General: The Planting Plan indicates plant location. The Contractor shall stake the location of all individual trees and shrubs for approval of the Owner's Representative. C. General: 1. Planting Season: Plant only during periods that are normal to such work, as determined by season, weather conditions and accepted practice. Owner will make decisions on questions as to when something should be planted. 2. Fertilizer: Fertilizer shall be applied at the time of planting as follows: a. New trees, shrubs, vines, groundcovers, and herbaceous material shall receive slow release 4-7-4 as per manufacturers specifications. D. Excavation of Plant Pits: All plant pit excavation shall be according to the following requirements: 1. If during excavation, an existing root 1-1/2 or larger in diameter is discovered, the Owners Representative shall be notified to determine whether any modifications to the Planting Plan are required. 2. Trees with a ball of earth less than four (4) feet in diameter shall be planted in a pit two (2) times as wide as the diameter of the root ball. 3. In no case shall the distance from the ball to the side of the pit be less than twelve (12) inches. The minimum depth of pits for shrubs shall be twelve (12) inches. 4. Perennial Planting areas shall be excavated to a depth of six (6) inches. 5. Groundcover areas shall be excavated to a depth of six (6) inches. 6. No plant pits shall be dug until the proposed locations have been approved by the Owners Representative. 7. All sides and bottoms of plant pits shall be thoroughly scarified before planting to allow for adequate drainage. The Contractor is responsible for providing adequate drainage to maintain healthy plant growth of the specified plants. E. General Tree, Shrub, Vines, Groundcover, and Perennial Planting: 1. Prepare plant: a. Container grown plants should be removed from the container. Important rough up the outer part of the rootball so all root tips are loosened from the soil (do not cut roots). Remove pinning nails from plants. Any soil falling from the root mass should be mixed with existing soil to backfill hole. Set plant in hole with root flare at grade. b. Balled and burlapped plants should be set in hole higher than the existing grade. Cut off top of basket bending down cut ends to prevent injury to people and plant. Remove pinning nails from plants. Untie the string around trunk and remove. Remove burlap entirely. If root ball is cracked, crumbling or broken, the plant must be rejected. 2. Backfill the hole with material excavated from plant pit, making sure the clumps are broken up for plants. Remove any air pockets by gently tamping the soil. Do not compact the soil.

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3. Water slowly and thoroughly immediately. Water as required through the growing season to maintain plants in a vigorous growing condition. If drought occurs, water as allowable by law. It is the Contractors responsibility to water plants until final acceptance is certified per the General Conditions. 4. Cover planting area with 3 inches of mulch starting 1 inch away from the trunk. Do not put mulch against trunk. Do not prune any healthy branches or leaves for at least 1 year unless instructed so by Owner. F. Hydroseeding: 1. Hydroseeding shall be performed utilizing the Hydraulic Method. Seed, fertilizer and wood fiber mulch material shall be mixed in the specified amount of water and applied under pressure at the rates requested. Spray the area with a uniform visible coat, using the dark color of the cellulose fiber as a visual guide. Apply in a downward drilling motion with a fan stream nozzle. Allow for the surface to percolate water. Reseed all areas that fail to provide a uniform stand of grass with the specified materials until accepted by Owner. Protect from damage. G. Tree Staking and Guying: Per ANSI 300: ISA Best Management Practices/Tree Support Systems. H. Finishing Planting Areas: 1. All planting areas shall be raked to a smooth even finish conforming to the grading plan. All extraneous materials greater than 1/4" in size and all construction materials such as nails, wire, etc., shall be removed from the site. 2. All watering saucers shall be properly shaped, leaving the entire area in a neat, wellfinished condition. 3. Mulching: Cover all planting areas with mulch to a uniform loose depth of two inches, taking care not to cover small ground cover plants. Keep mulch back 1 from tree trunk. 4. Pruning: Trees and shrubs shall be pruned only by the Owner. 3.03 Erosion Control Blanket A. See Section 02370. 3.04 Clean Up, Protection and Maintenance A. Clean up the work area and leave in a neat orderly condition and remove debris on a daily basis. B. Protection: All reinforced slopes and finish grades shall be properly protected against harm resulting from Contractor work. All plantings and grass areas shall be properly protected against harm resulting from Contractor work. No work shall be performed in, over or adjacent to planting areas without proper protection and safeguards. No spraying with toxic substances shall be permitted without written approval from the Owners Representative. C. Maintenance: The Contractor shall perform all maintenance of the landscaping work beginning immediately after each plant is planted and extended through the course of the project until the date of provisional acceptance of the work. All plantings that appear to be in distress shall be promptly replaced or replanted as directed by the Owners Representative or Architect. Work shall include watering, weeding, replacing straw mulch as necessary, repairing watering basins, mowing and all other necessary tasks incidental to the maintenance of healthy growth. Mowing shall be required only in site seeded areas outside of exhibits. No spraying with toxic substances shall be permitted without written approval from the Owners Representative. D. Maintenance (Site Seeded Areas): Grass shall be maintained at a height of 2-1/2 inches, and shall be cut as needed prior to the beginning of the guarantee period. Trails of Africa Birmingham Zoo October 12, 2009 Issue for Construction LANDSCAPE WORK 02930-9

E. Damage: Where there is evidence of damage not due to construction operations or lack of protection, advise Owner and Architect in writing, stating location and nature of damage. Owner, upon receipt of such notice, may order the Contractor to correct the damage at Owners expense, or exclude the damaged areas from the Guarantee provisions and correct the damage by any arrangement deemed by the Owner in his best interest. 3.06 Inspection and Final Acceptance of Plant Material Installed by Contractor A. The Owners Representative shall inspect plant material installed by the Contractor for final acceptance sixty (60) days after completing all major planting areas. In the event that the sixty (60) day period expires prior to plant leaf-out, the sixty (60) day period shall be extended at thirty (30) day increments until such time as ALL plant material has leafed-out and can then be inspected. Upon completion of all repairs and renewals which the Owners Representative deems necessary at this inspection, final acceptance shall be certified in writing by the Owners Representative. 3.07 Guarantee of Plant Material Installed by Contractor A. The Contractor's guarantee for the landscaping work shall be for material installed by the Contractor, and shall extend for one year from the date of final acceptance of the work per the General Conditions. At the end of the guarantee period, the Owners Representative will inspect all plant material. All plants must be in a vigorous growing condition at the end of the guarantee period. B. Materials determined to be defective at the end of the guarantee period by the Owners Representative shall be replaced with specimens of the same species and size as the original. Plant material shall be replaced as soon as seasonal and climatic conditions are favorable for planting. C. Plant guarantee shall not apply to plants damaged by zoo animals, zoo staff, zoo visitors, snow, ice, or other extreme weather events. C. Reseed grass areas where germination has failed to occur. 3.08 Special Cleanup for Exhibit Areas A. Note: It is essential that no hard loose materials larger than 1/2" in any dimension be left in any animal area and within six feet of perimeter of exhibits. All metal, wood, plastic, or other construction debris shall be removed from the exhibit. Each contractor shall be responsible for compliance with this requirement for work in his/her area and shall be liable for repair or replacement of work (including exhibit windows) damaged by an animal using objects left within its reach as a result of work in this Section. END OF SECTION 02930

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