REQUIREMENTS, DESCRIPTIONS OF MATERIALS, AND SERVICES TO BE PROVIDED The Contractor shall perform all work necessary to complete the Contract in a satisfactory manner. Unless otherwise provided, the Contractor shall furnish all materials, water, fuel, equipment, vehicles, supplies, energy sources, tools, labor, trash disposal, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. Maintenance area consists of the Venice Canals, Grand Canal, and Ballona Lagoon. 2.1 Venice Canals and Grand Canal (North of Washington Boulevard) The tasks required for this area include the following: 2.1.1 Flushing: The canals should be flushed at least twice a week during high tide from June through October and once a week during the remaining months. The water level in the canals must be kept at a maximum elevation of 2.0’ mean sea level (MSL). The elevation on the canals side in the control panel should read 4.80’ at 2-0’ MSL. 2.1.2 Control of Algae Growth: Algae grows at the bottom of the canals. The growth is prevalent and may be problematic in the summer months when the weather is warm. The algae should be removed and disposed of at a suitable disposable site. Chemical or biological control of the algae will require a permit(s) from the California Coastal Commission or other Federal, State, and local agencies. Contractor will not use chemical or biological control of the algae until proper permit(s) have been issued. 2.1.3 Landscaping Maintenance: The canal bank landscaping must be maintained regularly. The plants must be trimmed, and dead, missing or destroyed plants must be replaced. Non-native weeds must be removed. All trimmings falling into the canals must be removed immediately to eliminate contamination to the canals. The following shall be done: a. Weed Removal: Weed all planting areas manually on an as needed basis and replace any eroded soil with native topsoil every six months. No chemical pesticides or mechanical equipment shall be used in the control of the non-native weeds. Hand tools only shall be used. b. Plant Replacement: Remove and replace dead plant material once a year during the fall. The ideal planting period is from November to April. Plant new plants from liners at areas where vegetation has died (planting strip or Loffelstein cells). Restore and replace planting to areas disturbed by repairs to Loffelstein blocks or planting areas. Each newly-planted specimen, except the pickleweed, shall receive a 7-gram fertilizer tablet (12-8-8)...
