Specifications include, but are not limited to: Herbicide Application When directed by the Owner, the Contractor shall apply a selective broadleaf herbicide, such as a 2-4-D Amine or equivalent. Ester products will not be allowed. The areas of application shall be directed by the Owner and are attached for more information. Persons applying the herbicide shall be certified in the application of such chemicals. Proof of certification shall be included with the bid submission. The Contractor shall follow label instructions and all applicable laws and regulations, and keep accurate records, which may be reviewed by the Owner or its designee. The Contractor shall make any notifications and post any warning signs, as required by applicable laws and regulations. Within ten (10) to fourteen (14) days following a herbicide application, any areas where more than three (3) living broadleaf plants per twenty-five (25) square foot area shall remain, the herbicide shall be reapplied until the number of living broadleaf plants per twenty-five (25) square foot area is three (3) or less. Additional reapplications to achieve this rate of kill shall be at no additional cost to the Owner. Herbicide application shall not result in damage to the turf, other property to the Owner, or public or private properties. If such damage is discovered, the Contractor must immediately modify the application operation, notify the Owner, and make arrangements for repairs, at his/her own expense, as approved by the Owner. Rip Rap and Complete Kill Areas When directed by the Owner, the Contractor shall apply a herbicide safe for use in aquatic areas, such as glyphosate or equivalent. Complete kill areas generally include rip-rapped areas within the mowing areas, as shown on the attached maps. The area of application shall include all rip rap and slope to the waterline. Waterline will vary, dependent upon rainfall conditions. The Owner will direct at least one application per season. Persons applying the herbicide shall be certified in the application of such chemicals. Proof of certification shall be included with the bid submission. The Contractor shall follow label instructions and all applicable laws and regulations, and keep accurate records, which may be reviewed by the Owner or its designee. The Contractor shall make any notifications, and post any warning signs, as required by applicable laws and regulations. Within ten (10) to fourteen (14) days following a herbicide application, any area where living plants remain shall have the herbicide reapplied until no living plants are found in the area of the application. Additional reapplication to achieve this rate of kill shall be at no additional cost to the Owner. Following herbicide application, all vegetation left standing in the rip rap and other areas of complete kill shall be cut down to the surface of the rip rap or ground as applicable.