Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. The irrigation system will be constructed using the irrigation valves, piping, fittings, controllers, wiring, emitters, nozzles, etc., of sizes specified. 2. Irrigation lines shown on the drawings are essentially diagrammatic. Locations of all irrigation heads, valves, piping, wiring, etc. will be modified only with the permission of the Owner’s Authorized Representative. 3. It is the intention of these specifications, together with the accompanying drawings and reference materials, to accomplish the work of installing an irrigation system that will operate in an efficient and satisfactory manner according to the workmanlike standards established for the irrigation industry. a. As-built Irrigation Drawings: Contractor shall prepare as-built drawings which shall show deviations from the contract documents made during construction affecting the main line pipe, controller locations, remote control valves, manual drain valves, and all irrigation heads. The drawings shall also indicate and show approved substitutions of size, materials and manufacturer's name and catalog number. The Contractor will keep a record of all departures from the contract drawings that occur during construction. These shall be kept on a clean set of prints of the contract drawings. b. As-built Drawings shall be furnished to the Owner’s Authorized Representative at the time of the inspection before any Substantial Completion Date will be issued. 4. The work consists of furnishing, installing, and modifying an underground irrigation system as shown on the drawings and specifications. Include all labor, equipment and materials and perform all operations in connection with the construction of the irrigation system. 5. It will be the Contractor's responsibility to report to the Owner’s Authorized Representative any deviations between the drawings, specifications and the site. Failure to do so prior to the installing of equipment, and resulting in replacing, and/or relocating, will be done at the Contractor's expense. 6. Permits and Fees: Obtain all permits and pay required fees to any governmental agency having jurisdiction over the work. Inspections required by local ordinances during the course of construction shall be arranged as required. On completion of the work, satisfactory evidence shall be furnished to the Owner's representative to show that all work has been installed in accordance with the ordinances and code requirements. See existing utilities paragraph below. 7. Coordination: Coordinate and cooperate with the owner and other contractors to enable the work to proceed as rapidly and efficiently as possible. 8. Inspection of Site: Installer shall acquaint himself with all site conditions. Should utilities not shown on the plans be found during excavations notify the Owner’s Authorized Representative. Failure to do so will make installer liable for any and all damage thereto arising from his operations subsequent to discovery of such utilities not shown on plans. 9. Existing Utilities: Before any trenching, excavation or digging below the surface for any reason is begun, the Contractor shall have the area "Blue Staked" to determine as close as possible the location of all underground utilities. The Contractor will conduct his work in such a manner to protect all utilities from damage. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to repair or replace any damage incurred by the Contractor’s work or workers at no expense to the owner. 10. Protection of Existing Site Conditions: The Contractor shall take necessary precautions to protect site conditions to remain. Should damage be incurred, the Contractor shall repair the damage to its original condition at his own expense. 11. Milestone Inspections: A series of milestone inspections is required during construction as detailed in these specifications. 12. Backflow Requirements, Inspections, and Tests: The project includes modification to an existing irrigation system and backflow preventers are existing. If new devices are needed, each device shall be installed in compliance with the Utah State Plumbing codes and Utah Division of Public Water Supplies regulations. The location of device installation must be approved by the Owner’s Authorized Representative prior to installation. Each device shall be tested within ten (10) days of installation and at least once yearly thereafter by a backflow technician licensed by the State of Utah. 13. Irrigation Audit: Contractor shall coordinate an irrigation audit of the modified irrigation system only. The irrigation audit shall be conducted by an Irrigation Association Certified Landscape Irrigation Auditor (CLIA). The auditor shall be independent from the Contractor or design firm. All modified zones, including drip irrigation shall be turned on and inspected visually for appropriate gallons-per-minute emitters, pressure problems, leaks, and general coverage. The auditor shall furnish a report to the Owner’s Authorized Representative certifying compliance with the minimum requirements. 14. Guarantee: All work shall be guaranteed for compliance with the drawings and specifications for a period of one year after the date of substantial completion. The Contractor shall make good any deficiencies at the time he is notified of any faults, and place in satisfactory condition any damage to the buildings or grounds without cost to the Owner. All guarantees shall be in writing and approved by the Owner’s Authorized Representative before submitting to the Owner. 15. The work covered by this section of the specifications consists of furnishing all labor, material, equipment and supplies in performing all operations in connection with irrigation system and all site work in strict accordance with this section of specifications and applicable drawings. 16. Any minor items of labor or materials not specifically noted on the drawings or specifications; but obviously necessary for the proper completion of the work, are to be considered as incidental to and are to be included in the contract.
