Specifications include, but are not limited to: Bermuda sod that is clean, fresh, and free of substances or matter that could inhibit vigorous growth of grass. Sod is to be 42-inch, big-roll lengths between 80- and 100-feet with a 3/8-inch cut. Sod should be delivered in rolls to protect the roots from dehydration. Sod is to be installed within 24 hours of cutting. Successful awardee should not deliver more Sod than can be installed within 24 hours of cutting. Sod should comply with regulatory agencies for fertilizer and herbicide composition. A. All material approvals should be obtained prior to delivery of materials to the site. B. The Sports Field Contractor should be responsible for all work associated with this specification section, and meet the following requirements: 1. Be an active member of the American Sports Builder Association (ASBA) with a minimum of one (1) Certified Field Builder (CFB) on staff who will be on site and responsible for all work performed. 2. Have successfully completed a minimum of five (5) NCAA Division 1, NFL, MLS or MLB sand based or sand capped natural grass fields in the past five (5) years. 3. All sod installation equipment should be high-floatation, turf tire or low ground pressure agricultural equipment. C. The successful awardee should be responsible for all aspects of the sod installation including coordination with the sod farm, until the sod installation has been completed and accepted by The University. D. The successful awardee should be responsible for remediating any settlement of the root zone material.
