Specifications include, but are not limited to: • Sod shall be cut uniformly, be pest free and be capable of holding together during handling and installation. Sod will be cut in a fashion so that there is a minimum of ½inch thickness of soil root medium. • Sod shall be delivered or installed within 24 hours of being harvested from the farm. • Sod will be transported flat, folded, or rolled on a wooden pallet. • Sod shall not be harvested when moisture contents (excessively dry or wet) may adversely affect its survival. • Sod shall be installed flush with alternating level sod joints. Immediately after installation sod bed will be rolled evenly. • CNU accepts responsibility of sod once it is laid and rolled. • Pallets returned will be credited to the University.