Common use of Handling Requirements Clause in Contracts

Handling Requirements. (a) Plants stored under temporary conditions prior to installation shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. (b) Plants stored on the project shall be protected at all times from extreme weather conditions by insulating the roots, root balls, or containers with sawdust, soil, compost, bark or wood chips, or other approved material and shall be kept moist, but not saturated at all times prior to planting. (c) Cuttings shall continually be shaded and protected from wind. Cuttings shall be protected from drying at all times and shall be heeled into moist soil or other insulating material or placed in water if not installed within 8 hours of cutting. Cuttings to be stored for later installation shall be bundled, laid horizontally, and completely submerged under 6 inches of water, buried in moist soil, or placed in cold storage at a temperature of 34°F with 90 percent humidity. Cuttings that are not planted within 24 hours of cutting shall be soaked in water for 24 hours prior to planting. Cuttings taken when the temperature is higher than 50°F shall not be stored for later use. Cuttings that already have developed roots shall not be used. (d) Stakes shall be installed as shown in any provided Plans. (e) Commercial plant ties may be used in lieu of hose and wire guying upon approval of the State and/or Purchaser. The minimum size of wire used for guying shall be 12-gauge, soft drawn. (f) Hose for guying shall be nylon, rubber, or reinforced plastic and shall have an inside diameter of at least 1 inch. (g) Tree wrap shall be a crinkled waterproof paper weighing not less than 4 pounds per 100 square feet and shall be made up of two sheets cemented together with asphalt. (h) Contractor shall use compostable, biodegradable, recycled, or bio-based containers made out of natural fibers when possible. Such container cost shall be included in the item price. (i) Contractor shall offer the service to wrap plants (e.g. plugs) for shipping when requested; plants may require a protective plastic bubble wrapping or other type of materials for shipping purposes. The Contractor may charge an additional charge for labor and material, providing the Purchaser is notified of any charges when an order is placed