Common use of Irrigation System Maintenance Clause in Contracts

Irrigation System Maintenance. A. The CONTRACTOR must be familiar with the configuration of master valves and flow sensors, and controller programming, as well as the weekly observance of uniform coverage, the proper functioning of heads, and troubleshooting for high flow and low flow and no flow conditions. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for labor and materials to make all repairs from “the T” up ie. T, head, nozzles, risers, swings, etc). Excessive water use, dead and dying plant material, or excessive line breaks due to CONTRACTOR negligence will also be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. B. Maintenance of the existing system by the CONTRACTOR shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. Irrigation schedules, which shall be submitted for CITY approval in writing at the beginning of the contract, and for Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring climate adjustments. 2. Weekly field inspection of the irrigation system by an irrigation specialist including observance of uniform coverage from the heads, dry spots, blowouts, runoff, etc. 3. Field inspection by an irrigation specialist of the specific central irrigation system alarm reports. 4. The repair of piping, risers, heads and the drip emitters in response to field observation and central irrigation alarm reports. 5. A CONTRACTOR representative shall meet with CITY staff on a weekly basis to review the WEEKLY IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPORT, which will include repairs made to piping, heads and nozzles, or repair approvals required for line breaks, valve replacements, and CONTRACTOR response to daily central system alarm reports. 6. All repair needs or irrigation scheduling needs discovered in the field shall be reported to the CITY on a weekly basis for repair approval. 7. At no time will runoff or over spray from the irrigation system into the street, over the sidewalk or onto walls or buildings be allowed. 8. Cleaning and adjusting sprinkler heads and filters for optimum coverage. 9. Report promptly to the CITY all accidental damage that may or may not have resulted from CONTRACTOR's negligence or operations. 10. The completion of the WEEKLY IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPORTS to be submitted with the MONTHLY INVOICE for review before payment.

Irrigation System Maintenance. A. The existing irrigation system at ▇▇▇▇ Street, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Street, ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Court and ▇▇▇▇▇▇▇ Avenue is a Rainmaster Evolution central control irrigation system. The CONTRACTOR must be familiar with the configuration of master valves and flow sensors, and controller programming, as well as the weekly observance of uniform coverage, the proper functioning of heads, and troubleshooting for high flow and low flow and no flow conditions. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for labor and materials to make all repairs from “the T” up ie. T, head, nozzles, risers, swings, etc). Excessive water use, dead and dying plant material, or excessive line breaks due to CONTRACTOR negligence will also be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. B. Maintenance of the existing system by the CONTRACTOR shall include, but not be limited to the following: 1. Irrigation schedules, which shall be submitted for CITY approval in writing at the beginning of the contract, and for Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring climate adjustments. 2. Weekly field inspection of the irrigation system by an irrigation specialist including observance of uniform coverage from the heads, dry spots, blowouts, runoff, etc. 3. Field inspection by an irrigation specialist of the specific central irrigation system alarm reports. 4. The repair of piping, risers, heads and the drip emitters in response to field observation and central irrigation alarm reports. 5. A CONTRACTOR representative shall meet with CITY staff on a weekly basis to review the WEEKLY IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPORT, which will include repairs made to piping, heads and nozzles, or repair approvals required for line breaks, valve replacements, and CONTRACTOR response to daily central system alarm reports. 6. All repair needs or irrigation scheduling needs discovered in the field shall be reported to the CITY on a weekly basis for repair approval. 7. At no time will runoff or over spray from the irrigation system into the street, over the sidewalk or onto walls or buildings be allowed. 8. Cleaning and adjusting sprinkler heads and filters for optimum coverage. 9. Report promptly to the CITY all accidental damage that may or may not have resulted from CONTRACTOR's negligence or operations. 10. The completion of the WEEKLY IRRIGATION SYSTEM REPORTS to be submitted with the MONTHLY INVOICE for review before payment.