Specifications include, but are not limited to: Installation of trees under this contract shall be guided by the following specifications. 3.3.1 Owner shall inspect trees prior to delivery and installation. 3.3.2 A pre-construction conference for the Contractor(s) to demonstrate tree planting in conformance with the City’s specifications shall be performed under the observation of an LPR representative prior to proceeding with the Contract. 3.3.3 Contractor shall provide a schedule for planting and inform Owner when on site to perform plantings. 3.3.4 Owner will periodically check plantings for conformance with the City’s specifications and installations shall cease until corrections have been completed to the satisfaction of an LPR representative. 3.3.5 Trees shall be double staked using ArborTie® or similar, staking system. 3.3.6 Trees shall be watered initially upon planting. 3.3.7 Trees shall be properly mulched with hardwood mulch to the drip line, upon completion of planting. 3.4 Contractor shall supply, install, and fill Treegator® for all trees, or equivalent water bags at the time of planting. 3.4.1 Single bag fits minimum 1” caliper to maximum 4” DBH tree. 3.4.2 Bags shall be constructed of polyethylene with nylon webbing, black polypro straps and nylon zippers. 3.4.3 Bags shall have a minimum of two (2) water release points. 3.4.4 Bags shall be UV stabilized to withstand exposure to sunlight. 3.4.5 Each bag shall hold 18-20 gallons of water. 3.4.6 Bags shall include one (1) year contractor warranty from the date of installation.
