The contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and tools necessary for the complete installation of a “no infill” synthetic grass dog surface with a stable draining base. The complete synthetic grass system shall consist of, but not necessarily be limited to the following: A. Area of construction with the extent of artificial turf work as shown on the drawings. B. Subgrade, base, and drainage construction as specified in Section 2 and Section 3 of this document. C. Quality synthetic grass product manufactured in the USA according to specifications in Section 2 of this document. Product shall be a knitted synthetic grass product (not tufted) and contain an antimicrobial agent while meeting or exceeding all guidelines as established herein. For characteristics not specifically stated, they shall meet or exceed all guidelines published by the Synthetic Turf Council. D. The synthetic grass surface shall be specifically designed, manufactured, and installed for the intended use as a commercial/high use dog surfacing solution. E. Plastic perimeter boards (“2x4” or “2x2” set vertically) are to surround the entire area for anchoring of the turf. The top edge of this surface is to be a minimum of 1/2” below any adjacent solid walking surfaces where there could be foot traffic. F. Stainless steel staples, 1” in length, are to be used to anchor the synthetic turf to the perimeter boards.
