_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - C1981017 ‎(273)‎

• Permit No: C1981017
• IBM Index Class Name: GENERAL DOCUMENTS
• Doc Name: Bid Documents ‎(IMP)‎ 2000Tree Planting
• Permit Index Doc Type: General Correspondence
• Media Type: D
• Archive: No

selected pods. The sample pods will be randomly located throughout the Project Area in order
to obtain a representative sample of the work performed. CONTRACTOR will be notified in
advance of these inspections, and is encouraged to observe the inspections as they are
conducted.
a. Tree Handling —Trees not handled in accordance with the specifications above shall be
rejected by Owner, and shall not be utilized, nor paid for.
b. Planting Quality—Ten percent (10%) of the planting pods will be inspected for quality of
planting. Specific inspection items include, but are not limited to:
- Pod spacing
- Tree spacing
- Planting spot location
- Planting spot preparation
- Tree location on planting spot
- Stem position or damage
- Firmness
- Shade
- Planting hole preparation
- Root configuration and orientation
- Polyaccrylimide placement '
- Loose soil, air pockets or foreign material in hole
The inspected pods will be marked by PROJECT MANAGER so that they can be re-visited by
CONTRACTOR, if desired. Results of the inspection will be provided to the CONTRACTOR
upon completion. If CONTRACTOR disagrees with the findings of the inspection, a re- �r
inspection may be requested. The results of the re-inspection shall be used to determine the
rate of pay. Should the re-inspection result in an equal or lesser rate of pay than the original -�
inspection, CONTRACTOR shall bear the expense of the re-inspection.
Measurement and Payment
Measurement for payment shall be made as per the inspection results. Payment shall be made
on a stem planted and accepted basis, as determined by the inspection. The percentage of
trees planted and accepted, as determined from the inspection will be the basis for payment.
The percentage of trees planted and accepted shall be applied to the total number of trees
provided. The percentage of trees planted and accepted shall be multiplied by the number of
trees specified for planting. The result shall determine the total number of trees to be paid at
the unit price bid in Item 3 of the Bid Schedule. Payment will be made only for the price bid in
Item 3 of the Bid Schedule, and as work is completed and approved by PROJECT MANAGER.
PROJECT OBSERVATION
The PROJECT MANAGER will be at the project site periodically to monitor construction
activities. The PROJECT MANAGER will be available during regular business hours (8:00 A.M.
to 5:00 P.M.) on weekdays. Inspections will not be scheduled on weekend days or holidays
without prior approval of the PROJECT MANAGER.
Inspection for payment will be accomplished on a random basis periodically throughout the
duration of the Project. Contractor may request inspections of various planting sites throughout
the duration of the Project, excepting the week of September 25, 2000, when PROJECT
MANAGER will not be available.
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