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CITY OF SANTA ANA <br />SPECIFICATIONS <br />PROJECT NO.: XX-XXXX <br />PROJECT TITLE <br /> <br />129 <br />3. Request two (2) tests for fertility and suitability analysis with written <br />recommendations for soil amendment, fertilizer and chemical conditioners, <br />application rates for soil preparation, planting backfill mix and post-maintenance <br />fertilization programs. <br />4. Soils report recommendations shall take precedence over the amendment and <br />fertilizer application rates specified in this Section. <br />5. All soil preparation is in addition to any recommendation made by the top soil <br />report. <br />B. TESTING LABORATORY: shall be Soil and Plant Laboratory, Inc. Tests shall be <br />paid for by the Contractor. <br />C. SOIL ANALYSIS (EXISTING ON-SITE SOIL): Furnish a soils analysis of existing <br />on-site soil. There shall be two (2) sampling areas located throughout the site as <br />selected by Engineer. Suitability and fertility analyses with comments and <br />recommendations shall be provided for each sample. <br />Submit testing laboratory's interpretation, recommendations, and comments to <br />Engineer within 7 days after the completion of rough grading. <br />D. SOIL ANALYSIS (IMPORT SOIL): Furnish a soils analysis of import soil, <br />lightweight soil mix, camellia/gardenia/azalea mix, and fir sawdust prior to backfill. <br />Submit 2 quarts of fine sand and 2 quarts of nitrogen stabilized fine fir bark for the <br />custom lightweight soil mix for organic and particle size analyses. Do not mix. <br />Submit 1 quart of fir sawdust for organic analysis. <br />Submit soil testing laboratory's findings to the Engineer within 5 days prior to <br />backfilling. <br />E. SOIL TESTING shall be conducted for organic suitability after completion of <br />planting in the soil preparation and backfill mix areas. Submit to the testing <br />laboratory the original amendment specification with previously issued bulletins for <br />soil amendments and installation procedures. Provide 3 random samples of planting <br />soil for analysis. Fertility analyses, recommendations, and interpretations shall be <br />furnished by the testing laboratory to ensure all specified amendments made been <br />provided. <br />F. IMPORT SOIL MIX shall be sampled after mixing and delivery to the site, but prior <br />to filling planters. Provide 1 quart of import soil mix for every 65 cubic yards for <br />organic and fertility analyses. Fertility analysis, recommendations and interpretations <br />shall be furnished by the testing laboratory to ensure all specified amendments made <br />been provided. <br />G. SAMPLES OF MATERIALS, including fertilizers, soil conditioners, plants, and <br />other specified materials, shall be submitted for inspection. Delivery may begin upon <br />approval of samples. <br />505 E Central Ave <br />#B11/6/2024