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1.5.2 DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL <br />The Contractor shall regularly inspect all landscaped areas for presence of disease, insect or rodent <br />infestation. The Contractor shall advise the City of Santa Ana within forty eight (48) hours of when <br />disease, insect, or rodent infestation is found, and the action to be taken. Upon approval of the City of <br />Santa Ana, the Contractor shall implement approved control measures, following all Federal, State, <br />County, and municipal laws, regulations and ordinances required for the approved work. <br />Approved control measures shall be continued until the disease, insect or rodent is controlled to the <br />satisfaction of the City of Santa Ana. The Contractor shall utilize all safeguards necessary during <br />disease, insect or rodent control operations to ensure safety of the public and the employees of the <br />Contractor. <br />All pesticide operations, where required, shall be performed by a Qualified Applicator as certified by the <br />State of California Department of Pesticide Regulation. The Contractor shall be responsible for <br />compliance with all local, state, and federal laws and regulations regarding pesticide usage. <br />Contractor shall provide complete and continuous pest control and/or eradication of all pests or <br />diseases in accordance with the specifications contained herein. <br />1_6. IRRIGATION SYSTEM MAINTENANCE <br />1.6.1 GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES <br />Irrigation shall be done by the use of automatic or mechanical sprinkler systems, where available and <br />operable, or manually; however, failure and/or damage of the existing irrigation system to provide full <br />and proper coverage shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to provide adequate irrigation <br />with full and proper coverage to all areas in the contract work site. <br />Newly planted trees, shrubs, ground cover, and turf shall receive special attention until these plants are <br />established. Adequate water shall be applied to promote normal healthy growth. Proper berms or basins <br />shall be maintained during the establishment period. <br />Any damages to public or private property resulting from excessive irrigation water or irrigation water <br />runoff shall be charged against the contract payment unless immediate repairs are made by the <br />Contractor to the satisfaction of the City of Santa Ana. <br />Contractor shall vacuum all irrigation cabinets and controllers, both inside and outside, and maintain in <br />a thoroughly clean condition at all times. <br />1.6.2 OPERATION OF AUTOMATIC IRRIGATION CONTROLLERS <br />Where the operation of automatic irrigation controllers is required as part of this contract, the Contractor <br />shall: <br />City of Santa Ana — RFP 20-041 <br />Landscape Maintenance Services for Public Works Agency City Yard Facility <br />