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aCITY OF SANTA ANA <br />SECTION II <br />IRRIGATION <br />The irrigation system consists of all components from the outflow side of the meter. The Contractor shall <br />control the irrigation programming components with the coordination of the CR, while the CR will control <br />those components operated by the central programming software Calsense. All manual control systems <br />shall be directly overseen weekly, and in a manner, which allows the irrigation specification to be <br />completed. Contractor shall employ a certified irrigation specialist per district, Zoo, and Civic Center. <br />A. General Information <br />Water management within the City landscape maintenance areas is guided by the following <br />parameters: <br />1. Application of water to landscape plants at a rate closely matching the demands of plant <br />material; <br />2. Minimizing runoff; <br />3. Water conservation and plant health are given equal consideration; <br />4. Roadway condition and safety; <br />5. Safe surfaces for community use; <br />6. Water budget; and <br />7. Plant health. <br />B. Water Management <br />Water conservation is a top priority for the City and shall be incorporated into all irrigation <br />programming. The irrigation schedule is dynamic and regularly needs to be altered to meet the <br />needs of the City landscape. CR shall determine the schedule and Contractor shall program the <br />controllers to meet this schedule. Landscape irrigation is currently being switched to Calsense <br />Central Control. It is intended that the City will perform water management responsibilities within <br />the central control system. <br />1. City of Santa Ana irrigation system includes: <br />a. Battery controllers (Hunter Nodes) in valve boxes <br />b. Non -centrally controlled manual clocks <br />c. Hydraulic valves <br />d. Thermal valves <br />e. Quick coupler systems <br />f. Electric valves <br />g. Solar -powered controllers (Leit) <br />RFP 23-151 Landscape Maintenance Services Page 28 of 135 <br />