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5.0 Equipment The contractor shall provide and have "on hand" at all times dur[ng the brickdust maintenance operation the following equipment. 51 Utility Vehicle Small tight turn radios (13') vehicle designed especially for this type of work. This vehicle shall have the capability to make circle and figure eight patterns completely within the skinned brickdust Infield area and not trespass onto adjacent turf areas. Vehicles manufactured by John Deere, Ryan, Toro and Daihatsu may be acceptable. 5,2 Drags 5.2.1 Scarifying Drag: Used to scratch up or loosen up the skinned area, The drag shall be made of heavy -duty steel capable of carrying additional weight ('a). Digging teeth shall be hardened and pointed and be 1/2" In diameter. Pull chain shall be included. 5.2.2 Cutting and Leveling Drag: Used to level and backfill low spots in the skinned area. The leveling drag and cutting blades shall be made of galvanized steel. This drag shall feature cutting blades that are adjustable and capable of cutting down dirt build -up (high spots) and depositing dirt into holes (low spots) creating a smooth and level playing surface. Pull chain shall be included. 5.2.3 Grooming or Finish Drag: Used to complete dragging procedure on a daily basis and lighter /gentle movement of brickdust. This drag shall be galvanized metal "door -mat" link, Pull chain shall be included. Drag shall be 6' in length by 6' in width. Nail Drag: Used to lightly roughen Infield surface. Use True Pitch Mound Nail Drag or approved equal 5.3 Other Equipment 5.3.1 Hand Tamp: 20 lb. variety with 48" min. handle. Used to compact worn areas around bases, home plate and pitching mound. 5.3.2 Plastic Sheeting and Duct Tape: Used to wrap hand tamp head and help prevent wet clay from sticking. 5.3.3 Grade or Grooming Rake: Used to rake and fine level areas, Shall be made of aluminum, 36" wide and a 6' handle. 5.3.4 Heavy Duty Shovels: Used to move material. Round /Square Point and Scoop shovels. 5.3.5 Heavy Duty Hose: Used to water down skinned area. Shall be 3/4" to V top quality construction with 225 -psi working pressure. Leaks of any kind are not permitted. Contractor shall have a minimum of 175' of hose on hand at all times. 5.3.6 High Pressure Nozzle: Attached to hose. Use to spray down brickdust and push excess brickdust off turf edges. 5.3,7 Industrial Push Broom: Used to remove excess brickdust from turf edges. Shall be 24" min. wide with heavy -duty dual weight bristles. Dlstrlcts 1, 4 and 5 Park Landscape RFP 1 ge 47