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all trees lost due to the Contractor's failure to perform under this agreement. Failure to perform includes but is not limited to, girdling trees with string trimmers or tree ties, improper planting of new trees, improper pruning/trimming techniques which disfigure or destroy the trees natural integrity and shape, or failure to detect and prevent treatable diseases and insect infestations. The Contractor shall replace the lost tree with a specimen equal in value and size according the latest American Shade Tree Conference guidelines for value determination that determines the value of the trees lost. All trees that exhibit the signs of disease or pests, or any other signs of distress shall be inspected by an International Society of Arborist TRAQ Certified Hazardous Tree Professional approved by the Director's Representative. Contractor shall provide an exact location and separate evaluation/report for each tree in decline. Contractor shall treat any tree in decline at no additional cost to City. Should the TRAQ Certified Hazardous Tree Professional determine that the tree had a terminal disease that the Contractor could not have treated or prevented, the Contractor shall not be responsible to replace the tree. However, should the TRAQ Certified Hazardous Tree Professional determine that the tree's unhealthy condition or death could have been prevented had the Contractor treated the tree then Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of treatment to restore the tree to a healthy condition or replace the tree. The latest American Shade Tree Conference guidelines for value determination will determine the value of the trees lost. By entering into agreement with the City the Contractor acknowledges that they accept the condition of each tree and should a tree go into decline or expire, the Contractor agrees to replace the tree with like species and size or agree that the City shall withhold payment equal to the value of the tree. 6.0 Weeds, Disease and Pest Control — All Areas Agricultural pest control services shall be performed by a state licensed/certified agricultural pest control sub -contractor or employee. The Contractor shall notify the Agricultural Commissioners Inspector's and the Director's Representative via email a minimum of 48 hours in advance of any pesticide applications. The required information shall be the name of the company performing the application, the proposed pesticides to be applied listing the manufacturer/name of the pesticide, the rate(s) of application, the reentry period and the method of application. Furthermore, Contractor's sub -contractor or QAUQAC shall post on A -frame barricades plastic sealed 18"x24" at minimum 300' intervals (where applicable) public notification posters listing the company performing the application, the proposed pesticides to be applied listing the manufacturer/name of the pesticide, the rate(s) of application, the reentry period and the method of application. 6.1 Weed Control All hardscape and landscape areas shall be kept free of weeds at all times. Weeds shall be removed by hand and/or approved mechanical or chemical methods. The Director's Representative may dispatch City staff or other contractor's to remove/eradicate weeds that reach two (2) inches or greater or when weeds exist in turf areas and are not removed/eradicated immediately. In such instance, the cost will be deducted from the City of Santa Ana RFP 16-063 Page 20