Tom Varn Park Streetscape Improvements

2026-11-03

SUMMARY OF WORKSpecifications / Planting Schedule – DescriptionThe City of Brooksville desires to improve the entrance appearance into the park . This work will be accomplished by planting trees in round mulched planting areas . The Contractor is responsible for providing all material , labor , and equipment necessary to accomplish the planting shown on the Planting Schedule , and associated plan and detail . The Contractor is also responsible for maintenance as described in these specifications . 2 . Utility VerificationThe Contractor shall mark the proposed tree locations for approval , and verify the location of the waterline shown on the plan . The Contractor shall be responsible for repairing all damage resulting from neglect or failure to comply with this requirement . Work ZoneWork zone is located at the main entrance to the park , and traffic needs to be maintained . The bike trail is also in use . The Contractor shall place warning barricades and / or signs on all roads accessing the area , and utilize a trained flagman to control traffic , if required , to ensure the work zone is secure at all times . All debris shall be removed from the turf areas , and swept from the roadway and bike trail sidewalk daily . A staging area is shown on the plan where trees can be unloaded and stored until planted . The Contractor is responsible for providing for any desired security around the stored trees , and applying any required watering . All grass areas that are disturbed during construction shall be resodded . The Contractor is responsible for removal and disposal of excess soil from the planting pits . PlantingPlants shall be in accordance with the Department of Agriculture ' s regulation for nursery inspections , rules , and rating . Plant material shall be true to botanical and common name , and variety as specified in the Planting Schedule . All plants shall have a normal habit of growth and shall be sound , healthy , vigorous , and free of insect infestations , weeds , plant diseases , sun scalds , fresh abrasions of the bark , excessive abrasions , or other objectionable disfigurements . The size of the plants shall correspond with that normally expected for species and variety of commercially available nursery stock . Poor - quality trees with cracked , wet , or loose root balls , poorly developed trunk - to - crown ratios , or undersized root balls shall be rejected . All plants not conforming to the requirements herein specified , shall be considered defective , and such plants , whether in place or not , shall be marked as rejected and immediately removed from the site and replaced with new plants at the Contractor ' s expense . The backfill planting mix shall be an equal mix of native soil , and organic topsoil in the amounts shown on the planting detail . The organic topsoil shall be a well - balanced , fertile , sandy loam containing 5 – 10 % organic matter by weight . It shall have a near - neutral pH ( 5 . 5 – 7 . 5 ), high nutrient content , and be screened to 1 / 2 inch to ensure a fine , consistent texture . TerraSorb or approved equal shall be mixed into the soil mixture at a rate of two ( 2 ) ounces per caliper inch of tree . Three ( 3 ) pounds of slow release ( or controlled release ) 10 - 10 - 10 fertilizer shall be uniformly applied to the top surface of the planted tree ball and backfill prior to installing the weed barrier . Install six ( 6 ) 1 ” x 8 ” 10 - 10 - 10 fertilizer stakes uniformly spaced in the outer edge of planting pitStaking and StrappingThe Contractor shall stake trees in accordance with the planting detail . Trees that settle out of plumb due to inadequate soil compaction either under or adjacent to the root ball shall be excavated and reset . In no case shall trees that have settled out of plumb be pulled upright using strapping . Tree stakes shall be 2 ” x 4 ” x 8 ’ dimensional lumber driven into undisturbed soil as shown on the Planting Detail . The base of the stake may be pointed to aid in driving the stake . Tree straps shall be 1 - inch green soft woven polyester webbing as produced by Blubee or approved equal . Tensile strength shall be 2 , 425 lb . The tree strap shall be fastened to the plant and tree stake supports with knots . Strapping shall be located to hold the knots firmly so that it will not slide down the tree trunk . Stakes and straps shall be installed immediately upon planting and shall be removed at the end of the warranty . Any tree that is not stable at the end of this time shall be rejected and replaced at the Contractor ’ s expense . Weed Barrier and MulchAll planting beds shall have a weed barrier installed prior to mulch placement . Weed barriers shall be made of heavy - duty professional grade polypropylene material , chemical free , durable , sturdy and corrosion resistant , UV Stabilized , and have a 20 - year life span . Fabric edges in the bed area shall have a three ( 3 ) inch overlap . The fabric shall be anchored with six ( 6 ) inch 9 Guage steel landscape staples . DO NOT DRIVE A STAPLE INTO A TREE ROOT . Mulch shall be double shredded hardwood mulch installed per the planting detail . It shall be free of debris , weed seeds , and toxins , with a natural dark brown color . Mulch that is treated with any wood preservatives or pesticides including , but not limited to the following , is prohibited : Chromated arsenicals , which include chromated copper arsenate ( CCA ) CreosotePentachlorophenolPropiconazoleTriadimefonAcid Copper Chromate ( ACC ) IsothiazolinonesAlkaline copper quaternary ( ACQ ) BoratesCopperazoleCoppernaphthenateCopper - HDO ( Bis - ( N Cyclohexyl Diazonium Dioxy - copper )) Polymeric betaineThe mulch supplier shall provide a signed written statement certifying that none of the above chemicals were used in the mulch . Keep mulch 2 - 3 inches away from tree trunks to prevent rot and disease . The base ( or root flare ) should be visible . If installation of mulch disturbs the soil saucer mound it shall be restored so that it properly holds water . Tree Maintenance / WarrantyThe Contractor shall provide all labor , materials , equipment , and incidentals necessary to perform one ( 1 ) year of maintenance for all plantings installed under this contract , beginning on the date of final installation acceptance by the City . Maintenance shall include , at a minimum , watering plantings as necessary to maintain health and survival of the plantings , replacement of dead or declining plantings installed under this contract , and all other care necessary to establish the plantings installed under this contract in a healthy condition . The cost of all maintenance , including watering , shall be included in the Contractor ’ s Bid Price and no separate or additional compensation will be paid for watering or water . The City Utility Department offers a rental meter to obtain water from fire hydrants . Payment for watering during the maintenance period shall be on a monthly basis . Contact information : AFrancis @ cityofbrooksville . us , ( 352 ) 540 - 3860 , ext . 37405 . The Contractor is responsible for warranting the survival of all plantings . Replacements shall be at no cost to the Owner . Replacements shall be of the same kind and size as originally specified and shall be installed as described in these specifications . At the end of the warranty period and prior to the final payment , the Contractor shall remove all stakes and straps except for those for replacement of trees , and install six ( 6 ) 1 ” x 8 ” 10 - 10 - 10 fertilizer stakes uniformly spaced in the outer edge of planting pit . At the end of the warranty period , the City will release the Contractor from further warranty work and responsibility , provided all landscape items are established and all previous warranty and remedial work , if any , has been completed . See more

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