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1.3. Bare Root <br /> 1.3.1. Seed shall be planted in raised nursery beds and given proper environmental conditions <br /> to ensure good seed germination and growth, including but not limited to: (1) protection <br /> from contamination and disease, (2) mycorrhizal inoculation, (3) watering, (4) <br /> fertilization, and (5) temperature control, and (6) weed managements. <br /> 1.3.2. Watering of the raised nursery beds shall be done with mist spray heads to ensure the <br /> seed will not be washed away. Using a timing system, the seed shall be watered every <br /> 2-3 hours for i 0 minutes from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m. When plants are seedling size, watering <br /> shall be reduced to every 4-6 hours. <br /> 1.3.3. Acceptable plants shall be disease-free and vigorous. Plants shall be well-rooted, with <br /> root masses no less than 4 inches in length. Above-ground vegetation shall be no less <br /> than 4 inches in height. <br /> 1.3.4. Plants shall be delivered in plastic-lined boxes, layered, with approximately 200 plants <br /> per layer, with shredded paper between the layers. <br /> 1.3.5. Bare root species and quantities for 2005: The foAowing species and quantities shall be <br /> grown to specifications indicated using seed provided by the West Eugene Wetland <br /> Program, City of Eugene, Parks and Open Space Division. The below list is <br /> representative of the types of species that will likely be grown in future years; however, <br /> future grow-out is not limited to these species. <br /> SPECIES COMMON NAME QUANTITY <br /> 1 Carex densa dense sed a 7,100 <br /> 2 Carex obnu to slou h sed e ` 600 <br /> 3 Carex unilateralis one-sided sed a 6,000 <br /> 4 E/eocharis alustris commons ikerush 250 <br /> 5 Juncus acuminatus to ered rush 4,000 <br /> 6 Juncus boJanderi Bolander's rush 2 500 <br /> 7 Juncus effusus var. acificus soft rush 1,600 <br /> 8 Juncus ensifolius swordleaf rwsh 3,000 <br /> 9 Juncus ox meris irisleaf rush 4 000 <br /> 10 Juncus atens s readin rush 4,100 <br /> TOTAL 33,750 <br /> 2.0 Quality Control and Inspections <br /> 2.1. Quality Control by Contractor -The Contractor shall develop a complete Quality Control <br /> Program to ensure that the requirements of the Contract are met as specified. One copy of the <br /> Quality Control Program shall be furnished to the City's Contract Manager at the pre-work <br /> conference. The Program shall include, but is not limited to: <br /> 2.1.1. A monthly Inspection Report provided to the City's Contract Manager during the entire <br /> grow-out phase. The report will be delivered to the City's Contract Manager at least 3 <br /> days prior to each inspection. The report shall include at a minimum (1) a description of <br /> germination and plant growth progress for each species; (2) a summary of issues or <br /> problems, such as disease, and corrective actions taken; (3) a tally of live plants for each <br /> species; (4) the name and title of the inspector(s). <br /> 2.1.2. A description of the method that the inspector will use to determine that dormant plants <br /> are alive at the time of delivery. <br /> 2.2. Quality Assurance by City -The City will monitor the Contractor's performance quality under <br /> this Contract. <br /> 2.2.1. Monthly inspections of seedling grow out progress will be made by the City Contract <br /> Manager or designee, including pre-delivery approval of .all plant materials. The <br /> purpose of the inspection will be to monitor performance quality and progress and verify <br /> findings of the monthly Inspection Report in cooperation with the contractor. The City <br /> may elect to forego one or more inspections at the City's discretion. <br /> <br /> RFB No.2004-200054 Requirements and Specifications 3 <br /> <br />