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Schedule the application of a complete fertilizer with an analysis of 15-15-15 at the rate of six (6) pounds per 1000 square feet as often as required, but no less than three times per year, to promote optimum growth and healthy appearance to all shrubs. Ailing or stunted shrubs shall be removed at time of discovery and replaced in kind within five (5) working days. Shrubs requiring additional nutrients to correct deficiencies shall receive such nutrients within three (3) working days of discovery. Contractor shall replace shrub failure that is determined to be due to Contractor's neglect or improper treatment at his expense. 1.5. WEEDS, DISEASE, AND PEST CONTROL 1.5.1 WEED CONTROL All landscape and hardscape areas within the specified scope of work (including, but not limited to, turf, shrub and ground cover, planters, tree wells, ornamental bark or rock areas, sidewalk, asphalt or concrete areas) shall be kept free of weeds and foreign grasses at all times. The complete removal of all weed growth shall be accomplished on a continuing basis. Weeds shall be controlled by hand and approved mechanical or chemical methods. The transferring of weeds or disease from one infected turf, plant or tree to another turf, plant or tree through improper or faulty maintenance shall be considered Contractor negligence, as determined by the City of Santa Ana. Such negligence includes but is not limited to, non -cleaning or non -disinfecting of tools or equipment and for not isolating the infected area. All affected turf, plant, or tree shall be replaced by Contractor at no cost to the City. Contractor shall continuously control weeds at all sites with both pre and post -emergent chemical control through mechanical methods and/or by hand. It is intended that all sites will be practically weed - free through this process, Weeds determined by the City of Santa Ana to be objectionable shall result in a penalty assessed against Contractor for each affected site. Contractor shall provide the same weed control in cracks, expansion joints and other small openings in the sidewalk/curb area. 1.5.2 DISEASE AND PEST CONTROL The Contractor shall regularly inspect all landscaped areas for presence of disease, insect or rodent Infestation. The Contractor shall advise the City of Santa Ana within forty eight (48) hours of when disease, insect, or rodent infestation is found, and the action to be taken. Upon approval of the City of Santa Ana, the Contractor shall implement approved control measures, following all Federal, State, County, and municipal laws, regulations and ordinances required for the approved work. Approved control measures shall be continued until the disease, insect or rodent is controlled to the satisfaction of the City of Santa Ana. The Contractor shall utilize all safeguards necessary during disease, insect or rodent control operations to ensure safety of the public and the employees of the Contractor. City of Santa Ana - RFP 10.048 Landscape Maintenance Services of Water Facilities and Santa Ana Regional Transportation Center 22