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"1 CITY OF SANTA ANA <br /> SECTION II <br /> IRRIGATION <br /> The irrigation system consists of all components from the outflow side of the meter. The Contractor shall <br /> control the irrigation programming components with the coordination of the CR, while the CR will control <br /> those components operated by the central programming software Calsense. All manual control systems <br /> shall be directly overseen weekly, and in a manner, which allows the irrigation specification to be <br /> completed. Contractor shall employ a certified irrigation specialist per district, Zoo, and Civic Center. <br /> A. General Information <br /> Water management within the City landscape maintenance areas is guided by the following <br /> parameters: <br /> 1. Application of water to landscape plants at a rate closely matching the demands of plant <br /> material; <br /> 2. Minimizing runoff; <br /> 3. Water conservation and plant health are given equal consideration; <br /> 4. Roadway condition and safety; <br /> 5. Safe surfaces for community use; <br /> 6. Water budget; and <br /> 7. Plant health. <br /> B. Water Management <br /> Water conservation is a top priority for the City and shall be incorporated into all irrigation <br /> programming. The irrigation schedule is dynamic and regularly needs to be altered to meet the <br /> needs of the City landscape. CR shall determine the schedule and Contractor shall program the <br /> controllers to meet this schedule. Landscape irrigation is currently being switched to Calsense <br /> Central Control. It is intended that the City will perform water management responsibilities within <br /> the central control system. <br /> 1. City of Santa Ana irrigation system includes: <br /> a. Battery controllers (Hunter Nodes) in valve boxes <br /> b. Non-centrally controlled manual clocks <br /> c. Hydraulic valves <br /> d. Thermal valves <br /> e. Quick coupler systems <br /> f. Electric valves <br /> g. Solar-powered controllers (Leit) <br /> RFP 23-151 Landscape Maintenance Services Page 28 of 135 <br />