Seed_Blend.pdf

(PROJECT TITLE)--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- FGWB xx-xxxx TURF ESTABLISHMENT --------------------------------------------------------------------------- SECTION 02935 DOBBINS ARB, GEORGIA Month Year

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General Seed Mix Per 1000 Square Feet: A mix with each seed type:

UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS 0.3 LBS Pure Live Seed HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS 0.25 LBS Pure Live Seed FESCUE 1.0 LBS Pure Live Seed WINTER RYE 1.3 LBS Pure Live Seed

Per acre: A mix with each seed type:

UNHULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS 13 LBS Pure Live Seed HULLED COMMON BERMUDA GRASS 11 LBS Pure Live Seed FESCUE 43 LBS Pure Live Seed WINTER RYE 56 LBS Pure Live Seed

1.6.7.2 Airfield Seed Mix:

Airfield Seeds Per Acre:

ANNUAL WINTER RYEGRASS 56 LBS Pure Live Seed FESCUE 43 LBS Pure Live Seed BERMUDA SEED: Rates per 1000SF or ACRE shall be as recommended by seed producer for crop production. Forage-Type small seed producers with a small seed size and a mature height that will range form a minimum height of 7”. Recommended seed types include Pennington’s “Cheyenne” or “Sahara”. This seed may not be available as hulled but if hulled is available, then hulled shall be used when Bermuda germination is predicted to occur within next 2 months. Winter Ryedgrass and Fescue seed may be reduced after approval of the Contracting Officer based on the written recommendation of the seed producer when time of year and type of seed may negatively impact the growth of the Bermuda seed of choice.

1.6.8 CHEMICAL TREATMENT: Any number of chemicals used to treat other material so that they are resistant to animal and/or insect consumption, fungal/mold growth, or flora pests or diseases.

1.7 TIME REQUIREMENTS FOR TEMPORARY AND PERMANENT VEGETATION

1.7.1 TEMPORARY VEGETATION: No later than the eighth day following temporary cessation of work on any area cleared or disturbed as part of the Contractor’s work, The Contractor shall establish temporary vegetation or apply adequate mulch cover for any area and shall maintain protective vegetative cover or mulch until the area is regarded or work commences to establish Permanent Cover.

1.7.2 PERMAMENT VEGETATION: No later than the eighth day following completion of final grading, the Contractor shall establish permanent vegetative cover over any area. Any vegetative cover shall be worked so that vigorous growth is achieved as quickly as possible.

1.7.3 RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR FOR COSTS ASSOCIATED WITH REMOVAL

OF SEDIMENTS OR REPAIR TO STRUCTURES DAMAGED AS A RESULT OF THE CONTRACTOR’S

FAILURE TO PERFORM ADEQUATE EROSION CONTROL: The Contractor is responsible for removal and cleanup of any sediments that result from his negligence during the period of his work on Dobbins.

The Contractor Officer has the discretion to either require the Contactor to clean up sediments and repair sites impacted by his failure to perform or to bill the Contractor for these services provided by others to include Government personnel.

1.8 TURF ESTABLISHMENT PERIOD:

1.8.1 Length of Period: Until Vigorous Growth is established and the area turfed is accepted by the Contracting Officer.