[CANUFNET] Contract specifications

[Ian Wilson]

I'm interested in hearing from others regarding your contract
specifications for new parks and tree planting projects.

 

Currently in Kelowna, once a project reaches substantial completion the
parks department is responsible for maintenance, but there is normally a
one year warranty on plant materials.  We have a few issues, including:

 

*         When plants or trees die, the contractor will sometimes try to
argue that it's due to poor maintenance practices on our part, and they
don't want to replace

*         Often the contractor will not replace dead plant materials
until just prior to the warranty expiration

 

Do your contract specifications include a maintenance period where the
contractor is responsible for maintenance?  How do you deal with
warranty on plant materials and replacement?

 

thanks

 

Ian Wilson, Park Services Manager
City of Kelowna

 

 

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