Los Angeles National Cemetery Removal and Replacement of Irrigation Flow Sensors. -- S208

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, tools, supplies, services, and supervision to perform landscape irrigation work described in the statement of work to improve existing irrigation system at Los Angeles National Cemetery. The work consists of removing and replacing twelve (12) flow sensors. The cemetery will supply flow sensors, model 813124-1211 series 228 Data Industrial insert only replacement. The Existing flow sensors are accessible in valve boxes and installed approximately 3-foot deep. The contractor will calibrate after installation.

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