Section 624 — Topsoil

Description

624.01This work consists of providing and placing topsoil and placing conserved topsoil.

Material

624.02Conform to the following Subsection: Topsoil 713.01

Construction Requirements

624.03General. Provide at least 7 days’ notice before the start of topsoil placement. Do not place topsoil when the ground or topsoil is frozen, excessively wet, or otherwise in a condition detrimental to the work. Use topsoil conserved according to Subsection 204.05 before providing topsoil. Keep the roadway surfaces clean during hauling and spreading operations.

624.04Preparing Areas. Shape slopes and disturbed areas to be covered with topsoil. Disk or scarify slopes 1V:3H or flatter to a dept h of 4 inches perpendicular to the natural flow of water.

624.05Placing Topsoil. Spread topsoil to a depth that after settlement, provides the required depth. Break clods and lumps with harrows, disks, or other equipment to provide a uniform textured soi l. Remove and dispose of clods and stones larger than 2 inches, stumps, roots, and other litter according to Subsections 203.05 and 203.07. Construct longitudinal depressions at least 2 inches deep perpendicular to the natural flow of water without overly compacting the topsoil surface.

624.06Acceptance. Material for provided topsoil will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.03. Material for conserved topsoil will be evaluated under Subsection 106.02. Placing topsoil will be evaluated under Subsections 106.02 and 106.04.

Measurement

624.07Measure the Section 624 pay items listed in the bid schedule according to Subsection 109.02 and the following as applicable: When measuring providing and placing topsoil by the cubic yard, measure in the hauling vehicle. When measuring providing and placing topsoil by the acre, measure on the ground surface. When measuring placing conserved topsoil by the cubic yard, measure in the ha uling vehicle. When measuring placing conserved topsoil by the acre, measure on the ground surface.

Payment

624.08The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 624 pay items listed in the bid schedule. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section. See Subsection 109.05 .