CLEARING AND GRUBBING SECTION 201 101 DIVISION 200 — EARTHWORK
201.1Description .
This work consists of clearing and grubbing the project site in preparation for construction.
201.2Materials.
Not applicable.
201.3Construction.
201.3.1 General.
A.Clear and grub vegetation, trees, stumps, roots, and other debris.
B.Replace usable embankment and topsoil removed during clearing and grubbing.
C.Use a root rake to prevent wasting embankment and topsoil during the grubbing operation.
D.Clear the ground of all living and dead trees, stumps, brush, and other debris.
201.3.2 Trees and Roadside Amenities Designated to Remain.
A.Protect items designated to remain.
B.Place a temporary construction fence to protect trees designated to remain. Place the fence at the
drip line of the trees.
C.Engage a certified tree surgeon to evaluate trees damaged by the clearing and grubbing
operations. Repair or replace the trees as recommended by the tree surgeon.
D.Prune tree branches overhanging the roadbed to maintain a vertical clearance height of 20 -feet
above the roadway.
E.Prune trees or shrubs overhanging the pedestrian path to achieve a vertical clearance height of
10-feet above and 2 -feet adjacent to the sidewalk, trail, or shared use path on either side.
F.Prune trees and shrubs overhanging the utility limits within the right of way and easement limits
of construction. Remove obstructions at the edges of the utility limits and the easement limits from the ground up in a vertical plane until no trees or sh rubs cross the utility and easement limit lines at any point.
G.Perform all required pruning in accordance with ANSI A300.
201.3.3 Disposal. Dispose of all waste materials in accordance with Section 106.8. 201.3.4 Preparation of Ground Surface.
A.Clear, grub, and excavate for installation of ditches and sediment controls before clearing and
grubbing the remainder of the contract.
B.Complete all clearing and grubbing before excavating or grading.
C.Clearing and grubbing depths:
CLEARING AND GRUBBING SECTION 201 102 1. Remove root mat , including stumps, to the following minimum depths unless otherwise specified in the contract:
a.Forested areas within tree lines shown in the contract: 2 -feet
b.Scrub wooded areas: 1 -foot
c.Field areas: vegetation only
D.If the contract requires cross sectioning, level and fill voids or cavities caused by the clearing and
grubbing activities. Compact the existing material after clearing and grubbing before cross sectioning and placement of embankment lifts.
E.Based on soil conditions encountered after completion and acceptance of clearing and grubbing,
the engineer may restrict earth -moving activities for a maximum of 14 calendar days to allow the ground to dry and solidify. 201.3.5 Clearing and Grubbing Limitations.
A.The engineer may limit clearing and grubbing to ensure compliance with the applicable erosion
and sediment control regulations and specifications.
B.The maximum allowable exposed area of erodible soil is 20 -acres.
201.4Method of Measurement.
A.The Department will not measure clearing and grubbing.
201.5Basis of Payment.
A.The Department will pay for clearing and grubbing as a lump sum item. Payment is full
compensation for all work described in this section.
B.The Department will consider all costs associated with the engineer’s direction to restrict earth -
moving activities as incidental to the work. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 201000 CLEARING AND GRUBBING LS EXCAVATION AND EMBA NKMENT SECTION 202 103 SECTION 202 — EXCAVATION AND EMBANKMENT
202.1Description.
This work consists of excavation and embankment work.
202.2Materials.
A.Borrow Section 209 and Section 1001
B.Concrete Section 1022
C.Flowable Fill Section 208 and Section 1047 .1
202.3Construction.
202.3.1 General.
A.This work consists of:
1.removing and finally disposing of all materials taken from within the limits of construction;
2.removing and finally disposing of Bituminous and PCC Pavement;
3.grading and compacting of embankments, roadways, and shoulders;
4.providing a uniform and smooth finish to excavation and embankment surfaces;
5.constructing, shaping, and sloping ditches, embankments, and cut slopes;
6.constructing and maintaining temporary edge berms, interceptor berms, and embankment
slopes associated with erosion control methods in accordance with Division 900;
7.undercutting;
8.salvaging and stockpiling topsoil for re -use;
9.salvaging and stockpiling suitable borrow materials for re -use;
10.backfilling areas from which unsuitable materials have been removed; and
11.removing and disposing of all material not otherwise provided for, so that the project is
completed in a neat and workmanlike manner.
B.This work does not consist of the removing and finally disposing of materials specified to be
removed and disposed under other pay items. 202.3.2 Preparing for Earthwork Operations and Maintaining the Site during Earthwork Operations.
A.Clear, grub, and remove topsoil in accordance with Section 201 before beginning excavating,
grading, and embankment work.
B.Perform survey layout in accordance with Section 105.10 before performing excavation and
embankment work.
C.The engineer will cross section the existing ground after clearing and grubbing is complete but
before earth moving operations begin.
D.Haul roads.
Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 111–113 of 779.