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209BORROW

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209.1Description.

This work consists of providing and placing borrow material from approved offsite borrow sources.

209.2Materials.

Borrow Section 1001

209.3Construction.

209.3.1 Borrow Sources.

A.Provide an offsite borrow source.
B.Notify the Department’s Materials and Research Section at least 10 working days before removing

material from an offsite borrow source. Submit a description of the approved material limits within the offsite borrow source and the method of excavation for approval by the Department’s Materials and Research Section.

C.Clear and grub the ground surface at the offsite borrow site in accordance with Section 201.
D.Strip off unsuitable material, as determined by the engineer, before excavating borrow.
E.The Department will not allow borrow excavation within 100 feet of the right-of-way lines without

the engineer’s written permission.

F.Submit a physical control plan to the engineer after the Department has tested and approved the

borrow source, and removed the overburden. Implement the physical control plan and obtain approval before the Department cross-sections the source. Control methods may include fencing, earth berms, guardrails, or other physical barriers. If the offsite borrow source is fenced, provide a padlocked gate at the entrance. The Department will retain the padlock key.

G.Upon completion of the offsite borrow excavation, leave the offsite borrow area in a condition

that allows accurate measurement. Prevent water from collecting or standing within the excavated borrow area. 209.3.2 Source Testing. The Department will assist the contractor in determining the quality and quantity of material from sources the contractor proposes to use. The Department will perform soil analysis tests. The Department will sample and test the offsite borrow source. 209.3.3 Borrow Placing and Compacting. Place and compact borrow in accordance with Section 202.3.8. 209.3.4 Providing Borrow for Utility Backfill.

A.When providing backfill material for utility trenches, stockpile materials at locations mutually

agreed to by the contractor, the utility, and the engineer.

B.Coordinate the operation of backfilling utility trenches with the utility organizations. The utility

organizations involved will backfill utility trenches in accordance with Section 202.3.8. The Department will not require proof rolling.

209.3.5 Providing and Stockpiling Borrow. Provide and stockpile borrow in accordance with the contract.

209.4Method of Measurement.

A.The Department will measure borrow material in cubic yards. The Department will measure

borrow volume at the source, in its original position by cross-sections and computed by the method of average end areas or electronic surface comparison. The Department will not include overburden or stripping material in the borrow measurement.

B.The contractor may alternatively request the Department to weigh the material and convert the

weight to cubic yards. If the Department approves the request, the Department will provide the approval to the contractor in writing. The Department and the contractor shall agree on the conversion factors from weight measurement to volumetric measurement before using the alternative method.

C.Where the engineer determines that obtaining weight and volume conversion factors for the

borrow types specified is not practical, the Department will consider 1 cubic yard to weigh 3,050- pounds.

D.Unless stated otherwise, the Department will calculate the weight of borrow material in

accordance with Section 109.1.

E.The Department will measure borrow material provided and stockpiled for utility companies or

others using the borrow source tickets only.

209.5Basis of Payment.

The Department will pay for borrow at the contract unit price per cubic yard or ton. Price and payment will constitute full compensation for all Work. ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 209001 BORROW, TYPE A CY 209002 BORROW, TYPE B CY 209004 BORROW, TYPE C CY 209006 BORROW, TYPE F CY 209007 BORROW, TYPE A TON 209008 BORROW, TYPE B TON 209009 BORROW, TYPE C TON 209010 BORROW, TYPE F TON 209011 BORROW, TYPE B, PROVIDING ONLY TON 209012 BORROW, TYPE C, PROVIDING ONLY TON 209013 BORROW, TYPE F, PROVIDING ONLY TON

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Source: Delaware Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2026 Edition. Pages 133–0 of 786. View official source ↗
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