LITTER REMOVAL AND MOWING
107-1 Description.
Provide pickup, removal and disposal of litter within the project limits from the outside edge of travel way to the right of way line. Include the median on divided highways, from the inside edge of travel way to the inside edge of travel way. Litter inclu des but is not limited to, bottles, cans, paper, tires, tire pieces, lumber, vehicle parts, metal junk, and brush debris. Mow turf or vegetation within the project limits. Turf consists of grasses planted in accordance with Section 570. Vegetation consis ts of planted and natural grasses, weeds, and other natural vegetation that have been previously mowed.
107-2 Operation.
107-2.1 Frequency : Begin litter removal and mowing when directed by the Engineer and
continue every 30 days, unless otherwise directe d by the Engineer. Continue litter removal and mowing u ntil final acceptance in accordance with 5 -11. Mow all areas to obtain a uniform height of 6 inches. After final acceptance, perform litter removal and mowing until new turf is established in accorda nce with 570 -4 at no cost to the Department . Maintain turf and vegetation height between 6 inches and 12 inches. Do not include seed stalk or wildflowers when measuring height. Perform litter removal prior to and in conjunction with mowing; however, the Engineer may direct litter pickups in addition to those performed in conjunction with mowing. Do not mow new turf until a healthy root system is established. In designated wildflower areas, a void cutting wildflowers when in bloom and when re -seeding.
107-2.2 General: Mow shoulders and medians concurrently so that not more than one
mile will be left partially mowed at the conclusion of the working day. Mow turf and vegetation on slopes or around appurtenances concurrent with the mowing operation. In areas saturated with standing water, mow or cut to the surface of the water using hand labor or other specialized equipment when standard equipment will cause damage. Do not remove turf or other vegetation cuttings from the right -of-way, or rake or pick up the cuttings unless the cuttings are in the travel ed ways, bike lanes, or sidewalk; are obstructing drainage structures; or are the result of cleaning the equipment.
107-2.3 Limitation s: Maintain traffic in accordance with Section 102. When mowing
within four feet of a travel lane, operate the equipment in the same direction of traffic, unless the adjacent lane is closed to traffic due to construction operations. Perform all work during daylight hours.
107-2.4 Disposal of Litter and Debris : During each litter removal cycle, bag and
remove all litter or piles at the end of each working day. Dispose of litter in accordance with applicable local and state laws. Do not store or stockpile litter within the project l imits.
107-3 Method of Measurement.
The quantity to be paid will be the project area shown in the Contract Documents, in acres, for each litter removal or mowing cycle completed and accepted. No adjustments will be made to the project area quantity. FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
107-4 Basis of Payment.
Price and payment will be full compensation for all work specified in this section. No separate payment will be made for litter removal and mowing after final acceptance. Payment will be made under: Item No. 10 7 - 1- Litter Removal - per acre. Item No. 10 7 - 2- Mowing - per acre FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents SECTION 108 MONITOR EXISTING STRUCTURES
108-1 Description.
Provide settlement, vibration, and groundwater monitoring in accordance with the requirements of this Section. The work required under this Section does not modify the requirements or responsibilities for preservation of existing property from damage in accordance with 7-11.1. Evaluate the need for, design of, and provid e any necessary precautionary features to protect existing structures from damage. Employ construction methods that will not produce damaging vibrations, soil movement, soil loss , or instability o f existing structures.
108-2 Construction.
108-2.1 Inspection and Settlement Monitoring:
108-2.1 1 Miscellaneous Structures: When constructing foundations for
miscellaneous structures such as sign, signal, lighting, or intelligent transportation system structures, i nspect and document the condition of the existing structures shown in the Plans , and survey and monitor for settlement the existing structures shown in the Plans .
108-2.1 2 Structures o ther than Miscellaneous : When excavating or
constructing retaining walls and foundations for bridges , buildings, and structures other than miscellaneous struct ures, inspect and document the condition of the following existing structures, and survey and monitor for settlement the following existing structures:
1.as shown in the Plans.
2.within a distance of five shaft or auger cast pile diameters , or the estimated depth of drilled shaft or auger cast pile excavation, whichever is greater, measured from the center of these foundation elements.
3.within a distance of three times the depth of any other excavations.
4.within 200 feet of sheet pile installation and extraction operations .
5.within 100 feet of steel soldier pile installation and extraction operations.
6.for projects with pile driving operations, inspect and document the condition of all structures within a distance, in feet, of pile driving operations equal to 0.25 times the square root of the impact hammer energy, in foot -pounds. Survey and monitor for settlement all structures within a distance, in feet, of pile driving operations equal to 0.5 times the square root of the impact hammer energy, in foot -pounds.
108-2.1 3 Roadway Compaction O perations : When performing embankment
and asphalt compaction, inspect and document the condition of the following existing structures, and survey and monitor f or settlement the following existing structures:
1.as shown in the Plans.
2.within 75 feet of vibratory compaction (in any vibratory mode) operations.
108-2.1 4 Inspection and Documentation Requirements : Inspect and document
the condition of the existing structures and all existing cracks with descriptions and pictures using a qualified Specialty Engineer . Submit two reports , signed and sealed by the Specialty Engineer, documenting the condition of the structures . Submit one report before beginnin g the construction operations that may affect the existing structures such as but not limited to foundation construction, excavations, vibratory compaction, dewatering and retaining wall FY 2023-24 Return to Table of Contents
Source: Florida Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2024 Edition. Pages 172–173 of 1,299.