210.1 General Description
This work includes: • Excavating of all materials including ditches, undesirable material (including removal and replacement), and borrow (if required) • Hauling • Forming embankments • Constructing shoulders and subgrades • Finishing, dressing, and disposing of undesirable or surplus material • Clearing and grubbing according to Section 201 and Section 202 unless these items are established as Pay Items in the Contract • Removing and disposing of miscellaneous roadway items, including but not limited to curbs, drainage structures, and pavements (unless established as separate contract items) Ensure that the completed grading work conforms to the horizontal and vertical alignment and typical cross- sections shown on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer.
210.1.01 Definitions
General Provisions 101 through 150.
210.1.02 Related References
A. Standard Specifications Section 109—Measurement and Payment Section 201—Clearing and Grubbing Right-of-Way Section 202—Random Clearing and Grubbing Section 204—Channel Excavation Section 205—Roadway Excavation Section 206—Borrow Excavation Section 207—Excavation and Backfill for Minor Structures Section 208—Embankments Section 209—Subgrade Construction B. Referenced Documents General Provisions 101 through 150.
210.1.03 Submittals
General Provisions 101 through 150.
210.2 Materials
Use materials required for grading construction that conform to the requirements of Section 204, Section 205, Section 206, Section 207, Section 208, and Section 209.
210.2.01 Delivery, Storage, and Handling
General Provisions 101 through 150.
210.3 Construction Requirements
210.3.01 Personnel
General Provisions 101 through 150.
210.3.02 Equipment
Use equipment approved by the Engineer that will not damage base, pavement, or other appurtenances to be retained.
210.3.03 Preparation
Before placing base material, finish the subgrade according to Subsection 209.3.05.E.
210.3.04 Fabrication
General Provisions 101 through 150.
210.3.05 Construction
Perform The Work according to the appropriate portions of Section 201, Section 202, Section 204, Section 205, Section 206, Section 207, Section 208, and Section 209 of the Specifications. Measurement and payment shall be according to the provisions of this Section. See Subsection 210.4 and Subsection 210.5, below.
210.3.06 Quality Acceptance
When the Engineer determines that the existing material in areas where fills are to be placed is undesirable, the Engineer may require the Contractor to remove the undesirable material and replace it with suitable material. • Compact the replacement materials according to the applicable portions of Section 208. • In cut areas, where the material below the template line is undesirable for subgrade or shoulders, undercut it to a d epth established by the Engineer and replace it with suitable material. • Compact the replacement materials as specified herein.
210.3.07 Contractor Warranty and Maintenance
General Provisions 101 through 150.
210.4 Measurement
A. Grading Complete The Work under this Item is not measured separately for payment. B. Grading Per Mile (Kilometer) This Item is measured in linear miles (kilometers) along the centerline of the road or the median, including ramps where shown on the Plans. C. Undercut Excavation The amount of undercut excavation (when directed by the Engineer and not addressed in the Plans) measured for payment is the product of the length, width, and depth of excavation. Replacement material for under cut excav ation is not measured for payment. There will be no separate payment for undercut excavation required by the Plans or rock excavation required under Subsection 205.3.
210.4.01 Limits
General Provisions 101 through 150.
210.5 Payment
A. Grading Complete This Item completed and accepted will be paid for at the Lump Sum Price bid. Payment is full compensation for all work and material specified in this section. The Contractor may initiate a partial payment process for the lump sum grading complete by submitting a written request to the Engineer. Unless the Engineer approves this request, this item, completed and accepted, will be paid for at the Lump Sum Price Bid according to the following schedule: Clearing and Grubbing Section 201 & 202 25% Embankment/Heavy Grading/Rough Grading/Mass Grading Section 204, 205, 206, 207, & 208 60% Subgrade/Shoulder/Fine Grading Section 209 10% Dressing/Finish Grading Section 208.3.05.E & 209.3.05.E 5% B. Grading Per Mile (Kilometer) This Item will be paid for at the Contract Unit Price per linear mile (kilometer) complete in place and accepted. This price is full compensation for furnishing the materials and performing the work specified in this Section. C. Undercut Excavation Undercutting areas not shown in the Plans when directed by the Engineer will be paid for at the rate of $7.50 per cubic yard ($9.80 per cubic meter) for quantities up to 750 yd³ (575 m³). Quantities exceeding 750 yd³ (575 m³) will be considered Extra Work as defined in Subsection 109.05, and will b e p aid for accordingly. Payment is full compensation for excavating and disposing of undesirable material and supplying, placing, and compacting replacement material. P ayment will be made under: Item No. 210 Grading complete Per lump sum Item No. 210 Grading per mile (kilometer) Per mile (kilometer) Item No. 210 Undercut excavation Per cubic yard (meter)
210.5.01 Adjustments
General Provisions 101 through 150.
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