Division 200 — Division 200
Division 200 — Earthwork and Roadside Development
SECTION 201 - CLEARING AND GRUBBING
201.01 Description . This work consists of clearing, grubbing, removing and disposing
of all items and objects within the limits of the rights-of-way, eas ement areas or areas shown on the plans or in the c ontract documents that are not de signated to remain or to be removed in accordance with other provisions of the contract. This work shall also include the preservation of all ve getation, objects or materials designated to remain or to be salvaged, and the removal and satisfactory disposal of obstructions and salvageable material when their removal and disposal is not otherwise provided in the contract. The requirements for removal and disposal sha ll be in accordance with the provisions and requirements of Subsections 104.05 and 107.25, and Section 202. When the contract proposal does not incl ude an item of clearing and grubbing, the necessary work shall be performed in accordan ce with this section and will be considered as a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor under other contract items.
201.02 Blank.
201.03 Construction Requirements.
201.03.1 Clearing and Grubbing.
201.03.1 1--General . The Engineer will establish rights-of-way, easements, construction
lines and designate all trees, shrubs, plants and items to remain. It is the intent of these specifications that desirable natural growth within the rights-of- way and easements be preserved where practicable. Undesirable growth and other things that detract from the aesthetic value of the completed work or interfere with construction or future maintenance shall be removed. In areas where desirable natural growth is designated to remain, the Contractor shall thin or trim shrubbery and live trees to the extent consistent with the intent of these specifications. Use of methods or equipment that might mar or destroy vegetation designated to remain will not be permitted. It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to consider all rights-of-way agreements with the property owners regarding merchantable timber prior to submitting a bid. Merchantable timber conveyed to the State and required to be removed will become the property of the Contractor unless specifically designated otherwise in the contract documents. All clearing and grubbing necessary for setting construction stakes shall be completed a satisfactory distance ahead of the grading operations.
201.03.1 2--Clearing and Grubbing. Surface objects, trees, stumps, roots and other
protruding or underground obstructions, not designated to remain, shall be cleared and grubbed, including mowing, as required. Undisturbed stumps shall be cut off no more than six inches above the ground line or water level. Undisturbed stumps and non- perishable solid objects that are a minimum of three feet below subgrade or slope of embankment may be left in place when author ized by the Engineer. Stumps and non- perishable solid objects in swampy or wo oded areas where mowing is not anticipated