Section 218 Section 218
218.03.3 Protection and Maintenance . The Contractor shall maintain and protect the
bituminous treated roving mat until release of maintenance or until the Engineer has determined that the mat has served its useful life, whichever occurs first. Maintenance shall consist of repairs made necessary by erosion, wind, fire, or any other cause.
218.04 Method of Measurement . Bituminous treated roving will be measured by the
square yard of surface area covered. The additional materials required for terminal slots and materials placed outside the limits of the designated area(s) requiring treat ment will not be measured for payment.
218.05 Basis of Payment. Bituminous treated roving, measured as prescribed above,
will be paid for at the contract unit price per square yard, which shall be full compensation for co mpleting the work. Payment will be under: 218-A: Bituminous Treated Roving - per square yard SECTION 219 - WATERING
219.01 Description . This work consists of furnishing, transporting, and applying water
as specified during the planting operations and establishment of roadside vegetation excluding seeding. It shall be understood that watering will be measured and paid for only when ordered by the Engineer and used for items specified and when a pay item is included in the contract.
219.02 Materials . Water shall be as specifi ed in Subsection 714.01.5.
219.03 Construction Requirements . Loading operations on the roadway resulting in
water-logging or excessively wet basement soils, design soils, or base courses will not be permitted. Water shall be applied in the manner and quantities, at the times, and for the purposes set forth in the contract or directed. The quantities of watering shown in the contract are estimated for bidding purposes only and these quantities may be varied dependent upon need or may be omitted entirely with no adjustment in unit contract price. The equipment furnished and used for this work shall be approved as adequate and suitable for the purpose used.
219.04 Method of Measurement . The quantity of water furnished and applied as
directed or permitted will be measured to the nearest one thousand gallons (M gallons) by approved meters, measured tanks, or calibrated tanks. In accordance with the intent of Subsection 109.01, the capacity of tanks may be made by weight and converted to one thousand gallons (M gallons) by dividing the weight in pounds by 8,330. Water used by the Contractor in items of work not specifically authorized or directed by the Engineer or water wasted, improperly applied, or otherwise used for unauthorized purposes will not be measured for payment.
219.05 Basis of Payment . Water ordered or authorized, delivered, and applied will be
paid for at the fixed contract unit price per one thousand gallons (M gallons) as pre- entered in the proposal and shall be full compensation for satisfactorily completing the work. No change in payment will be made because of differential cost of watering from the fixed contract unit price. It is fully understood and agreed that any differential cost will be included in the price bid for other roadside development items. Payment will be made under: 219-A: Watering - per M gallons SECTION 220 - INSECT PEST CONTROL
220.01 Description . This work consists of furnishing and applying approved
insecticides to control armyworms and other destructive insects that damage or destroy planted vegetation. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to continually observe the planted areas for insect damage, especially during the late su mmer and early fall. The Contractor shall, upon observing destructive insects, report it to the Engineer. If the Engineer or the Engineer’s representative observes insect damage, the Contractor will be notified.
220.02 Materials . The Contractor shall select a nd furnish an effective insecticide
produced by a reputable manufacturer in acco rdance with all Federal and State Laws and Regulations, and it shall meet the approval of the Engineer. The material shall be furnished in properly labeled containers. The Contractor shall be responsible for handling, storing and applying the material in accordance with the information shown on the label and complying with all Federal an d State Laws and Regulations regarding its application and use. The Department will not be liable for violations in applying the material or damage caused by its use.
220.03 Construction Requirements .
220.03.1 General . The Engineer will determine the areas to be treated, and the
Contractor shall immediately treat these ar eas unless weather conditions are unfavorable for proper treatment. The Cont ractor shall apply the approved insecticide at the rate and in the manner according to the requirements shown on the labe l of the container for the destructive pest being controlled. The equipment used in applying the material shall produce uniform coverage. The Engineer will determine if satisfactory pest control was obtained on the treated areas. The Contractor shall reapply insecticides to areas where control is unsatisfactory at no additional cost to the State.