SECTION 223 - MOWING
223.01 Description. When the contract includes a pay item for mowing and when the
Engineer determines that mowing is necessary, the Contractor shall perform litter removal and mowing of noxious vegetation or excess growth as directed by the Engineer in accordance with the provisions contained herein. Mowing shall also be required, when necessary, for the safe and convenient passage of traffic, as required in Subsection 104.04, Maintenance of Traffic. The import ance of public safety and workplace safety cannot be overemphasized. Special attention is made to Subsections 107.06, 107.07 and
107.10 of the Standard Specifications.
Prior to mowing, the Contractor shall pick up and properly dispose of all trash and debris within the area to be mowed and along any adjacent roadway shoulders. Trash and debris picked up and piled or bagged on the roadside must be removed from the right-of-way by the close of the work day. Piles or bags will not be allowed to remain on the roadside overnight. All trash and debris is defined as all trash, debris, litter, junk, rubbish, paper, cardboard, glass, cans, styrofoam cups, discarded items, garbage, old tires, treads, etc. The Contractor will not be required to pick up such items as cigarette butts, tiny chips of grass or other small items not readily visible to the traveling public. The Engineer will advise the Contractor when mowing will be needed. The Engineer has the right to eliminate completely or partially any mowing on the project. The Engineer will advise the Contractor of the area to be mowed and the time to begin the mowing operations. The Engineer may delay mowing of lespedezas or crimson clover until after these plants have gone to seed. Mowing may be delayed to retain and promote desirable wildflower growth. Mowing will be to a height of not more than six (6) inches and will include trimming adjacent to culvert ends, guard rail, sign posts or other appurtenances. Trimming adjacent to objects inaccessible by mower shall be performed by hand mowers, weed- eaters, sling blades, or any acceptable means n ecessary to complete the work. Care shall be taken not to damage trees, plants, shrubs, delineators or other fixtures that are part of the facility. Any damages by the Contractor’s operations to signs, delineators, other traffic control devices or other appurtenan ces shall be corrected immediately at no additional cost to the State. The quantity of mowing will be affected by actual conditions that occur during construction and may be eliminated entirely at the direction of the Engineer.
223.02 Blank.
223.03 Construction Requirements.
223.03.1 General. The Contractor shall perform the work throughout the entire project
on those areas directed by the Engineer. Th e Contractor shall take full advantage of weather and soil conditions, and no attempt shall be made to mow while the areas are deemed to be wet enough to cause damage to the soil or vegetation. Care shall be taken to use methods and mowers that will pr ovide even, uniform mowed areas, and not damage adjacent vegetation and structures. Excessive clippings of sufficient magnitude to smother or retard grass growth shall be removed to allow growth of existing or new grass. The Contractor shall begin mowing operations within two weeks after receipt of the Engineer's letter to begin mowing. If the Contractor fails to begin the work within that time period the Engineer shall notify the Contractor in writing that the work is not being prosecuted properly, and therefore, future progress payments may be withheld in
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