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General Provisions (00100-00999)

237Wattles

MS · 2017 Standard SpecificationsBook pages 200200View official source ↗

Section 236 Section 236 unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Grassing shall be done in accordance with the provisions contained in the contract for the roadway and will not be measured as a separate item.

236.03.2 Maintenance and Removal. The silt basins shall be maintained so they will

function properly until the Contractor is released from maintenance, all as determined by the Engineer. All excavated materials shall be utilized in the construction of basins or roadway embankments except where otherwise directed by the Engineer. Materials not used shall be disposed of as directed by the Engineer. Upon removal of a silt basin, the pipe, elbows, risers and trash racks may be used at other locations provided they are in condition acceptable to the Engi neer. Pipe, elbows, risers and trash racks will become the property of the Department upon completion of the project.

236.04 Method of Measurement . Silt basin will be measured per each. Once a silt

basin has been constructed, it shall be paid for at the unit price per each. Maintenance and removal of existing silt ba sin will be measured per each. Once an existing silt basin has been cleaned out, it sh all be paid for at the unit price per each. Additional clean outs or maintenance may need to be performed on that silt basin throughout the length of the project.

236.05 Basis of Payment . Silt basin will be paid for at the contract unit price per each,

which price shall be full compensation for construction, maintaining, removal unless noted otherwise, grassing and any other work required to make the basin function. Maintenance and removal of existing silt basin will be paid for at the contract unit price per each, which price shall be full compensati on for maintaining, removal, grassing and any other work required to complete the work. Payment will be made under: 236-A: Silt Basin, Type - per each 236-B: Maintenance and Removal of Existing Silt Basin * - per each * Type may be specified SECTION 237 - WATTLES

237.01 Description . This work consists of furnishing, constructing and maintaining

wattles for the retention of soil around inlets, swale areas, small ditches, sediment basins and other areas as necessary. Also, the work includes removing and disposing of the wattles and silt accumulations. Measurement and payment for wattles will be made only when a pay item is included in the bid schedule of the proposal. The quantity is estimated for bidding purposes only and will be dependent upon actual conditions that occur during construction of the project.

237.02 Materials . Wattles used around inlets shall have a diameter of twelve inches

(12”) and a length adequate to meet field conditions. Wattles used at other locations shall have a diameter of twenty inches (20”) and a length adequate to meet field conditions. The minimum diameter for the above wattle sizes shall be one inch (1”) less than the specified diameter. The stakes used in securing the wattles in place shall be placed appr oximately three feet (3’) apart throughout the length of the wattle. Stakes shall be wooden and of adequate size to stabilize the wattles to the satisfaction of the Engineer. Wattles shall be one from the Department’s APL.

237.03 Construction Requirements .

237.03.1 General. The wattles shall be constructed at the locations and according to the

requirements shown on the erosion control plan. 237.03.2--Maintenance and Removal . The Contractor shall maintain the wattles and remove and dispose of silt accumulations. When the wattles are no longer needed, they shall be removed and the Contractor shall dispose of silt accumulations and treat the dist urbed areas in accordance with the contract requirements.

237.04 Method of Measurement . Wattles of the size specified will be measured per

linear foot.

237.05 Basis of Payment . Wattles, measured as prescrib ed above, will be paid for at

the contract unit price per linear foot, wh ich price shall be full compensation for installation, maintaining and removal of the wattles, the removal and disposal of silt accumulations and any required rest oration of the disturbed areas. Payment will be made under: 237-A: Wattles, Size - per linear foot SECTION 239 - TEMPORARY SLOPE DRAINS

239.01 Description. This work consists of furnishing materials for, constructing and

maintaining temporary slope drains, to include berms, pipe and riprap, as directed by the Engineer in accordance with the requirements shown on the plans and these specifications to control soil erosion and water pollution. Also, the work includes removing and disposing of the temporary slope drains. This temporary erosion control provision shall be coordinated with the permanent erosion control features to assure economical, e ffective and continuous erosion control throughout the construction period. Measurement and payment for temporary slope drains will be made only when a pay item

Source: Mississippi Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2017 Edition. Pages 200200 of 1,113.