201.01 Description
This work is the clearing, grubbing, removing, burning, burying, and disposing of vegetation and debris within the R/W limits and easement areas without damaging vegetation, adjacent property and other objects designated to remain in place. Immediately stop work and notify the Project Manager if evidence of aboriginal activity or occupation is encountered.
201.01.1 Clearing
Clearing is felling trees, disposing of stumps, brush, windfalls, logs, limbs, sticks, piles of sawdust, rubbish, debris, vegetation, and other matter within the clearing limits or other areas that interfere with the excavation and embankment limits.
201.01.2 Grubbing
Grubbing is removing and disposing of roots, stumps, stubs, duff, matted roots, and debris from the grubbing limits.
201.01.3 Clearing and Grubbing
Perform clearing and grubbing in accordance with Subsections 201.01.1 and 201.01.2 .
201.01.4 Disposal
Disposal is removing, burning, and burying material generated from clearing, grubbing, or clearing and grubbing operations meeting all local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
201.02 Reserved
201.03 Construction Requirements
201.03.1 General
Limit dragging, piling, disposing of debris, and other work to areas to be excavated or covered by embankment. Do not damage or destroy vegetation not designated to be removed. Do not injure or damage vegetation adjacent to streams, ponds, or lakes unless designated for removal in the contract. Replace damaged or destroyed vegetation not to be disturbed at Contractor expense. Coat cut or scarred surfaces of trees or shrubs to be preserved with an asphaltum base paint formulated for tree surgery. Locate pioneer roads or work trails a minimum of 20 feet (6 m) inside of the clearing limits. Protect live root systems adjacent to, but outside of, the clearing limits. Close-cut and remove potential hazards, such as leaning trees (alive or dead), and snags within the R/W as directed by the Project Manager. Coordinate clearing, grubbing, or clearing and grubbing with the grading work to meet the approved erosion control plan in Subsection 208.03.2 . Backfill or grade depressions caused by grubbing to drain. Construct temporary settling basins where scour may occur. Stake construction limits for cuts, fills, channel changes, ditches, fence lines, utility relocation, roadside development areas, selective thinning for sight distance, grubbing, and similar areas to establish clearing and grubbing limits in accordance with Subsection 105.08 . 201 – CLEARING AND GRUBBING 2020 EDITION V5.1 201-2
201.03.2 Clearing
Clear only within the staked construction limits. Cut off trees, stumps, brush, shrubs, and other vegetation to within 6 inches (150 mm) of the ground. Fell trees without endangering traffic and injuring trees or objects not designated for removal. Remove dead vegetation, logs, stumps, limbs, sticks, sawdust piles, rubbish, debris, and other undesirable matter from areas where live shrubbery, brush, or trees are to remain in place. Merchantable timber is the property of the Contractor.
201.03.3 Grubbing
Grub only within the staked construction limits. Remove all stumps, roots, logs, timber exceeding 3 inches (75 mm) in diameter, and all brush, matted roots, and other debris within the grubbing limits to at least 12 inches (305 mm) below the original ground surface. Grubbing items that do not extend more than 6 inches (150 mm) above the ground line that are to be covered with at least 4 feet (1.2 m) of subgrade or slope embankment may remain.
201.03.4 Clearing and Grubbing
Clear and grub in accordance with Subsections 201.03.2 and 201.03.3 requirements.
201.03.5 Disposal
Dispose of all brush, stumps, windfalls, slash, timber having no commercial value, and all other debris from clearing, grubbing, clearing, and grubbing, or other operations to meet all local, state, and federal requirements at Contractor expense. Furnish the Project Manager a written statement detailing the disposal location of non- salvageable treated timber.
A.Burning. Burn materials meeting the State of Montana Open Burning Regulations administered by the Air Quality Bureau of the Montana Department of Health and Environmental Sciences, and all other applicable local, state, and federal rules and regulations. The general requirements of the Montana Open Burning Regulations regarding burning season and permits are described below.
1.Permits. Obtain an open burning permit from the Air Quality Bureau during the open burning season when burning more than 100 acres (40.5 ha) of forest residue per year. When burning near public lands during the fire season (May 1 st through September 30th, or as extended), obtain a burning permit from the local, state, or federal fire protection agency having jurisdiction.
2.Open Burning Season. The open burning season for forestry slash is from March 1st through November 30th. Open burning is not allowed during December, January, or February. Burning from September 1st through November 30th, on a day-to-day basis, is subject to ventilation conditions available from the Air Quality Bureau, at 1-800- 225-6779. Obtain the ventilation conditions daily before burning.
3.Burning Methods and Instructions. Burning by the air curtain destructor or forced air methods are encouraged. Obtain the Project Manager’s approval for burning pits located within the R/W limits. Dispose of all pits, ashes, and debris meeting Subsection 201.03.5(B). Locate burning pits at least 100 feet (30.5 m) from free-flowing water or areas where ditches are to be constructed. Locate pits and incinerators to prevent fire damage or hazard 2020 EDITION V5.1 CLEARING AND GRUBBING – 201 201-3 to surrounding vegetation or structures. Contact local fire protection agencies before the start of any burning. Provide 24-hour monitoring of all burning.
B.Disposal of Other Material. Obtain the Project Manager’s approval to incorporate non-hazardous solid material into the work for constructive use. Dispose of material not incorporated into the work at Contractor expense.
201.04 Method of Measurement
Measurement for clearing, grubbing, or clearing and grubbing is by either of the following methods.
201.04.1 Lump Sum Basis
Clearing, grubbing, and clearing and grubbing are measured by the lump sum. Disposal of the material is not measured for payment.
201.04.2 Area Basis
Measurement is by the acre (ha) for the area actually cleared to the limits in the contract or as staked. Disposal is not measured for payment.
201.05 Basis of Payment
Payment for the completed and accepted quantities is made under the following: Pay Item Pay Unit Clearing Lump Sum or Acre (ha) Clearing and Grubbing Lump Sum or Acre (ha) Grubbing Lump Sum or Acre (ha)
201.05.1 Lump Sum Basis
Payments will be prorated for the percentage of completed work for each item listed as a lump sum item in the contract.
201.05.2 Area Basis
No payment is made or allowed for any areas not actually cleared (PTW, paved surfaces, etc.).
201.05.4 Exclusion
When the contract does not contain a pay item for clearing, grubbing, or clearing and grubbing, the work is incidental to and included in payment for other items of work.
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Source: Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction, 2020 (v5.1) Edition. Pages 143–146 of 611. View official source ↗