16-36 The analysis of fertilizer and the kinds of seed shall be as stated in the contract.
1661 -3 SEEDBED PREPARATION Seedbed preparation will be required unless otherwise permitted. A seedbed preparation as extensive as that performed for the original seeding and mulching will not be required. The degree of preparation shall be sufficient to retain the seed against displacement by wind, rain or surface runoff, an d be acceptable to the Engineer. The acceptable degree of seedbed preparation will depend on the location, soil conditions and drainage conditions at the site. 1661 -4 APPLICATION OF FERTILIZER, SEED AND MULCH The analysis of fertilizer, the kinds of seed and the rates of application of seed and fertilizer is the same as specified in the project special provision for seeding and mulching, unless otherwise directed by the Enginee r, but in no case will the total rate of seed and fertilizer vary more or less than 25% of that specified for seeding and mulching. Do not distribute fertilizer or sow seed when the Engineer determines that conditions are unfavorable for such operations. Cover fertilizer and seed and secure mulch in place to prevent displacement by wind, rain or surface runoff.
Article 1660 — 5 will be applicable to the approval of equipment and the protection of traffic,
structures, guardrails, traffic control devices and other appurtenances. 1661 -5 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT Seed for Repair Seeding will be measured and paid in pounds. The weight of seed will be determined by bag count of standar d weight bags or by weighing the seed. No direct payment will be made for furnishing and applying mulch and all materials used to hold mulch in place, as such work and materials will be incidental to the work covered by Seed for Repair Seeding. Fertilizer for Repair Seeding will be measured and paid in tons. The weight of dry fertilizer will be determined by bag count of standard weight bags, or by weighing the fertilizer in trucks on certified platform scales or other certified weighing devices. Payment w ill be made under: Pay Item Pay Unit Seed for Repair Seeding Pound Fertilizer for Repair Seeding Ton 1662 -1 DESCRIPTION Apply additional seed to areas which have been previously seeded with permanent seed but on which there is an unsatisfactory cover of vegetation. This work is only to provide an additional amount of seed to areas that have an insufficient stand of vegetation but which are too well established to require repair seeding. Work covered by this provision does not include seedbed preparation, fertilizer or mulch. Perform supplemental seeding promptly at the locations and times as directed by the Engineer . The actual conditions which occ ur during the construction of the project will determine the quantity of seed used. The quantity of seed may be increased, decreased or eliminated entirely as directed by the Engineer . Such variation in quantity will not be considered as alterations in the details of construction or a change in the character of the work.