200Construction Stakeout

200.01.01 General. This work consists of construction stakeout to be performed both by the Department and

the Contractor. Perform the complete stakeout of bridge structures, including the approach slabs and slope paving, and all stakeout necessary to construct bridge structures to completion in accordance with the plans and as directed. The Department will perform all stakeout necessary for the construction of R.C.B.’s. All other stakeout necessary to complete this project will be performed by the Department. Certify that the personnel to perform stakeout work are experienced and fully capable of providing accurate results. On major structures constructed with structural steel girders, obtain tenth point elevations on the erected unloaded girders and supply said elevations to the Engineer prior to installing the deck forms. Furnish the Engineer copies of all field notes and calculations used to complete stakeout requirements. Be responsible for the accuracy of the stakeout work performed. Correct any errors in stakeout and related work involved performed at own expense. METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

200.04.01 Measurement. Construction stakeout will not be measured for payment.

BASIS OF PAYMENT

200.05.01 Payment. There shall be no direct payment for construction stakeout and all work involved shall be

considered included in the various contract bid items of work requiring construction stakeout. 83 SECTION 201 CLEARING AND GRUBBING DESCRIPTION

201.01.01 General. This work consists of urban or rural clearing and grubbing and shall include one or both of

the following categories:

201.03.01 General. Areas to be cleared, and all things that are to remain undisturbed will be designat ed.

201.03.02 Areas to be Cleared. Normally, clear and grub the area within construction limits.

201.03.03 Clearing and Grubbing. Clear and/or grub all surface objects and all trees, stumps, roots and other

protruding obstructions, designated for removal. If permitted, sound stumps that are cut off flush with ground level, or not more than 150 mm (6 in.) above the ground when flush with ground level is not possible, may be left outside of the construction limits of cut and embankment areas. In the area to be rounded at the top of backslopes, cut off stumps flush with or below the surface of the final slope line. Fell trees toward the center of the area to be cleared. Where trees cannot be felled without danger to traffic or injury to other trees, structures or property, cut in sections from the top down. Do not burn as a method of disposal. Except in areas to be excavated, backfill stump holes and other holes from which obstructions are removed with suitable material. If within the roadway prism, compact the material according to Subsection 203.03.15. Merchantable timber in the clearing area shall become the property of the Contractor. Remove low hanging and unsound or unsightly branches as directed on trees and shrubs that are to remain in place. Trim branches of trees to give a clear height of 6 m (20 ft) above the roadbed surface. Trim according to good tree surgery practices. Paint cut or scarred surfaces of trees or shrubs selected for retention with an approved asphaltum based paint prepare d especially for tree surgery. Scalping shall include the removal of material such as brush, roots, sod, grass, residue of agricultural crops, sawdust and decayed vegetable matter from the surface of the ground. Scalp areas where excavation or embankment is to be made, except that mowed sod need not be removed where embankment is a minimum of 1.25 m (4 ft). Dispose of cleared and grubbed material according to Subsection 107.14.

201.03.04 Rural Clearing. Rural clearing consists of removing and disposing of all natural and man made

objects that are not compatible with completion of the project unless otherwise provided.

201.03.05 Urban Clearing. Urban clearing consists of removing and disposing of all unsightly organic or

man-made objects within right of way limits of the project. Extend this work to all areas within the environmentally cleared right of way whether or not the plans require work in such areas.