610Ground Vegetation - Preparation, Establishment and

MANAGEMENT

610-1DESCRIPTION

610-1.01Topsoil. This work shall consist of furnishing, screening, storing, stockpiling and placing

topsoil in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-1.02Preparation of Subsoil for Turf Establishment. This work shall consist of ground preparation

when topsoil is not included in the work prior to establishment of turf in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-1.03Turf Establishment. The work shall consist of establishing turf, including sowing seeds,

applying initial watering, mulch and mulch anchorage, and initial mowing (as indicated to meet performance criteria) in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-1.04Wildflower Seeding. The work shall consist of ground preparation, furnishing and placing

wildflower seeding materials and caring for wildflower areas in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-1.05Sod. The work shall consist of ground preparation, furnishing, installing and caring for sod in

accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-1.06Soil Amendments. The work consists of furnishing and placing soil amendments in accordance

with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-1.07Compost. The work consists of furnishing, placing and incorporating compost in accordance

with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-1.08Mulch for Planting. The work consists of furnishing and placing mulch, in accordance with

the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-1.09Permeable Weed Control Landscape Fabric. The work consists of furnishing and placing

permeable landscape fabric for weed control, in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-1.10Watering Vegetation. This work shall include watering turf, sod, wildflower seeding, trees,

shrubs, ground covers, vines, other plants, and filling portable drip irrigation systems in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-1.11Weed Removal. This work shall consist of removal and disposal of all native and non-native

weeds including roots from newly established turf and sod areas, wildflower seeded areas, tree and shrub pits and plant beds in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-1.12Mowing. This work shall consist of mowing newly established seeded or sodded areas

including the removal and disposal of any debris and litter which has accumulated prior to or between mowings, in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-1.13Mowing Limits Markers. This work consists of furnishing and installing mowing limit

markers in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer. 610-1.14 74 Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3

610-1.14Turf Establishment - Performance. This work consists of turf establishment – performance,

including: soil preparation, topsoil, applying soil amendments, sowing seeds, watering, and mowing in accordance with the contract documents and as directed by the Engineer.

610-2MATERIALS

610-2.01Topsoil. The materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections of Section 700

Materials and Manufacturing. Excavated material from earthwork operations defined in Section 203 Excavation and Embankment that is unsuitable for embankments but conforms to §713-01 Topsoil is acceptable. Topsoil 713-01

610-2.02Preparation of Subsoil for Turf Establishment. None specified

610-2.03Turf Establishment. The materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections of

Section 700 Materials and Manufacturing. Water 712-01 Seeds 713-04 Mulch For Turf Establishment and Erosion Control 713-11 Mulch anchorage 713-12 Straw 713-19

610-2.04Wildflower Seeding. The materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections of

Section 700 Materials and Manufacturing. Water 712-01 Seeds 713-04 Mulch For Turf Establishment and Erosion Control 713-11 Mulch anchorage 713-12 Straw 713-19

610-2.05Sod. The materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections of Section 700

Materials and Manufacturing. Water 712-01 Topsoil 713-01 Sod 713-14

610-2.06Soil Amendment. The materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections of

Section 700 Materials and Manufacturing. Water 712-01 Limestone 713-02 Fertilizer 713-03 Mycorrhizal Fungi 713-09 Moisture Retention Additive 713-10 Sulfur 713-17

610-2.07Compost. The materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections of Section

700 Materials and Manufacturing. 610-2.08 75 Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 Compost 713-15

610-2.08Mulch for Planting. The materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections of

Section 700 Materials and Manufacturing. Mulch for Planting 713-05

610-2.09Permeable Weed Control Landscape Fabric. The materials shall meet the requirements of the

following subsections of Section 700 Materials and Manufacturing. Weed Control Barriers 713-18

610-2.10Watering Vegetation. The materials shall meet the requirements of the following subsections

of Section 700 Materials and Manufacturing. Water 712-01

610-2.11Weed Removal. None specified

610-2.12Mowing. None specified

610-2.13Mowing Limits Markers. The materials shall meet the requirements of the following

subsections of Section 700 Materials and Manufacturing. Materials for the Protection of Plants 713-08

610-2.14Turf Establishment – Performance. The materials shall meet the requirements of the

following subsections of Section 700 Materials and Manufacturing. Water 712-01 Topsoil 713-01 Limestone 713-02 Seeds 713-04 Mulch for Turf Establishment and Erosion Control 713-11 Mulch Anchorage 713-12 Sulfur 713-17 Straw 713-19 With the following exceptions: Topsoil (§713-01) excludes the following: • B.2. Topsoil – Lawns • B.3. Topsoil – Special Planting Mix • B.4. Topsoil – Acidic • C. Topsoil – Wetlands The seed mix used shall be one of the standard seed mixes described under §713-04 (A, B, C, or D). If a desired standard mix is not specified in the contract documents, the Contractor should refer to 610-3.03 B. for the default mix, which is §713-04 A. General Roadside Seed Mix.

610-3CONSTRUCTION DETAILS

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610-3.01Topsoil

completed work after the topsoil is placed shall conform to the specified lines and grades. The Contractor shall scarify or till the surface of the subsoil to a depth of 6 inches before the topsoil is placed to permit bonding the topsoil with the subsoil. Tillage by disking, harrowing, raking or other approved methods shall be accomplished in such a manner that depressions and ridges formed by tillage shall be parallel to the contours. Topsoil in an unworkable condition due to excessive moisture, frost, or other conditions shall not be placed until its consistency is workable for spreading. Topsoil shall be placed on the designated area and spread to the depth specified in the contract documents or a minimum of 4 inches for turf areas and 3 inches for sod areas. The finished surface shall be maintained for subsequent contract work such as seeding, sodding, mulching or planting. The sites of all stockpiles shall be graded and maintained for subsequent contract work. Surplus topsoil will become the property of the Contractor. Roots and top growth of non-native weeds or invasive species that emerge from topsoil stockpiles or after placement of the topsoil shall be eradicated and disposed of in accordance with §610-3.11 Weed Removal immediately upon emergence. Weed removal, treatment and disposal of invasive species will be paid for separately.

general excavation in an area. The Contractor shall take reasonable care that the topsoil is not contaminated during the stripping and other handling operations. Topsoil identified for reuse that has a known, established population of invasive species shall be treated to eliminate the presence of invasive species per §610-3.11 Weed Removal. The invasive species material shall be disposed appropriately and then the resulting topsoil may be used within the limits. Treatment and disposal of invasive species will be paid for separately.

only from approved stockpiles.

wetlands materials which exhibit the presence of invasive species. Care shall be taken not to impact wetland areas remaining. On-site wetland topsoil stripping shall be completed prior to starting the general excavation in an area. After stripping, on-site wetland topsoil shall be placed within 24 hours or stored within the contract limits at a location approved by the Engineer.

610-3.02Preparation of Subsoil for Turf Establishment. Prior to establishment of turf in areas that are

not to receive topsoil or other permanent erosion control measures, the Contractor shall remove all loose stones and other objects over 2 inches in size to a 4 inch depth. The Contractor shall mix compost with subsoil in accordance with §610-3.07 B. Turf Establishment With No Topsoil/ On Subsoil within the areas to be seeded and grade the surface so that the completed work shall conform to the specified finished lines and grades. Compost will be paid for separately.

610-3.03Turf Establishment. The Contractor shall coordinate establishment of turf with other site and

construction activities. 610-3.03 77 Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3

in turf establishment to remove plants, seeds, and propagules prior to commencement of work. Any work to clean equipment shall be at no additional cost to the State.

following seed mixes shall be used with the following Turf Establishment payment items: Payment Item Seed Mix

610.1601 – Turf Establishment – Roadside §713-04 A. General Roadside Seed Mix

02 – Turf Establishment – Lawns §713-04 C. Lawn Seed Mix

03 – Turf Establishment –

Restoration/High Traffic Seed Mix §713-04 B. Restoration/High Traffic Seed Mix

04 – Turf Establishment – Salt Tolerant

Seed Mix §713-04 D. Salt-Tolerant Seed Mix

05 – Turf Establishment – Performance §713-04 A. General Roadside Seed Mix

unless specified otherwise in the contract documents.

indicated in the contract documents) at one and one-half to two times the Manufacturer’s recommended rate.

achieves even coverage in the process of spreading will be acceptable. Optimal soil temperatures for germination of Kentucky bluegrass, perennial ryegrass and fescues are between 59°F - 77°F. Accurate soil temperatures can be obtained through the New York State Mesonet website (http://nysmesonet.org/). If soil temperatures are not optimal for the germination of standard seed mixes (§713-04 A-D), the Contractor may use temporary/cover crop mix (§713-04 F) to stabilize the soils until soil temperatures become favorable for the germination of standard

other turf establishment payment items are being applied. Refer to the contract documents to see which nurse crop species is being specified and the proportion of each species if more than one nurse crop type is indicated. §610-3.03 A, D, F, and G shall apply to nurse crops. Nurse crops are paid for separately and do not have establishment criteria.

Contractor shall perform the:

evenly over all seeded areas at a minimum rate of 5.6 gallons per square yard (equivalent to 1” of rainfall). Areas being hydroseeded shall receive initial watering the day following application.

to hide the soil from view. Alternatively, §713-11 Mulch for Turf Establishment and Erosion Control, Types I-V may be specified in lieu of straw (refer to the contract documents).

3.03 10. Acceptance Criteria for Turf Establishment). 610-3.03 78 Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 Initial watering, mulch application and initial mowing shall be included in the cost of the turf establishment payment item (610.16XX).

for areas where turf will be established, §713-07 Rolled Erosion Control Products (RECPs) shall be installed according to manufacturer’s recommendations and paid for separately.

weed (§610-3.11), and mow (§610-3.12) the turf establishment areas for the duration of the contract or until turf areas are accepted for final payment. Watering, mowing, and weeding shall be paid for under the separate watering, weeding and mowing payment items.

areas indicated in the contract documents for turf establishment.

Establishment – Roadside or other payment items – as indicated in the contract documents - will be accepted for final payment when the specified, established, permanent turf grass species are:

diameter.

mowing, in which case shall be an average minimum height of five inches (5”).

Establishment – Lawns or other payment items – as indicated in the contract documents - will be accepted for final payment when the specified, established, permanent turf grass species are:

diameter.

mowing, in which case shall be an average minimum height of three inches (3”).

turf establishment payment item where mowing is either not possible or not desired will be accepted for final payment when the specified, established, permanent turf grass species are: 610-3.04 79 Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3

diameter.

turf establishment payment items associated with permits containing establishment criteria will be accepted for final payment when the specified, established, permanent turf grass species are:

diameter.

or compliant with permit requirements.

numbers shall use the Turf Establishment – Roadside establishment criteria, UNLESS otherwise specified in the contract documents.

crops. Payment Item Recommended Acceptance Criteria

01 – Turf Establishment – Roadside §610-3.03 J. 1, 3, or 4

02 – Turf Establishment – Lawns §610-3.03 J. 2

03 – Turf Establishment –

Restoration/High Traffic Seed Mix §610-3.03 J. 1, 3, or 4

04 – Turf Establishment – Salt Tolerant

Seed Mix §610-3.03 J. 1, 3, or 4

05 – Turf Establishment – Performance §610-3.14 J. 8

610-3.04Wildflower Seeding. The Contractor shall clean all equipment involved in wildflower seeding

to remove plants, seeds and propagules prior to commencement of work at no additional cost to the State. The Contractor shall install wildflower seeding materials in accordance with the contract documents. Any method of sowing that does not injure the seeds and provides soil contact in the process of spreading will be acceptable. The Contractor shall apply the seed mix at twice the seed supplier’s recommended rate. The Contractor shall perform the initial watering and spread straw or mulch Types I – V as specified in the contract documents, uniformly at a rate consistent with seed supplier recommendations. Mulch anchorage is required unless otherwise specified in the contract documents. Wildflower seeding areas 610-3.05 80 Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 will be accepted after the seeding operation is complete. Any work required to correct initial seeding

The Contractor shall water the wildflower seeding areas for the duration of the contract. Watering to care for the wildflower seeding areas will be paid for separately.

610-3.05Sod. The Contractor shall generally place sod during the seasons identified in Table 610-1

Sodding Seasons. The Contractor may request extension of seasons, provided the other conditions are met. TABLE 610-1 SODDING SEASONS Geographic locations Spring Fall R1-Essex, Warren (north of towns of Bolton & Warrensburg), R2-Hamilton, Herkimer (towns of Ohio and Webb) R7-Lewis, St. Lawrence, Franklin, Clinton, Jefferson (east of Rte 81) 4/15-6/30 8/15-10/15 R1– Greene, Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, Washington, Albany, Warren (towns of Bolton & Warrensburg & south) R2- Montgomery, Fulton, Oneida, Madison, Herkimer (south of town of Ohio) R3,6,9 – All counties R7- Jefferson (west of Route 81) 4/1-6/15 8/15-10/31 R4, 5 & 8- All counties 4/1 – 5/31 8/15 – 10/31 R10, 11- All counties 3/1-4/30 8/21-11/15 The subgrade of areas to be sodded shall be excavated and firmed to a sufficient depth below the finished grade of the sod to accommodate the tamped or rolled thickness of topsoil and sod. No frozen sod shall be placed nor shall sod be placed on frozen ground surface. The Contractor shall exercise care to retain the soil existing on the roots of the sod during transporting, handling and transplanting operations. Sod shall be placed on a minimum of 3 inches of moist topsoil. The topsoil will be paid for separately. The finished sod soil surface shall be flush with surface of the adjacent soil and adjacent structures. It shall meet the finished grades as shown in the contract documents. Sod will be accepted when:

Sod not meeting the standards for acceptance, shall be re-sodded until a satisfactory turf has been established, at no additional expense to the State. The Contractor shall water, mow and weed the sodded areas as necessary until contract final acceptance. These items will be paid for separately. 610-3.06 81 Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3

610-3.06Soil Amendments. The Contractor shall place, apply, inject, or incorporate fertilizer,

limestone, mycorrhizal fungi, sulfur and/or moisture retention additive where shown in the contract documents. When mycorrhizal fungi are specified, application rates for turf shall ensure an even distribution of 100,000 propagules minimum per acre for drill seeding and 1,000,000 propagules minimum per acre for hydroseeding. Application rates for planting and Tree Root Zone Treatment, as well as any other aspects of distributing and/or incorporating mycorrhizal fungi, shall be in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations. All other amendments shall be mixed with topsoil prior to placing, spread evenly over the surface of turf, wildflower or sod areas, applied within shrub saucers or applied over the plant beds as appropriate, at the rates recommended by the manufacturer or as specified in the contract documents. The method of application shall ensure an even distribution. The Contractor shall apply soil amendments, based on the specific amendments and manufacturer’s recommendations, using one of the following procedures: • Incorporation into topsoil stockpiles before being delivered to the project site/staging area, • Spread on newly placed topsoil and tilled into the full depth of the topsoil layer, • Spread evenly over the surface of turf, wildflower, planting beds, or sod areas, or • Incorporation into planting pit backfill and/or surface-applied to planting pit saucers. When hydraulic application is used, the minimum rate of water application shall be in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendation. Trees shall be fertilized using Method No. 1, No. 2 or No. 3, below, in accordance with the contract documents.

located in the outer two-thirds (as measured on the radius) of the circular area lying under the limits of the tree branches. The holes shall be made with a crowbar, soil auger, pneumatic equipment or other approved tools and care shall be taken to avoid injury to the roots. Fertilizer shall be applied at the rate specified; placing equal amounts of fertilizer in the lower 12 inches of each hole.

sufficient water to saturate the soil for the area and depth of the tree roots without creating air pockets.

documents.

610-3.07Compost

shown in the contract documents and tilled into existing soil to a total depth of six inches.

Compost Type A, D or E within the limits shown in the contract documents and tilled into subsoil to a minimum depth of four inches.

topsoil as specified in the contract documents.

parts existing soil. 610-3.08 82 Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3

610-3.08Mulch for Planting. The Contractor shall apply mulch consisting of wood chips, pine nuggets

or shredded bark to the surface of the beds and tree pit areas in accordance with the contract documents. The Contractor shall apply mulch to a uniform depth of 3 inches over the shrub bed and tree pit areas and 2 inches over groundcover beds. The mulch shall be distributed so as to create a smooth, level cover over the exposed soil. Mulch shall not cover plants or be in contact with tree root flare, tree trunks, and plant stems.

610-3.09Permeable Weed Control Landscape Fabric. Areas where landscape fabric is to be installed

shall be smooth, firm, stable and free of rocks, clods, foliage, roots, trash, debris or other material that will prevent the matting from lying in direct contact with the soil surface. The landscape fabric shall be placed where shown in the contract documents and as required by the manufacturer.

610-3.10Watering Vegetation. The Contractor shall provide water without damage to plants, mulch,

stakes, plant saucers, sod, or other areas to be watered. Damage resulting from watering operations shall be repaired at no additional cost to the State. Watering shall be applied in accordance with §610-3.03 Turf Establishment, §610-3.04 Wildflower Seeding, §610-3.05 Sod, or §611-3.01 General. Watering for existing vegetation shall be as specified in the contract documents. Watering shall be applied at the following rates:

calendar days the Contractor shall water all turf, wildflowers, sod, and planting beds evenly over all planted areas at a minimum rate of 5.6 gallons of water per square yard (equivalent to 1” of rainfall) once a week.

within 5 consecutive calendar days, the Contractor shall apply water to trees and planting pits once per week, except during July and August, when water shall be applied twice per week, with a minimum of 2 days between applications. Soil saucers or portable drip irrigation systems shall be filled once per watering.

pits shall be as specified in the contract documents.

610-3.11Weed Removal. The Contractor shall perform weed removal in accordance with the contract

documents. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of weeds including roots prior to flowering and seed formation by manual, chemical or mechanical means. Any method of weed removal that leaves live roots in the soil will not be permitted. An appropriately licensed applicator is required for chemical weed control methods. The Contractor shall ensure the preservation of desirable vegetation. Treatment and removal of invasive species will be paid for separately.

610-3.12Mowing. The schedule may be modified to accommodate prevailing or forecast weather

conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible, prior to each mowing, for the removal and disposal of any debris and litter which has accumulated since the last mowing. Care shall be taken to avoid damage to existing plant materials.

growth reaches 8 inches for the duration of the contract. Clippings shall be left in place. 610-3.13 83 Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3

growth reaches 5 inches, and then mowed to a height of 3 inches whenever a 5 inch height is reached thereafter for the duration of the contract. Clippings shall be mulched in place.

5 inches, and then mowed to a height of 3 inches whenever a 5 inch height is reached thereafter for the duration of the contract. Clippings shall be mulched in place.

610-3.13Mowing Limits Markers. The Contractor shall install mowing limit markers plumb to a depth

in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruction.

610-3.14Turf Establishment – Performance. Shall be §610-3.03 Turf Establishment, with the

following exceptions.

documents, the seed mix §713-04A. General Roadside shall be used.

rate suitable to achieve the required germination and establishment.

Contractor may incorporate a nurse crop (§713-04 E.) of their choosing, to be included in the Turf Establishment – Performance payment item.

water (§610-3.10), weed (§610-3.11), and mow (§610-3.12) the turf establishment – performance areas for the duration of the contract (beyond item acceptance for payment).

shall be applied to the areas indicated in the contract documents for turf establishment – performance.

Establishment – Performance will be accepted for final payment when the specified, established, permanent turf grass species are:

diameter.

mowing, in which case shall be an average minimum height of five inches (5”).

610-4METHOD OF MEASUREMENT

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610-4.01Topsoil. The quantity to be measured for payment will be in cubic yards of each type of topsoil

measured to the nearest whole cubic yard of topsoil placed, from payment lines shown in the contract documents. Cross sectioning, for the purpose of determining quantities for payment, will be employed only where payment lines are not shown on the Plans and cannot be reasonably established by the Engineer.

610-4.02Preparation of Subsoil for Turf Establishment. The quantity to be measured for payment

will be in square yards on slope to the nearest whole square yard of subsoil area prepared for turf establishment.

610-4.03Turf Establishment. The work will be measured as the number of square yards on slope to the

nearest whole square yard on slope of turf established. For Turf Establishment – Nurse Crops, the work will be measured as the number of square yards on slope to the nearest whole square yard on slope of nurse crop sown.

610-4.04Wildflower Seeding. The quantity to be measured for payment will be in square yards on slope

to the nearest whole square yard of wildflower seeding.

610-4.05Sod. The quantity to be measured for payment will be in square yards on slope to the nearest

whole square yard of sod placed.

610-4.06Soil Amendments. The quantity to be measured for payment will be in pounds to the nearest

whole pound or in gallons to the nearest whole gallon of soil amendments (fertilizer, limestone, mycorrhizal fungi, sulfur and/or moisture retention additive) applied.

610-4.07Compost. The quantity to be measured for payment will be in cubic yards to the nearest whole

cubic yard of compost placed or incorporated.

610-4.08Mulch for Planting. The quantity to be measured for payment will be in cubic yards to the

nearest whole cubic yard of mulch placed.

610-4.09Permeable Weed Control Landscape Fabric. The quantity to be measured for payment will

be in square yards on slope to the nearest whole square yard.

610-4.10Watering Vegetation. The quantity to be measured for payment will be in 1000 gallons

measurement in tanks or containers of known capacity.

610-4.11Weed Removal. The quantity to be measured for payment will be in square yards on slope

weeded per occurrence to the nearest whole square yard.

610-4.12Mowing. The quantity to be measured for payment will be the number of square yards on slope

mowed per occurrence to the nearest whole square yard.

610-4.13Mowing Limits Markers. The quantity to be measured for payment will be by the number of

complete markers satisfactorily installed.

610-4.14Turf Establishment – Performance. The work will be measured as the number of square

yards on slope to the nearest whole square yard on slope of turf established - performance.

610-5BASIS OF PAYMENT

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610-5.01Topsoil. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all labor, materials and equipment

necessary to satisfactorily complete the work, including the handling, storing, stockpiling, and placement.

610-5.02Preparation of Subsoil for Turf Establishment. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all

labor, materials and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work

610-5.03Turf Establishment. The unit price bid per square yard on slope for turf establishment shall

include the cost of all labor, materials and equipment as necessary to satisfactorily complete the work. Except as noted below, a progress payment – in an amount not to exceed forty percent (40%) of the unit price bid - for work satisfactorily performed may be paid after the seed has been sown, and the initial watering and mulch application have been completed. The final payment of sixty percent (60%) of the unit price bid may be paid once the acceptance criteria have been met. No progress payments will be assessed for nurse crops, which are paid in full upon acceptance of sowing.

610-5.04Wildflower Seeding. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all labor, materials and

equipment including initial water, mulch and mulch anchorage necessary to satisfactorily complete the work.

610-5.05Sod. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all labor, materials and equipment including

initial water, necessary to complete the work. Topsoil bed placed under the sod shall be paid for separately.

610-5.06Soil Amendments. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all labor, materials and

equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work, including water for hydraulic application.

610-5.07Compost. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all labor, materials and equipment

necessary to satisfactorily complete the work

610-5.08Mulch for Planting. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all labor, materials and

equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work.

610-5.09Permeable Weed Control Landscape Fabric. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all

labor, materials, and equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work.

610-5.10Watering Vegetation. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all labor, materials and

equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work.

610-5.11Weed Removal. The unit price bid shall include the cost of labor, materials, and equipment

necessary to satisfactorily complete the work.

610-5.12Mowing. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all labor, materials, and equipment

necessary to satisfactorily complete the work.

610-5.13Mowing Limits Markers. The unit price bid shall include the cost of all labor, materials, and

equipment necessary to satisfactorily complete the work.

610-5.14Turf Establishment – Performance. The unit price bid per square yard on slope for turf

establishment – performance shall include the cost of all labor, materials and equipment as necessary to satisfactorily complete the work. 611-1.01 86 Section 600 STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS (USC) January 1, 2026 VOLUME 3 A progress payment - in an amount not to exceed forty percent (40%) of the unit price bid - for work satisfactorily performed may be paid after the seed has been sown, and the initial watering and mulch applications have been completed. The final payment of sixty percent (60%) of the unit price bid may be paid once the acceptance criteria have been met. Payment will be made under: Item No Item Pay Unit

610.0501 Fertilizer Pound

02 Fertilizer Gallon

610.06Limestone Pound

610.0701 Mycorrhizal Fungi Pound

02 Mycorrhizal Fungi Gallon

610.08Moisture Retention Additive Pound

610.0901 Sulfur Pound

02 Sulfur Gallon

610.10Compost Cubic Yard

610.1101 Mulch for Planting Type A, B & D Wood Chips and Shredded Bark Cubic Yard

02 Mulch for Planting Type C – USDA-APHIS Protocol Wood Chips Cubic Yard

03 Mulch for Planting Type E – Pine Nugget Cubic Yard

610.1201 Permeable Weed Control Landscape Fabric Square Yard

02 Permeable Weed Control Landscape Fabric with Herbicide Square Yard

610.13Weed Removal Square Yard

610.1401 Topsoil – Reuse On-Site Materials Cubic Yard

02 Topsoil - Roadside Cubic Yard

03 Topsoil - Lawns Cubic Yard

04 Topsoil - Special Planting Mix Cubic Yard

05 Topsoil – Acidic Cubic Yard

06 Topsoil – On-Site Wetland Materials Cubic Yard

07 Topsoil – Wetland Materials Cubic Yard

610.15Preparation of Subsoil for Turf Establishment Square Yard

01 Turf Establishment - Roadside Square Yard

02 Turf Establishment -Lawns Square Yard

03 Turf Establishment – Restoration/High Traffic Square Yard

04 Turf Establishment – Salt Tolerant Square Yard

05 Turf Establishment – Performance Square Yard

06 Turf Establishment – Nurse Crops Square Yard

610.17Wildflower Seeding Square Yard

610.18Sodding Square Yard

610.19Watering Vegetation 1,000 Gallons

01 Watering Vegetation – As Specified 1,000 Gallons

610.21Mowing Square Yard

610.22Mowing Limits Markers Each