203— Roadway and Drainage Excavation

200-13 Section 203 — Roadway and Drainage Excavation

203.1 Description 1 Excavate, haul, dispose of, place, recycle or reuse, and compact specified materials necessary to construct the project. 203.2 Materials 203.2.1 Classification 203.2.1.1 Site Excavation 1 Site excavation includes all excavation necessary to construct the roadway to the typical sections. If excavation beyond the typical section line is required, perform the work according to Subsection 109.4. Unless otherwise provided, no separate payment is made for the removal and disposal of surplus material. 203.2.1.2 Unclassified Excavation 1 Unclassified excavation includes roadway and drainage excavation performed under this Section regardless of the materials encountered or the method of removal and includes the work described in Subsections 203.2.1.3 through 203.2.1.8. When the item Unclassified Excavation is included in the Contract, the bid quantity is only an estimate. It is the Contractor's responsibility to inspect the site and determine the actual amount of Unclassified Excavation needed to complete the project . 203.2.1.3 Muck Excavation 1 Muck Excavation, or undercutting, includes the removal and satisfactory disposal of unsuitable materials indicated in the plans and additional waste areas identified by the RCE. Do not dispose of unsuitable materials within the SCDOT right-of-way, unless prior written approval has been obtained from the RCE. Ensure that the final depth of Muck Excavation does not exceed 5 ft. Contact the RCE if Muck Excavation exceeds 5 ft, and the limit of Muck Excavation has not been specified in the Plans or Specifications . If the item Muck Excavation is not included in the Contract, the unsuitable material is considered Unclassified Excavation for the first 500 cu yd encountered; any additional Muck Excavation required will be considered extra work. 203.2.1.4 Stripping 1 Stripping includes excavating and stockpiling material from the ground surface within the roadway that is beneficial to the establishment of permanent, subsequent vegetation.