Article 1 — Description
Prepare the right of way and designated easements for construction operations by removing and disposing of all obstructions when removal of such obstructions is not specifically shown on the plans to be paid by other Items.
Article 2 — Materials
Furnish materials in conformance with the plans and Specifications.
Article 3 — Construct Ion
Protect designated features on the right of way and prune trees and shrubs as directed. Do not park equipment, service equipment, store materials, or disturb the root area under the branches of trees designated for preservation. Follow all local and state regulations when burning. Pile and burn brush at approved locations as directed. Spread mulched material at approved locations as directed. Handle hazardous materials in accordance with Article 6.10., “Hazardous Materials.” Clear areas shown on the plans of all obstructions, except those landscape features that are to be preserved. Such obstructions include remains of houses and other structures, foundations, floor slabs, concrete, brick, lumber, plaster, septic tank drain fields, basements, abandoned utility pipes or conduits, equipment, fences, retaining walls, and other items as specified on the plans. Remove vegetation and other landscape features not designated for preservation, curb and gutter, driveways, paved parking areas, miscellaneous stone, sidewalks, drainage structures, manholes, inlets, abandoned railroad tracks, scrap iron, and debris, whether above or below ground. Remove culverts, storm sewers, manholes, and inlets in proper sequence to maintain traffic and drainage. Removal of live utility facilities is not included in this Item. Perform tree and brush removal and trimming in accordance with Article 752.4, “Work Methods.” Notify the Engineer in writing when items not shown on the plans and not reasonably detectable (buried with no obvious indication of presence) are encountered and required to be removed. These items will be handled in accordance wit h Article 4.5., “Differing Site Conditions.” Remove obstructions not designated for preservation to 2 ft. below natural ground in areas receiving embankment. Remove obstructions to 2 ft. below the excavation level in areas to be excavated. Remove obstructi ons to 1 ft. below natural ground in all other areas. Remove trees and stumps to 6 in. below ground level. Plug the remaining ends of abandoned underground structures over 3 in. in diameter using concrete to form a tight closure. Backfill, compact, and restore areas where obstructions have been removed unless otherwise directed. Use approved material for backfilling. Dispose of wells in accordance with Item 103, “Disposal of Wells.” Accept ownership, unless otherwise directed, and dispose of removed materials and debris at locations off the right of way in conformance with local, state, and federal requirements.
3.1 Tree Protection . Install tree protection for trees designated for preservation. Unless otherwise shown on the
plans, install tree protection along the drip line of the trees using 4- ft. tall chain link fencing with line posts no more than 10 ft. apart. Install tree protection before beginning work. 100 4. MEASUREMENT This Item will be measured by the acre; by the 100- ft. station, regardless of the width of the right of way; or by each tree removed. Tree removal diameter will be measured in accordance with Article 752.5, “Measurement.” Tree protection will be measured by the acre of trees protected, by the foot of fencing, or by each tree protected.
Article 5 — Payment
For “acre” and “station” measurement, the work performed in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Preparing Right of Way.” For “each” measurement, the work performed in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under “Measurement ” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Preparing Right of Way (Tree)” of the diameter specified. This price is full compensation for removal and trimming of designated trees and shrubs; removal and disposal of structures and obstructions; backfilling of holes; furnishing and placing concrete for plugs; and equipment, labor, tools, and incidentals. Total payment of this Item will not exceed 10% of the original C ontract amount until final acceptance. The remainder will be paid on the estimate after final acceptance in accordance with Article 5.12., “Final Acceptance.”
5.1 Tree Protection . The work performed and materials furnished in accordance with this Item and measured as
provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid as follows.
5.1.1 Subsidiary Work . The following will not be measured or paid for directly, but will be subsidiary to “T ree
Protection” : protection for Contractor project -specific locations inside and outside the right of way; repair to areas to be protected that are damaged by Contractor operations; removal and re- installation of devices and features needed for the convenience of the Contractor; finish grading and dressing upon removal of the protection; and minor adjustments, including, but not limited to, plumbing posts and re- attaching protection.
5.1.2 Installation . Installation will be paid for as “Tree Protection (Install).” This price is full compensation for
furnishing and operating equipment and for labor, materials, tools, and incidentals.
5.1.3 Removal . Removal will be paid for as “Tree Protection (Remove).” This price is full compensation for
furnishing and operating equipment and for proper disposal, labor, materials, tools, and incidentals.