Article 1 — Description
Excavate, remove, use, or dispose of materials for erosion control or other specialized needs. Construct, shape, and rough- in earthwork as shown on the plans, or as directed.
Article 2 — Equipment
Use equipment of the type shown on the plans unless otherwise approved. Use equipment that can consistently and efficiently produce the desired results.
2.1 Dragline. Self -propelled dragline with a minimum 1/2-cu. yd. bucket.
2.2 Backhoe. Tractor -mounted backhoe capable of excavating a trench at least 12 in. wide in one pass.
2.3 Hydraulic Excavator . Hydraulic excavator with a retractable, telescoping, rotatable boom attached to an
interchangeable excavating or grading bucket at least 36 in. wide. The entire excavating mechanism must be mounted on a platform that rotates on a turntable assembly.
2.4 Front -End Loader . Tractor -mounted front -end loader with a minimum bucket capacity of 1- 1/4 cu. yd.
Article 3 — Construction
Perform “Specialized Excavation Work” on the areas shown on the plans or as directed. Use suitab le excavated materials, including topsoil, for constructing the required roadway sections. Compact material placed in embankment to ordinary compaction in accordance with Article 132.3., “Construction,” unless otherwise shown on the plans. Accept ownership of all excavated material unless otherwise shown on the plans. Stockpile materials designated salvageable at designated sites. Properly dispose of excess excavated material in conformance with local, state, and federal requirements at locations outside the right of way.
Article 4 — Measurement
This Item will be measured by the hour of work performed for specified equipment or by the cubic yard. Measurement by the cubic yard will be further defined as follows .
4.1 Original. The cubic yard will be measured in its original position as computed by the method of average end areas or as shown on the plans .
4.2 Vehicle . The cubic yard will be measured in vehicles at the point of excavation.
Article 5 — Payment
The work performed in accordance with this Item and measured by the hour as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Specialized Excavation Work” of the equipment type specified, or, for cubic yard measurement, payment will be made at the unit price bid for “Specialized Excavation Work (Original)” or “Specialized Excavation Work (Vehicle).” This price is full compensation for hauling and disposing or stockpiling of excess materials and for equipment, labor, materials, tools, and incidentals. 121 “Sprinkling” and “Rolling” will not be paid for directly but will be subsidiary to this Item. Work performed under this Item will not include work specified for payment under other Items.