Article 1 — Description
Furnish and distribute fertilizer over areas specified on the plans .
Article 2 — Materials
Use straight fertilizers or fertilizer -mixture containing nitrogen (N), phosphorus ( P2O5), and potash (K 2O) nutrients unless otherwise specified on the plans. Ensure at least 50% of the n itrogen component is a slow- release granulated, sulfur -coated, or plastic -covered urea. Ensure that fertilizer -mixture or straight fertilizers are in an acceptable condition for distribution in containers labeled with the analysis data. The materials are subject to testing by the Texas A&M University Feed and Fertilizer Control Service in accordance with the Texas Commercial Fertilizer Control Act.
Article 3 — Construction
Furnish and distribute the fertilizer uniformly at a rate equal to 60 lb. of nitrogen per acre or at the analysis and rate specified on the plans. Apply fertilizer as a dry material , and do not mix with water to form a slurry. Incorporate fertilizer during seedbed preparation as specified on the plans.
Article 4 — Measurement
When fertilizer is specified on the plans to be a pay item, measurement will be by the acre of surface area covered or by the ton (2,000 lb.). Measurement by the ton will use guaranteed weight of bags or containers as shown by the manufacturer or certified scales meeting the requirements of Item 520, “Weighing and Measuring Equipment,” unless otherwise approved.
Article 5 — Payment
Unless otherwise specified on the plans, the work performed, materials furnished, equipment, labor, tools, and incidentals will not be measured or paid for directly but will be subsidiary to pertinent bid items. When fertilizer is specified on the plans to be a pay item, 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 for “Fertilizer.” This price is full compensation for furnishing materials and performing operations.