Article 1 — Description
Furnish and place excavation protection for trenches 5 ft. or greater in dept h for pipe, box culvert, electrical or telephone conduit, duct, or other utility installation.
Article 2 — Construction
Provide vertical or sloped cuts, benches, shields, support systems, or other systems providing the necessary protection in accordance with OSHA Standards and Interpretations, 29 CFR Part 1926, Subpart P, “Excavations.”
Article 3 — Measurement
This Item will be measured by the foot along the long axis of the trench where the depth of trench exceeds 5 ft. This measurement includes all required trench protection, including trench ends .
Article 4 — Payment
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 “Trench Excavation Protection.” This price is full compensation for excavation and backfill required for excavation protection; furnishing, placing, and removing shoring, sheeting, or bracing; de- watering or diversion of water; jacking and jack removal; and equipment, labor, materials, tools, and incidentals .