Article 1 — Description
Clean and reshape ditches .
Article 2 — Work Methods
Excavate and remove excess material from ditches and from around fixtures within the limits of the excavation or reshape by cleaning silt from the ditch and spreading on backslope as approved. Reshape ditches shown on the plans, or as directed. Dispose of excess material in conformance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, or place on right of way, as directed. Maintain ditch drainage during cleaning and reshaping work.
Article 3 — Measurement
Measurement will be as follows .
3.1 Foot . By the foot, measured along the centerline of the ditch.
3.2 Cubic Yard in Place. By the cubic yard in its original position computed by the method of average end areas.
3.3 Cubic Yard in Vehicle . By the cubic yard in vehicles measured at the point of excavation.
Article 4 — Payment
The work performed in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Ditch Reshaping (Foot),” “Ditch Cleaning and Reshaping (Cubic Yard in Place),” or “Ditch Cleaning and Reshaping (Cubic Yard in Vehicle).” This price is full compensation for excavation, disposal of removed materials, reshaping, equipment, labor, tools, and incidentals .