655Matting for Erosion Control

655.1-DESCRIPTION: This work shall consist of furnishing and placing erosion control matting in accordance with these specifications and at the locations shown on the plans or designated by the Engineer. 655.2-MATERIALS: The matting shall meet the requirements specified in subsection 715.24. Devices used to anchor the mat shall be as recommended by the manufacturer of the matting and be of sufficient strength and size to secure the mat until it is anchored by vegetation, siltation, etc. CONSTRUCTION METHODS 655.3-PLACING: The area to be covered shall be prepared as a fine seedbed, fertilized and seeded before the matting is applied. The erosion control mat shall be placed and anchored in accordance with the recommendations of the manufacturer of the matting. The mat shall be adequately watered to firmly bond the mat to the soil and aid in the germination of the seed. 655.4-MAINTENANCE AND REPAIRS: The Contractor shall maintain the areas upon which the matting is placed until all work on the Contract has been completed and accepted. Maintenance shall include the repair of areas damaged by erosion, wind, fire, or other causes. Repair may include reestablishing the condition and gra de of the soil, replacement of the matting, and refertilizing and reseeding in accordance with the applicable portions of Section 652. 655.5-METHOD OF MEASUREMENT: The quantity of work done will be measured by the square yard of matting placed. Measurements will be made on the surface of the matting exclusive of laps and material that may have been placed in slots. 655.6-BASIS OF PAYMENT: The quantities, determined as provided above, will be paid for at the contract unit prices bid for the items listed below, which prices and payments shall be full compensation for furnishing all the materials and doing all the work prescribed in a workmanlike and acceptable manner, including all labor, tools, equipment, supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete the work. 655.7-PAY ITEMS: ITEM DESCRIPTION UNIT 655001-* Matting Square Yard 655002-* Permanent Erosion Matting, Type “type” Square Yard * Sequence number 590