2010 Construction and Material Specifications - Ohio Department of ...

651.01
650 ROADSIDES
ITEM 651 TOPSOIL STOCKPILED
651.01 Description
651.02 Construction Requirements
651.03 Method of Measurement
651.04 Basis of Payment
651.01 Description. This work consists of stripping topsoil from areas shown
on the plans or from within the Right-of-Way limits, transporting, and stockpiling
topsoil at locations shown on the plans or at locations elected by the Contractor
with project approval.
651.02 Construction Requirements. Remove all heavy grass, weeds, or other
vegetation over the areas before stripping. Keep the topsoil separate from other
excavated materials. Remove topsoil before beginning the regular excavation or
embankment work in the area. The depth of stripping will be per the plans or per
the Project Engineer.
651.03 Method of Measurement. The Department will measure Topsoil
Stockpiled by the number of cubic yards (cubic meters) completed and accepted,
measured from the removal areas.
651.04 Basis of Payment. The Department will not pay for any removal of
topsoil beyond the directed depth.
The Department will pay for accepted quantities at the contract price as follows:
Item Unit Description
651 Cubic Yard Topsoil Stockpiled
(Cubic Meter)
ITEM 652 PLACING STOCKPILED TOPSOIL
652.01 Description
652.02 Construction Requirements
652.03 Method of Measurement
652.04 Basis of Payment
652.01 Description. This work consists of hauling and spreading topsoil from
stockpiles and preparing the surface.
652.02 Construction Requirements. Prepare the surface according to 653.03.
Place and spread the topsoil according to 653.03.
652.03 Method of Measurement. The Department will measure Placing
Stockpiled Topsoil by the number of cubic yards (cubic meters) completed and
accepted in place.
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