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The compost sample shall be sent to an independent STA Program-approved lab. A complete list of laboratories can be found on the internet at
01040.18 Fertilizer - Add the following subsection: (b) Transplanting Fertilizer - Vitamin B1. 01040.19(b) Quality - Replace the first paragraph of this subsection with the following: (b) Quality - Provide plants that are healthy, first-class representatives of their species or variety, free from disease and insect pests, with root growth that is well-developed and top growth that is free of disfiguring knots, sun scalds, bark abrasions, wind or frost injury or any other objectionable features. 01040.41 Planting Season (West of the Cascades) - Add the following paragraph: Bare Root Plants - Installation of all bare root plant material shall be performed while the plants are dormant. Dates for installation are from December 1 through February 15. (Use the following subsection .19(g) when a contract growing agreement is required.) 01040.19(g) Contract Growing Plant Materials - Add the following sentence to the end of this subsection: This project requires a contract growing agreement. (Use the following subsection .20(e) when the allowable size of wood chip mulch is to be listed in the Special Provisions. Obtain the allowable size range from the Designer.) 01040.20(e) Wood Chip Mulch - Add the following to the end of this subsection: Provide wood chip mulch in the following size range: (Use the following subsection .22 when pressure moisture stress sensors, time released water, or moisture retention chemicals are required. Delete what does not apply. Remove parentheses.) 01040.22 Water - Add the following sentence to the end of this subsection: Provide a pressure moisture stress sensor device for this Project. (Provide timed-released water for this Project.) (Provide moisture retention chemicals for this Project.) 01040.48(a) Method "A" (Cultivated Planting Areas, Non-lawn) - In the paragraph that begins "Cultivate plant beds…", replace "2 inches" with "12 inches in the first sentence and replace "52 inches" with "2 inches" in the second sentence. (Use the following subsection .49 to include minimum watering frequencies for trees and shrubs. Obtain information from the Designer. Delete what does not apply.) 01040.43(c) Hauling and Spreading - Add the following paragraph: Where suitable material is required, amend the top one (1) foot of suitable material with Fine Compost, as specified in Special Provision 01040.15(b). Incorporate at a rate of 3 parts compost to 8 parts suitable material. Thoroughly and uniformly mix the compost and suitable material. Mix prior to placement on slopes. The top grade of the compost-amended suitable material shall match finish grade. 01040.47 Fertilizers - Replace this subsection with the following: 01040.47 Fertilizers - Water in all plants with vitamin B1. Dilute, mix, and apply per manufacturer’s recommendation. Place compost-amended soil material for the top 11 inches of fill soil as shown in the Plans. Amend fill soil material with Fine Compost, as specified in Special Provision 01040.15(b). Incorporate at a rate of 3 parts compost to 8 parts soil. Thoroughly and uniformly mix the compost and soil material. For fill soil on slopes, mix compost and soil prior to soil placement. The top grade of the compost-amended soil shall match finish grade. 01040.48(a) Method "A" (Cultivated Planting Areas, Non-lawn) - Replace the first two sentences with the following: Cultivate plant beds to a depth of 12 inches. Thoroughly mix 3 inches of Fine Compost into the top 8 inches of soil. 01040.48(b) Method "B" (Non-Cultivated Planting Areas) - Add the following paragraph: For designated areas shown on the Plans, cultivate the soil to a depth of 8 inches. Thoroughly mix 3 inches of Fine Compost into the top 8 inches of soil. 01040.48(b) Method "B" (Non-Cultivated Planting Areas) - Reviseplace the second paragraph towith the following: Do not add any soil conditioners, soil amendments, soil bio-amendments or fertilizers with the backfill at each plant pit unless specified in the Plans. 01040.49 General Planting - In the eighth bulleted paragraph of this subsection, replace the second sentence with the following:
01040.49 General Planting - Replace the ninth bulleted paragraph of this subsection with the following:
01040.47 Fertilizers – Replace this section with the following: Water in all plants with vitamin B1. Dilute, mix, and apply per manufacturer’s recommendation. 01040.49 General Planting - Add the following to the end of this subsection: The following watering frequencies are required:
01040.53(a) Ornamental Plant Bed Areas - In the second paragraph, replace "2 inches" with "3 inches". 01040.53(b)(1) Straw Mulch - Delete this subsection. 01040.53(b)(2) Wood Chips - Replace "2 inches" with "3 inches". 01040.77(a) Watering, Fertilizing, and Mulching - In the third paragraph, replace "2 inch depth" with "3 inch depth". (Use the following subsection .77(d) when sod lawn is required. Obtain the schedule from the Designer.) 01040.77(d) Sod Lawn - Add the following to the end of this subsection: Provide sod lawn feeding, mowing, and general treatment as follows: SP1050 (05-16-08) (This Section requires SP440.) SECTION 01050 - FENCES (Follow all instructions. If there are no instructions above a subsection, paragraph, sentence, or bullet, then include them in the project but make necessary modifications to only include project specific specifications. Delete specifications that do not apply to the project.) (Use the following paragraph when subsections 01050.43(c), .43(a) and .45(c) are NOT included in the project.) Comply with Section 01050 of the Standard Specifications. (Use the following lead-in paragraph when any subsections 01050.43(c), .43(a) or .45(c) are included in the project.) Comply with Section 01050 of the Standard Specifications modified as follows: (Use the following subsection .43(c) on projects in Regions 4 and 5 as requested by the Designer.) 01050.49 Removing and Rebuilding Fence - Add the following: Remove, relocate and reinstall gate as shown. 01050.43(c90) (d) Removing and Rebuilding Fence - Add the Intermediate End Posts - Add the following sentence to the end of this subsection: No separate or additional payment will be made for removing, relocating and reinstalling existing gate. Contrary to the details shown on the standard drawings, space intermediate end posts a maximum of 300 feet apart. (Use the following subsections .43(a) and .45(c) with bridge protective fence.) 01050.43(a) General - Add the following sentence to the end of this subsection: For bridge protective fence only, set all metal end posts, intermediate end posts, and chain link fence posts as shown. 01050.45(c) Chain Link Fence Fabric and Wire - Add the following sentence to the end of this subsection: For bridge protective fence only, assemble and install chain link fence fabric and wire according to paragraphs (1), (2), and (3) of this subsection. (Follow all instructions. If there are no instructions above a subsection, paragraph, sentence, or bullet, then include them in the project but make necessary modifications to only include project specific specifications. Delete specifications that do not apply to the project.) Comply with Section 01040 of the Standard Specifications modified as follows: 01040.15 (b) Composted Yard Debris - Replace this subsection with the following: (b) Compost - Commercially manufactured material resulting from the biological degradation and transformation of plant-derived materials under controlled conditions designed to promote aerobic decomposition. Compost shall be stable with regard to oxygen consumption and carbon dioxide generation. Compost shall be mature with regard to its suitability for serving as a soil amendment or an erosion control BMP as defined below. The compost shall have a moisture content that has no visible free water or dust produced when handling the material.
Physical contaminants (manufactured inert material such as plastic, concrete, ceramics, metal, etc.) shall be less than 1.0 percent by weight as determined by TMECC 03.08-A "percent dry weight basis".
The compost sample shall be sent to an independent STA Program-approved lab. A complete list of laboratories can be found on the internet at http://www.compostingcouncil.org/programs/sta/labs.php or by contacting the U.S. Composting Council directly. The compost supplier will pay for the test. A copy of the approved independent STA Program laboratory test report shall be submitted to the Engineer prior to initial installation of the compost. Seven (7) working days prior to installation, the Contractor shall submit a sample of each type of compost to be used on the project to the Engineer.
01040.19(b) Quality - Replace the first paragraph of this subsection with the following: (b) Quality - Provide plants that are healthy, first-class representatives of their species or variety, free from disease and insect pests, with root growth that is well-developed and top growth that is free of disfiguring knots, sun scalds, bark abrasions, wind or frost injury or any other objectionable features. (Use the following subsection .19(g) when a contract growing agreement is required.) 01040.19(g) Contract Growing Plant Materials - Add the following sentence to the end of this subsection: This project requires a contract growing agreement. (Use the following subsection .20(e) when the allowable size of wood chip mulch is to be listed in the Special Provisions. Obtain the allowable size range from the Designer.) 01040.20(e) Wood Chip Mulch - Add the following to the end of this subsection: Provide wood chip mulch in the following size range: (Use the following subsection .22 when pressure moisture stress sensors, time released water, or moisture retention chemicals are required. Delete what does not apply. Remove parentheses.) 01040.22 Water - Add the following sentence to the end of this subsection: Provide a pressure moisture stress sensor device for this Project. (Provide timed-released water for this Project.) (Provide moisture retention chemicals for this Project.) 01040.48(a) Method "A" (Cultivated Planting Areas, Non-lawn) - In the paragraph that begins "Cultivate plant beds…", replace "2 inches" with "12 inches" in the first sentence and replace "52 inches" with "2 inches" in the second sentence. 01040.48 Planting Area Preparation - Add the following subsection: (f) Layout of Planting - The Contractor shall stake the location of all trees larger than 1-inch caliper and the perimeter of all planting areas for approval by the Engineer prior to any installation activities. The Engineer will make only the field measurements necessary to calculate and verify quantities for payment. All trees to be planted in mowable grass areas shall be located a minimum of 10-feet from the edge of planting beds, other trees, fence lines, guardrail, and bottom of ditches unless otherwise specified. Tree locations shown in the Plans shall be considered approximate unless shown with stationing and offset distance. Unless otherwise shown, planting beds located adjacent to Roadways shall begin at the Shoulder Subgrade. (Use the following subsection .49 to include minimum watering frequencies for trees and shrubs. Obtain information from the Designer. Delete what does not apply.) 01040.49 General Planting - In the eighth bulleted paragraph of this subsection, replace the second sentence with the following: Saturate backfill completely after placing to eliminate air pockets and minimize settlement of the backfill. 01040.49 General Planting - Replace the ninth bulleted paragraph of this subsection with the following:
01040.49 General Planting - Add the following to the end of this subsection: The following watering frequencies are required:
01040.49 General Planting - Add the following to the end of this subsection: Completion of Initial Planting - Upon completion of the initial planting within a designated area, the Engineer will make an inspection of all plant material and notify the Contractor, in writing, of any replacements or corrective action necessary to meet the Contract Provisions. The Contractor shall replace all materials rejected or missing and correct unsatisfactory conditions. Completion of the initial planting within a designated area includes the following:
01040.53(a) Ornamental Plant Bed Areas - In the second paragraph, replace "2 inches" with "3 inches". 01040.53(b)(1) Straw Mulch - Delete this subsection. 01040.53(b)(2) Wood Chips - Replace "2 inches" with "3 inches". 01040.53 Mulch - Add the following subsection: (c) Compost Blanket - Apply a compost blanket to all areas identified in the plans. Place on bare soil to a uniform depth of 3 inches. Compost blanket shall be placed before seeding or other planting. Compost material shall meet the specifications in Special Provision 01040.15(b). 01040.70 General - Add the following at the end of this subsection: (a) Plant Establishment Plan - Plant establishment shall consist of caring for all plants planted on the project and caring for the planting areas within the project limits. The plant establishment shall be for a period of one year and begin immediately upon written notification from the Engineer of the completion of initial planting for the project. The Contractor shall submit a one-year plant establishment plan, for approval by the Engineer. During the plant establishment period, it shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to perform all work necessary to ensure the resumption and continued growth of the transplanted material. This care shall include, but not be limited to, labor and materials necessary for removal of foreign, dead, or rejected plant material, maintaining a weed-free condition, and the replacement of all unsatisfactory plant material planted under the Contract. If plants are stolen or damaged by the acts of others, the Contracting Agency will pay invoice cost only for the replacement plants with no mark-up and the Contractor will be responsible for the labor to install the replacement plants. During the plant establishment period, the Contractor shall meet monthly with the Engineer for the purpose of joint inspection of the planting material on a mutually agreed upon schedule. The Contractor shall correct all conditions unsatisfactory to the Engineer within a 10-day period immediately following the inspection. If plant replacement is required, the Contractor shall, within the 10-day period, propose a plan and schedule for the plant replacement to occur immediately at the beginning of the planting period as designated in Section 8-02.3(8). Failure to comply with corrective steps as outlined by the Engineer shall constitute justification for the Contracting Agency to take corrective steps and to deduct all costs thereof from any monies due the Contractor. At the end of the plant establishment period, plants that do not show normal growth shall be replaced. Payment for water used to water in plants, or hand watering of plant material or lawn areas unless otherwise specified, is the responsibility of the Contractor during the plant establishment period. 01040.77(a) Watering, Fertilizing, and Mulching - In the third paragraph, replace "2 inch depth" with "3 inch depth". (Use the following subsection .77(d) when sod lawn is required. Obtain the schedule from the Designer.) 01040.77(d) Sod Lawn - Add the following to the end of this subsection: Provide sod lawn feeding, mowing, and general treatment as follows: 01040.80 Measurement - Add the following at the end of this subsection: (h) Plant Establishment Period - Plant establishment will be measured as ………….. 01040.90 Payment - Add the following: (f) Mulch - Add the following item: Compost Mulch; unit of measurement to be Cubic Yard. 01040.90 Payment - Add the following at the end of this subsection: (h) Plant Establishment Period – "PSIPE ___", per each. (PSIPE is Plant Selection Including Plant Establishment.) The unit Contract price for "Plant Selection ___", per each, and "PSIPE ___", per each, shall be full pay for all materials, labor, tools, equipment, and supplies necessary for weed control within the planting area, planting area preparation, fine grading, planting, cultivating, plant storage and protection, fertilizer and root dip, staking, cleanup, and water necessary to complete planting operations as specified. As the plants that include plant establishment are obtained, propagated, and grown, partial payments shall be made as follows after inspection by the Engineer: Payment of 5-percent of the unit Contract price, per each, when the plant materials have been contracted, propagated, and are growing under nursery conditions. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with certification that the plant material has been procured or contracted for delivery to the project for planting within the time limits of the project. The certification shall state the location, quantity, and size of all material. Payment shall be increased to 15-percent of the unit Contract price, per each, upon completion of the initial weed control Work. Payment shall be increased to 60-percent of the unit Contract price per each for the contracted plant material in a designated unit area when planted. Payment shall be increased to 70-percent of the unit Contract price per each for contracted plant material at the completion of the initial planting. Payment shall be increased to the appropriate percentage upon reaching the following plant establishment milestones: June 30th 80-percent September 30th 90-percent Completion of plant establishment or after all replacement plants have been installed, whichever is later 100-percent As the plants that do not include plant establishment are obtained, propagated, and grown, partial payments shall be made as follows: Payment of 15-percent of the unit Contract price per each when the plant materials have been contracted, propagated, and are growing under nursery conditions. The Contractor shall provide the Engineer with certification that the plant material has been procured or contracted for delivery to the project for planting within the time limits of the project. The certification shall state the location, quantity, and size of all material. Payment shall be increased to 90-percent of the unit Contract price per each for contracted plant material at the completion of the initial planting. Payment shall be increased to 100-percent at the Physical Completion of the Contract. All partial payments shall be limited to the actual number of healthy vigorous plants that meet the stage requirements, limited to plan quantity. Previous partial payments made for materials rejected or missing will be deducted from future payments due the Contractor. SP1070 (05-16-08) (This Section requires SP440 when concrete collars are required.) SECTION 01070 - MAILBOX SUPPORTS (Follow all instructions. If there are no instructions above a subsection, paragraph, sentence, or bullet, then include them in the project but make necessary modifications to only include project specific specifications. Delete specifications that do not apply to the project.) (Use the following paragraph when subsections 01070.00, .80, and .90 are NOT included in the project.) Comply with Section 01070 of the Standard Specifications. (Use the following lead-in paragraph when subsections 01070.00, .80, and .90 are included in the project.) Comply with Section 01070 of the Standard Specifications modified as follows: (Use the following subsections .10, .80, and .90 when existing mailbox supports are reused. Use only when the existing mailbox supports, brackets, hardware, and post sockets are crash worthy and meet current standards. Check with the Designer.) 01070.00 Scope - Add the following paragraph to the end of this subsection: This work includes removing, maintaining, and reinstalling existing mailboxes and existing supports. 01070.80 Measurement - Add the following paragraph to the end of this subsection: The quantities of mailboxes and supports removed, maintained, and reinstalled will be measured on the unit basis, regardless of type, installed in permanent locations. 01070.90 Payment - Add the following pay item: Pay Item Unit of Measurement |