S01 12FPC120Q0039 Att2-5CS406SeedSprigMulching58_25ThirdAveExt.pdf

Solicitation 12FPC120Q0039 Attachment 2-5 CS406SeedSprigMulch5-58ThirdAveExtensions

6. Measurement and payment Method J-For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, each area treated is measured as specified in section 7 and the area calculated to the nearest 0.1 acre. Payment for treatment is made at the contract unit price for the designated treatment, which will constitute full compensation for completion of the work.

When specified as an item of work, mesh or netting is measured to the nearest square yard of surface area covered and accepted. Payment is made at the contract unit price and will constitute full compensation for completion of the work.

Method 2-For items of work for which specific lump sum prices are established in the contract, the quantity of work will not be measured for payment. Payment for this item is made at the contract lump sum price for the item and will constitute full compensation for the completion of the work.

Method 3-For items of work for which lump sum prices are established in the contract, payment is made as the work proceeds. Payment of the lump sum contract price will constitute full compensation for completion of the work.

All Methods-The following provisions apply to all methods of measurement and payment. Compensation for any item of work described in the contract, but not listed in the bid schedule is included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such items and the item(s) to which they are made subsidiary are identified in section 7.

7. Items of work and construction details

Item 6- Measurement and Payment shall be by Method 2 A. Seeding dates are from April 15th through May 31st and September 15th through October 31st.

Within the stated dates, final seeding operations shall commence immediately after final grading for each residence.

8. Stones greater than 3 inches in their largest dimension shall be removed prior to seeding in all designated seeding areas.

C. Ground limestone shall be applied to and incorporated into the soil at the rate of 2,000 lbs/acre or 50 lbs/1,000 sq. ft, or adjusted based on source soil testing.

D. A commercial 5-10-10 fertilizer containing 50 percent slow release form of nitrogen shall be applied at the rate of 44 lbs/acre or 1 lb/1,000 sq. ft, or adjusted based on source soil testing.

E. When lime and fertilizer have been spread dry, they may be incorporated into the soil in one operation.

F. Lime and fertilizer shall be applied by any of the following three methods: with a hydroseeder, with a low box-type spreader or hand broadcast. Dry lime and fertilizer shall be well-mixed with the soil. Fertilizer placed by the use of a drill shall constitute acceptable mixing. When a hydroseeder is used to apply lime and/or fertilizer, the i:nixing does not apply.

G. When seed is applied mechanically, it will be immediately rolled to provide firm soil-seed contact. When the seed is applied hydraulically, the seed and fertilizer may be applied simultaneously. Seed and lime shall not be applied simultaneously.

H. The "Grass Seed" shall consist of New England Wildflower Showy Mix or equivalent for 25 Third Avenue Extension (3 lbs needed) and New England Wetmix or Equivalent for 58 Third Avenue Extension (approximately 1.5-2lbs needed) I. A biodegradable mulch erosion control blanket (such as the Rollmax SC150BN or equivalent) shall be laid down over entire seeded surface except where trees and shrubs are planted and tacked with wooden stakes. Installation shall follow manufacturer's recommendations.

J. The Contractor is responsible for successful establishment of the seed for a period of two months following seed germination and sprouting. Areas of sparse cover shall be reseeded within this timeframe at the discretion of the COR.

. See also: Implementation Requirements for 342 Critical Area Planting for specific seed rates and other information.

NRCS 3/2018

CTEWPP-FPE

406-3