37-02102 Clear Grub.pdf

SECTION 02102

CLEARING AND GRUBBING DIVISION 2

West Branch Regional Authority 02102-1 January 2026 Route 54 Sanitary Sewer Extension Project Clearing and Grubbing Contract No. WB-1

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

A. Scope

1. The work covered under this section includes all plant, labor, and material required to perform the Clearing and Grubbing, as set forth on the Drawings and in accordance with this section of the Specifications.

B. Related Work Specified Elsewhere in Contract Documents

1. Section 02205: Earthwork for Pipelines.

2. Section 02541: Erosion and Sediment Control.

1.02 PROTECTION

A. Roads, structures, and all other facilities to remain shall be protected throughout the performance of clearing and grubbing work.

B. Certain existing trees, shrubs, and bushes located upon the project site may be designated by the Engineer to remain intact. When so designated, the Contractor shall protect trees, shrubs, and bushes by fencing, barricades, wrapping, or other methods approved by the Engineer.

C. Installation of Erosion and Sediment Control, perimeter devices, shall be completed prior to beginning clearing and grubbing.

D. Trimming of certain trees and brush may be seasonally limited due to protected species as specified in the project permits issued for the project. The Contractors shall consult with the appropriate regulatory officials and provisions of the permits before initiating work in the project area.

1.03 REQUIREMENTS OF REGULATORY AGENCIES

A. Trees, stumps, brush, and other materials removed during clearing and grubbing operations must be disposed of in accordance with local, State and Federal laws, codes, and regulations. The Contractor shall contact the Pennsylvania Department of Environ-mental Protection to ascertain disposal requirements.

1.04 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01340: Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples:

1. Tree Wound Paint

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1.05 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

A. Deliver materials to store at the site, and handle in a manner which will maintain the materials in their original manufactured or fabricated condition until ready for use. Store and protect materials from weather and in an ambient temperature environment.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

2.01 TREE WOUND PAINT

A. Submit samples in cans with manufacturer's label of bituminous based paint of standard manufacture specially formulated for tree wounds.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 CLEARING

A. Clearing shall be within the boundaries of the project site and Owner rights-of-way, to the limits shown on the Drawings or as established in the field by the Engineer.

B. Trees, shrubs, bushes, vines, and undergrowths within the clearing limits that are not designated to remain intact shall be removed to elevations not exceeding existing ground surface or proposed finished grade, whichever elevation is lower at the particular location of clearing activities. Where shown on the Drawings, clearing shall consist of the felling, trimming, and cutting of trees into sections and the satisfactory disposal of the trees and other vegetation designated for removal, including downed timber, snags, brush, and rubbish occurring within the areas to be cleared. Clearing shall also include the removal and disposal of temporary incidental structures (sheds, etc.) that obtrude, encroach upon, or otherwise obstruct the work. Trees, stumps, roots, brush, and other vegetation in areas to be cleared shall be cut off flush with or below the original ground surface, except such trees and vegetation as may be indicated or directed to be left standing. Limbs and branches to be trimmed shall be neatly cut close to the bole of the tree or main branches.

Cuts more than 1 inch in diameter shall be painted with an approved tree-wound paint.

3.02 PRUNING AND TRIMMING

A. Where shown on the Drawings or as directed by the Owner, Engineer or controlling authority, prune and trim trees designated to be left standing within the cleared areas of dead branches 1½ inches or more in diameter; and trim branches to heights and in a manner as indicated. Neatly cut limbs and branches to be trimmed close to the bole of the tree or main branches. Paint cuts more than 1 inch in diameter with an approved tree wound paint.

3.03 GRUBBING

A. Grubbing shall consist of the removal and disposal of stumps, roots larger than 3 inches in

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3.04 DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS

A. Saleable Timber - All timber on the project site noted for clearing and grubbing shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the project site and suitably disposed of off-site.

B. Nonsaleable Materials - Logs, stumps, roots, brush, rotten wood, and other refuse from the clearing and grubbing operations, except for saleable timber, shall be disposed of outside the limits of Owner-controlled land at the Contractor's responsibility except when otherwise directed in writing. Such directive will state the areas in which they may be placed.

Comply with all Federal and State laws and regulations and with reasonable practice relative to the disposal of materials.

C. Burning - Burning of materials on the project site will not be permitted, unless specific approval to do so is granted by the Owner and Clinton Township.

D. Accumulation and Removal - Material requiring disposal shall be removed from the project site on a daily basis as it accumulates.

E. Disposal of refuse and debris and any accidental loss or damage attendant thereto shall be the Contractor's responsibility.

3.05 PROTECTION

A. Roads and Walks - Keep roads and walks free of dirt and debris at all times.

B. Trees, Shrubs, and Existing Facilities - Trees and vegetation to be left standing shall be protected from damage incident to clearing, grubbing, and construction operations by the erection of barriers or by such other means as the circumstances require.

C. Utility Lines - Protect existing utility lines that are indicated to remain from damage. Notify the Owner immediately of damage to or an encounter with an unknown existing utility line.

The Contractor is responsible for the repairs of damage to existing utility lines that are indicated or made known to the Contractor prior to start of clearing and grubbing operations. When utility lines which are to be removed are encountered within the area of operations, notify the Owner in ample time to minimize interruption of the service.