841_SPS_F06_VEGETATION TREAT.doc

841 VEGETATION TREATMENT

841.01 Service Required

Apply vegetative treatments including seed, mulch, fertilizer or other products in designated areas.

841.02 Performance Standard

Treatment is complete when ordered quantities of vegetative treatment products have been applied to designated or Service Provider disturbed soil areas.

836.03 Location of Work

As specified on roads listed on the ROAD LISTING, SHOWN ON THE PLANS, or as ordered by the Contracting Officer.

836.04 Measurement

Measurement under this Section will be made by the total number of units for each item listed in the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS completed and accepted.

A. Mile: Work activity will be measured along the centerline of the road regardless of the number of lanes.

B. Acres: Work activity will be measured to the nearest one-tenth (0.1) acre.

841.05 Payment

A. The accepted quantities will be paid at the contract price per unit of measurement for the Section 807 pay items listed in the schedule of items. Payment will be full compensation for the work prescribed in this Section.

Pay Item

Pay Unit 841(1) Establish Vegetation

Acres 841(2)

Mile

841(3)

Lump Sum

841.06 Acceptable Quality Levels

* Forests have the option to choose a pay reduction in lieu of rework. However, each Forest must establish a threshold where rework is required and define pay reductions for each defect.

Intent and use: User to establish threshold for the acceptable level of quality.

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