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Hammond WRP – Restoration Planting List of Specifications July 2016 NRCS-South Carolina Horry County

ATTACHMENT 4 – LIST OF SPECIFICATIONS, DRAWINGS AND

TEMPORARY BENCHMARK DESCRIPTIONS

ITEM 0001 - Hammond WRP – Restoration Planting, Horry County, South Carolina

List of Specifications

Hammond WRP – Restoration Planting Horry County, South Carolina

Construction Specifications

Specification Number Title Number of Pages 5 Pollution Control 3 6 Seeding, Sprigging, and Mulching 5

Mobilization and Demobilization

401 Restoration Planting 5

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Hammond WRP – Restoration Planting Performance Time Estimate July 2016 NRCS-South Carolina Horry County

Performance Time Estimate

Work Calendar Days

Needed

Begin Day

End Day

Mobilization 10 1 10 Site prep for planting 5 11 16 Plant native wildflower plugs 10 21 31 Plant longleaf pines 10 32 42 Plant wiregrass plugs 10 43 53 Plant wax myrtle, dogwood, red bud, red cedar, and pond cypress

10 54 64

Weather Days 10 65 75

Total number of calendar days needed is 75 days.

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Construction Specification 5—Pollution Control

1. Scope The work consists of installing measures or performing work to control erosion and minimize the production of sediment and other pollutants to water and air from construction activities.

2. Material All material furnished shall meet the requirements of the material specifications listed in section 8 of this specification.

3. Erosion and sediment control measures and works The measures and works shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

Staging of earthwork activities—The excavation and moving of soil materials shall be scheduled to minimize the size of areas disturbed and unprotected from erosion for the shortest reasonable time.

Seeding—Seeding to protect disturbed areas shall occur as soon as reasonably possible following completion of that earthwork activity.

Mulching—Mulching to provide temporary protection of the soil surface from erosion.

Diversions—Diversions to divert water from work areas and to collect water from work areas for treatment and safe disposition. They are temporary and shall be removed and the area restored to its near original condition when the diversions are no longer required or when permanent measures are installed.

Stream crossings—Culverts or bridges where equipment must cross streams. They are temporary and shall be removed and the area restored to its near original condition when the crossings are no longer required or when permanent measures are installed.

Sediment basins—Sediment basins collect, settle, and eliminate sediment from eroding areas from impacting properties and streams below the construction site(s). These basins are temporary and shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition when they are no longer required or when permanent measures are installed.

Sediment filters—Straw bale filters or geotextile sediment fences trap sediment from areas of limited runoff. Sediment filters shall be properly anchored to prevent erosion under or around them. These filters are temporary and shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition when they are no longer required or when permanent measures are installed.

Waterways—Waterways for the safe disposal of runoff from fields, diversions, and other structures or measures. These works are temporary and shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition when they are no longer required or when permanent measures are installed.

Other—Additional protection measures as specified in Section 8 of this specification or required by Federal, State, or local government.

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4. Chemical pollution The contractor shall provide watertight tanks or barrels or construct a sump sealed with plastic sheets to dispose of chemical pollutants, such as drained lubricating or transmission fluids, grease, soaps, concrete mixer washwater, or asphalt, produced as a by-product of the construction activities. At the completion of the construction work, sumps shall be removed and the area restored to its original condition as specified in section 8 of this specification. Sump removal shall be conducted without causing pollution.

Sanitary facilities, such as chemical toilets, or septic tanks shall not be located next to live streams, wells, or springs. They shall be located at a distance sufficient to prevent contamination of any water source. At the completion of construction activities, facilities shall be disposed of without causing pollution as specified in section 8 of this specification.

5. Air pollution The burning of brush or slash and the disposal of other materials shall adhere to state and local regulations. Fire prevention measures shall be taken to prevent the start or spreading of wildfires that may result from project activities. Firebreaks or guards shall be constructed and maintained at locations shown on the drawings.

All public access or haul roads used by the contractor during construction of the project shall be sprinkled or otherwise treated to fully suppress dust. All dust control methods shall ensure safe construction operations at all times. If chemical dust suppressants are applied, the material shall be a commercially available product specifically designed for dust suppression and the application shall follow manufacturer's requirements and recommendations. A copy of the product data sheet and manufacturer's recommended application procedures shall be provided to the engineer 5 working days before the first application.

6. Maintenance, removal, and restoration All pollution control measures and temporary works shall be adequately maintained in a functional condition for the duration of the construction period. All temporary measures shall be removed and the site restored to near original condition.

7. 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 items to which they are made subsidiary, are identified in section 8 of this specification.

8. Items of work and construction details Items of work to be performed in conformance with this specification and construction details therefore are:

A. Subsidiary Item, Pollution Control

1. This item shall consist of installing measures or performing work to control erosion and minimize the production of sediment and other pollutants to water and air from construction activities, in accordance with the laws and guidelines of the South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control.

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2. No sanitary facilities are available on site. The contractor shall erect and maintain a portable sanitary facility, such as a Port-a-Jon, for the duration of the project or arrange to use public restrooms. The work site is several miles from the closest public restroom. The sanitary facility(s) must be dismantled and removed from the site upon completion of the construction work. The waste from the sanitary facility must be removed from it and disposed of offsite in the manner permitted by law.

3. In adherence to the goals and objectives expressed in the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002, the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 and Executive Order 13514 on all USDA-NRCS projects whenever the following categories of supplies are used they must contain the minimum amount of biobased content as required by the BioPreferred Program, if feasible. This is applicable to the following products: diesel fuel additives, hydraulic fluids, lubricants, fuel conditioners, gasoline fuel additives, heat transfer fluids (i.e. coolants or refrigerants), mulch and compost materials, erosion control materials, compost activators and accelerators, electronic component cleaners, turbine drip oils, any other products used in operation of machinery used to do the work required under this contract and materials installed under this contract.

4. Pollution Control is made subsidiary to Bid Items: 2-7.

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Construction Specification 6—Seeding, Sprigging, and Mulching

The work consists of preparing the area for treatment; furnishing and placing seed, sprigs, mulch, fertilizer, inoculants, lime, and other soil amendments; and anchoring mulch in designated areas as specified.

2. Material Seed—All seed shall conform to the current rules and regulations of the state where it is being used and shall be from the latest crop available. It shall meet or exceed the standard for purity and germination listed in section 7.

Seed shall be labeled in accordance with the state laws and the U.S. Department of Agriculture rules and regulations under the Federal Seed Act in effect on the date of invitations for bids. Bag tag figures are evidence of purity and germination. No seed will be accepted with a test date of more than 9 months before the delivery date to the site.

Seed that has become wet, moldy, or otherwise damaged in transit or storage will not be accepted.

The percent of noxious weed seed allowable shall be as defined in the current State laws relating to agricultural seeds. Each type of seed shall be delivered in separate sealed containers and fully tagged unless exception is granted in writing by the contracting officer.

Fertilizer—Unless otherwise specified, the fertilizer shall be a commercial grade fertilizer. It shall meet the standard for grade and quality specified by State law. Where fertilizer is furnished from bulk storage, the contractor shall furnish a supplier's certification of analysis and weight.

When required by the contract, a representative sample of the fertilizer shall be furnished to the contracting officer for chemical analysis.

Inoculants—The inoculants for treating legume seeds shall be a pure culture of nitrogen-fixing bacteria prepared specifically for the species and shall not be used later than the date indicated on the container or as otherwise specified. A mixing medium, as recommended by the manufacturer, shall be used to bond the inoculants to the seed. Two times the amount of the inoculants recommended by the manufacturer shall be used except four times the amount shall be used when seed is applied using a hydraulic seeder. Seed shall be sown within 24 hours of treatment and shall not remain in the hydraulic seeder longer than 4 hours.

Lime and other soil amendments—Lime shall consist of standard ground agriculture limestone, or approved equivalent. Standard ground agriculture limestone is defined as ground limestone meeting current requirements of the State Department of Agriculture. Other soil amendments shall meet quality criteria and application requirements specified in section 7.

Mulch tackifiers—Asphalt emulsion tackifiers shall conform to the requirements of ASTM D 977, Specification for Emulsified Asphalt. The emulsified asphalt may be rapid setting, medium setting, or slow setting. Nonasphaltic tackifiers required because of environmental considerations shall be as specified in section 7.

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Straw mulch material—Straw mulch shall consist of wheat, barley, oat or rye straw, hay, grass cut from native grasses, or other plants as specified in Section 7. The mulch material shall be air-dry, reasonably light in color, and shall not be musty, moldy, caked, or otherwise of low quality.

The use of mulch that contains noxious weeds is not permitted. The contractor shall provide a method satisfactory to the contracting officer for determining weight of mulch furnished.

Other mulch materials—Mulching materials, such as wood cellulose fiber mulch, mulch tackifiers, synthetic fiber mulch, netting, and mesh, are other mulching materials that may be required for specialized locations and conditions. These materials, when specified, must be accompanied by the manufacturer's recommendations for methods of application.

3. Seeding mixtures, sod, sprigs, and dates of planting The application rate per acre for seed mixtures, sprigs, or sod and date of seeding or planting shall be as shown on the plans or as specified in section 7.

4. Seedbed preparation and treatment Areas to be treated shall be dressed to a smooth, firm surface. On sites where equipment can operate on slopes safely, the seedbed shall be adequately loosened (4 to 6 inches deep) and smoothed. Depending on soil and moisture conditions, disking or cultipacking, or both, may be necessary to properly prepare a seedbed. Where equipment cannot operate safely, the seedbed shall be prepared by hand methods by scarifying to provide a roughened soil surface so that broadcast seed will remain in place.

If seeding is to be accomplished immediately following construction operations, seedbed preparation may not be required except on a compacted, polished, or freshly cut soil surface.

Rocks larger than 6 inches in diameter, trash, weeds, and other debris that will interfere with seeding or maintenance operations shall be removed or disposed of as specified in section 7.

Seedbed preparation shall be discontinued when soil moisture conditions are not suitable for the preparation of a satisfactory seedbed as determined by the contracting officer's technical representative (COTR).

5. Seeding, sprigging, fertilizing, mulching, and stabilizing All seeding or sprigging operations shall be performed in such a manner that the seed or sprigs are applied in the specified quantities uniformly in the designated areas. The method and rate of seed application shall be as specified in section 7. Unless otherwise specified, seeding or sprigging shall be accomplished within 2 days after final grading is completed and approved.

Fertilizer, lime, and other soil amendments shall be applied as specified in section 7. When specified, the fertilizer and soil amendments shall be thoroughly incorporated into the soil immediately following surface application.

The rate, amount, and kind of mulching or mesh shall be as specified in section 7. Mulches shall be applied uniformly to the designated areas. They shall be applied to areas seeded not later than 2 working days after seeding has been performed. Straw mulch material shall be stabilized within 24 hours of application using a mulch crimper or equivalent anchoring tool or by a suitable tackifier. When the mulch crimper or equivalent anchoring tool is used, it shall have straight blades and be the type manufactured expressly for and capable of firmly punching the mulch into

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The tackifier shall be applied uniformly over the mulch material at the specified rate, or it shall be injected into the mulch material as it is being applied. Mesh or netting stabilizing materials shall be applied smoothly, but loosely on the designated areas. The edges of these materials shall be buried or securely anchored using spikes or staples as specified in section 7.

The contractor shall maintain the mesh or netting areas until all work under the contract has been completed and accepted. Maintenance shall consist of the repair of areas damaged by water erosion, wind, fire, or other causes. Such areas shall be repaired to reestablish the intended condition and to the design lines and grades required by the contract. The areas shall be refertilized, reseeded, and remulched before the new application of the mesh or netting.

6. Measurement and payment Method 1—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. Progress payments will be determined as specified in section 7.

Payment of the total 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 Items of work to be performed in conformance with this specification and construction details therefore are:

A. Bid Item 6, Plant Wiregrass (Aristida stricta) Plugs

1. This item shall consist of planting approximately 1,200 Northern wiregrass (Aristida stricta) plugs on 4 acres. The areas labeled “wiregrass planting” on the site map and flagged in the field shall be the areas treated. Approximately 300 plugs shall be planted per acre. The original or a legible copy of the delivery tickets showing quantity, species, size, harvest date and other standard information shall be furnished to the Inspector.

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2. Timing of planting shall be during the dormant season after Bid Item 2, Tree/Shrub Site Preparation is complete. The planting shall occur during the months of October through January and can occur at the same time as longleaf and/or wildflower plug planting. Avoid planting when the ground is frozen, excessively dry, or excessively wet and sticky.

3. The wiregrass plugs shall be planted in randomly arranged plots (closely spaced groups of 10 plants each) with a spacing of approximately 6 ft. x 6 ft. within the plot. Each of the 4 acres should be planted with approximately 30 plots of wiregrass plants (with 10 plants per plot).

4. Plugs shall be hand-planted, using a tool to create a hole, dropping the plug in, and covering the root with soil. Plugs shall be planted to the depth of the roots, with the entire root being covered.

5. Planting area of wiregrass plugs overlaps that of the longleaf pine planting area. Keep wiregrass plugs at least 2 feet from longleaf seedlings.

6. Payment shall be made based on the area where the specified numbers of wiregrass plugs are planted. Measurement of area for payment shall be by handheld GPS unit.

7. All compensation for developing planting arrangement as well as furnishing and planting the specified species and number of seedlings shall be considered as included in the unit bid price for Bid Item 6, Plant Wiregrass (Aristida stricta) Plugs.

B. Bid Item 7, Plant Native Wildflower Plugs

1. This item shall consist of furnishing 2,000 plants, and planting 1 acre of native wildflowers within the designated portions of the open fields on site. Planting areas are designated on the restoration map and will be marked in the field by an NRCS representative.

2. Timing of planting shall be during the dormant season after Bid Item 2, Tree/Shrub Site Preparation is complete. The planting shall occur during the months of October through January and can occur at the same time as longleaf and/or wiregrass plug planting. Avoid planting when the ground is frozen, excessively dry, or excessively wet and sticky.

3. Plant species and quantity must be verified by the NRCS Wildlife Biologist prior to planting. Plant lists, labels and receipts from vendor with species names must be provided.

4. If listed species are not available, alternate species can be utilized with prior authorization from NRCS Inspector.

5. Contractor is to call the NRCS Inspector 3 days prior to planting.

6. Plugs shall be hand-planted, using a tool to create a hole, dropping the plug in, and covering the root with soil. Plugs shall be planted to the depth of the roots, with the entire root being covered.

7. Planting area of native wildflower plugs overlaps that of the longleaf pine planting area.

Keep wildflower plugs at least 2 feet from longleaf seedlings.

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8. Use the following native wildflower species:

Native Wildflower species List (Hammond WRP planting project)

Common Name Scientific Name Number of plants/plugs Common Milkweed Asclepias syriaca 125 Butterfly Milkweed Asclepias tuberosa 125 Blue Wild Indigo Baptisia australis 125 White wild indigo Baptisia alba 125 Rattlesnake Master Eryngium yuccifolium 125 Joe Pye Weed Eupatoriadelphus fistulosus 125 Tall Thoroughwort Eupatorium altissimum 125 Marsh Blazing Star Liatris spicata 125 Eastern Smooth Beardtongue Penstemon laevigatus 125 Starry Rosinweed Silphium asteriscus 125 Kidneyleaf Rosinweed Silphium compositum 125 Black-Eyed Susan Rudbeckia hirta 125 Blue Vervain Verbena hastata 125 Stemless Ironweed Vernonia acaulis 125 Tall Ironweed Vernonia angustifolia ssp.

angustifolia

New York Ironweed Vernonia noveboracensis 125 Total number of plants/plugs 2,000

9. Work with nursery or vendor that supplies native southeastern ecotype plant materials in order to obtain the above species and amounts. Consult with NRCS Wildlife Biologist for list of vendors.

10. Plugs shall be planted using 4.5 ft. x 4.5 ft. spacing.

11. Measurement for wildflower planting shall be by handheld GPS unit, by plant purchase receipts with species and amounts equaling or exceeding those listed the table above, onsite inspection during planting, and evidence of planting within specified acreage.

12. Planting must be completed by January 31, 2016.

13. All compensation for site preparation, planting wildflowers as well as furnishing specified species and amounts shall be considered as included in the unit bid price for Bid Item 7, Plant Native Wildflower Plugs.

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Construction Specification 8—Mobilization and Demobilization

The work consists of the mobilization and demobilization of the contractor's forces and equipment necessary for performing the work required under the contract. It does not include mobilization and demobilization for specific items of work for which payment is provided elsewhere in the contract. Mobilization will not be considered as work in fulfilling the contract requirements for commencement of work.

2. Equipment and material Mobilization shall include all activities and associated costs for transportation of contractor's personnel, equipment, and operating supplies to the site; establishment of offices, buildings, and other necessary general facilities for the contractor's operations at the site; premiums paid for performance and payment bonds including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements as applicable;

and other items specified in section 4 of this specification.

Demobilization shall include all activities and costs for transportation of personnel, equipment, and supplies not required or included in the contract from the site; including the disassembly, removal, and site cleanup of offices, buildings, and other facilities assembled on the site specifically for this contract.

This work includes mobilization and demobilization required by the contract at the time of award.

If additional mobilization and demobilization activities and costs are required during the performance of the contract as a result of changed, deleted, or added items of work for which the contractor is entitled to an adjustment in contract price, compensation for such costs will be included in the price adjustment for the item or items of work changed or added.

3. Payment Payment will be made as the work proceeds, after presentation of paid invoices or documentation of direct costs by the contractor showing specific mobilization and demobilization costs and supporting evidence of the charges of suppliers, subcontractors, and others. When the total of such payments is less than the lump sum contract price, the balance remaining will be included in the final contract payment. Payment of the lump sum contract price for mobilization and demobilization will constitute full compensation for completion of the work.

Payment will not be made under this item for the purchase costs of materials having a residual value, the purchase costs of materials to be incorporated in the project, or the purchase costs of operating supplies.

4. Items of work and construction details Items of work to be performed in conformance with this specification and construction details therefore are:

A. Bid Item 1, Mobilization

1. All compensation for mobilization and demobilization shall be included in the contract price for Bid Item 1, Mobilization.

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Construction Specification 401 —Tree Planting

1. Scope The work consists of preparing the area for treatment; furnishing and placing tree seedlings, and any specified soil amendments; any specified tree shelters and weed barrier materials in designated areas; and post-planting weed control treatment.

2. Material Tree Seedlings—All seedlings shall conform to the current rules and regulations of the state where they are being used and shall be from the latest crop available. Tree seedlings shall have a minimum root collar diameter of 1/8 inch (3/8 inch for oak seedlings).

Seedlings shall remain in the bags used for shipment unless otherwise specified. Bags shall be shaded at all times. Bags shall be protected from the drying effects of the wind. Temperatures inside the bags shall be maintained between 32 and 70 degrees F. Bags shall be stacked to prevent damage from crushing, heat, or cold. Any bag that is torn, separated, or otherwise opened shall be immediately patched or otherwise resealed. Bags shall be protected from contamination by materials such as gasoline, diesel fuel, oils, or chemicals that may damage the seedlings. Open bags stored over the weekend or during breaks shall be protected from drying by packing the roots with wet moss and tightly with waterproof paper; or by heeling in the seedlings.

Seedlings that have become dry, broken, or otherwise damaged in transit or storage will not be accepted.

Soil Amendments—Soil amendments shall meet recognized industry standards. Any soil amendments required shall be specified in Section 8 of this specification.

Tree and Shrub Shelters—Tree and shrub shelters used shall be specifically manufactured for this purpose. Length of the shelter is specified in the last section. The tree or shrub shelter shall be anchored with and attached to a hardwood stake (typically white oak). The shelter must be installed at least 1 inch below the ground. The stake shall be capable of supporting the tree and shelter for a minimum of three years before degrading. The stake shall be at least 1” by 1” (7/8 minimum). If bamboo stakes are used they must be at least ¾ inch diameter at the small end.

Length of the stake shall be as specified by the tree and/or shrub shelter manufacturer. Any tree shelters required shall be specified in Section 8 of this specification.

Weed Barriers—Weed barriers shall meet recognized industry standards. Any weed barriers required shall be specified in Section 8 of this specification.

3. Site Preparation Any site preparation shall be as shown on the plans or as specified in Section 8 of this specification.

4. Planting During field planting operations, the seedlings shall be carried in heavy-duty, tear and puncture free planting bags that are neoprene-coated with nylon. Only enough seedlings to comfortably fit in the planting bags shall be removed from the storage bags at one time. Seedlings should be planted promptly to prevent any drying of the roots.

Purchased seedlings must be of the correct geographic source (i.e. South Carolina or Southeastern

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U.S.)

Plant one tree seedling in a trash-free hole or trench. Surface debris (leaves, litter, duff, etc.) shall be removed before the planting tool is inserted in the ground. The contractor shall be equipped to make a 9 inch deep hole to accommodate seedlings with roots up to eight inches. Seedlings may be machine planted as long as the machine does not damage the seedlings.

Seedlings shall be planted perpendicular to the ground with a vertical angle of not more than 20 degrees. Each hardwood trees or shrub seedling shall be planted so that the top surface of the collar is 1/2 inch to 1 inch below the soil surface. Containerized longleaf seedlings shall be planted so that the terminal bud is not covered (you want to “see the plug”). The terminal bud shall be 1½ to 2 inches above the soil surface. The planting tool shall not be used to maneuver roots of seedlings into the holes. Roots must be planted straight down, not twisted, balled, or U-shaped. The ground opening should be large and deep enough to accommodate the root system in its normal position. The soil must be packed firmly around the planted seedlings with no air pockets around the roots.

Planting shall be suspended when ambient air temperature exceeds 80 degrees F, or falls below 32 degrees F. Seedlings shall not be planted in frozen ground or during freezing rain. Planting shall not take place when 14 days or more has elapsed without at least 1 inch of rainfall.

Spacing and arrangement of seedlings shall be as specified in Section 8 of this specification.

5. Disposal of Seedling Bags and Other Debris All seedling bags, boxes, and other contractor-generated debris shall be removed from the site and adjoining areas and disposed of in a proper manner.

6. Inspection and Acceptance A representative of the Contracting Officer shall inspect the work for proper planting of the seedlings and proper number and spacing. If the number of properly planted trees falls below the number required, the Contractor shall be required to replant the area. Replanting will be allowed one time per area and will be re-inspected.

7. Measurement and Payment For items of work for which specific unit prices are established in the contract, each area treated is measured as specified in Section 8 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.

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 8.

8. Items of Work and Construction Details Items of work to be performed in conformance with this specification and the construction details therefore are:

A. Bid Item 2, Tree/Shrub Site Preparation

1. This work item shall consist of preparing approximately 25.6 acres shown on the map

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2. The area to be planted shall be prepared mechanically by removing competing vegetation such as dog fennel.

3. Patches of native vegetation including red bay, sweet bay, wax myrtle, gallberry, little bluestem, fetterbush, blueberry, and other shrubs and herbs shall be left standing where trees can be planted around them and vegetation does not compromise planting activities.

4. Measurement and payment shall be as listed in Section 7 of this specification.

Measurement of the cleared area shall be made by hand-held GPS unit. All compensation for the site preparation to plant the trees in the designated areas shall be considered as included in the price for Bid Item 2, Tree/Shrub Site Preparation.

B. Bid Item 3, Tree/Shrub Establishment – Eastern Red Cedar, Flowering Dogwood, Eastern Red Bud, and Wax Myrtle

1. This item shall consist of furnishing and planting 1,400 trees and shrubs on 3.6 acres.

The plots are shown on the site map in red. Specifically, 1,000 Wax myrtle (Myrica cerifera), 200 Eastern Red Cedar (Juniperus viginana), 100 Flowering Dogwood (Cornus florida), and 100 Eastern Red Bud (Cercis canadensis) shall be planted. The original or a legible copy of the delivery tickets showing quantity, species, size, harvest date and other standard information shall be furnished to the Inspector. If these species cannot be found from local nurseries, contact the Inspector for permitted replacement species.

2. Timing of planting shall be during the dormant season. The planting shall occur during the months of November through February. Avoid planting when the ground is frozen, excessively dry, or excessively wet and sticky.

3. Wax myrtle shall be planted 6 feet (6 x 6 feet) apart in 2 rows at outside field edges in areas designated on the plan map.

4. Eastern Red Cedar, Flowering Dogwood, and Eastern Red Bud shall be planted with a spacing of approximately 9 ft. feet in a staggered row starting 8 feet behind the rows of wax myrtle. Eastern Red Cedar, Flowering Dogwood, and Eastern Red Bud shall be alternated within the planting area. An NRCS representative shall be on-site to flag the sites prior to planting to direct the specific planting layout.

5. Shelters are required to be installed with Flowering Dogwood and Eastern Red Bud to protect from mammal browse. A total of 200 tree shelters shall be required (one on each tree planted).

a. The shelters shall be 4 feet in length, at least 3.5 - 4 inches in diameter, ventilated, and designed for use with hardwood and shrub seedlings.

b. Tree shelters must be photodegradable and non-toxic and designed to function for at least 5 years.

c. Install shelter 2 to 3 inches below ground to protect from mice and voles, with the flared end up.

d. If using flat sheet shelters, be sure to overlap the sides to provide secure closure when assembling.

e. Each shelter shall be anchored in place with a stake capable of supporting the sapling for at least three years before degrading. Stakes shall be well secured to

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Place the stake on the north side of the shelter so it does not shade the seedling.

Attach the shelter to the stake with releasable ties.

f. Bird netting shall be attached to the top of each tree shelter (pull down over shelter leaving a one-inch hole in the top) in order to prevent birds from getting into the shelters and becoming trapped.

6. Use correct tools when hand-planting, as specified by the seedling supplier or NRCS representative. These may include, but are not limited to, specifically sized plug-tools (the tool shall match the seedling plug size), hoedads or dibble bars.

7. Payment shall be made based on the area where the specified number and species of trees are planted. Measurement of area for payment shall be by handheld GPS unit.

8. All compensation for site preparation and furnishing and planting the specified species and planting arrangement of the seedling shall be considered as included in the unit bid price for Bid Item 3, Tree/Shrub Establishment – Eastern Red Cedar, Flowering Dogwood, Eastern Red Bud, and Wax Myrtle.

B. Bid Item 4, Tree/Shrub Establishment - Longleaf Pine Trees

1. This item shall consist of planting 7,000 containerized Longleaf Pine (Pinus palustris) seedlings on 21 acres. The areas labeled “longleaf pine planting” on the site map and flagged in the field shall be the areas treated. Approximately 333 seedlings shall be planted per acre. The original or a legible copy of the delivery tickets showing quantity, species, size, harvest date and other standard information shall be furnished to the Inspector.

2. Timing of planting shall be during the dormant season. The planting shall occur during the months of October through January and can occur at the same time as wiregrass planting and wildflower planting). Avoid planting when the ground is frozen, excessively dry, or excessively wet and sticky.

3. The longleaf pine seedlings shall be planted with a spacing of approximately 10 x 10 ft.

up to 12 ft. x 12 ft. per acre. Longleaf may be planted in a natural or random arrangement (planting does not need to be in rows and can be arranged to accommodate planted wiregrass clumps). An NRCS representative shall be on-site prior to planting to verify the specific layout.

4. Purchased seedlings shall be planted within 1 to 3 days of lifting. Containerized seedlings shall be planted so that the terminal bud is not covered (you want to “see the plug”). The terminal bud shall be 1½ to 2 inches above the soil surface.

5. Use correct tools when hand-planting, as specified by the seedling supplier or NRCS representative. These tools may include, but are not limited to, specifically sized plug-tools (the tool should match the seedling size), hoedads, or dibble bars

6. Payment shall be made based on the area where the specified number and species of trees are planted. Measurement of area for payment shall be by handheld GPS unit.

7. All compensation for site preparation and furnishing and planting the specified species and planting arrangement of the seedlings shall be considered as included in the unit bid price for Bid Item 4, Tree/Shrub Establishment - Longleaf Pine Trees.

Hammond WRP – Restoration Planting 401-5 July 2016 NRCS-South Carolina Horry County

C. Bid Item 5, Tree/Shrub Establishment – Plant Pond Cypress

1. This item shall consist of planting 100 Pond Cypress (Taxodium acendens) on 1 acre in the area designated on the restoration planting map.

2. Timing of planting shall be during the dormant season sometime during the months of November through January. Avoid planting when the ground is frozen, excessively dry, or excessively wet and sticky.

3. The trees and shrubs shall be planted with a spacing of approximately 20 x 20 feet. The planning rate will be approximately 100 trees per acre. The cypress trees shall be planted in a random arrangement. An NRCS representative shall be on-site to flag the sites prior to planting to direct the specific planting layout.

4. Use correct tools when hand-planting, as specified by the seedling supplier or NRCS representative. These may include, but are not limited to, specifically sized plug-tools (the tool shall match the seedling plug size), hoe-dads, or dibble bars.

5. Payment shall be made based on the area where the specified number and species of trees are planted. Measurement of area for payment shall be by handheld GPS unit.

6. All compensation for site preparation and furnishing and planting the specified species and planting arrangement of the seedlings shall be considered as included in the unit bid price for Bid Item 5, Tree/Shrub Establishment – Plant Pond Cypress.

- END OF CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATION 401 -

Hammond WRP – Restoration Planting List of Maps July 2016 NRCS-South Carolina Horry County

Temporary Bench Mark Description

The areas to be planted will be marked in the field prior to the start of planting and the contractor is welcome to set their own benchmark on both sites, such as they will not damage the growth of any tree to be left.

List of Maps

Description Drawing Number Site Location Map 1 Mechanical Site Preparation Map 2 Vegetative Restoration Planting Map 3

Vegetative Restoration Planting Map, zoomed in to front fields

Hammond WRP – Restoration Planting Drawing 1 of 4 July 2016 NRCS-South Carolina Horry County

Hammond WRP – Restoration Planting Drawing 2 of 4 July 2016 NRCS-South Carolina Horry County

Hammond WRP – Restoration Planting Drawing 3 of 4 July 2016 NRCS-South Carolina Horry County

Witherspoon WRP - Tree Planting (2) Bid Schedule July 2016 NRCS-South Carolina Clarendon County

Smith Marital Trust WRP-Planting List of Specifications July 2016 NRCS-South Carolina Clarendon County

Performance Time Estimate

Smith Marital Trust WRP – Planting Clarendon County, South Carolina

Work Calendar Days

Needed

Begin Day

End Day

Mobilization 20 1 20 Site prep for planting Plant native wildflower plugs 20 21 41 Plant longleaf pines 7 42 48 Plant wiregrass plugs Plant wax myrtle, dogwood, red bud, red cedar, and pond cypress

25 49 73

Weather Days 10 74 84

Total number of calendar days needed is 84 days.