_GENERAL DOCUMENTS - C1981017 (206)

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practicable, or where the area to be seeded is less than one acre, or may be used at the CONTRACTOR's option. Broadcast seed shall be covered about one-quarter (1/4) to one-half(1/2) inch deep by flexible-tine harrowing or a similar method acceptable to the PROJECT MANAGER. One to two operations may be required to obtain adequate coverage as specified by the PROJECT MANAGER. Mulching Hay or straw mulch shall be applied uniformly at the rate of two (2) tons per acre over seeded areas. Hydromulch shall be applied at the rate of one and a half (1 1/2) tons per acre. Mulch shall be applied to the designated areas immediately after seeding and not later than 24 hours after seeding has been performed. Mulching shall not be done when the wind velocity exceeds fifteen 0 5) miles per hour. Stabilizing Mulch On areas larger than one (1) acre a mulch crimper shall be used to stabilize or anchor the mulch into the soil after hay or straw mulch has been spread. The crimper shall be equipped with scrapers to keep the blades clean. Spacing of crimper blades shall not exceed nine inches (9") . On areas less than one acre crimping must be achieved by hand with a suitable tool, such as a spade, on 18" centers. Maintenance The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the areas until all work on the entire contract has been completed and accepted. Maintenance will consist of the repair of area damaged by erosion, wind, fire or other causes. Such areas shall be repaired to reestablish the condition and grade of seedbed and shall be refertilized, reseeded, remulched and/or reestablished as directed by the PROJECT MANAGER. 20.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT If revegetation is included as a separate bid item, revegetated a:?as will be measured to the nearest 0.1 acre and paid at the unit price bid for revegetation on the Bid Schedule. The price bid shall include all costs for labor, matericls, equipment and all other items necessary for revegetation as described in these specifications. 21