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Mulching <br /> Hay or straw mulch shall be applied uniformly at the rate of two (2) tons per acre over seeded <br /> areas. Hydromulch shall be applied at the rate of one and a half (1 1/2) tons per acre. Mulch <br /> shall be applied to the designated areas immediately after seeding and not later than 24 hours <br /> after seeding has been performed. Mulching shall not be done when the wind velocity <br /> exceeds fifteen (15) miles per hour. <br /> Stabilizing Mulch <br /> On areas larger than one (1) acre a mulch crimper shall be used to stabilize or anchor the <br /> mulch into the soil after hay or straw mulch has been spread. The crimper shall be equipped <br /> with scrapers to keep the blades clean. Spacing of crimper blades shall not exceed nine <br /> inches (9") . On areas less than one acre crimping must be achieved by hand with a suitable <br /> tool, such as a spade, on 18" centers. <br /> Maintenance <br /> The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the areas until all work on the entire contract has been <br /> completed and accepted. Maintenance will consist of the repair of area damaged by erosion, <br /> wind, fire or other causes. Such areas shall be repaired to reestablish the condition and grade <br /> of seedbed and shall be refertilized, reseeded, remulched and/or reestablished as directed by <br /> the PROJECT MANAGER. <br /> 20.4 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT <br /> Revegetated areas will be measured to the nearest 0.1 acre and paid at the unit price bid for <br /> revegetation on the Bid Schedule. The price bid shall include all costs for labor, materials, <br /> equipment and all other items necessary for revegetation as described in these specifications. <br /> 35 <br />