ITEM 653 TOPSOIL FURNISHED AND PLACED
653.01
Description
653.02
Materials
653.03
Construction Requirements
653.04 Method
of Measurement
653.05 Basis of
Payment
653.01 Description. This work consists of
furnishing and spreading topsoil and preparing the subgrade.
653.02 Materials. Furnish topsoil consisting of
loose, friable, loamy material without admixture of subsoil or refuse.
For topsoil to be considered loamy, ensure that the fraction passing the No. 10
(2.00 mm) sieve does not contain more than 40 percent clay. Furnish topsoil
consisting of not less than 4 percent and not more than 20 percent organic
matter as determined by loss on ignition of samples oven dried to constant
weight at 212 °F (100 °C). Furnish topsoil that is free of grass, brush,
and, roots.
653.03 Construction Requirements. Before placing
any topsoil, prepare all areas to be covered with topsoil according to 659.10. Place the topsoil according to 659.11. When seeding is specified, open the
topsoil up to receive the seed.
653.04 Method of Measurement. The
Department will measure compacted Topsoil Furnished and Placed by the number of
cubic yards (cubic meters) accepted in place.
653.05 Basis of Payment. The
Department will pay for accepted quantities at the contract price as follows:
Item
Unit
Description
653
Cubic Yard
Topsoil Furnished and Placed
(Cubic
Meter)