Common use of EARTHWORK Clause in Contracts

EARTHWORK. The CONTRACTOR shall note that the soil survey shown in the plans is based on limited geotechnical investigation. The CONTRACTOR shall field verify and test all excavated earthwork material to determine if the soil is classified as a Select soil and suitable for embankment utilization. In the event that any excavated earthwork material is not suitable for embankment utilization, the CONTRACTOR shall replace the unsuitable material with Select soil to furnish and install the required embankment at no additional cost to the COUNTY. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the disposal of the unsuitable material at a COUNTY approved site at no additional cost to the COUNTY. The COUNTY grants access to all the bidders to the entire project limits. The bidders are responsible for obtaining approval from all the regulatory agencies that have jurisdiction for investigative work. A Right-of-Way Utilization Permit shall be issued by the Highway Construction Division for performing borings within the project limits. Contact the Highway Construction Division to obtain information regarding a Right-of-Way utilization permit. The bidders shall ensure that all the disturbed areas are restored to as good as or better than the existing conditions. The bidders shall be responsible to comply with all permit conditions, rules and regulations including but not limited to NPDES and threatened and endangered species. The CONTRACTOR shall notify Orange County in writing if the limits of the unsuitable materials are different from what is shown on the construction plans. Prior approval shall be obtained from COUNTY before removing any unsuitable material in excess of what is shown on the construction plan. The CONTRACTOR shall provide Orange County Highway Construction with a signed and sealed survey, prepared by a registered Florida surveyor, including elevations and cross sections of the area where unsuitable soils are found to be in excess of what is shown on the construction plans. The elevations shall be provided every 25 feet and shall be representative of the conditions. The purpose of the survey, with cross sections, is to verify the quantity of the unsuitable soils removed. The cost shall be included under Pay Item 120-4, Subsoil Excavation (Unsuitable Material).

EARTHWORK. The CONTRACTOR shall note is notified that the soil survey shown in the plans is based on limited geotechnical investigation. The CONTRACTOR shall is to field verify and test all excavated earthwork material to determine if the soil is classified as a Select soil and suitable for embankment utilization. In the event that any excavated earthwork material is not suitable for embankment utilization, the CONTRACTOR shall replace the unsuitable material with Select soil to furnish and install the required embankment at no additional cost to the COUNTY. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the disposal of the unsuitable material at a COUNTY approved site at no additional cost to the COUNTY. The COUNTY grants access to all the bidders to the entire project limits. The bidders are responsible for obtaining approval from all the regulatory agencies that have jurisdiction for investigative work. A Right-of-Way Utilization Permit shall be issued by the Highway Construction Division for performing borings within the project limits. Contact the Highway Construction Division to obtain information regarding a Right-of-Way utilization permit. The bidders shall be entirely responsible to ensure that all the disturbed areas are restored to as good as or better than the existing conditions. The bidders shall be responsible to comply with all permit conditions, rules and regulations including but not limited to NPDES and threatened and endangered species. The CONTRACTOR shall notify Orange County in writing if the limits of the unsuitable materials are different from what is shown on the construction plans. Prior approval shall be obtained from COUNTY before removing any unsuitable material in excess of what is shown on the construction plan. The CONTRACTOR shall provide Orange County Highway Construction with a signed and sealed survey, prepared by a registered Florida surveyor, including elevations and cross sections of the area where unsuitable soils are found to be in excess of what is shown on the construction plans. The elevations shall be provided every 25 feet and shall be representative of the conditions. The purpose of the survey, with cross sections, is to verify the quantity of the unsuitable soils removed. The cost shall be included under Pay Item 120-4, Subsoil Excavation (Unsuitable Material).

EARTHWORK. The CONTRACTOR shall note is notified that the soil survey shown in the plans is based on limited geotechnical investigation. The CONTRACTOR shall is to field verify and test all excavated earthwork material to determine if the soil is classified as a Select soil and suitable for embankment utilization. In the event that any excavated earthwork material is not suitable for embankment utilization, the CONTRACTOR shall replace the unsuitable material with Select soil to furnish and install the required embankment at no additional cost to the COUNTY. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the disposal of the unsuitable material at a COUNTY approved site at no additional cost to the COUNTY. The COUNTY grants access to all the bidders to the entire project limits. The bidders are responsible for obtaining approval from all the regulatory agencies that have jurisdiction for investigative work. A Right-of-Way Utilization Permit shall be issued by the Highway Construction Stormwater Management Division for performing borings within the project limits. Contact the Highway Construction Stormwater Management Division to obtain information regarding a Right-of-Way utilization permit. The bidders shall be entirely responsible to ensure that all the disturbed areas are restored to as good as or better than the existing conditions. The bidders shall be responsible to comply with all permit conditions, rules and regulations including but not limited to NPDES and threatened and endangered species. The CONTRACTOR shall notify Orange County in writing if the limits of the unsuitable materials are different from what is shown on the construction plansgeotechnical report. Prior approval shall be obtained from COUNTY before removing any unsuitable material in excess of what is shown on the construction plan. The CONTRACTOR shall provide Orange County Highway Construction Stormwater Management Division with a signed and sealed survey, prepared by a registered Florida surveyor, including elevations and cross sections of the area where unsuitable soils are found to be in excess of what is shown on in the construction plansgeotechnical report. The elevations shall be provided every 25 feet and shall be representative of the conditions. The purpose of the survey, with cross sections, is to verify the quantity of the unsuitable soils removed. The cost shall be included under Pay Item 120-4, Subsoil Excavation (Unsuitable Material).

EARTHWORK. The CONTRACTOR Earthwork shall note that conform to the soil survey shown provisions of STANDARD PLAN 1806, Section 300, "EARTHWORK," of the STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS, and these Special Provisions. Add the following to Section 300, "EARTHWORK," of the STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS: Whenever reference to the finished grade is made, it shall be considered the finished surface of the completed facility. Relative compaction of not less than 90 percent (90%) shall be obtained for a minimum depth of 0.5 foot below the grading plane, including shoulders, whether in the plans is based on limited geotechnical investigation. The CONTRACTOR shall field verify and test all excavated earthwork material to determine if the soil is classified as a Select soil and suitable for excavation or embankment utilizationfill. In connection with EARTHWORK, tests shall be made to conform with Section 211, "MATERIAL TESTS," of the event that any excavated earthwork material is not suitable for embankment utilization, STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS and the CONTRACTOR following: Relative Compaction * Sand Equivalent CALIFORNIA TEST 217 Resistance (R-Value) CALIFORNIA TEST 301 Sieve Analysis CALIFORNIA TEST 202 Nuclear Density Gauge CALIFORNIA TEST 231 (Part I) *Relative Compaction shall replace the unsuitable material with Select soil to furnish and install the required embankment at no additional cost conform to the COUNTYtesting requirements as specified in STANDARD PLAN 1801, General Note No. 9. Trenches, holes, depressions, and pits caused by the removal of facilities shall be backfilled with embankment material as provided in Section 300, "EARTHWORK," of the STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS. Such trenches, holes, depressions, and pits that are in surfaced areas otherwise to County of Orange, OC Public Works remain undisturbed shall be backfilled with material equal to or better in quality and to the same thickness as the surrounding materials. Operations shall be conducted in such a manner that existing facilities and utilities which are to remain in place are not damaged. Surplus excavated material shall become the property of the CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the disposal disposing surplus material outside of the unsuitable material at a COUNTY approved site at no additional cost to the COUNTY. The COUNTY grants access to all the bidders to the entire project limits. The bidders are responsible for obtaining approval from all the regulatory agencies that have jurisdiction for investigative work. A Rightright-of-Way Utilization Permit way in accordance with all applicable codes and ordinances. Haul route plan with all permit(s) necessary shall be issued by the Highway Construction Division for performing borings within the project limits. Contact the Highway Construction Division submitted and approved prior to obtain information regarding a Right-of-Way utilization permit. The bidders shall ensure that all the disturbed areas are restored to as good as or better than the existing conditions. The bidders shall be responsible to comply with all permit conditions, rules and regulations including but not limited to NPDES and threatened and endangered species. The CONTRACTOR shall notify Orange County in writing if the limits commencement of the unsuitable materials are different from what is shown on the construction plans. Prior approval shall be obtained from COUNTY before removing any unsuitable material in excess of what is shown on the construction plan. The CONTRACTOR shall provide Orange County Highway Construction with a signed and sealed survey, prepared by a registered Florida surveyor, including elevations and cross sections of the area where unsuitable soils are found to be in excess of what is shown on the construction plans. The elevations shall be provided every 25 feet and shall be representative of the conditions. The purpose of the survey, with cross sections, is to verify the quantity of the unsuitable soils removed. The cost shall be included under Pay Item 120-4, Subsoil Excavation (Unsuitable Material)work.