Common use of Material for Filling and Embankments Clause in Contracts

Material for Filling and Embankments. Approved selected materials available from the excavations and not required for backfill around pipes or against structures, shall be sued for filling and building embankments, except as otherwise specified. The Contractor shall be responsible to handle this material, stockpile, and re-handle it as directed; all without additional compensation. Material needed in addition to that available from construction operations shall be obtained from approved gravel banks or other approved deposits. All material, whether from the excavations or from borrow, shall be made of such nature that after it’s been placed and properly compacted, it will make a dense, stable fill. It shall not contain vegetation, masses of roots, individual roots, more that 18 inches long, or more than ½ inch in diameter, stones over 6 inches in diameter, or porous matter. Organic matter shall not exceed minor quantities and shall be well distributed.

Material for Filling and Embankments. Approved selected materials available from the excavations and not required for backfill around pipes or against structures, shall be sued for filling and building embankments, except as otherwise specified. The Contractor contractor shall be responsible to handle this material, stockpile, and re-handle it as directed; all without additional compensation. Material needed in addition to that available from construction operations shall be obtained from approved gravel banks or other approved deposits. All material, whether from the excavations or from borrow, shall be made of such nature that after it’s been placed and properly compacted, it will make a dense, stable fill. It shall not contain vegetation, masses of roots, individual roots, more that 18 inches long, or more than ½ inch in diameter, stones over 6 inches in diameter, or porous matter. Organic matter shall not exceed minor quantities and shall be well distributed.