This work shall include furnishing and placing
fertilizer and seed on all areas that have been topsoiled.
The material for this work shall conform to
the requirements of State Form 810, Article M.13.03 and Article M.13.04.
Construction methods shall be those established
as agronomically acceptable and feasible and which are approved by
the Engineer.
A.
Preparation of seedbed. The areas to be seeded shall
be made friable and receptive for seeding by disking or by other approved
methods to the satisfaction of the Engineer. In all cases the final
prepared and seeded soil surface shall meet the lines and grades for
such surface as shown in the plans or as directed by the Engineer.
In no event will seeding be permitted on hard or crusted soil surface.
All areas to be seeded shall be reasonably free from weeds.
C.
Seeding methods. Seed shall be uniformly applied by
any agronomically acceptable and feasible method. Seed mixtures shall
be applied at the rate of 100 pounds per acre. Fertilizer shall be
uniformly placed at the rate of 1,500 pounds per acre.
D.
Compaction. The contractor shall keep all heavy equipment
off areas to be seeded and areas which have been seeded, to prevent
excessive compaction.
E.
Maintenance. The contractor shall keep all seeded
areas free from annual weeds, growth foreign to the seed mixture and
all debris, including stones. These areas shall be maintained until
accepted by the Town.
F.
Acceptance. An acceptable stand of grass shall consist
of a uniform stand of at least 60% established permanent grass species,
with a uniform count of at least 100 plants per square foot.
