After the designed areas have been completed to the lines, grades and cross sections shown on the plans and as provided for in other items of this contract, sodding of the type specified shall be performed in accordance with the requirements hereinafter described.
A. Construction Method:
The area to receive hydromulch shall be brought to a smooth and uniform surface to conform to an elevation four (4) inches below the finished grade indicated on the plans. The surface of the topsoil stockpile shall be thoroughly disked to a depth of six (6) inches prior to loading. The topsoil shall then be dumped upon the prepared area and spread to a uniform depth of four (4) inches. Ground cover shall then be applied by hydromulching as described above. Contractor shall maintain dike slopes and channels to grade until 70% vegetation cover over each square yard is established.
B. Maintenance:
After application of the mulch cover, water shall be applied as necessary at the direction of the Engineer or designated representative of the Engineer for a period of at least three (3) weeks or such time as may be required to achieve cover over areas specified. The time required for application of water will not be included in the computations of contract time for completion of the project provided all other work under the contract has been completed. Fertilizer shall be a commercial grade, uniform in composition, free flowing, and suitable for application with mechanical equipment, delivered to the site in labeled containers, to current Texas Fertilizer Laws and bearing the name, trademark, and warranty of the producer.
(Ordinance 2007-106, App. B, adopted 3/20/07)