Opening of Quotes - Curb & Sidewalk Repair Proj No. 120-001A - TX Concrete, LLC

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Version 2/14/2020 Page - 10 Public Works Quote XXIII. PCCP FOR APPROACHES, 6-INCH A. Prevailing Specifications: 2020, INDOT Standard Specifications Section 610 B. Additions: 1. The pay item shall include constructing new concrete approaches in accordance with the plans and special provisions herein. 2. The contractor shall minimize the area of disturbances not included in the plans. All areas disturbed within the right of way that are not paved shall receive Kentucky Bluegrass seeding or an approved mixture of Kentucky Bluegrass. The seeding shall be applied in a mixture of water and mulching material in accordance with INDOT Standard Specifications section 621. The contractor is responsible for watering for thirty (30) days after placement of the seed. The cost of seeding and watering will not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the cost of the approach 3. The Contractor shall place four (4) inches of rich topsoil in all disturbed areas that require seeding. The cost of topsoil, and the cost of soil removal as necessary to achieve proper depth, shall not be paid for separately, but shall be included in the cost of the approach. a. A pH test is required before top soil is brought to site. b. pH test results must demonstrate a pH level between 6.6 and 7.2. pH test results shall be provided to the City of South Bend inspector. c. Existing topsoil may be reused if deemed suitable by the Engineer. 4. The cost of grading, topsoil, and seeding in disturbed areas shall not be paid for separately, but shall be incidental to the cost of the approach. 5. Approaches shall be built according to the details as shown on the City of South Bend’s “Design and Construction Standards” with a set radius of the (10) feet where unobstructed by trees or utility poles. If obstructed, the minimum radius shall be five (5) feet. 6. Alley approaches shall have a width of twelve (12) feet and shall have a radius of twenty (20) feet. 7. Approach curb shall extend to and match elevations of existing curb on both sides of the approach. 8. Contractor shall grade transition between new approaches and alleys. 9. Common excavation for approaches shall be included in the cost of the approach. 10. Coarse aggregate in the concrete shall be crushed limestone. 11. The slope of the approach shall be limited to 1.5% where sidewalks cross an approach. 12. Contractor shall provide an asphalt patch at the base of each approach that extends 22” from the face of curb and spans the entire width of the approach. Within patch area, asphalt shall be removed to a depth of 1.5” below the top of existing pavement. Patch shall be constructed to achieve a smooth transition between the approach and pavement. Removal and replacement of existing pavement shall not be paid for separately, but included in the cost of the approach. 13. If tree roots are encountered and must be removed due to grades, the contractor shall contact a representative from the City of South Bend Engineering Division. Tree roots shall not be removed without the on-site approval of the Engineer. The cost of root removal shall not be paid for separately but shall be included on the cost of other items. 14. Payment shall be made at the Unit Price as specified in the Proposal as follows: CONCRETE APPROACH, 6-INCH ……….SY XXXI. TOPSOIL AND SEEDING A. Prevailing Specifications: 2020, INDOT Standard Specifications Section 621 B. Additions C. 1. In locations where both curb and sidewalk are scheduled to be replaced, the entire treelawn shall be re-graded and receive new topsoil and seeding. 2. All treelawns scheduled for replacement are designated in the plans. Areas designated in the plans are the ONLY areas that will be paid for under this line item. All other treelawn repairs shall be incidental to concrete construction, as specified above in these special provisions. 3. All treelawns scheduled for replacement shall receive Kentucky Bluegrass seeding or an approved mixture of Kentucky Bluegrass. The seeding shall be applied in a mixture of water and mulching material in accordance with INDOT Standard Specifications section 621. The contractor is responsible for watering for thirty (30) days after placement of the seed.