A. Work included: 1. Placing topsoil 2. Soil Conditioning 3. Finish Grading 4. Seeding 5. Mulching 6. Maintenance B. Restore all unpaved surfaces disturbed by the construction to a condition similar to that prior to excavation as specified and indicated on the Drawings. C. The “Seeding Restoration Tables” at the end of this section list specific seeding restoration requirements. Refer to Drawings and Special Conditions for seeding and restoration requirements at each specific location of work. 1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Testing Agency: 1. The Contractor has the option to use soil testing to justify decreasing lime and fertilizer rates. When soil testing is selected by the Contractor, the soil and soil supplement testing shall be performed by a Soils Testing Laboratory engaged and paid for by the Contractor and approved by the Engineer. a.Collect soil samples under the direction of the Engineer. 1.03 SUBMITTALS A. Certificates: 1. Prior to use or replacement of material, submit certifications of material composition of the following for approval: a.Fertilizer b.Lime c. Seed Mixture(s) 2. If soil tests are performed to justify decreased liming and fertilizer rates, submit certified soil sample analyses, including laboratory’s recommended soil supplement formulation. 1.04 PRODUCT DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING A. Seed: 1. Deliver seed fully tagged and in separate packages according to species or seed mix. Seed which has become wet, moldy, or otherwise damaged in transit or storage will not be accepted. 1.05 FERTILIZER A. Basic Dry Formulation Fertilizer: 1. Analysis 15-30-15 and as defined by the West Virginia Department of Highways Standard Specifications, Section 652. B. Starter Fertilizer 1. Analysis 10-20-10 and as defined by the West Virginia Department of Highways Standard Specifications, Section 652. 1.06 LIME A. Refer to West Virginia Department of Highways Standard Specifications, Section 715.25. 1.07 SEED A. Fresh, clean, dated material from last available crop and within the date period specified, with a date of test not more than 9 months prior to the date of sowing. Percentage of pure seed present shall represent freedom from inert matter and from other seeds distinguishable by their appearance. All seeds will be subject to analysis and testing.
