Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Grade Preparation, Where required, the Contractor shall prepare the subgrade to final grades before placing base course aggregate, 21-A/21-B. The existing grade provided to the Contractor shall be 3-inches average high or low. This item will also apply to fine grading 21-a and/or 21-b placed by others. This item includes trails 10’ and wider. 2. Excavation (Undercut) Where required, the Contractor shall excavate these areas during the subgrade preparation. The surplus material shall be stock-piled by the Contractor on-site in an area designated by the owner. 3. Base Course Preparation, Supply and Place Where required, base course (21-A/21-B), as shown on the plans issued with the task order or as marked in the field by the County, shall be placed by the Contractor. Fine grading of the stone is to be included in the per ton price. The Contractor shall prepare the base course in accordance with the most current edition of VDOT Road and Bridge Specifications to the final grade and compact to 95% of the maximum standard proctor density at optimum moisture, within plus or minus 20% of optimum. This item includes trails 10’ and wider.