Item 156 Bulldozer Work

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1. DESCRIPTION

Excavate, remove, use, or dispose of materials with a bulldozer. Construct, shape, and finish earthwork in conformity with the required lines, grades, and typical cross-sections as shown on the plans, or as directed.

2. EQUIPMENT

Use a tractor, crawler, or rubber tired type with a blade attachment at least 8 ft. long. Use a scarifier or ripper with the required tractor when necessary. Use equipment of the type specified on the plans, meeting the following requirements:

2.1. Type A. Manufacturer’s rated net flywheel power of less than 150 horsepower based on SAE standard J1349.

2.2. Type B. Manufacturer’s rated net flywheel power of 150 or greater horsepower based on SAE standard J1349.

3. CONSTRUCTION

Perform bulldozer work on the areas as specified on the plans, utilizing equipment as specified above. Rough in with bulldozer work where plans designate “Bulldozer Work” and “Blading,” or “Road Grader Work,” within the same limits. Finish in accordance with specifications for “Blading” or “Road Grader Work.” Compact embankment to ordinary compaction in accordance with Item 132, “Embankment,” unless otherwise shown on the plans.

4. MEASUREMENT

This Item will be measured by the actual number of hours of use of the specified type of equipment operated.

5. PAYMENT

The work performed in accordance with this Item and measured as provided under “Measurement” will be paid for at the unit price bid for “Bulldozer Work.” This price is full compensation for furnishing and operating equipment, labor, materials, tools, and incidentals. “Sprinkling” and “Rolling” will not be paid for directly but will be subsidiary to this Item. Work performed under this Item will not include work specified for payment under other Items.