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earthwork , maintain a tolerance of 0 . 3 foot above or below the plan cross -section with the following exceptions : 1 . Shape the surface of shoulders to within 0 . 1 foot of the plan cross - section . 2 . Shape the earthwork to match adjacent pavement , curb , sidewalk , structures , etc . 3 . Shape the bottom of ditches so that the ditch impounds no water . 4 . When the work does not include construction of base or pavement , shape the entire roadbed ( shoulder point to shoulder point ) to within 0 . 1 foot above or below the plan cross-section . Ensure that the shoulder lines do not vary horizontally more than 0 . 3 foot from the true lines shown in the plans . 120 - 11 . 2 Operations Adjacent to Pavement : Carefully dress areas adjacent to pavement areas to avoid damage to such pavement . Complete grassing of shoulder areas prior to placing the final wearing course . Do not manipulate any embankment material on a pavement surface . When shoulder dressing is underway adjacent to a pavement lane being used to maintain traffic , exercise extreme care to avoid interference with the safe movement of traffic . 120- 12 Method of Measurement. 120 - 12 . 1 Excavation : Excavation will be paid for by volume , in cubic yards , calculated by the method of average end areas , unless the Engineer determines that another method of calculation will provide a more accurate result . The material will be measured in its original position by field survey or by photogrammetric means as designated by the Engineer . Measurement for payment will include the excavation of unsuitable material , lateral ditch excavation , channel excavation , and excavation for structures and pipe . Payment will not be made for excavation or embankment beyond the limits shown in the plans or authorized by the Engineer . 120 - 12 . 2 Embankment : Measurement will be made on a loose volume basis , as measured in trucks or other hauling equipment at the point of dumping on the road . Payment will not be made for embankment beyond the limits shown in the plans or authorized by the Engineer. 120- 13 Basis of Payment. 120 - 13 . 1 General : Prices and payments for the work items included in this Section will be full compensation for all work described herein , including excavating , dredging , hauling , placing , and compacting ; dressing the surface of the earthwork ; and maintaining and protecting the complete earthwork . 120 - 13 . 2 Excavation : The total quantity of all excavation specified under this Section will be paid for at the Contract unit price for Excavation . No payment will be made for the excavation of any materials which are used for purposes other than those shown in the plans or designated by the Engineer . No payment will be made for materials excavated outside the lines and grades given by the Engineer , unless specifically authorized by the Engineer . 120 - 13 . 3 Embankment : The total quantity of embankment specified in this Section will be paid for at the Contract unit price for embankment . No payment will be made for materials which are used for purposes other than those shown in the plans or designated by the Engineer . No payment will be made for materials placed outside the lines and grades given by the Engineer . 30 Technical Specifications F :\Public Works\ENGINEERING DIVISION PROJECTS\0744-8th St-US1 to 6th Ave\Admim\bid documents\0744 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS\Technical Specifications . doc