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Where sodding is used in drainage ditches , the setting of the pieces shall be staggered so as to avoid a continuous seam along the line of flow . Along the edges of such staggered areas , the offsets of individual strips shall not exceed 6 inches . In order to prevent erosion caused by vertical edges at the outer limits , the outer pieces of sod shall be tamped so as to produce a featheredge effect . Where sodding is placed abutting paved shoulder , the contractor is to ensure that the finished sod elevation is 1 Y2 ' below paved shoulder . On slopes greater than 3 : 1 , the Contractor shall prevent the sod from sliding by means of wooden pegs driven through the sod blocks into firm earth , at suitable intervals . Sodding shall not be performed when weather and soil conditions are , in the Engineer' s opinion , unsuitable for proper results . Sod shall be placed around all structures , equipment pads , etc . I . Watering : The areas on which the sod is to be placed shall contain sufficient moisture , as determined by the Engineer , for optimum results . After being placed , the sod shall be kept in a moist condition to the full depth of the rooting zone for at least 2 weeks . Thereafter, the Contractor shall apply water as needed until the sod roots and starts to grow for a minimum of 60 days (or until final acceptance , whichever is latest) . J . Maintenance : The Contractor shall , at his expense , maintain the sodded areas in a satisfactory condition until final acceptance of the project . Such maintenance shall include repairing of any damaged areas and replacing areas in which the establishment of the grass stand does not appear to be developing satisfactorily . Replanting or repair necessary due to the Contractor' s negligence , carelessness or failure to provide routine maintenance shall be at the Contractor' s expense . The Contractor shall maintain the sodded area up to the final acceptance date as directed by the Engineer . Grass height shall not exceed 6 " without mowing . Clippings shall be removed from sidewalk . K . Article 570 - 9 . The first two paragraphs under this Article are deleted and the following substituted : The contract unit price for sodding shall include the costs of sod , fertilizer (2 applications ) , sidewalk sweeping after mowing , mowing , pegging disposal of clippings , water , tools , equipment , labor and all other incidentals necessary . Item of Payment Payment shall be made under : Bid Item No . 570 - 1 -2 — Performance Turf ( Sod ) ( Bahia ) - Per Square Yard 01025-26 Technical Specifications F :\Public Works\ENGINEERING DIVISION PROJECTS\1142-Misc Culvert Rep lacements\Adm im\bid documents\Technical Specifications . doc