Earthwork Subcontractor List

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Objective of this Scope of Work

■ PUSH-OUT: to provide a site cleared of any obstructions, level and ready for construction.

■ BACKFILL: to fill in against foundation walls, to stabilize foundation walls, and create swales and berms.

■ FINAL GRADE: to prepare the site for final inspection and landscaping.

Terms used in this document

■ Site Superintendent: shall refer to any Company representative with authority to enforce this Scope of Work.

■ SUBCONTRACTOR: shall refer to the Subcontractor's organization, its employees, or any representative of the Subcontractor assigned the authority to perform per this Scope of Work.

Acceptable Performance

Excavation is divided into 3 sections—Pushout (Slab on Grade and/or Crawlspace/Basement), Backfill, and Final Grade.

While these sections will be performed at separate times, this Scope of Work covers all three sections.

Excavation Push-Out: Slab on Grade

■ The Subcontractor and the Site Superintendent shall identify any landscaping features to receive special consideration.

■ Trees, stumps, and any debris shall be removed.

■ Undisturbed natural area shall be identified and shall remain undisturbed.

■ Any disturbed natural area shall be re-compacted.

■ No debris of any kind may be buried on the lot.

■ Rough grading and leveling of the lot shall leave no major hills, valleys, holes, or excess trees.

■ The Subcontractor shall prepare a clear and level pad area extending a minimum of 30'-0" around building perimeter.

■ The Subcontractor shall cut in the driveway.

Excavation Push-Out: Additional for Crawlspace/Basement

■ Footings and foundation are to be within ±2" of dimensions on construction documents.

■ Basement slab depth shall be correctly calculated per plan.

■ No open overdigs shall be allowed within the interior of the foundation.

■ Perimeter overdig shall be at least 24" but shall not exceed 36".

■ Perimeter overdig shall be constructed to prevent cave-ins.

■ Drainage path for sump shall be cut and daylighted.

■ Excavated area shall be free of loose soil.

■ Access to basement area shall be provided for personnel and small equipment.

Excavation Backfill

■ The slab and foundation shall be backfilled, taking care not to damage rough plumbing, footings, window wells, etc.

■ The Subcontractor shall grade front and back yards to create swales and berms, as required, to ensure correct drainage of the lot.

■ The Subcontractor shall divert water to either the front of the house (to the street) or to natural creeks or other waterways.

■ No water is to be diverted onto neighboring lots.

■ Excess dirt shall be removed to a location determined by the Site Superintendent.

■ No debris of any kind may be buried on the lot.

Excavation Final Grade

■ Final grading of the lot shall leave it ready for landscaping.

■ Final grading around the house shall be to a level a minimum of 6" below the top of the foundation.

■ Inspections require a full 6" of exposed foundation.

■ Final grading shall repair the original swales and berms if any damage has occurred, ensuring the direction of the water flow is still correct.

■ No debris of any kind may be buried on the lot.

Other

Subcontractor acceptance or rejection (required):

(initial)

I have read, understand, accept, and will comply with this Scope of Work

I do not accept this Scope of Work

Signing on behalf of Subcontractor

Date of completion

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Objective of this Scope of Work

■ To ensure that Landscaping materials are installed in a manner consistent with all applicable building codes, manufacturer's instructions and warranty requirements, and acceptable construction practices.

Terms used in this document

■ Site Superintendent: shall refer to any Company representative with authority to enforce this Scope of Work.

■ SUBCONTRACTOR: shall refer to the Subcontractor's organization, its employees, or any representative of the Subcontractor assigned the authority to perform per this Scope of Work.

Acceptable Performance

Landscaping: General

■ The landscaping Subcontractor is responsible for the appearance, drainage, and greenery of the house.

■ Experienced, trained personnel shall do all work.

■ The Subcontractor’s Work Order shall specify sod, seed, or a combination of sod and seed and what area the sod, if specified, shall cover.

■ Prior to any yard receiving seed or sod the yard shall be fine-graded.

■ Prior to any yard receiving seed or sod all rocks, unbreakable clumps of earth, construction debris, or other debris shall be removed.

■ Company shall determine the number and size of trees, shrubs, and/or flowers to be installed.

■ Shrubs and trees shall be of a size and number specified by Company.

■ All shrubs and trees shall be planted in soil that has been loosened prior to planting.

■ Once shrubs and trees are planted the soil should be packed to eliminate all air pockets and then watered.

■ The Subcontractor is to remove all formboards from drives, walks, patios, etc. which remain on the site.

■ Formboard material shall be stacked in the garage to be reused.

Landscaping: Details

■ The Subcontractor shall fine-grade the yard area to be landscaped to properly manage the water flow.

■ The grading of the yard shall be such that all swales or berms are finalized to ensure the correct flow of water.

■ Soil shall be leveled to remove any gullies, washes, large depressions, and humps.

■ If any swale or berm is incorrect to ensure correct water flow (6" of fall within 10'-0" of the house), notify the Site Superintendent.

■ The Subcontractor shall take all precautions to ensure no mechanicals are damaged during the fine-grading of the lot.

■ During the fine-grade the Subcontractor shall ensure soil is a minimum of 8" from the bottom of the first piece of siding on wall.

■ The yard shall be fine-raked to remove any construction debris and any other foreign debris that interferes with the appearance of the yard.

■ If the Work Order calls for sod, no sod shall be installed over washes, gullies, or large lumps.

■ Sod shall be laid with no gaps between squares.

■ Sod shall be sod stapled in such a manner to prevent movement of sod.

■ All sod and seed shall be watered immediately after installation.

■ All planting areas shall be formed in such a manner that the edge of the sod will be smooth and present a uniform appearance.

■ Jagged edges or an out-of-shape appearance is unacceptable.

■ At the completion of the installation all sod shall be rolled.

■ If weather is too dry to roll the sod, water shall be applied and sod shall be rolled before job will be considered complete.

■ Grass seed shall be applied at 50 pounds per 5,000 square feet of soil.

■ Fertilizer shall be applied as required by the area and the season of the year.

■ Straw shall be applied to completely cover the seeded area.

■ Planter areas shall have the soil loosened to ensure survival for shrubs and trees.

■ Shrubs and trees shall be of the type and number specified on the Work Order.

■ Shrubs and trees shall be planted in loosened soil, and then firmly packed to eliminate air pockets and watered.

■ All planter areas shall be covered with wood chips to protect new plants.

■ Any areas that do not require grass, such as under decks, should have wood chips applied to prevent weeds.

■ Any items found during the final inspection that need correction shall be corrected before final payment will be made.

Other

Subcontractor acceptance or rejection (required):

(initial)

I have read, understand, accept, and will comply with this Scope of Work

I do not accept this Scope of Work

Signing on behalf of Subcontractor

Date of completion

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Project:

Provided to:

Email:

Contact:

Phone:

Date:

Objective of this Scope of Work

Terms used in this document

■ Site Superintendent: shall refer to any Company representative with authority to enforce this Scope of Work.

■ SUBCONTRACTOR: shall refer to the Subcontractor's organization, its employees, or any representative of the Subcontractor assigned the authority to perform per this Scope of Work.

Acceptable Performance

Template: General

Template: Details

Subcontractor acceptance or rejection (required):

(initial)

I have read, understand, accept, and will comply with this Scope of Work

I do not accept this Scope of Work

Signing on behalf of Subcontractor

Date of completion

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Project:

Provided to:

Email:

Contact:

Phone:

Date:

Objective of this Scope of Work

Terms used in this document

■ Site Superintendent: shall refer to any Company representative with authority to enforce this Scope of Work.

■ SUBCONTRACTOR: shall refer to the Subcontractor's organization, its employees, or any representative of the Subcontractor assigned the authority to perform per this Scope of Work.

Acceptable Performance

Template: General

Template: Details

Subcontractor acceptance or rejection (required):

(initial)

I have read, understand, accept, and will comply with this Scope of Work

I do not accept this Scope of Work

Signing on behalf of Subcontractor

Date of completion

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Project:

Provided to:

Email:

Contact:

Phone:

Date:

Objective of this Scope of Work

Terms used in this document

■ Site Superintendent: shall refer to any Company representative with authority to enforce this Scope of Work.

■ SUBCONTRACTOR: shall refer to the Subcontractor's organization, its employees, or any representative of the Subcontractor assigned the authority to perform per this Scope of Work.

Acceptable Performance

Template: General

Template: Details

Subcontractor acceptance or rejection (required):

(initial)

I have read, understand, accept, and will comply with this Scope of Work

I do not accept this Scope of Work

Signing on behalf of Subcontractor

Date of completion