Revegetation Training Videos (AD on or after 1/1/20)

Instructions

CDOT Headquarters Landscape Architecture Section has created a construction phase inspection and verification checklist, along with a series of short training videos, to assist SWMP designers and construction engineers to implement the new process changes that were issued with CDOT Design Bulletin 2020 Number 4 (Rev. September 25, 2020).

Construction Phase Inspection and Verification Checklist for Roadside Revegetation

SWMP Design Topsoil Testing Procedure
Covers the design phase recommended topsoil testing procedure to be performed by the SWMP Administrator for Design.

Subgrade Soil Preparation
Covers the construction phase testing and verification requirements for CDOT Standard Special Provision Pay Item 207-00704 Subgrade Soil Preparation.

Spray-on Mulch Blanket
Covers the construction phase testing and verification requirements for CDOT Standard Pay Item 213-00012 and 213-00013 Spray-on Mulch Blanket.

Training videos available later this year:
                 Drill Seeding
                 Mulch, tack, and crimp
                 Drill seeder calibration
                 Approval of seed and topsoil amendments upon delivery
                 Topsoil stockpiling
                 Amending topsoil and seed bed preparation
                 Site Pre-vegetation Conference     

We are looking for projects to film the following methods. Please consider us if you are using the specifications on your project and are installing any of the following:
                 Hydraulic seeding
                 Broadcast seeding
                 Soil Retention Blanket installation
                 Turf Reinforcement Mat
                 Verification of Substantial Completion

Please feel free to provide feedback or recommendations to improve the training videos.