Line Items to Consider when Bidding

>> Click to Download << 

• Erosion Factor: determine the size of SOX material. i.e., 6', 12', 18', and 24'. 

• Topography of the embankment: i.e., elevations, escarpment, undermining issues, and final slope calculations.

• What is the total linear distance?

  • Tools for measurements: Wheel, Tape Measure, Google Earth, or similar

  • When measuring wheel off where the lower stakes will be placed to avoid a shortfall on the material.

>> Download Rope Material Safety Data Sheet

• ¼” Diamond Braided Multifilament polypropylene (MFP) rope with tex core. (MFG Code: FCH-1214 | Item Code: MFP/TEX-DB/c-1/4U-1400)

  • Spools are 1400' 

• You can source directly at Ropes R Us. If you need SOX to source it for you, we can as well.

• 6' SOX- You will need 3' of rope per 1' of SOX

• 12' SOX- You will need 4' of rope per 1' of SOX

• 18' SOX- You will need 5' of rope per 1' of SOX

Ultimately the substrate will determine the most appropriate stakes/anchors.

• Stakes are set every 3 ft on both the top and bottom rows. Top & bottom rows should be staggered. i.e., There should be a stake set in the ground every 1.5ft.

• You will need an estimate of 75 stakes per every 100 linear feet

• Wood stakes are the most common anchor:

  • Wood Stake Spec:

    • 2” x 2” x 24” untreated Southern White pine stakes. We do not recommend Poplar

    • 2 feet in length (may need to be longer depending on soil substrate and site)

    • 45-degree bevel cut on the bottom of the stake ( bevel should be facing away from the water)

    • 1⁄2” diameter hole drilled into the top of stake - 3” from top of the stake

• Do you want to make stakes/anchors or outsource them?

  • Home Depot sells the 2” x 2” x 8’. The 8fters can then be cut and drilled out. Home Depot item code 75800593.

• Wood Stakes are not appropriate for:

  • Shale, Granite, Some clay substrates, Gravel, Lateral anchoring (Consult with SOX or Engineer).

The SOX systems are completely modular and will require:

• sew sections together
• sew your ends closed to keep sediment contained
• cut material shorter and sew in a new roping channel

There are two methods of sewing the Lock stitch:

• By hand:
  • 65lb braided fishing line
  • Large sewing needles (straight & curved)
• By machine:
  • Portable Field Sewing Machine
  • CSM 2200 G Kit Union Special Machine Model 2200 G
    Link to City Sewing Machine
  • Portable Field Sewing Machine
  • 2200M18Z-SE Portable Sox-Textile Sewing Machine
  • Geotextile – Field Sewing

Bank sand, construction fill, dredge spoils, aeration plugs, etc…

• MUST be Greater than 150 Micron in particulate size

• 6ft DredgeSOX- holds an estimate of 25 cubic yards of fill material per 100 linear ft.

• 12ft DredgeSOX- holds an estimate of 50 cubic yards of fill material per 100 linear ft.

• 18ft DredgeSOX- holds an estimate of 70 cubic yards of fill material per 100 linear ft.

  • Who is providing the fill?

  • Will fill be locally sourced or dredged sediment from adjacent water bodies?

  • How is the fill being moved around the job site, wheelbarrow, and gator?

  • How are you filling the SOX system, Windrow, and wash in with trash pump, dredged, blown-in, or hand fill? 

>> Download Site Inspection Sheet

• Obstructions within the Repair area: i.e., culverts, inverts, drain piping, trees, power lines, gas lines, all other infrastructure, irrigation pipes, and embankment vegetation. 

• Do you need to call 811? (National call before you dig)

• Is there adequate equipment access?

• Scheduling

• Permitting

• Coordination of crew 

• Travel

• Lodging

• Labor rates vary nationwide

• A well trained crew can install 500- 1000 linear feet a week.

• Sod

• Seeds

• Plugs

• Plantings

Mandatory for the 1st SOX job.

• Permits

• Weather delays

• Backup fill if dredge spoils are not suitable for the system. 

We've seen customer pricing from $65 to $170 per linear foot per lift. 

• i.e., If a 100ft section of 12 ft SOX system is deployed and 5ft of the embankment is restored at the national average of $85, then this would be a $17 per square foot installation.
• There are a ton of factors that will influence the overall cost of a job. (Site access, size, scale, fill, etc…)

>> Download SOX Installation Guide

• Sledgehammers (2-3)

• Needle nose pliers (1 per installer) (Craftsman recommended)

• Utility knifes

• Bow rake

• Round point shovel & Square shovel

• 8” x 8” or 12” x 12” Hand tamper

• Scissors

• 65lb braided fishing line

• Extra sewing needles

• Hard hats 

• reflector vests

• rain gear

• waders/ water boots 

• First aid kit

• Branded signage

• (4) wood 2 x 4 x 8's

  • Helps to stretch the SOX system out completely while filling and prevents material from getting caught under.

>> Download Field Report Sample

>> Download Previously Issued Permits