Demolition SVC Ballard Co

12F0 FD52 004 6934201R Comm Code 91240 Work shall consist of the removal and the proper disposal of buildings, fences, septic tanks, driveways, paved areas, conduits, and other miscellaneous structures and encumbrances, which exist upon or within the right of way and/or easements areas on the designated parcels. All work shall be in accordance with these specifications and any special provisions that may be included as a part of the contract. GENERAL PROVISIONS After award of contract, the contractor will be notified by the district to advise of any change in the probable date that the improvements will be available. The contractor shall not begin work until they have been notified by the District Property Management Agent that all utilities have been disconnected by the utility companies involved. In the event the construction contractor and the contractor for clearance of improvements are on the project at the same time, it shall be understood that the latter will not be allowed to claim damages for any loss of time thus engendered. The contractor agrees to indemnify and hold the Cabinet harmless for any fines or penalties assessed to the Cabinet as a direct result of the contractor's actions or omissions. The contractor shall provide for adequate protection to safeguard the public at all times. The contractor shall employ watchmen when necessary, and shall furnish and maintain barricades, lanterns or flares, and other devices considered necessary for the protection of the public. a street or road is to be closed or obstructed during the clearance of improvements a permit shall be secured by the contractor from the proper authority. The Transportation Cabinet, Fire Department, Police Department, and utility companies involved shall be given notice by the contractor of the time when such street or road is to be closed or obstructed. The contractor shall use every precaution to prevent any damage to adjacent property and buildings. All equipment, tools, and materials permitted to remain on the right of way during the operations shall be neatly stored in such a manner as will not interfere with the rights and privileges of the adjacent property owners. The contractor shall use every precaution to prevent damage to building walls, which are jointly owned and are required to remain in place and shall assume full responsibility for any damage to an adjoining building resulting from his work or carelessness. All such wall structures shall be left sound and with an acceptable appearance. The contractor shall save the Commonwealth and the Transportation Cabinet or any of its officers or agents harmless from damages or claims from his operations on a common or adjacent wall of a structure that is to remain in place. All property line walls owned jointly with an adjacent property owner shall remain the property of the Commonwealth and the adjacent property owner, and shall remain in place unless otherwise specified in the contract. All material from the clearance of improvements will become the property of the contractor, unless otherwise specified in the contract. The contractor (at his own expense) shall remove from the site and dispose of all materials in the manner set forth in Disposal of Materials Section of this specification. Removal of trees is not the responsibility of the demolition contractor unless stated in the description of parcels. The Transportation Cabinet will not be responsible for plumbing fixtures, electrical fixtures, fences, storm doors, storm windows, or any other items of value left on the property. A performance bond shall be required as specified in this section. For amount paid to vendor a Performance Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit shall be required in the amount of the contract or $10,000.00, whichever is greater. For amount paid to State a performance bond shall be required in the amount of $10,000.00. The Performance Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit shall be provided as security for the faithful performance of the contract. Irrevocable Letters of Credit shall ONLY be accepted up to a maximum of $20,000.00. All projects exceeding that amount shall require a Performance Bond. Contractor is cautioned against incorporating any changes in these specifications without approval of the KYTC District Office. Any unapproved changes on this project will not be recognized for payment by the Owner. At no time will the Transportation Cabinet be responsible for vandalism to improvements. The Contractor shall not use any state owned equipment nor state personnel on this project during the terms of this Contract. The contractor shall confirm that all existing utility services have been disconnected at the meter or at the service cutoff valves by the proper utility company. Water lines shall be removed to the service meters, and gas lines shall be removed to the service cutoff valves. Sewer lines shall be removed to the main line or to a depth well below the elevation of the proposed construction, and the remaining opening shall be closed with a masonry plug equal to the diameter of the pipe. Buildings shall be removed and/or demolished in conformity with the best practices of the trade and in compliance with all ordinances and regulations pertaining to such work. The contractor shall proceed to remove improvements on a street-by-street basis in an orderly fashion. Once removal activities have begun on an improvement, the debris must be promptly removed and all other contract specifications completely finished within a reasonable time at the discretion of the Right of Way Supervisor. The contractor shall (at his own expense and in a manner satisfactory to the Cabinet) sprinkle water on the debris as the work is being accomplished to eliminate dust from invading the surrounding neighborhood. The contractor shall keep sidewalks and streets clean and (if necessary) repaired so as to not become a hazard to the public. Walks, driveways, and paved areas shall be removed to the limits of the property lines or to the pavement edges of roads, streets or alleys. Cisterns, cesspools, septic tanks and similar installations shall be emptied and the walls removed and/or broken up to a depth sufficient for proper filling as specified below, except when provided in the proposal for complete removal. Cesspools, septic tanks and similar installations are to be pumped by a licensed septic tank service prior to removal and documented by the submission of a paid receipt from the service that performed the pumping. (NOTE: failure to submit paid receipt referenced herein will result in a penalty of $200.00 per occurrence) The cost of pumping shall be considered and included in the contract price. Basements shall be cleared of all debris, appliances, partition walls, wooden floors, and other items. Concrete basement floors, basement walls and foundation walls shall be completely removed. All open basements and other holes resulting from the removal of existing buildings, septic tanks, cisterns, or other structures (after being cleared to a shovel clean condition) shall be filled with stone, sand, or suitable earth compacted in layers to obtain a suitable field density unless otherwise specified in the description of parcels. No direct payment will be allowed for this work. Prior to filling all open basements and other holes resulting from the removal of existing buildings, septic tanks, cisterns, or other structures, the contractor shall notify the District Right of Way Office of the time he will begin to fill the hole(s). This notice shall be at least twenty-four (24) hours in advance to allow the Right of Way Office to have an inspector present prior to and during the work. Basements and other open holes resulting from the removal of existing buildings, septic tanks, cisterns, or other structures shall not be filled on weekends, or holidays without special advance authorization. Failure to notify the District Right of Way Office prior to filling any basement or open hole may result in the contractor being required to remove all material from the hole for an inspection of the material used. This removal and refilling shall be at the expense of the contractor. All sites need to be graded to existing ground level unless otherwise specified in the description of parcels.

Division 01 -	General Requirements.
Division 10 -	Specialties.
Division 11 -	Equipment.