Demolition of Non-Asbestos Properties

Demolition of Non-Asbestos Properties Scope of Work: The contractor shall be responsible for, and the work shall consist of, but not be limited to: o Demolishing the existing structures including excavating all foundations, slabs, and/or footings and removing all surface pavement found upon private property; o Removing and disposing of any and all debris; and o Back filling, compacting, finish grading, and seeding the area excavated and otherwise disturbed during demolition. More specifically and in addition to the above list, the contractor shall be responsible for: o Coordinating and ensuring that any and all utilities are disconnected prior to any work to the Subject Property and structures thereon. Upon the Subject Property, the contractor may find waterworks, storm drainage, sanitary sewer, gas mains, telephone, power poles, underground storage tanks, and other such items. Other underground utilities or structures may be present. The Contractor shall locate these and other possible unknown utility lines by use of an electronic pipe finder and/or other means he may prefer, and shall expose all existing underground utilities or structures in advance of any demolition and excavation work. Underground storage tanks shall be abated as required by local, state, or federal code, regulations, or requirements. The Contractor will be responsible for the workmanlike repair of any damage done to any utilities upon the Subject Property or within the adjacent rightsof-way during the prosecution of his work. The Contractor shall familiarize himself with the existing conditions and be prepared to adequately care for and safeguard himself and the City from damages. o Disposing of any and all debris at an off-site location of the contractor's choice that must be approved for the type of debris removed. o Grading the site to include backfilling and compaction with suitable soil of any previously excavated areas such that the resulting grade is level with surrounding terrain. Material removed, such as asphalt, concrete, bricks, etc. shall not be allowed as fill material. o Applying for and receiving a demolition permit from the City of Columbia. o Controlling dust. All possible means shall be used to prevent dust from becoming a nuisance to the public. The contractor will be required to furnish any water necessary to control dust. A fire hydrant meter will be required for water used as dust control or for other work-related purposes. Fire hydrant meters are obtained by application and a fee from the City of Columbia, Department of Engineering and Utilities, 7th Floor, 1136 Washington Street, Columbia, SC. The contractor will be billed for water used. o Installing silt fencing in areas as required to prevent vegetation, dirt, debris, or other loose items from entering the existing storm drainage system. No work shall occur beyond the property line. Clearing or grubbing of existing trees and vegetation are not a part of this scope of services. o Use of explosives is prohibited on this project. o The contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, labor, tools, equipment, water, gas, lights, power, transportation, superintendence, taxes, insurance, temporary construction of every nature, and all other services and facilities of every nature whatsoever necessary to execute, complete, and deliver the work within the specified time. o If fines or penalties are levied against the Subject Property or the City of Columbia, then the Contractor shall be responsible for payment of such fines or penalties or the cost of any fines or penalties shall be deducted from the Contract amount. o The Contractor shall procure and shall maintain during the life of this contract, whether such operation be by himself or by a subcontractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by either of them, such insurance as required by statue, ordinance or this contract, to adequately protect the Owner from any claims or damages, including bodily injury or death, which may arise from them during operations under this contract. o No contractor is authorized to commence any work listed above before receiving a written Notice to Proceed from the City of Columbia. Question Deadline December 13, 2022 at 12:00pm Online question Submitted .

Division 01 -	General Requirements, Special Procedures, Environmental Procedures.
Division 02 -	Existing Conditions, Environmental Assessment, Hazardous Material Assessment, Site Remediation, Asbestos Remediation.