Canal Point Bldg Demo

4.2 Description of Work: The project is to demolish the Maxson residence in its entirety. The building is approximately 1,324 sf (48’ x 28’), is of concrete block exterior construction, has wood frame interior walls, shingle roofing and roll roofing on flat sections, sits on a concrete slab, and has a piling foundation system. The house was constructed in 1954. All foundations and attached parts and connections shall be entirely removed. Completely demolish and remove building, structures and utilities, including all appurtenances related or connected thereto. Demolition shall include removing the building, foundations, footings, steps, water line, A/C unit, appliances, electrical, telephone and cable service. During demolition, provide safeguards, including warning signs, barricades, temporary fences, warning lights, and other similar items that are required for protection of all personnel during demolition and removal operations. Maintain fences, barricades, lights, and other similar items around exposed excavations until such excavations have been completely filled. Contractor shall inspect the site and buildings to complete an assessment for demolition before the demolition starts. Contractor shall determine where debris will be disposed of and what containers and methods will be used for demolition debris. Contractor is responsible for testing for asbestos and lead-based paint. If any hazardous materials are found, Contractor shall remediate materials in accordance with federal and state regulations. Contractor is responsible to coordinate with Florida Power and Light (FPL) (800-226-3545) and schedule the removal of the electric meter and overhead wiring. Contractor shall remove the water line between the residence and the water meter. The Contractor is responsible for contacting and coordinating with the Palm Beach County Water Utilities Department for the removal of the meter and water line between the water main and meter. The Contractor is responsible for all fees and costs associated with the removals. Remaining landscape after demolition shall be leveled with top soil and shall be placed and spread to the thickness of the surrounding area. The Contractor shall hydroseed the bare work areas consisting of applying a mixture of wood fiber, Bahia seed, fertilizer, and stabilizing emulsion with hydro-mulch equipment, followed by applying water in a fine spray by nozzles in such a manner and extent that erosion will not occur. Any trees that are damaged by the Contractor shall be repaired and treated accordingly. All broken limbs shall be sawed off evenly and cut faces painted with an appropriate compound. All repairs and treatments shall be done in accordance with the forestry regulations of the authority having jurisdiction and at Contractor's expense. On completion of work, leave site in clean condition. All furniture, equipment, material and debris shall be removed and disposed of by the Contractor. Contractor shall perform a metal sweep of the restored demolition site and the roads used to haul the demolished material offsite. 4.2.1 Existing Septic Tank: a. The Contractor shall remove the septic tank, dispose of it properly, backfill the hole with clean sand or other suitable material, and completely cover with soil. 4.3 Pre-Construction Phase Services: Pre-Construction Submittals Prior to Construction Notice to Proceed (NTP) the following submittals must be submitted to the Contracting Officer (CO) for approval: Work Hours, per Section H.30 entitled, MAXIMUM WORKWEEK – CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE. The work hours will include the daily starting and stopping time, and days of the week the Contractor proposes to carry out the work. Scheduling. Construction Cost Proposal presented in a cost break-out format resembling a Schedule of Values. 4. Quality Control Plan. 5. Environmental Protection Plan. 6. Accident Prevention Plan/Safety Plan. 7. The Contractor shall provide to the CO a list of contract personnel of the general and subcontractors, who will be emergency contacts, including address, and telephone numbers for use in an emergency. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, the Contractor shall update the list. 8. Contractor is responsible for any damage to adjacent items or property that may become damaged during demolition. The Contractor is responsible for making repairs to meet or exceed conditions prior to damage. 9. The Contractor is responsible for visiting the site prior to submitting a bid to observe existing conditions. No compensation will be provided for conditions that would be visible during an on-site visit. 4.4 Government Furnished Equipment\Services: The Government will furnish a reasonable amount of electricity and water. 5.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS: 5.1 Permits: Where governing regulations and imposed codes and standards require notices, permits, licenses, inspections, tests, and similar items or actions in order to lawfully proceed with the required work, the Contractor shall obtain items and take those actions in accordance with the regulations of the governing authority. The costs of such permits, licenses, inspections, etc., are the obligation of the Contractor. Submit copies of demolition, hauling, and debris disposal permits and notices for record purposes. Include description of proposed haul routes. 5.2 Demolition Plan: Submit a comprehensive demolition plan, describing the proposed sequence, methods, and equipment for demolition, removal, and disposal of the building. 5.3 Quality Control: The work performed under this contract shall be subject to continuous audit by the COR. Quality control is the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. 5.5 Protection of Work and Property/Safety Requirements: The Contractor shall protect the work, the site, and all existing property and structures within the limits of the construction activities or that may be affected thereby until acceptance of the work. Any damage to property shall be repaired at the Contractor’s expense, to pre-damaged condition to the satisfaction of the COR. Safety and health matters, as they relate to the work, are the exclusive responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor shall furnish, erect, and maintain barricades, warning lights, signs, guards, or take other precautions as may be required by law or local authorities of the protection and security. c. Open depressions and excavations occurring as part of this work shall be barricaded and posted with warning lights when accessible through adjacent property or through public access. Operate warning lights during hours from dusk to dawn each day. d. Provide continuous noise and dust abatement as required to prevent disturbance and nuisance to the public and workers and to the occupants of adjacent premises and surrounding areas. Dampen or cover areas affected by demolition operations as necessary to prevent dust nuisance. e. The Contract documents may not represent all surface conditions at the site and adjoining areas. The known surface conditions are as indicated and shall be compared with actual conditions before commencement of work and the cost shall be included in the Contractor’s proposal. 5.6 Hazardous material: a. Asbestos and lead-based paint (LBP) tests and assessments have not been conducted. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to determine if asbestos and/or lead paint is present at this residence. If asbestos and/or lead-based paint is found, the Contractor is required to comply with EPA, OSHA and Florida State regulations. All abatement efforts shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local code requirements as well as current industry standards, (i.e.: AHERA, ANSI, ARI, CFR, EPA, OSHA, Florida State Dept. of Health, etc.) and health and safety codes in effect at the time of contract award. b. The Contractor shall remediate and dispose of any asbestos and/or lead based paint in accordance with all applicable laws and regulations. The Contractor shall make in proper and timely fashion, any necessary notifications to relevant federal, state, and local authorities and shall obtain and comply with the provisions of all permits or applications required by the work specified, as well as make all required submittals required under those auspices. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government, their representatives and agents from, and pay for, claims resulting from failure to adhere to these provisions. The costs for permits, applications, and the like are to be assumed by the Contractor. c. Workers who will have the potential of lead or asbestos exposure shall have proof of successfully completing a training course which covers the topics required by 29 CFR 1926.62. The Contractor is also advised that training in other areas may be required by OSHA and are responsible to ensure that all training requirements for appropriate trades and procedures are met. d. The Contractor shall specify an on-site supervisor or competent person who is fully qualified in all aspects of safe work practices and procedures with lead containing materials and have (or will have) completed a training course within the previous year prior to the commencement of lead related work. The lead training course will cover all topics required by 29 CFR 1926.62 as well as training in relevant federal, state and local regulatory requirements, procedures and standards (including 454 CMR 22.00), supervisory techniques, and proper disposal procedures. e. The Contractor shall hold the USDA and it’s consultants harmless for claims, damages, losses, and expenses arising out of the Contractor’s hazardous materials related work including releases from any incidental disturbance of existing hazardous materials, on-site or off site spills of hazardous materials, or from non-compliance with the Contract Documents and regulatory requirements. f. Existing conditions are reflected correctly to the best of USDA’s knowledge. Should minor conditions be encountered which are not exactly as indicated, modification to new work shall be made as required at no additional expense to Owner. Contractor is cautioned that, should interpretations to be made, opinions be formed, and conclusions be drawn as a result of examining the test results, those interpretations, opinions, and conclusions will be those made, formed and drawn solely by Contractor. 5.7 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS AND DEBRIS: a. Dispose of removed materials, waste, trash, and debris in a safe, acceptable manner, in accordance with applicable laws and ordinances and as prescribed by authorities having jurisdiction. b. Burying of trash and debris on the site will not be permitted. Burning of trash and debris at the site will not be permitted. c. Remove trash and debris from the site at frequent intervals so that their presence will not delay the progress of the work or cause hazardous conditions for workers and the public. Removed materials, trash, and debris shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the project site and be disposed of in a legal manner. Location of disposal site and length of haul shall be the Contractor's responsibility. e. Unless state or local regulations require a higher percentage, the Contractor shall submit a Waste Management Plant that achieves end-of-project diversion (recycling nonhazardous construction and demolition waste) rate of 50 percent by weight of total non-hazardous solid waste generated by the work. Practice efficient waste management in the use of materials in the course of the work. Use all reasonable means to divert construction and demolition waste from landfills and incinerators. Any hazardous materials must be excluded from the construction waste stream calculations. f. Identify target waste diversion goal and list anticipated type and whether it will be salvaged, recycled, or disposed of in landfill. The diversion goal should be an estimated percentage of total diversion targeted for achievement by project completion, e.g., 5 tons diverted out of 10 total tons of C&D waste = 50% estimated total rate of diversion. 5.8 Temporary Facilities: a. Temporary utilities (water and electricity) may be furnished to the Contractor by the Government, if so requested. The Contractor shall maintain and protect all such utilities during the course of construction and shall repair or replace any items damaged through its own negligence. b. Should the Contractor require any power or utility shutdowns during demolition, the Contractor shall obtain approval for such shutdown from the COR three working days prior to the need. 5.9 Cleanup: The construction site shall be kept clean and free of debris at all times. Restore areas disturbed as nearly as possible to the original appearance and condition. Upon completion of the project, and prior to final inspection, the Contractor shall remove from the premises all unused material, trash, and debris resulting from the work to the satisfaction of the COR.

1 Misc. Buildings, 1,324 SF Demolition.

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Existing Conditions, Demolition.