The City of Waterloo is seeking a qualified demolition contractor to demolish the structures and clear the site. The Bidder understands and agrees that demolition and debris removal in the most expeditious manner possible is of the utmost importance and it will make every effort to complete all requirements of the Contract in the shortest time possible. The services to be performed under this Contract shall consist of the work described in the separate “Demolition Specifications” document (attached Exhibit “B”) and shall be performed according to the standards set forth therein and herein. Any reference in this RFB to “this specification” shall include such Demolition Specifications. Bidder shall be responsible to familiarize itself with the specifications and to make a personal examination of the job site(s) and the physical conditions that may affect its performance under the Contract. This Contract includes one property located at 233 Gable Street. Please note: the property has already been abated for asbestos containing material (ACM). A. Remove and properly dispose of all trees except those specifically noted, structures, cement slabs, driveways, trash, rubbish, basement walls, floors, foundations, steps, planters, retaining walls, fences, wells, cisterns, landscape features such as pools and waterers and concrete or asphalt flatwork such as sidewalks (excluding public sidewalks in street right-of-way), and the like from the specified property. B. Properly deal with any fuel tanks, outdoor toilets and septic tanks, cisterns, meter pits, and plug or abandon wells in accordance with standards prescribed in Part 2. C. Remove the materials from the demolition site in accordance with federal, state and local regulations. D. Remove and dispose of appliances and other items that may contain refrigerants in accordance with 40 CFR, Part 82. Appliances and other items that may contain refrigerants include, but are not limited to, refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers and portable or central air conditioners. E. Remove and legally dispose of mercury-containing materials including fluorescent, high-pressure sodium, mercury vapor, metal halide light bulbs, and thermostats containing a liquid filled capsule. PCB-containing materials include capacitors, ballasts, and transformers where the component is contained within a metal jacket and does not have a specific, legible label stating no PCBs are present. F. Disconnect all utility services before demolition per Section 2.07. G. Perform site clearance, backfilling, grading, restoration and erosion control. H. Remove and replace sidewalk and paving as required. I. Complete the demolition work in accordance with the plans and these technical specifications.
