Specifications include, but are not limited to: 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.
