Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Provide site layout and surface preparations for (2) new facultative cells adjacent to the existing waste water lagoons at Norton Correctional Facility.; 2. The lagoon system is being expanded with the addition of (2) 6 acre cells, each with approximately 5’ water depth, earthen berms with concrete around water’s edge for erosion control by Owner.; 3. New lagoons are planned immediately adjacent to existing lagoons.; 1. GEOLOGIC INFORMATION AND UTILITY LOCATIONS AS SHOWN WERE COMPLETED WITH THE BEST INFORMATION AVAILABLE TO THE ENGINEER AT THE TIME OF PLAN PREPARATION. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING AND MAKING HIS OWN DETERMINATIONS OF SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS. ALL EXCAVATION SHALL BE UNCLASSIFIED. NO DIRECT PAYMENT WILL BE MADE FOR ROCK EXCAVATION OR TRENCH DEWATERING. SUCH ITEMS SHALL BE CONSIDERED SUBSIDIARY. BLASTING WILL NOT BE PERMITTED.; 2. SOIL BORINGS WERE PERFORMED BY TERRACON. THE SOIL REPORT CAN BE OBTAINED BY REQUEST FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS.; 3. MAINTENANCE OF SURFACE DRAINAGE AND EROSION PROTECTION SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL FINISH GRADE AND RESTORE ALL DISTURBED AREAS. ALL AREAS SHALL BE SEEDED, FERTILIZED, AND MULCHED ACCORDING TO THE SPECIFICATIONS WITHIN THE SEEDING SEASON.; 4. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FURNISHING ALL NECESSARY TRAFFIC SIGNS AND PERSONNEL FOR ADEQUATE TRAFFIC CONTROL AT THE TIME OF CONSTRUCTION. ALL TRAFFIC CONTROL SHALL CONFORM TO THE MANUAL ON UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES.; 5. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONFINE THEIR OPERATION TO WITHIN THE RIGHT OF WAY OR EASEMENTS AS SHOWN ON THE PROJECT DRAWINGS. REPLACEMENT OF LOT PINS, CONTROL POINTS OR BOUNDARY MARKERS SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR, SHOULD THEY DISTURB THEM. ADDITIONAL PRIVATE PROPERTY REQUIRED FOR STORAGE OF MATERIAL OR OTHER OPERATIONS SHALL BE USED ONLY WITH THE WRITTEN PERMISSION OF THE LANDOWNER.; 6. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL NOTIFY OWNER IN WRITING AT LEAST (1) WEEK PRIOR TO ANY CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITIES.; 7. NO TREE REMOVAL SHALL OCCUR BETWEEN JUNE 1 AND JULY 31. TREE REMOVAL SHALL BE AVOIDED BETWEEN APRIL 1 AND JUNE 1.; 8. WHERE TREES ARE ENCOUNTERED DURING CONSTRUCTION, THEY SHALL BE PROPERLY REMOVED. THERE SHALL BE NO SEPARATE PAYMENT FOR REMOVAL OF INDIVIDUAL TREES. BURNING WILL BE ALLOWED ONLY WITH THE WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE LAND OWNER AND ALL APPLICABLE PERMITS AND RULES SHALL BE FOLLOWED.; 9. ONLY AUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES OF THE DEPARTMENT OF CORRECTIONS SHALL OPERATE EXISTING VALVES OR EQUIPMENT.; 10. CONCRETE THRUST BLOCKS SHALL BE USED ON ALL BURIED FITTINGS.; 11. THE CONTRACTOR SHALL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR PROVIDING COMPLETE FUNCTIONING SYSTEMS.; 12. INITIAL LAGOON FILLING: THE CONTRACTOR SHALL CONDUCT A FULL POND SEEPAGE TEST IN ACCORDANCE WITH SECTION 33 47 23.15 WHOLE POND SEEPAGE TESTING. EXFILTRATION SHALL NOT EXCEED 1/10” PER DAY, PLUS A REASONABLE ALLOWANCE FOR EVAPORATION. ALL CELLS SHALL BE FILLED TO 3 FOOT DEPTH PRIOR TO TESTING. ALL PUMPING EQUIPMENT AND PIPING REQUIRED TO FILL THE LAGOONS SHALL BE FURNISHED AND INSTALLED BY THE CONTRACTOR INCLUDING THE COST OF THE WATER IF NEEDED AND SHALL BE SUBSIDIARY TO THE WHOLE POND SEEPAGE TEST. IT SHALL BE THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR TO OBTAIN ANY NECESSARY PERMITS, APPLICATIONS, ETC., REQUIRED TO OBTAIN THE WATER FOR FILLING THE LAGOONS. SEE NOTE 39.; 13. ALL QUANTITIES PROVIDED ON THIS SHEET OR OTHER SHEETS ARE PROVIDED FOR REFERENCE ONLY. CONTRACTOR IS RESPONSIBLE FOR VERIFYING ACTUAL QUANTITIES NEEDED TO COMPLETE THE PROJECT, COMPLETE IN PLACE.; 14. CONTRACTOR SHALL MINIMIZE ANY DISRUPTION TO THE EXISTING OPERATIONS OF THE EXISTING WASTEWATER TREATMENT SYSTEM. ANY KNOWN DISRUPTION SHALL BE COORDINATED WITH THE ENGINEER AT LEAST ONE (1) WEEK PRIOR TO WORK. ANY UNFORESEEN DISRUPTION THE CONTRACTOR SHALL IMMEDIATELY INFORM THE ENGINEER AND OWNER AND MAKE EVERY EFFORT TO MITIGATE DISRUPTION AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.; 15. CONTRACTOR SHALL COORDINATE ALL WORK WITH ALL OTHER TRADES (EXISTING OR NEW), ALL EXISTING CONDITIONS, ETC.