Specifications include, but are not limited to: The work will be geographically diverse; condemned sections may be considerable distances from each other, with portions being only a few or one panel(s). Generally, work will be assigned once a month. The work on this project consists of removing and replacing sidewalk and pavement as required to complete items of work with wheelchair ramps being constructed as directed by the Engineer. Construction not conforming to Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense. a. Trees, shrubbery, and landscaping. All work shall be performed in such a manner so as to protect shrubs, trees and landscaping not scheduled for removal. Roots shall be removed to provide 2” clearance below bottom of sidewalk and drives unless otherwise directed by the Engineer. Tree roots shall be cut and removed by one of the following methods; axe, saw, or grinding machine. Contractor shall remove roots in a method so as to not damage the remaining tree, especially the trunk. Root removal by method of ripping/prying/tearing roots from sidewalk area back toward the trunk of the tree while the root is still attached to the tree is prohibited. Damage caused to the trunk or other parts of the tree, aside from the tree root itself being removed in a proper manner, will result in liquidated damages of $500 assessed per tree that is damaged. Roots removed shall be stacked by the tree. The Contractor shall provide addresses of root removal for inspection of the tree(s) before the sidewalk is replaced. The City Inspector will notify Forestry for determination of the health and safety of the tree.
