Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. Demolition shall include all improvements including buildings, footings, foundations, basements, private drives, hard surface paving (including sidewalks), sheds, fencing, shrubs, and trees. See Attachment A for Pottawattamie County Assessor’s data. 2. Demolition shall include drive approaches off the adjoining street. Upon removal, a concrete curb shall be installed matching the existing curbing along the street; except for 1612 7th Avenue and 1614 7th Avenue properties where there is no existing curb. Work shall be permitted and constructed in conformance of Council Bluffs Public Works Standards. 3. Sidewalks shall be constructed in conformance of Council Bluffs Public Works Standards; except for 1612 7th Avenue and 1614 7th Avenue properties where there are no existing sidewalks. 4. All asbestos materials and other hazardous waste materials within the demolition limits shall be removed and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations to strictest standard on both properties. Asbestos containing materials shall be addressed prior to demolition of the property. An Asbestos Survey Report was completed and Asbestos Containing Materials (ACMs) were identified. See Attachment B for a copy of the Asbestos Reports. If asbestos materials and other hazardous waste materials are found during demolition on any of the five properties, then they shall be removed and disposed of in accordance with local, state and federal regulations to strictest standard. A copy of the asbestos abatement notice is required from a licensed asbestos abatement contractor as part of the demolition permit application process from the City. In accordance with State of Iowa Code 88B the prime contractor shall be a licensed abatement contractor with the State of Iowa in order to bid the work or designate a licensed subcontractor in the proposal. The proposal shall include a copy of the prime contractor’s or designated subcontractor’s state abatement license in order to be considered responsive. 5. Associated work shall include placement of clean compacted fill on excavation areas, security, traffic control and erosion control. The lot shall be graded so the lot is crowned 1 foot above adjacent grade and match the existing grades of adjacent properties, sidewalks, and curbs. Upon completion of all fill activities, the sites shall be graded and seeded with a turf type fescue and annual rye grass mixture.
