Specifications include, but are not limited to: A pre-construction conference shall take place after RFBs have been awarded to discuss the Scope of Work with the Prime Contractor(s) and Hazard Mitigation leadership. All demolition work should conclude on each project site within 60 days of settlement and shall not exceed 90 days. The Prime Contractor(s) and/or licensed professional shall schedule or provide services that include, but are not limited to, the following: a) PRE-DEMOLITION CONFERENCE: A meeting between NCEM and the Prime Contractor to discuss the initial project schedule and Scope of Work after the award of the Contract. Within 14 days following this conference, the Prime Contractor(s) shall provide an initial project schedule and Scope of Work for all awarded projects. b) PRE-DEMOLITION EVALUATION: The Prime Contractor and construction manager shall perform an initial assessment of the structure to determine the required course of action during the demolition process. Should lead-based paint and asbestos be discovered during the acquisition process, additional precautions shall be taken to ensure these items are disposed of or recycled at an approved facility, following environmental regulations. The Prime Contractor shall provide NCEM with an affidavit stating that any lead-based paint or asbestos containing materials have been disposed of at an approved facility. c) PERMITS: The Prime Contractor shall obtain all required permits with the local authority having jurisdiction prior to beginning demolition. A copy of any permits shall be provided to NCEM as well as clearly displayed on site. d) MOBILIZATION: Prime Contractor to complete preparatory work and operations necessary to facilitate the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies and incidentals to the project site. Mobilization shall occur 90 days after the Pre-Construction Meeting with HM. e) PREPARATORY SITEWORK: All preparatory sitework necessary to ready the site for demolition (e.g., access, grading, excavating, etc.). The Prime Contractor shall protect all trees and shrubs designated to remain in the vicinity of the operations. Additionally, the Prime Contractor is responsible for the entire site and shall provide all the necessary protections as required by laws or ordinances governing such conditions. f) DEACTIVIATION AND DISCONNECTING UTILITIES: All exterior utilities shall be deactivated and disconnected prior to the demolition process. g) DEMOLITION: The systematic dismantling, razing, destroying, and/or wrecking of the structure. h) REMOVAL OF UNDERGROUND IMPROVEMENTS AND SECONDARY STRUCTURES: All underground storage tanks, septic tanks, wells, etc., shall be removed or filled/capped per local, State and Federal regulations. Additionally, any secondary structures (e.g., sheds, garages, etc.) shall be removed. i) REMOVAL OF UTILITIES: All underground utilities shall be capped, and excess remains shall be removed from the site and disposed of or recycled at an approved facility, following environmental regulations. j) DEBRIS REMOVAL: All debris generated by the demolition process shall be removed from the site and disposed of or recycled at an approved facility, following environmental regulations...
