1.0 SCOPE OF SERVICES: 1.1 The City is seeking a qualified and competent contractor to completely demolish and remove residential structures in accordance with the following specifications. The following information should be of assistance in developing a proposal. If you have any questions, please contact Jeff Kappelman at (334) 705-5420 or Bill May at (334) 705-2083. 2.0 UTILITIES: 2.1 Any water, sewer, or electrical service to the building shall be properly terminated. The contractor shall be held responsible for damage to any utility. 2.2 Any gas service shall be terminated on the street, and this work shall be scheduled and coordinated with Spire by the contractor. 2.3 The water service and meter shall be removed. The contractor shall coordinate this work with the Opelika Utilities Board. 2.4 The sewer line shall be plugged or capped below grade to prevent damage or flow from adjacent properties or city-owned lines. The plugged lateral shall be inspected and located by the City of Opelika Public Works Department. They can be contacted at (334) 705-5400. 3.0 MATERIALS REMOVAL: 3.1 Demolition work requires removal and disposal off-site of all materials. The removal shall include all building and foundation materials. All items shall be promptly removed from the site. Burning or burying debris is not permissible. Storage or sale on-site of removed salvageable items will not be permitted. The City shall not be responsible for providing a disposal site. 3.2 All salvageable items of value left in the building at the time of demolition and all building materials shall become the property of the contractor. 3.3 Contractors shall evaluate building for asbestos or other materials considered to be hazardous. Should any hazardous materials be located, the removal shall be done in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and local rules and regulations dealing with their removal and disposal.
