1. This Section specifies the labor, materials, equipment, and incidentals required for the demolition, relocation, and/or disposal of all structures, building materials, equipment, and accessories to be removed as specified herein. 2. The City is in the process of locating any pertinent Drawings that are available in order to become a part of this Request for Proposal. 3. There may be existing and active stormwater, wastewater, water, and other facilities on site. It is essential that these facilities, when encountered, remain intact and in service during the proposed demolition. Consequently, the Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of these facilities and shall diligently direct all his activities toward maintaining continuous operation of the existing facilities and minimizing operational inconvenience. 4. Demolition generally includes: a. Complete demolition and removal of manholes, valve vaults, wet wells, piping, above ground signage, pits, pools, and mechanical and electrical equipment related to the Work as specified herein. b. Complete demolition and removal of all above and below ground structures, concrete slabs and foundations, vaults, and underground utilities (water, wastewater, electrical, etc.) as specified herein. c. All material, equipment, rubble, debris, and other products of the demolition shall become the property of the Contractor for his disposal off-site in accordance with all applicable laws and ordinances at the Contractor's expense. The sale of salvageable materials by the Contractor shall only be conducted off-site. The sale of removed items on the site is prohibited by the City. 5. The Contractor shall visit the sites, determine the extent of the Work, the extent of work affected therein, and all conditions under which he is required to perform the various operations. 59 6. The Contractor shall fill and compact all voids left by the removal of pipe, structures, etc. with materials described herein to a grade that will provide for positive drainage of the disturbed area to drain run-off in direction consistent with the surrounding area. The Contractor shall provide all fill materials to the site as needed. Compaction of fill shall match the compaction of adjacent undisturbed material. 1.02 QUALITY ASSURANCE A. Permits and Licenses: Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits and licenses for performing the Work and shall furnish a copy of same to the City prior to commencing the Work. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the permits. B. Notices: Contractor shall issue written notices of planned demolition to companies or local authorities owning utility conduit, wires, or pipes running to or through the project site. Copies of said notices shall be submitted to the City. C. Utility Services: Contractor shall notify utility companies or local authorities furnishing gas, water, electrical, telephone, or sewer service to remove any equipment in the structures to be demolished and to remove, disconnect, cap, or plug their services to facilitate demolition. D. Contractor shall notify the Petersburg Department of Code Enforcement Office in writing prior to beginning any demolition work.
