Demolition and Removal – Notice-to-Proceed will be issued once all insurance, bonds and permits have been obtained and presented to MCPS. Site work must begin within 15 days of Notice-to-Proceed Once site work has begun, it is imperative that there are no delays in completing all work. All specified structures shall be demolished. Demolition shall include, but not be limited to the following: Structures; concrete foundations of removed structures; fuel tanks; septic tanks and systems; any and all concrete footings, foundations, sidewalks, driveways or block foundations found within the designated area; all debris, machinery, equipment and construction materials found within the designated area. -Foundation material shall be removed prior to backfilling. Foundation inspection prior to backfilling. -Masonry walls shall be demolished and removed in small sections. -Structural steel, cast iron, and heavy timbers shall be removed by individual pieces and carefully lowered. -All tree trunks, branches, stumps, etc. that result from the demolition process shall be removed from the site. -All driveways and walkways – paved or gravel/stone - shall be removed, unless otherwise agreed upon. All underlying base material shall be removed down to clean subsoil. ALL CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL AND DEBRIS SHALL BE TOTALLY REMOVED FROM SITE. -All structures within the designated area on the attached plans are to be demolished and carried away. -All materials must be removed from the site. No burying of materials will be permitted. - Site shall be hand picked of all miscellaneous debris and York raked for final grade. - No stones or masonry debris greater than 2” diameter will be permitted to remain. - Prior to placement of topsoil and seed, the Construction Inspector shall approve all areas to ensure all areas are clean and ready. Failure to obtain approval will result in the removal of all topsoil. Method of Demolition – It is recommended that the contractor use a track hoe to demolish all buildings. Since some buildings are in close proximity to other buildings and adjacent properties, the track hoe will be less annoying.
