a) Work includes the routine excavation of graves and burial of vaults containing human remains. See Appendix I for the typical vault excavation dimensions. The resulting excavations shall be carefully filled and compacted immediately after burial using existing site materials. The top surface shall consist of suitable black dirt a minimum of 3" thick. Black dirt shall be furnished by the City at a stockpile within the cemetery as necessary. b) All excess material and debris, and other like materials shall be removed from the site and properly disposed of. c) The Contractor shall smooth out and seed the graves with seed provided by the City. d) Winter burials will require the Contractor to return the following spring to re-compact, place black dirt and seed the graves prior to May 15th. The Contractor shall notify the City prior to those operations so a City representative may be present. e) The Contractor shall use designated alley routes between graves for access and avoid passing over existing grave sites. The Contractor shall promptly repair any damage to the cemetery grass, surface, trees or markers, etc. caused by their actions. f) The Contractor shall respond to excavation requests within twenty-four (24) hours of receiving the call and forty-eight (48) hours to excavate. g) All graves shall be staked prior to excavation by the City representative and clearly marked.
