01 14 33 Work In Rights-of-Way.pdf

Vaults 60, 87 & ET Structural Repair and Grating Replacement

3930 WORK IN RIGHTS-OF-WAY

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SECTION 01 14 33

WORK IN RIGHTS-OF-WAY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.01 SUMMARY

A. Section Includes: Restrictions that affect construction operations, location of construction, occupancy requirements specific to work in a right-of-way or easement.

B. Related Requirements:

1. Document 00 72 13, General Conditions – Construction Contract.

2. Document 00 73 13, Supplementary Conditions – Construction Contract.

3. Section 01 31 13, Project Coordination.

4. Section 01 50 00, Temporary Facilities and Controls.

5. Section 01 57 13, Temporary Erosion and Sediment Control.

1.02 GENERAL

A. Owner will provide all permanent easements and rights-of-way necessary for the performance of this Contract.

B. Owner will provide temporary construction easements and rights-of-way it deems necessary for Work performed under this Contract.

C. Owner will use due diligence in acquiring said easements and rights-of-way before construction work starts. However, should all or part of said easements and rights-of-ways not be obtained before construction begins, Contractor shall do no Work in those easements of rights-of-way before they are obtained.

D. Copies of easements shall be furnished to Contractor, but Contractor shall perform no excavations in easements without approval of Owner.

E. Confine Work activities to road right-of-way, permanent easements, and temporary working easements provided by the Owner. Workspace is to roadside of right-of-way or within identified road right-of-way.

Do not work job from private property. If additional workspace is required, the Contractor shall notify Resident Project Representative immediately.

F. Contractor shall photograph or video each easement or right-of-way within twenty-four (24) hours of beginning Work on associated property. The Contractor shall provide one copy of such photos or video to the Owner within forty-eight (48) hours of beginning Work on said property. See additional requirements in Section 01 31 13, Project Coordination.

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1.03 PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY

A. Take steps reasonably necessary to ensure even and uninterrupted flow of traffic along main traffic arteries and rights-of ways.

B. Restore surfaces, structures, underground construction, shrubs and fences within easements and construction rights-of-way limits to condition equal to or better than original as soon as possible.

C. Re-seed grass areas and re-sod lawns that have been destroyed or damaged by construction operations as soon as possible after line has been laid.

1. Keep revegetation (seeding/sodding) and clean-up operations as close to active excavation as practical, generally following by less than 300 feet or as approved by the Owner. As weather permits, cleanup of trench excavation areas shall commence immediately upon completion of the Work on each individual property as depicted on the Drawings.

D. Keep clean-up (seeding/sodding) operations as close to active pipe laying as practical, generally following by less than 300 feet or as approved by Owner.

E. Should it be necessary or desirable for Contractor to use, occupy, or have access to property outside of the specified rights-of-way:

1. Make arrangements with property owner and tenant of such property and be solely responsible for any damages or claims resulting from construction operations.

2. If any such agreements are made by Contractor, agreements must be made in writing with property owner and tenant of such property and Owner must be notified and provided with a copy of executed document.

3. Repair or settle all such damage or claims to the full satisfaction of Owner and property owner and/or tenant of all property involved prior to final acceptance of the Work.

F. Damage to landscaping, lawns, trees, or other private or public property outside of right of way or work areas as identified on easements, which are caused solely by the Contractor, will be repaired by the Contractor at their sole expense and is not a part of the Contract Price.

G. Repair damage to surfaces, structures, underground construction, shrubs, trees, lawns, fences, crops, and other property outside of the right-of-way limits and shall make satisfactory settlement for such damage directly with the property owner and tenant involved, as their interests in such damage may require.

1. Damage claims will be resolved within thirty (30) days of notice of such claim. If not, Owner will arbitrate the claim with property owner and Contractor will be held liable for all cost related to the claim settlement and arbitration.

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.01 PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY

A. Clear right-of-way so spoil bank from ditching operation shall not fall on any foreign matter that might become mixed with the excavated soil.

B. Trees and Plantings:

1. No trees are to be damaged or cut without permission from Owner. See Section 01 56 39, Temporary Tree and Plant Protection.

a. Removal or trimming of trees, shrubs, and vegetation beyond limits of easements and rights-of-way as secured by Owner will not be permitted.

b. Contractor shall be solely responsible for damages to trees, replaced by Contractor, or they shall make arrangements relative to the payment therefor, to satisfaction of Owner of each tree, shrub, and vegetation and Owner and record thereof filed with Owner.

c. Contractor is not responsible for replacement of trees removed by their construction activities if such removal is within rights-of-ways and permanent easements acquired by the Owner and if trees have not been designated on the Drawings to remain undisturbed.

2. Protect from damage and preserve trees, shrubs, and other plants within limits of the Work, which are designated on Drawings to remain undisturbed.

a. Where practical, tunnel beneath trees when on or near line of trench.

b. Employ hand excavation as necessary to prevent tree injury.

c. Do not stockpile materials or permit traffic within drip lines of trees.

d. Provide and maintain temporary barricades around trees.

e. Water vegetation as necessary to maintain health.

f. Cover temporarily exposed roots with wet burlap and keep burlap moist until soil is replaced around roots.

g. Dispose of removed trees in legal manner offsite.

3. Balling and burlapping of trees indicated for replacement shall conform to recommended specifications set forth in the American Standards for Nursery Stock, published by American Association of Nurserymen. Balls shall be firm and intact and made balls will not be accepted.

Handle ball and burlap trees by ball and not by top.

4. In event of damage to bark, trunks, limbs, or roots of plants that are not designated for removal, treat damage by corrective pruning, bark tracing, application of a heavy coating of tree paint, and other accepted horticultural and tree surgery practices.

5. Existing Structures:

a. Where Contractor contemplates removal of small structures such as mailboxes, signposts, and culverts that interfere with Contractor’s operations, obtain approval of property owner and Engineer.

b. Move mailboxes to temporary locations accessible to postal service.

c. Replace items removed in their original location and a condition equal to or better than original.

d. Driveway cuts shall be repaired from property side of cut to edge of street.

C. Waterways: Keep ditches, culverts, and natural drainages continuously free of construction materials and debris.

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1. When crossing drainage swales, drainage easements, or drainage structures, the Contractor will provide suitable erosion control during construction and will restore said areas to condition equal to or exceeding that which was present prior to occurrence of their construction activities.

D. Dewatering: Construct, maintain, and operate cofferdams, channels, flume drains, sumps, pumps, or other temporary diversion and protection works. Furnish materials required, install, maintain, and operate necessary pumping and other equipment for environmentally safe removal and disposal of water from various parts of the Work. Maintain foundations and parts of the Work free from water.

E. Perform Work within right-of-way and easements in systematic manner that minimizes inconvenience to property owners and public.

F. No residence or business shall be cut off from vehicular traffic for a period exceeding 4 hours, unless special arrangements have been made.

G. Schedule the Work so construction will not interfere with irrigation of cultivated lands or pasturelands.

Construction may proceed during irrigation season, provided Contractor constructs temporary irrigation ditches, turnouts, and miscellaneous structures acceptable to property owners.

H. Provide continuous access for livestock through farm areas. Do not cut off ready access to portions of farmlands in which livestock are pastured. Maintain existing fences required to restrain livestock. Keep gates closed and secure.

I. Maintain in continuous service existing oil and gas pipelines, underground power, telephone or communication cable, water mains, irrigation lines, sewers, poles and overhead power, and other utilities encountered along line of the Work, unless other arrangements satisfactory to owners of said utilities have been made.

J. Where completion of the Work requires temporary or permanent removal or relocation of existing utility, coordinate activities with owner of said utility and perform Work to their satisfaction.

K. Protect, shore, brace, support, and maintain underground pipes, conduits, drains, and other underground utility construction uncovered or otherwise affected by construction operations.

L. Keep fire hydrants and water control valves free from obstruction and available for use at all times.

M. In areas where Contractor’s operations are adjacent to or near utility, such as gas, telephone, television, electric power, water, sewer, or irrigation system, and such operations may cause damage or inconvenience, suspend operations until arrangements necessary for protection have been made by Contractor.

N. Notify property owners and utility offices that may be affected by construction operation at least 2 days in advance: Before exposing a utility, obtain utility owner’s permission. Should service of utility be interrupted because of Contractor’s operation, notify proper authority immediately. Cooperate with said authority in restoring service as promptly as possible and bear costs incurred.

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O. Do not impair operation of existing sewer system. Prevent construction material, pavement, concrete, earth, volatile and corrosive wastes, and other debris from entering sewers, pump stations, or other sewer structures.

P. Maintain original Site drainage wherever possible.

Q. Dispose of all debris from clearing the right-of-way.

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