West Middle School Site Logistics Rockford Public School District 205

RPS Project #2611

BUILDING AND SITEWORK DEMOLITION – 1928 N ROCKTON AVENUE

SECTION 01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 WORK SEQUENCE

1.02 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

1.01 WORK SEQUENCE

A. Coordinate demolition schedule and operations with Owner, City of Rockford, Four Rivers Sanitation Authority, utility companies, and Engineer.

1.02 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. Coordinate use of premises under direction of Engineer. Contractor shall confine demolition equipment, storage of materials and equipment and operations of workers to areas permitted by law, ordinances, permits, or requirements of Contract Documents, and shall not unreasonably encumber premises with demolition equipment or other material or equipment.

B. Assume full responsibility for protection for safe keeping of items under this

Agreement, stored on site.

END OF SECTION 01010

SECTION 01061 - BUILDING CODES AND PERMITS

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to obtain any necessary demolition permits from the appropriate jurisdiction prior to beginning the project and shall perform all work in strict conformity therewith.

B. Contractor shall give all notices and comply with all laws, ordinances, building and construction codes, rules, and regulations applicable to work. If Contractor observes that specifications are at variance therewith, Contractor shall give Engineer prompt written notice thereof, and any necessary changes shall be adjusted by appropriate modification. If Contractor performs any work knowing or having reason to know that it is contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, and without such notice to Engineer, Contractor shall bear all costs arising therefrom; however, it shall not be Contractor's primary responsibility to make certain that specifications are in accordance with such laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations.

END OF SECTION 01061

SECTION 01510 - TEMPORARY UTILITIES

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 TEMPORARY SERVICE

A. The Contractor shall provide any utilities services needed for use by all trades during life of this contract.

B. Service installation and service charges shall be borne by the Contractor.

C. Remove temporary service on completion of work.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 GENERAL

A. Service from private, public or municipal owned utilities shall be provided according to franchise, village, state, or federal laws, providing for adequate safety to the public.

B. Portable units or facilities provided by Contractor.

SECTION 01510 - TEMPORARY UTILITIES

3.01 TEMPORARY SERVICE

A. Contractor shall provide water as required for this project.

B. Contractor shall provide, for construction purposes, temporary power and light as required throughout this project.

C. When directed, dismantle and remove from site(s), all equipment and materials used for temporary water, electrical, heating and telephone services.

D. Contractor shall provide temporary sanitary facilities for use by all construction personnel required throughout this project. Remove temporary facilities upon completion of work.

E. Temporary power and lights:

1. Provide temporary power and lighting for use during construction.

2. Each trade shall provide and pay for any additional extension it requires for power and lights.

3. When the job is completed, remove all temporary power and lights.

END OF SECTION 01510

SECTION 01560 - TEMPORARY CONTROLS

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

1.03 DUST CONTROL

1.04 WATER CONTROL

1.05 DEBRIS CONTROL

1.06 EROSION CONTROL

A. Provide and maintain methods, equipment, and temporary construction, as necessary to provide controls over environmental conditions at demolition site and related areas under Contractor's control; remove physical evidence of temporary facilities at completion of work.

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

A. Section 01010 - Summary of Work.

1.03 DUST CONTROL

A. Provide positive methods and apply dust control materials to minimize raising dust from demolition operations and provide positive means to prevent airborne dust from dispersing into atmosphere.

1.04 WATER CONTROL

A. Provide methods to control surface water to prevent damage to project, site, or adjoining properties. Control fill, grading, and ditching to direct surface drainage away from excavations, pits, tunnels, and other construction areas;

and to direct drainage to proper runoƯ.

B. Provide, operate, and maintain hydraulic equipment of adequate capacity to control surface and water.

SECTION 01560 - TEMPORARY CONTROLS

C. Dispose of drainage water in a manner to prevent flooding, erosion, or other damage to any portion of site or to adjoining areas.

1.05 DEBRIS CONTROL

A. Maintain all areas under Contractor's control free of extraneous debris.

B. Initiate and maintain a specific program to prevent accumulation of debris at construction site, storage and parking areas, or along access roads and haul routes.

1.06 EROSION CONTROL

A. Plan and execute demolition and earthwork by methods to control surface drainage from cuts and fills, and from bottom and waste disposal areas, to prevent erosion and sedimentation.

B. Conflict between these requirements and pollution control laws, rules, or regulations of other federal, state, or local agencies will be resolved by applying the more restrictive requirements.

END OF SECTION 01560

SECTION 01620 - STORAGE AND PROTECTION

1.01 PROTECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

1.01 PROTECTION AFTER INSTALLATION

A. Lawns and landscaping: Prohibit traƯic of any kind across planted lawn and landscaped areas.

END OF SECTION 01620

SECTION 02110 – CLEARING

1.01 WORK INCLUDED

1.02 DEFINITIONS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

3.02 DISPOSAL

3.03 TREE REMOVAL

A. Perform clearing and grubbing within property limits of Demolition Site.

B. Protect from damage trees adjacent to limits of clearing and grubbing.

C. Leave and protect all alive and healthy trees 3" and larger in diameter on demolition property.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Clearing: Consists of removal and disposal of trees, logs, brush, rubbish, and other objectionable material.

B. Grubbing: Consists of removal and disposal of stumps and roots 3" and larger in diameter.

SECTION 02110 – CLEARING

3.01 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

A. Remove trees, stumps, brush, roots, and other vegetation to a depth of not less than 18" below grade.

B. Backfill depressions caused by grubbing and compact to conform to density of surrounding earth.

3.02 DISPOSAL

A. The contractor shall dispose of demolition debris and materials in accordance with all state and local requirements. Disposal by burning is prohibited within the City limits of the City of Rockford and will not be allowed.

B. Final cover shall be graded to allow for positive surface drainage.

3.03 TREE REMOVAL

A. Remove trees only on demolition property site that are dead, unhealthy or less than 3" diameter.

B. Removal includes cutting, grubbing, and removing stump and roots;

backfilling; and disposal of debris.

C. Compensation not allowed for approved clearing or removal of trees to provide access to work.

END OF SECTION 02110

SECTION 02112 – DEMOLITION

1.01 WORK INCLUDES

1.02 RELATED WORK

1.03 EXISTING CONDITIONS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PREPARATION

3.02 EXECUTION

A. Work shall consist of removal of all manmade objects including but not limited to buildings, concrete, clothesline post, private utility poles on owner’s property, fences on property, debris and similar appurtenances located on the premises etc. Exceptions to the preceding statement are utility company poles, pedestals and markers. Coordinate with utility company.

B. Remove and dispose of rubbish and debris resulting from demolition operations. Debris (hazardous and non-hazardous) shall be taken to an approved landfill.

C. Remove sidewalks, drives and above-grade slabs as shown on the construction documents.

D. Properly abandon underground storage tanks. There are no known underground storage tanks included in the project. Cost for proper abandonment of any tanks that may be discovered shall be an added cost to the contract handled by change order. Notify the Engineer immediately upon discovery of any underground storage tanks.

E. Fill basements.

F. Remove foundations, yard retaining walls and all concrete structures a minimum of two foot below grade.

G. Disconnect, cap, protect and identify utilities. Coordinate with all utility companies and City. Contractor shall provide backhoe and operator.

H. Leave and protect all alive trees and healthy trees 3" and larger in diameter. All other trees, logs, brush, stumps, bushes and vegetation shall be cleared and removed.

I. Grade and level site.

J. Add topsoil as required and seed site.

K. All disposal shall be in an environmentally safe manner. Compliance with all environmental laws is responsibility of Demolition Contractor.

L. Complete asbestos abatement work, if any, in buildings to be demolished.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01700 - Contract Closeout.

B. Section 02080 – Hazardous Material Abatement.

1.03 EXISTING CONDITIONS

A. Conduct demolition to minimize interference with adjacent building areas.

Maintain protected egress and access at all times.

B. Provide, erect, and maintain temporary barriers and security devices.

C. Protect adjacent properties at all times.

3.01 PREPARATION

A. Protect existing items not indicated to be demolished.

B. Protect and leave in place all adjacent City sidewalks and retaining walls in right-of-way, unless otherwise listed to be removed.

C. Notify and coordinate with all utility companies prior to beginning demolition project.

D. Protect and leave in place utility companies’ poles, pedestals and markers.

3.02 EXECUTION

A. Disconnect, identify and cap utility services a minimum of two foot below grade in demolition area.

B. Cap and seal all existing drains and open lines connected to a public or private sewer system with concrete.

C. Septic tanks, if any, shall be pumped, tops broke in and filled with sand in accordance with Illinois Department of Public Health Regulations. Contractor shall notify the County Health Department for tank abandonment procedures and to observe work. Abandonment of tank shall be performed in the presence of the County Health Department OƯicial and Engineer.

D. Wells and cisterns, if any, shall be abandoned, filled and sealed in accordance with Section 920.120 of the "Illinois Water Well Construction Code".

Contractor shall notify the County Health Department for proper procedures and to observe work. Operations shall be performed in the presence of the County Health Department oƯicial and Engineer.

E. Contractor shall notify Engineer 24 hours in advance of performing any work which is below ground or which will be covered. Engineer shall have the option to see all work which is to be covered. Covering or concealing work without the

Engineer having the opportunity to observe, will be considered just cause to request Contractor to uncover work at no additional compensation.

F. Any underground storage tank discovered shall be disposed of in accordance with State and Local laws only after the site has been determined to be clean and free of any contamination.

G. Remove basement walls to a minimum of two foot below grade. Fill basements with sand. Provide a minimum one-foot diameter hole in basement floor to allow for drainage.

H. Demolish in an orderly and careful manner.

I. Except where noted otherwise, immediately remove demolished materials from site.

J. Remove and promptly dispose of contaminated, vermin infested, or dangerous materials encountered.

K. Do not bury materials on site.

L. Remove demolished materials from site as work progresses. Upon completion of work, leave areas in clean conditions.

M. Title and salvage value of all salvageable demolished materials goes to the demolition contractor upon removal from the site. All salvage value of removed items shall belong to the Contractor. There is no guarantee of salvable materials in any building involved in this contract. No responsibility shall be assumed by any party for loss of demolished salvable materials.

N. Top one foot of all areas to be filled including septic tanks and basements shall be filled with soil capable of encouraging growth of vegetation.

O. All refrigerants shall be recovered and reclaimed in accordance with all applicable laws, rules and regulations by a licensed individual.

P. The only clean fill materials generated by demolition activities that may be re-utilized on the sites and within the corporate limits of the City of Rockford are uncontaminated dirt or sand.

Q. Burning of demolished materials is prohibited by the City of Rockford.

END OF SECTION 02112

SECTION 02201 - SURFACE RESTORATION

1.01 RELATED WORK

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 FINISH GRADING

3.02 SURFACE RESTORATION

3.03 TOPSOILING

3.04 CLEANUP

1.01 RELATED WORK

A. Section 02110 - Clearing.

B. Section 02486 - Seeding.

3.01 FINISH GRADING

A. Grade areas disturbed by demolition operations and areas to receive seeding.

B. Grade to smooth, uniformly sloping surfaces.

C. Fill depressions and provide for positive drainage away from property to adjacent ditches.

3.02 SURFACE RESTORATION

A. Restore existing surfaces disturbed in demolition operations.

SECTION 02201 - SURFACE RESTORATION

3.03 TOPSOILING

A. Subgrade preparation:

1. Preparation shall not start until all demolition work has been completed.

2. Clear subgrade of stones, clods, roots, and other debris.

3. Thoroughly loosen subgrade to approximate depth of 4" to provide good bond.

4. Remove any additional debris from surface.

B. Topsoil:

1. Provide topsoil as required.

2. Topsoil shall be without admixture of subsoil; clean and reasonably free from clay lumps, stones, roots, or similar substances 2" or more in major dimension; or material which would be a hindrance to planting operations.

3. Apply 4" layer of topsoil to entire area to be seeded.

C. Smooth out irregularities in surface.

D. Remove any additional debris or foreign material from surface.

3.04 CLEANUP

A. Clean up each portion of demolition as it is completed.

B. Clean up and remove rubbish, debris, and surplus material.

C. Leave site in neat condition.

END OF SECTION 02201

SECTION 02222 - EXCAVATING AND FILLING

1.02 RELATED WORK

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 PROTECTION

3.02 UTILITIES

3.03 FILLING

A. Excavating and filling.

B. Disposal of surplus material.

C. Cap oƯ and seal ends of discontinued utility services with concrete.

D. Fill basements, crawl spaces, septic tanks and all other depressions on demolition property site.

1.02 RELATED WORK

A. Section 01010 - Summary of Work.

B. Section 01700 - Contract Closeout.

3.01 PROTECTION

A. Protect all adjacent City sidewalks and retaining walls in right-of-way against damage from vehicular or foot traƯic.

SECTION 02222 - EXCAVATING AND FILLING

B. Notification:

1. Notify Engineer of all unexpected sub-surface conditions.

2. Discontinue work in area until Engineer provides notification to resume work.

3. Notify Engineer for inspection of foundation removal before filling.

3.02 UTILITIES

A. Before starting demolition, establish location and extent of underground utilities occurring in work area.

B. Protect active utility services uncovered by excavation.

C. Contractor fully responsible for liaison with utility companies and for repairing, at no expense to Owner, utilities and conduits damaged by him.

D. In event of break in existing water main, gas main, sewer, electric cable, or communication cable or conduit, Contractor shall immediately notify responsible oƯicial of organization operating utility aƯected.

3.03 FILLING

A. Do not start filling until Engineer has inspected.

B. Fill basements, crawl spaces and septic tanks with sand to within one foot of grade. Top one foot to be filled with soil capable of encouraging growth of vegetation.

C. Fill all other minor depressions with compacted clean fill.

END OF SECTION 02222

SECTION 02486 – SEEDING

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 INSTALLATION - TURF

3.02 CLEANUP

3.03 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION

3.04 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF TURF

A. Provide complete landscaping services.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.01 MATERIALS

A. Topsoil: Utilize topsoil stockpiled on site as specified in Section 02201.

B. Commercial fertilizer: Approved standard commercial brand in unopened containers with weight, plant nutrients, and dealer's guaranteed statement of analysis; store empty sacks on site for tally.

1. Turf areas: Fertilizer shall be in following proportions by weight and formulation of active ingredients.

Initial Application (Rate: 425 pounds per acre)

Total Available Nitrogen 10% (of which 50% is derived from 38% slow release aeriform)

Available phosphorous (P2O5) 20%

Available potassium (K2O) 20%

C. Water: Make necessary arrangements, at own expense, to ensure adequate supply of potable water to meet needs of this Contract. Also furnish necessary hose, equipment, attachments, and accessories for adequate watering of turf and planted areas, as may be required to complete work as specified.

D. Seeds:

1. Seed shall be "blue tag" or "certified" quality with less than 1% weed content and 2% inert material.

2. Deliver in unopened containers with mixture, weed content, and inert material content plainly marked on outside of container.

3. Seed mixture shall be combination by weight of following species:

a. 30% Kentucky Bluegrass.

b. 30% Kentucky 31 Fescue.

c. 20% Ruby Creeping Red Fescue.

d. 20% Perennial Rye grass.

3.01 INSTALLATION - TURF

A. Location: Entire demolition property site area within areas disturbed by

Contractor.

B. Planting time:

1. Seed shall be sown only at times of year when temperature, moisture, and climatic conditions will promote germination and plant growth.

2. Normal permanent seed application dates are between March 15 and June

15, and between August 10 and October 30.

C. Preparation of seed bed/sod bed:

1. Cultivate areas indicated to be seeded/sodded by roto-tilling, plowing, disking, harrowing or other technique to uniform depth of 4"; for this entire depth soil shall be made loose and friable.

2. At time of seeding ground shall be smooth and friable, moist but not muddy, with top 2" cleaned of stones over 1" in any dimension and any other extraneous material that would hinder installation and future maintenance. Surface shall be free of irregularities.

D. Fertilizing:

1. Apply 10-20-20 fertilizer at rate of 425 pounds per acre.

2. If fertilizer has been washed or otherwise lost from seed bed sod bed prior to installation, depleted areas shall be retreated as directed, at no additional cost to Owner.

E. Seeding of grass:

1. Seed with mixture hereinbefore specified, seed at rate of 200 lb. per acre.

2. Method of sowing shall be Contractor's option, subject to review of Engineer.

a. When hydraulic seeder is used, fertilizer and seed shall be uniformly applied in one operation. Minimum of 400 gallons of slurry (water, seed, and fertilizer) per acre shall be applied. Hydraulic seeding equipment shall include pump rated at not less than 100 gallons per minute. Equipment shall have suitable working pressure and nozzle adapted to appropriate type of Work. Supply tanks shall have means of agitation. Tanks shall be calibrated and provided with calibration stick or other approved device to indicate volume used or remaining in tank.

b. When grain drill is used, grass-legume attachment shall be used for small seeded grasses, and fertilizer box for large, light seeded grasses. Grass and legume seed tubes shall be removed from downspouts of grain drill and seed dropped directly on ground surface.

c. Broadcast type seeder consists of box hopper equipped with agitator to drop seed uniformly and from height not to exceed 18" to ground surface. This seeder may or may not be equipped with cultipacker rollers.

d. On areas inaccessible to machinery, use of cyclone hand seeder or other hand seeding methods may be used.

3. Immediately after drilling or broadcasting, seeded areas shall be raked, dragged or otherwise treated to cover seed to depth of approximately 1/4".

4. Mulch shall be applied immediately after seeding.

a. Mulch shall consist of straw from any threshed cereal grain.

b. If hydraulic seeding is used, mulch manufactured for spreading by hydraulic seeders may be included in seed slurry.

c. Mulch shall be applied at rate of 1½ tons per acre.

d. Hydraulically applied mulch shall be applied at rate of 1,500 lb./acre.

e. If seed has been washed or otherwise lost from seed bed prior to full germination and establishment, depleted areas shall be retreated at no additional cost to Owner.

f. Erosion Control: On slopes 3' horizontal to 1' vertical, or steeper, mulch shall be secured to ground with asphalt emulsion or cutback asphalt applied at a rate of 600 to 1200 gallons per acre in accordance with Chapter XXIII of I.E.P.A. Standards and Specifications for Soil Erosion and Sedimentation Control.

3.02 CLEANUP

A. Clean up during progress of Work and upon completion.

B. Remove from Project Site, cans, bags, surplus materials and any debris resulting from landscape Work.

C. Planting areas shall be neatly dressed and finished. Work areas shall be flushed clean.

3.03 MAINTENANCE AND PROTECTION

A. Turf: Maintenance shall include watering, temporary protective fences, barriers, and signs, where deemed necessary, and other Work incidental to proper maintenance, until final acceptance of Work.

3.04 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE OF TURF

A. Owner or his designated representative shall inspect turf upon written request by Contractor. Request shall be received at least ten (10) days before anticipated date of inspection.

B. Inspection and acceptance of turf areas may be requested and granted in part, provided area for which acceptance is requested is relatively substantial in size with clearly definable boundaries.

C. At time of inspection, entire turf shall exhibit healthy, vigorous growth, shall be uniform in color and quality, and shall be reasonably free of weeds, diseases, or other visible imperfections. Sod shall be firmly rooted.

D. Upon acceptance of lawn area, Contractor shall be relieved of further responsibility for care and maintenance of accepted area.

END OF SECTION 02486