5-Steel Tank Demolition Project-20.pdf

Specifications

SECTION 2.1

STEEL TANK DEMOLITION PROJECT

PART I GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK

A. CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, supervision, transportation, installation equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the

Work specified herein. The Work shall include, but is not necessarily limited to:

a) Removal of existing Steel Storage Tank.

b) Removal of existing associated Infrastructure

c) Capping of all existing and temporary piping, demolition of Tank.

d) The CONTRACTOR is responsible for carrying out and paying for any test of material deemed necessary to do the work and dispose of waste or salvage material.

1.02 GENERAL

A. The CONTRACTOR shall make his own inspection and assessment of the condition of the tanks and pumphouse prior to demolition, as well as carry out any testing or sampling necessary. The CONTRACTOR will then prepare all required submittals as specified and obtain any required permits. The site will be prepared in accordance with the plans and demolition work commenced. The material shall be removed from the site and the site restored.

1.03 TANK DEMOLITION PLAN

A. The CONTRACTOR shall submit a tank demolition plan that details all procedures for demolition of the elevated storage tanks. The demolition plan shall confirm the tanks have been structurally assessed and that the demolition plan and sequence of demolition will not result in a premature tank structural failure. Plan should provide the most expeditious dismantling of the structures safely feasible to minimize the duration of time partially standing structures remain.

B. During the demolition phase, CONTRACTOR shall continue to make inspections and notify the OWNER of any defects or structural weaknesses of items as they are partially demolished, cut or removed. The demolition plan should include procedures for handling such conditions.

1.04 PREPARATION

A. Protect existing structures, appurtenances, and landscaping which are not to be demolished and/or which are to be salvaged.

B. Verify the location of existing above and below ground utilities prior to the start of any demolition. This includes, but is not limited to, electric, phone and water lines. Coordinate with utility personnel when disconnecting, removing, capping or relocating a utility within the demolition area.

C. Upon mobilization, the CONTRACTOR shall secure the site and shall provide barricades, fencing, signs, lights, etc., to restrict access and to warn onsite personnel of possible dangers associated with the demolition.

D. The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate with the OWNER for draining the existing tanks and pipes prior to demolition activities. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for disconnecting the existing tanks and pumphouse from the distribution system and plugging the end of the open lines.

1.05 DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Conduct demolition to minimize interference with adjacent roadways, structures or utilities.

B. Cease operations immediately if structures, the public or roadways appear to be in danger and notify the OWNER immediately.

C. CONTRACTOR shall take all precautions during the demolition and removal of the tank from the site to minimize chipping or flaking of paint and deposit of paint particles on OWNER’S property and surrounding residents.

D. Blasting, scraping, or other similar procedures which may cause paint to be removed from the tank surfaces shall not be permitted as part of the demolition operations.

E. CONTRACTOR shall plug or cap all open ends of pipelines exposed during demolition operations. The open ends of pipelines shall be tightly sealed with a similar material cap. Piping shall be disconnected, dismantled, and removed as required and in such a manner as to minimize disturbing or damaging adjacent facilities.

F. Clean up site, perform all testing required by regulatory and environmental compliance plans.

1.06 DISPOSAL

A. All removed materials, debris and rubbish excluding scrap metals resulting from the demolition operations shall be disposed of onsite at the expense of the

OWNER. Material shall be smaller than 3 feet wide by 3 feet high by 3 feet long.

B. CONTRACTOR will take possession of the demolished tanks. CONTRACTOR shall submit documentation of the facility receiving the scrap tanks. Tanks cannot be disposed of on-site.

C. The contractor is responsible for disposal any remaining liquid. Liquid/sludge can be hauled to the Pottstown POTW or DELCOA WWTP in which the contractor would handle transportation costs and DCSWA would handle disposal costs.

Solidified material can be hauled to the working face, pending approval from

DCSWA.

D. All fees and transportation costs are the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.

The CONTRACTOR shall bear full responsibility for any and all fines against the project resulting from improper handling and disposal of the waste materials.

1.07 RESTORATION

A. At the completion of the demolition work, the entire site shall be cleaned of all debris and rubbish. Restoration shall be made as required to return the site to equivalent or better condition than that existed prior to the work. This shall include redressing of disturbed areas, repairs to any paved surfaces, sodding of disturbed areas, and restoration of any fencing temporarily taken down or damaged.

PART II GENERAL

1.01 SCOPE OF WORK (OPTIONAL)

A. CONTRACTOR shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, supervision, transportation, installation equipment, and incidentals necessary to complete the

Work specified herein. The Work shall include, but is not necessarily limited to:

a) Removal of existing Concrete Foundation.

b) Removal of existing associated Infrastructure

c) Capping of all existing and temporary piping.

d) The CONTRACTOR is responsible for carrying out and paying for any test of material deemed necessary to do the work and dispose of waste or salvage material.

1.02 GENERAL

A. The CONTRACTOR shall make his own inspection and assessment of the condition of the Foundation as carry out any testing or sampling necessary. The

CONTRACTOR will then prepare all required submittals as specified and obtain any required permits. The material shall be removed from the site and the site restored.

1.03 FOUNDATION DEMOLITION PLAN

A. The CONTRACTOR shall submit a demolition plan that details all procedures for demolition of the Concrete Foundation. Demolition Plan should provide the most expeditious dismantling of the structures safely feasible to minimize the duration of time partially standing structures remain.

B. During the demolition phase, CONTRACTOR shall continue to make inspections and notify the OWNER of any defects or structural weaknesses of items as they are partially demolished, cut or removed. The demolition plan should include procedures for handling such conditions.

1.04 PREPARATION

A. Protect existing structures, appurtenances, and landscaping which are not to be demolished and/or which are to be salvaged.

B. Verify the location of existing above and below ground utilities prior to the start of any demolition. This includes, but is not limited to, electric, phone and water lines. Coordinate with utility personnel when disconnecting, removing, capping or relocating a utility within the demolition area.

C. Upon mobilization, the CONTRACTOR shall secure the site and shall provide barricades, fencing, signs, lights, etc., to restrict access and to warn onsite personnel of possible dangers associated with the demolition.

1.05 DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Conduct demolition to minimize interference with adjacent roadways, structures or utilities.

B. Cease operations immediately if structures, the public or roadways appear to be in danger and notify the OWNER immediately.

C. Demolish the Concrete Foundation in an orderly and careful manner.

D. CONTRACTOR shall take all precautions during the demolition and removal of the Foundation from the site to minimize airborne particles on the OWNER’S property.

E. Clean up site, perform all testing required by regulatory and environmental compliance plans.

1.06 DISPOSAL

A. All removed materials, debris and rubbish resulting from the demolition operations shall be disposed of onsite at the expense of the OWNER. All demolition debris shall be processed to a maximum dimension of 3 feet in any direction. Solid material can be hauled to the working face, pending approval from DCSWA.

B. All fees and transportation costs are the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.

The CONTRACTOR shall bear full responsibility for all fines against the project resulting from improper handling and disposal of the waste materials.

1.07 RESTORATION

A. At the completion of the demolition work, the entire site shall be cleaned of all debris and rubbish. Restoration shall be made as required to return the site to equivalent or better condition than that existed prior to the work. This shall include redressing of disturbed areas, repairs to any paved surfaces, sodding of disturbed areas, and restoration of any fencing temporarily taken down or damaged.

PART III GENERAL

1.01 DELIVERY OF GOODS

A. Deliveries of Goods to the Landfill under the terms of this Contract usually shall be accepted weekdays, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. and possibly

Saturday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. with the exception of the following: The Landfill shall be closed for business on New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Fourth of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas

Day.

B. The above-mentioned operating days and hours may be changed as determined by

OWNER from time to time to accommodate emergency situations.

C. All deliveries to the site shall be from Pennsylvania State Route 73 via Shenkel

Road to the entrance gate at 2 Shenkel Road. All delivery vehicles leaving the site shall use the same route.

1.02 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

A. Within ten (10) days after execution of this Contract and prior to the Pre-

Construction Conference (paragraph 1.04 below), the CONTRACTOR shall submit to the OWNER for approval, an estimated progress schedule indicating the order in which the CONTRACTOR proposes to perform the work and the dates on which the CONTRACTOR contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials, plant, and equipment).

The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period. If the CONTRACTOR fails to submit a schedule within the time prescribed, the OWNER may withhold approval of progress payments until the CONTRACTOR submits the required schedule.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall enter the actual progress on the chart as directed by the

OWNER including any Contract modifications and shall deliver three (3) copies of the annotated schedule to the OWNER every fifteen (15) days. If, in the opinion of the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR falls behind the approved schedule, the CONTRACTOR shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the OWNER, without additional cost to the

OWNER. In this circumstance, the OWNER may require the CONTRACTOR to increase the number of days of work, the number of CONTRACTOR employees and/or the amount of construction plant and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the OWNER deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

C. Failure of the CONTRACTOR to comply with the requirements of the OWNER under this clause shall be grounds for a determination by the OWNER that the

CONTRACTOR is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the Contract. Upon making this determination, the OWNER may terminate the CONTRACTOR'S right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this Contract.

1.03 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A. Prior to start of work under the Contract, a conference will be held to review the proposed construction schedule, to establish procedure for processing

Applications for Payment and to establish a working understanding between the parties as to the Project.

B. Present at the pre-construction conference will be the OWNER'S Project

Representative, the CONTRACTOR, his Superintendent and his Safety Officer.

Duties will be reviewed and minutes distributed to all attendees.

C. During construction, the CONTRACTOR shall provide to the OWNER every fifteen (15) days a detailed activities schedule showing the work to be performed by the CONTRACTOR during the ensuing fifteen (15) day period in order to accomplish completion of the salient features of work shown in the construction schedule.

D. During construction, if OWNER deems it necessary, OWNER may require the

CONTRACTOR to attend a weekly construction meeting to review schedule, report progress, resolve any differences and aid in coordination of overall work.

SECTION 2.2

CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND TEMPORARY CONTROLS

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. Electricity, Lighting

B. Heat, Ventilation

C. Telephone Service

D. Water

E. Sanitary Facilities

F. Barriers

G. Protection of Installed Work

H. Security

I. Cleaning During Construction

J. Project Identification

K. Field Offices and Sheds

L. Removal

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Section 2.4 - Contract Close-Out; Final cleaning.

1.03 ELECTRICITY, LIGHTING

A. Provide temporary electric service required for construction operations, with branch wiring and distribution boxes located where necessary to allow service and lighting by means of construction-type power cords. CONTRACTOR to pay all costs for energy utilized by CONTRACTOR.

B. Provide temporary lighting for construction operations.

C. Existing and permanent lighting may be used during construction. However, OWNER shall not be held responsible should existing or permanent lighting fail or otherwise not be available for use by CONTRACTOR at any time.

1.04 HEAT, VENTILATION (If applicable)

A. Provide as required to maintain specified conditions for construction operations, modifications and repairs to protect materials and finishes from damage due to temperature or humidity. CONTRACTOR shall pay costs of energy used.

C. Prior to operation of permanent facilities for temporary purposes the

CONTRACTOR shall verify that the installation is approved for operation.

D. Provide ventilation of enclosed areas to cure materials, to disperse humidity, to prevent accumulations of dust, fumes, vapors or gases and to allow safe access using OSHA approved personal protection clothing and/or equipment.

1.05 TELEPHONE SERVICE

Provide and pay for telephone service to Field Office.

1.06 WATER

CONTRACTOR to provide drinking water necessary for his own personnel and any miscellaneous uses. If applicable, DCSWA will provide a source of water for use in water testing while the CONTRACTOR needs to provide hoses, pumps etc. necessary to move the water to where needed and afterwards, if necessary or required by OWNER, from where utilized to a location acceptable to OWNER.

1.07 SANITARY FACILITIES

A. Provide and maintain required facilities and enclosures.

B. Existing facilities shall not be used.

1.08 BARRIERS

A. Provide as required to prevent public entry to construction areas, for OWNER'S use of site and to protect existing facilities and adjacent properties from damage from construction operations.

B. Provide barriers around trees and plants designated to remain. Protect against vehicular traffic and any new or used stored materials and site dumping activities.

1.09 PROTECTION OF INSTALLED WORK

Provide temporary protection for installed products. Control traffic in immediate area to minimize damage.

1.10 SECURITY

While the OWNER has site security this does not relieve the CONTRACTOR from providing a security program and facilities to protect work, existing facilities and

OWNER'S operations from unauthorized entry, vandalism and theft.

1.11 CLEANING DURING CONSTRUCTION

A. Control accumulation of waste materials and rubbish; periodically dispose of compatible materials on-site at approved locations. Provide OSHA approved temporary storage and safe handling controls for any hazardous materials and wastes and dispose of them off-site in an approved manner.

B. If applicable, clean interior areas prior to start of finish work. Maintain areas free of dust and other contaminants during finishing operations.

1.12 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

A. A project identification sign is not required and will not be allowed by OWNER.

B. CONTRACTOR will not be allowed to post any signs, other than those required for safety and precautions.

1.13 FIELD OFFICES AND SHEDS

A. CONTRACTOR will be permitted to provide and install office and storage shed facilities at locations designated by OWNER.

B. Office: Weather-tight with lighting, electrical outlets, heating, cooling and ventilation and equipped with field office furniture.

C. Storage sheds for tools, materials, and equipment: Weather-tight with heat and ventilation for products requiring controlled conditions with adequate space for organized storage and access and lighting for inspection of stored materials.

1.14 REMOVAL

A. Remove temporary materials, equipment, structures, services and construction after the Completion Inspection but prior to submittal for final payment and/or

Contract Close-Out.

B. Clean and repair damage caused by installation or use of temporary facilities.

Restore existing facilities used during construction to original condition.

SECTION 2.3

MAINTENANCE OF WORK SITE

1.01 SAFETY AND PRECAUTION

A. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. He shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of and shall provide the necessary protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to:

1. All employees on the work and other persons who may be affected thereby.

2. All the work and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off-site.

3. Other private property and utilities at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the course of construction.

B. CONTRACTOR shall notify OWNER forty-eight (48) hours in advance of the work when progression of the work may affect owners of adjacent properties and facilities. All damage, injury or loss to any property referred to in subparagraphs

2 and 3 above caused directly or indirectly, in whole or in part by

CONTRACTOR, any Sub-Contractor or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable, shall be remedied by the CONTRACTOR.

C. The CONTRACTOR shall not load or permit any part of any structure to be loaded with a weight that would endanger its safety.

D. The CONTRACTOR shall provide protection of the work from freezing and from other elements, which would be harmful to it. The CONTRACTOR shall furnish heat, protective shelters or temporary buildings as required for the prosecution and protection of the work.

E. The CONTRACTOR shall take all necessary precautions for the safety of employees on the work and shall comply with all applicable provisions of federal, state and local safety laws and building codes to prevent accidents or injury to persons on, about or adjacent to the premises where the work will take place, and all necessary safeguards and barricades for the protection of employees on the work and the public and shall post danger signs and warning lights warning against the hazards created by such features of the construction as protruding nails, hoists, excavations, elevator hatchways, scaffolding, openings, stairways and falling materials.

F. The CONTRACTOR shall designate a responsible member of its organization as a Safety Officer on the work, whose duty shall be the prevention of accidents.

The name and position of the person so designated shall be reported in writing to the OWNER'S Representative including the telephone number where the person can be reached twenty-four (24) hours a day to answer "danger" calls or police calls.

G. The CONTRACTOR shall immediately report in writing, giving full details, to the OWNER'S Representative all serious accidents which arise out of or in connection with the performance of the work, whether on or adjacent to the site, which cause death, serious personal injury or substantial property damage. In addition, if death or serious injury or substantial property damage is caused, the accident shall be reported immediately by telephone or messenger to the

OWNER'S Representative. If a claim is made or suit is filed by anyone against the CONTRACTOR or any Sub-Contractor on account of any accident, the

CONTRACTOR shall promptly report the facts in writing to the OWNER'S

Representative, giving full details of the claim.

H. The CONTRACTOR shall assume all risks of loss or damage of any kind to any vehicles, machinery, equipment, materials or supplies, which it shall provide in doing the work.

I. The CONTRACTOR shall take all precautions to prevent damage to the work by the elements, storms or by water entering the site of the work directly or through the ground. In case of damage by the elements, storm or water, the

CONTRACTOR shall make such repairs or replacements or rebuild such parts of the work within twenty-four (24) hours of notice either verbal or written, as the

OWNER'S Representative may require in order that the work may be completed as required by the Contract Documents. If the CONTRACTOR believes that additional work done by him, which arose from causes beyond his control, entitles him to an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, he may make a claim thereof as provided herein. No claim will be entertained for failure to adequately protect the work from the above conditions.

J. The CONTRACTOR shall post where necessary highly visible illuminated warning and danger signs so as to apprise all persons against any hazards created by the work being done under his Contract.

1.02 PROTECTION OF PUBLIC

The CONTRACTOR shall conduct his work so as to interfere as little as possible with the private, personal activities of residents, private business, public business and travel.

Wherever necessary or required, and at his own expense, he shall maintain fences, furnish full-time or part-time watchmen, guards, flagmen and like protective personnel, maintain lights, and take such additional precautions as may be necessary to protect life and property.

1.03 PROTECTION OF NATURAL WATERCOURSES

A. The CONTRACTOR shall use all care possible to prevent siltation and other pollution of waters during and after construction. The CONTRACTOR shall notify the OWNER forty-eight (48) hours in advance of any activities that could result in the release of contaminants.

B. The CONTRACTOR shall take sufficient precautions to minimize runoff, due to construction of polluting substances such as silt, clay, fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride or other polluting materials harmful to humans, fish or other life into the water supplies and surface waters of the state. Special precautions shall be taken in the use of construction equipment to avoid operations, which promote erosion.

C. In addition, the work area must be cleaned up as the work proceeds.

1.04 OWNER RULES AND REGULATIONS

A. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for observing all applicable government codes and regulations including, but not limited to, OSHA Safety and Health

Regulations for Construction. The CONTRACTOR shall provide safe working conditions and all necessary safety equipment, person protective equipment, etc.

as specified herein.

B. The CONTRACTOR is also responsible for insuring his employees abide by all

OWNER Safety Rules in addition to the following:

1. Permits

Responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.

2. Smoking

Smoking is strictly forbidden except in specifically designated areas. Violations of this rule will not be tolerated and may affect the CONTRACTOR'S standing with OWNER.

3. Fire Protection

Fully charged and OSHA/L&I/NFPA 96 approved fire extinguishers of the proper type must be furnished by the CONTRACTOR and made readily available.

Flammable liquids must be kept in properly labeled, self-closing safety cans. Other hazardous materials should be stored in closed metal containers with the contents clearly identified. Spills must be cleaned up immediately and the OWNER notified at once.

Compressed gas cylinders must be secured in place.

Do not damage or obstruct portable fire extinguishers and hydrants. Do not paint over any signs or fire protection equipment.

4. Overhead Work and Excavations

CONTRACTOR responsible for utility location. All excavations and the area below any overhead work must be barricaded or roped off and appropriate warning sign posted.

5. Vehicles

Passenger vehicles are to be parked in designated areas only unless specific permission is otherwise granted.

Trucks and vehicles needed in the performance of the work shall park as not to obstruct any doors, roadways, fire aisles or access to others performing work in the same vicinity. The speed limit on this property is

15 mph, unless otherwise posted.

SECTION 2.4

CONTRACT CLOSE-OUT

1.01 REQUIREMENTS INCLUDED

A. Close-Out Procedures

B. Final Cleaning

C. Project Record Documents

D. Warranties and Bonds

1.02 RELATED REQUIREMENTS

Section 2.2 - Construction Facilities and Temporary Controls

1.03 CLOSE-OUT PROCEDURES

A. Comply with procedures stated in Construction General Conditions of the

Contract for issuance of Final Certificate of Payment.

B. OWNER may want to occupy designated portion of Project for the purpose of conduct of business prior to overall completion of Contract work items.

CONTRACTOR will expedite completion, testing, closeout and turnover of those identified items to OWNER before other items are completed.

C. When CONTRACTOR considers portions of work have reached final completion, submit written certification that Contract Documents have been reviewed, work has been inspected and that work is complete in accordance with Contract

Documents and ready for OWNER’s inspection.

D. In addition to submittals required by the conditions of the Contract, provide any submittals that may be required by governing authorities and submit a final statement of accounting giving total adjusted Contract Sum, previous payments and sum remaining due.

E. OWNER will issue a final Change Order reflecting approved adjustments if any to Contract Sum not previously made by Change Order.

1.04 FINAL CLEANING

A. Execute prior to final inspection.

B. If applicable, clean interior and exterior surfaces; remove temporary labels, stains and foreign substances. Clean equipment and fixtures to a sanitary condition.

C. Clean site; sweep paved areas and rake clean other surfaces.

D. Remove waste and surplus materials, and construction facilities from the Project and from the site.

1.05 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS

A. Store documents separate from those used for construction.

B. Keep documents current; do not permanently conceal any work until required information has been recorded and witnessed by the OWNER and/or Engineer.

C. At Contract Closeout, submit documents with transmittal letter containing date, Project Title, CONTRACTOR'S name and address, list of documents and signature of CONTRACTOR.

1.06 WARRANTIES (If applicable)

Provide duplicate, notarized copies. Execute CONTRACTOR'S submittals and assemble documents executed by sub-contractors, suppliers and manufacturers. Provide table of contents, tab each section and item contained therein and assemble in binder with durable plastic cover and provide with transmittal letter containing date, Project Title, CONTRACTOR'S name and address, list of documents and signature of

CONTRACTOR.