E3 Specifications.pdf

South Area Demolitions E.3 Project Specifications

South Area Demolitions Project

Sierra Azul Open Space Preserve

Santa Clara County, California

Date: May 16th, 2025

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SOUTH AREA DEMOLITIONS

E.3 – SPECIFICATIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 01060 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01110 HANDLING, TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS

MATERIALS

SECTION 01115 HANDLING, TRANSPORT AND DISPOSAL OF CONSTRUCTION

DEBRIS

SECTION 02050 DEMOLITION

SECTION 02110 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION

SECTION 02200 EARTHWORK

SECTION 02310 FINISH GRADING

SECTION 02321 TRENCHING AND BACKFILLING

SECTION 015639 TEMPORARY TREE AND PLANT PROTECTION

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Section 01060 - Regulatory Requirements

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SECTION

SECTION 01060

REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Perform all Work in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, ordinances and all applicable building codes.

B. Obtain and maintain current all required licenses, registrations, and certifications required to complete the Work.

D. The Contractor shall serve all required notifications in writing to all governmental and quasi-governmental agencies having notification requirements pertaining to any portion of the work included in the project, including but are not limited to:

1. Bay Area Air Quality Management District.

2. Local CAL/OSHA Office.

3. EPA Region 9 Office.

4. Regional Water Quality Control Board/San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board.

1.2 APPLICABLE STATUTES, LAWS, ORDINANCES, CODES, AND STANDARDS

A. Comply with all applicable Federal, State of California and local statutes, regulations and standards, and testing requirements including but not limited to:

1. Federal:

i. 40 CFR 261, Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste.

2. State of California:

i. CCR Title CCR Title 8,

i. Section 330 Definitions;

ii. CCR Title 8, applicable sections related to carcinogens;

iii. CCR - Title 8, CAL/OSHA General Industry Safety Orders.

iv. CCR - Title 8, CAL/OSHA Construction Safety Orders.

v. CCR - Title 13, California Highway Patrol Information Bulletin.

vi. CCR Title 22, Chapter 11 Identification and Listing of Hazardous Waste.

vii. The Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (“Proposition 65”), Cal. Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.

viii. CCR - Title 23, (Chapter 15) contains the regulatory requirements for hazardous waste.

ix. CCR - Title 27, contains the regulatory requirements for wastes other than hazardous waste.

3. Rules, regulations and standards of agencies with jurisdiction over the transportation of wastes include:

i. California Highway Patrol.

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ii. Department of Health Services.

iii. Department of Motor Vehicles.

iv. California Department of Transportation. Requirements applicable to the disposal site including but not limited to landfills, and recycling facilities.

1.3 HEALTH AND SAFETY

A. During all phases of work Contractor shall comply with all applicable sections of State of California Code of Regulations (CCR), Industrial Safety Orders (Title 8), as well as Federal and State of California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.

In addition, personnel with potential exposure to hazardous materials, but not working with them directly, shall have a minimum of two (2) hours awareness training, or more if required by applicable regulations. Other applicable regulations include the Asbestos Construction Standard (Title 8, Section 1529) and the Lead in Construction Standard (Title 8, Section 1532.1).

1.4 SCHEDULING

A. The Contractor shall notify Federal, State, regional, or local agencies having jurisdiction, including regional and local public and quasi public agencies, a minimum of ten [10] days, or more if required by the agency having jurisdiction, prior to executing any work that requires their approval or review. District shall be copied on all notifications.

End of section 01060

Section 01110 – Handling, Transport and Disposal Of Hazardous Materials

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SECTION 01110

HANDLING, TRANSPORT, AND DISPOSAL

OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

A. It is the intent of this Section of the Specifications to specify project requirements for:

1. Handling, transport, and disposal of building materials as hazardous waste.

2. These requirements are in addition to and supplement other requirements that are specified in other Sections of the Specifications, and/or that are required by applicable Federal, State, regional, and/or local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, or codes.

B. Provide special project procedures to handle, store, transport and dispose of all hazardous waste materials, including all materials existing on the Project Site and all materials generated on the Project Site as part of the removal process, as specified herein and in accordance with TSCA, Federal, State of California, in which disposal facility is located, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, and standards.

C. Additional sampling and analyses for waste profiling to the extent required by the disposal facility is the responsibility of the Contractor unless otherwise specified herein or in other Sections of the Specifications. No additional charges will be allowed for sampling and analyses of hazardous waste materials as required by the disposal facility.

D. The Contractor shall not construe any special requirements specified in this Section of the Specifications to allow the handling, storage, transportation, or disposal of any construction debris except in strict accordance with applicable Federal, State of California, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances, codes, and standards. Compliance with this requirement is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

E. Other Sections of the Specifications, and Section E-11, Remediation Scope of Work and Section E-12, Remediation General Requirements, describe minimal acceptable requirements for the removal of hazardous materials. The Contractor is solely responsible for any additional abatement, handling, transportation, or disposal costs that may be incurred as a result of means and methods chosen by the Contractor to demolish the existing construction, including but not limited to buildings, other structures, paving, above grade and underground utilities, and other site improvements that results in the commingling of hazardous materials with construction debris, and the resulting characterization of the construction debris as hazardous waste materials.

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1.2 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. See REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Section.

B. Compliance with regulatory requirements:

1. Perform all handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of hazardous waste materials in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances.

2. Comply with applicable building codes and authorities as herein specified and with all other applicable building codes, standards, and regulations including amendments by local authorities.

C. Transport:

1. Comply with U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) rules and regulations including, but not limited to: Hazardous Substances: Final Rule:

2. Regulations:

i. 49 CFR, Parts 171, 172, and 173.

ii. CCR: Applicable sections.

D. Refer to Bid Package Sections E-11 and E-12 for additional requirements.

1.3 LICENSES, PERMITS AND NOTIFICATIONS

A. Licenses:

1. The Contractor shall be currently licensed by the State of California to perform demolition work, and removal, handling, storing, and transportation of hazardous waste materials, and shall also maintain current any additional registrations and certifications required by Federal, State of California, regional, or local governmental or quasi-governmental agencies, or other entities having jurisdiction.

2. Hazardous waste materials shall be transported only by companies specifically licensed to do so and approved by the District. The actual hauler of hazardous waste may be a sub-contractor to the contractor conducting the remediation work.

3. All required registrations and certifications shall be current and free of pending revocation proceeding or disciplinary action.

B. Permits:

1. Obtain and pay for all Federal, State of California, and local permits in which disposal facility is located, and local permits required for performance of work specified in this Section of the Specifications.

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C. Notifications:

1. Serve all required notifications to Federal, State of California, regional, and local agencies having notification requirements pertaining to the work specified in this Section and as specified in the REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Section.

D. Asbestos containing material:

1. Maintain current licenses as required by Federal, State of California, or other entities having jurisdiction for the transporting, or other regulated activity related to the handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of asbestos containing materials [ACM].

E. See addition requirements in the attached Section E-11 Remediation Scope of Work and Section E-12 Remediation General Requirements.

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The contractor’s employees, including the employees of all tiers of subcontractors, working with hazardous materials or transporting hazardous waste materials or preparing hazardous waste materials for transportation, including samples, shall be trained, tested, and certified in accordance with applicable Federal, State of California, regional, and local applicable statutes, laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, and standards to safely carry out their assigned duties.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to the start of the work, the contractor shall submit a hazardous waste materials plan detailing how the work will be executed in accordance with the provisions of the South Area Demolitions Project Contract Documents and in accordance with all Federal, State of California, regional, and local applicable statutes, laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, and standards.

B. Training: Submit documentation that employees handling and transporting hazardous waste materials have been trained, tested, and certified in accordance with applicable Federal, State of California, regional, and local applicable statutes, laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, and standards.

C. Hazardous waste materials handling and storage facilities: Submit the following items for review and approval prior to the start of demolition and removal work:

1. Drawings showing layout, details, and description of hazardous waste materials storage facilities (if proposed) to be constructed on site.

2. Manufacturers’ specifications for hazardous waste materials storage facilities and shipping containers to be purchased or rented.

D. Permit Applications and Notifications: Contractor shall submit permit applications and notifications to all agencies as required to complete the work. District shall be copied on all applications made and permits received.

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E. Packaging & Labeling: The contractor shall submit information certifying compliance with the packaging and labeling provisions required by applicable statutes, laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, and standards.

G. Shipping documents: Submit copies of all transportation and shipping documents to the District for review. Shipping documents include but are not limited to:

1. Hazardous waste manifests.

2. Asbestos waste shipment records.

3. Bills of lading for hazardous materials.

4. Waste profiles and supporting waste analysis documents.

5. Non-hazardous waste manifests for materials containing hazardous materials below hazardous waste levels as shown by initial sampling or waste profiling.

H. Hazardous Substance Transporter Licenses and Permits:

1. The transporter company shall be approved by the District.

2. Prior to moving or transporting any hazardous waste materials, submit copies to the District of the following for the transporter company:

i. Licensed status to haul hazardous waste materials.

ii. EPA identification number.

iii. HMTA/DOT and (if applicable) State transportation compliance program.

iv. DHS/EPA manifest handling procedures.

v. DTSC requirements

vi. A certificate that there is no State of California administrative action or license revocation proceeding pending against it.

K. Transportation Routes: Submit for approval plans showing the transportation routes which will be used to transport materials to each disposal facility along with evidence that such routes comply with applicable Federal, State(s) which the transportation routes cross, regional, and local regulations and copies of special permits required, if applicable.

L. Hazardous substance treatment; Disposal Facility Permits and Licenses: Before transportation of any hazardous waste materials to a hazardous substance treatment storage or disposal facility, the Contractor shall submit for review copies of the following for each facility:

1. TSCA permit and any other required permits to receive hazardous waste materials.

2. RCRA/LDA disposal, dilution, and storage prohibitions.

3. Regional Water Quality Control Board [Regional Boards] restrictions and prohibitions.

4. Current DHS/EPA manifest handling procedures.

M. Disposal facilities compliance and commitment: Prior to off-site transport of any materials, submit copies of letters of commitment from all proposed disposal facilities. Each letter shall state the following

1. That the facility and its operations are in compliance with all Federal, State in which the disposal facility is located, regional, and local requirements.

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2. That the facility can and will accept the hazardous waste materials proposed for disposal at the facility.

3. Restrictions of the disposal facility that may cause rejection of transported materials;

RCRA/LDA prohibitions.

4. Sampling and characterization of materials required prior to delivery of materials to the facility.

5. Restrictions on delivery schedules.

6. Full disclosure concerning any existing, imminent or pending corrective action programs which may impact the ability of the facility to accept materials from the Project Site during performance of this Contract.

N. Submit copies of all manifests, weight receipts, waste profiles, disposal facility receipts, and all other records pertaining to the categorization, transport, and disposal of all materials required to be removed and disposed of in accordance with the requirements of this Section of the Specifications.

O. Asbestos containing material: Submit copies of current valid permits required by the State of California, and regional and local regulations, including arrangements for storage, and transportation of asbestos containing materials.

P. The review by the District of the above required submittals is for general conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents and the District assumes no responsibility for permits, licenses, notices, materials and methods, equipment or temporary construction required to execute the work as described in the South Area Demolition Project Contract Documents.

Q. See additional submittal requirements for bid, pre-construction, in process, and post remediation work in Section E-11, Remediation Scope of Work and E-12, Remediation General Requirements.

1.6 HEALTH AND SAFETY

A. Provide protection for personnel in accordance with the Contractor's Health and Safety Plan, in compliance with all OSHA/CAL OSHA and all other Federal, State of California, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances, and take all additional precautions necessary to safely execute the Work.

B. Determination of level of protection required and enforcement of personnel protection requirements and compliance with NIOSH and OSHA/CAL OSHA requirements are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

D. EPA and CAL-EPA requirements: The contractor is solely responsible for compliance with all applicable EPA and CAL-EPA statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances relating to waste disposal.

E. The contractor shall have waste from demolition and remediation activities evaluated for compliance with Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Toxicity Characteristics

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RCRA requirements as defined in Subtitles C and D, and other State of California waste management requirements.

E. Compliance with 8 CCR 1529 training and PPE:

1. Prior to commencement of any work, and throughout execution of the work, Contractor shall:

i.Instruct all workers regarding the hazards involved and ensure that all workers are properly trained in the methods and work procedures to be employed and in the operation of all equipment to be used;

ii.Provide all workers with protective disposable clothing, including appropriate headgear, non-skid foot coverings, gloves, and respiratory protection as further required within the Contract Documents and the requirements of applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances

a. Workers shall wear protective safety eyewear when full face respirators are not required;

b. All protective clothing and equipment shall be appropriate for the work environment;

iii. Procedures employed and shall be approved by NIOSH and OSHA for those conditions and procedures.

iv.All protective gear shall be properly fitted and maintained, and all workers shall be trained in proper fitting, maintenance, and use.

a. The use of torn or defective protective clothing and equipment is not permitted.

v.Decontaminate or properly dispose of protective clothing and equipment in accordance with the requirements of applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances and as further required in Section E-11 and E-12.

F. No visitors shall enter work areas unless authorized by the District or District’s Third Party Monitor.. Provide all such authorized visitors with a full set of appropriate protective clothing and respirators as required in this Section of the Specifications, other Sections of the Contract Documents and the requirements of applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 HANDLING AND STORAGE OF HAZARDOUS WASTE MATERIALS

A. Comply with all Federal, State of California, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances regarding the handling and storage of hazardous waste materials.

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B. The contractor shall provide all containers and labeling for packaging hazardous waste materials consistent with applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances.

C. Storage:

1. The Contractor shall ensure that containers used to store hazardous waste materials shall be closed except when adding or removing waste.

2. All containers storing hazardous waste materials shall be marked and labeled as required by applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances.

3. The Contractor shall be responsible for inspecting containers storing hazardous waste materials daily for signs of deterioration, and shall be responsible for spills or leaks. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining a daily log of inspections including the date and time of inspection, name of individual conducting the inspection, problems noted, and any corrective action take.

4. Provide a bermed secondary containment area if required by applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances.

5. The Contractor shall not permit the storing of hazardous waste materials on the Project Site beyond those time frames permitted in applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances. Accumulation start dates shall commence when waste is first generated.

3.2 TRANSPORTATION

A. Comply with all Federal, State of California, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances regarding the transportation of hazardous waste materials.

B. Packaging and placarding shall comply with 49CFR Part 173 - Shippers General Requirements for Shipments and Packagings in addition to other requirements noted in this Section of the Specifications, other Sections of the Specifications, or in other documents included in the South Area Demolition Project Contract Documents.

C. Load hazardous waste material in a manner that will prevent contamination of hauling equipment and vehicles, and properly secure loads for safe transport. Decontaminate vehicles when required. Decontaminate all vehicles before they leave the Project Site.

D. Vehicles and containers used for transport shall comply with all applicable Federal, State of California, regional, and local laws and regulations. Vehicle operators shall be properly trained and licensed.

E. All trucks or trailers hauling hazardous materials must be completely enclosed including solid floor, walls and ceiling to eliminate potential emission of dust and airborne contamination.

F. Provide all material characterizations and weight records for all waste disposed of, hazardous or not and properly label all containers and vehicles.

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G. Properly document and manifest each shipment of materials using District's identification numbers where required.

H. Provide to the District a daily log [offhaul log] of all materials that are transported from the Project Site to either a recycling or disposal facility.

3.3 DISPOSAL

A. Disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State in which disposal facility is located, regional, and local laws, rules, and regulations. Applicable regional and local laws, rules, and regulations shall be those of the governmental or quasi-governmental agencies, or other entities having jurisdiction at the disposal facility.

B. All solid material shall be disposed of in a permitted disposal facility approved by the District.

All hazardous material disposed of in the State of California shall be disposed of in a Class I disposal facility unless otherwise approved in writing by the District.

C. Disposal of asbestos containing materials: In addition to the disposal requirements specified herein, comply with all Federal, State in which disposal facility is located, regional, and local laws, rules, and regulations regarding the disposal of asbestos containing materials. Applicable regional and local laws, rules, and regulations shall be those of the governmental or quasi-governmental agencies, or other entities having jurisdiction at the disposal facility.

D. Disposal of light fixtures ballasts containing PCBs: If light fixtures with ballasts containing PCBs are included in the work the disposal method shall be as follows: incinerate.

3.4 CLOSURE REPORT

A. The Contractor shall prepare a Closure Report within 10 working days of completing all work included in this Section of the Specifications. The closure report shall include the following:

1. A cover letter certifying that all work related to the handling, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials or hazardous waste materials has been performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the South Area Demolition Project Contract Documents and regulatory requirements.

2. A narrative report including but not limited to the following:

i. A description of the means and methods employed with regard to the removal handling, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials or hazardous waste materials.

iii. A description of citations from public agencies related to hazardous materials or hazardous waste materials; attach applicable documentation.

3. Include appendices to the narrative report with the following:

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i. Data from any field samples related to hazardous materials or hazardous waste materials collected by the Contractor; include sample locations, sampling method, sample collection data, and copies of chemical and physical test results.

ii. Copies of all manifests and all land disposal restrictions for hazardous materials or hazardous waste materials.

iii. Copies of waste profile sheets.

iv. Copies of all certifications of final disposal signed by a responsible official from the disposal facility.

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Section 01115 Handling, Transport & Disposal Of Construction Debris

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SECTION 01115

HANDLING, TRANSPORT, AND DISPOSAL

OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS

PART 1 -GENERAL

A. This Section of the Specifications to specify project requirements for:

1. Handling, transport, and disposal of building and site materials as construction debris that do not contain asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials.

2. Handling, transport, and disposal of building and site materials as construction debris that contain asbestos and/or lead.

3. Handling and storage of all construction debris after its removal.

4. A waste-stream diversion plan for all non-hazardous materials.

5. Transportation of all construction debris.

6. Disposal of all construction debris.

7. Additional procedures related to the handling, transport, and disposal of hazardous materials are described in Specification Section 01110.

B. Additional sampling and analyses to the extent required by the disposal facility is the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor shall be responsible for all costs and schedule impacts associated with additional sampling requirements.

C. The Contractor is solely responsible for Source-Separation and shall not permit construction debris which is intended to be disposed of as non-hazardous waste to be commingled with hazardous substances or hazardous materials. The District will not pay any additional costs the Contractor incurs if construction debris designated to be disposed of as non-hazardous waste is commingled with hazardous substances or hazardous materials.

D. The Contractor is solely responsible for the handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of all construction debris in strict accordance with applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, and standards.

E. The Contractor shall develop and implement a waste-stream diversion plan for all materials that are not classified as hazardous waste. This may include recycling, salvage, or re-use of the materials on site.

1.3 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. See REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS Section.

B. Compliance with regulatory requirements:

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1. Perform all handling, storage, transportation, and disposal of construction debris in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances.

2. Obtain all Federal, State of California, State in which disposal facility is located if not in California, regional, and local permits and any other approvals from agencies and authorities required to perform the Work.

3. Submit all required notifications to Federal, State of California, and local agencies with regulatory responsibilities associated with the work activities that are included in the project. All notifications shall be served in the form required by the agency requiring notification, and in a timely manner so as not to negatively impact the project schedule. Submit copies of all notifications as actually served to agencies to the District.

1.4 LICENSES

A. Licenses:

The Contractor shall be currently licensed by the State of California to perform demolition work, and removal, handling, storing, and transportation of construction debris, and shall also maintain current any additional registrations and certifications required by Federal, State of California, regional, or local governmental or quasi-governmental agencies, or other entities having jurisdiction.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Submit copies of current valid permits required by Federal agencies, the State of California, and regional and local regulations, including arrangements for storage and transportation of asbestos containing materials, lead containing materials, PCB containing materials, and other hazardous waste materials.

B. Pre-demolition construction debris characterization:

1. Prior to demolition work the Contractor shall complete material sampling and material characterization, and shall establish the physical characteristics of the various waste streams the Contractor will generate.

2. Prior to any demolition work the Contractor shall obtain preliminary letters of commitment from disposal facilities based on the physical characteristics of the various waste streams the Contractor will generate.

3. Demolition work shall not commence until the District has reviewed the results of the physical characteristics of the various waste streams the Contractor proposes to generate and the preliminary letters of commitment from disposal facilities.

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C. Characterization of waste generated by demolition:

1. While executing demolition work the Contractor shall undertake material sampling and material characterization to verify that the physical characteristics of the waste from demolition work is similar to the waste streams the Contractor identified in the Contractor’s pre-demolition waste characterization.

2. If the sampling and waste characterization during demolition work indicates that the various waste streams being generated are substantially different from those the Contractor submitted for pre-demolition waste characterization, the Contractor shall:

i. Temporarily stop work;

ii. Inform the District;

iii. Undertake additional material sampling and material characterization to establish the revised physical characteristics of the various waste streams the Contractor will generate, and;

iv. Inform the proposed disposal facilities of the revised physical characteristics of the waste streams the Contractor is generating, and obtain new letters of commitment from disposal facilities.

D. Waste-Stream Diversion.

The Contractor shall prepare a waste-stream diversion plan describing how all non-hazardous demolished materials will be handled. Waste-stream diversion plan (WSDP) shall list all materials that will be sent to the landfill, with an explanation of why they cannot be recycled or salvaged. Contractor shall provide receipts for all materials disposed of offsite including a certified recycling center or salvage company.

• On-site recycling: concrete and concrete block may be re-used on site as fill (if material is painted characterization is required). Un-treated wood can be ground and used as mulch.

• Off-site recycling: Contractor is required to recycle 100% of all concrete, non-treated wood, steel, metal, appliances, and cabling.

• Salvage: Contractor shall explore any opportunities for salvage of materials. If salvage of materials is proposed, WSDP shall indicate what items shall be salvaged, and where they will be transported to.

E. Disposal facilities compliance and commitment: Prior to off-site transport of any construction debris, submit copies of letters of commitment from all proposed disposal facilities. Each letter shall state the following:

1. Confirmation that the facility and its operations are in compliance with all Federal, State in which the disposal facility is located, regional, and local requirements.

2. Confirmation that the facility has reviewed applicable material characterization reports and is licensed to accept the materials, and will accept the materials proposed for disposal at the facility.

3. Any restrictions of the disposal facility that may cause rejection of transported materials.

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4. Additional sampling and characterization of materials required prior to delivery of materials to the disposal facility.

5. Any restrictions on delivery schedules.

6. Full disclosure concerning any existing, imminent or pending corrective action programs which may impact the ability of the facility to accept materials from the Project Site during performance of this Contract.

F. Submit copies of all manifests, weight receipts, material analyses, waste profiles, disposal facility receipts, and all other documents and records pertaining to the sampling, characterization, transport, and disposal of all construction debris required to be removed and disposed of in accordance with the requirements specified in the Contract Documents.

G. Review by the District of the above required submittals is intended only to be for general conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. The District assumes no responsibility for permits, licenses, notices, materials and methods, equipment, or temporary construction required to execute the Work. The implementation of these procedures is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

1.6 HEALTH AND SAFETY

A. The Contractor shall determine the level of hazard resulting from actual conditions at the work site, and shall ensure that safety procedures employed and protective gear provided to workers are appropriate for the conditions and in compliance with all applicable regulations and standards

B. The Contractor shall provide protection for personnel in accordance with the Contractor's Health and Safety Plan, in compliance with all OSHA and all other Federal, State of California, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances, and take all additional precautions necessary to safely execute the Work.

C. Enforcement of personnel protection requirements and compliance with NIOSH and OSHA requirements are the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

D. The Contractor shall comply with applicable OSHA CCR requirements.

E. EPA and CAL-EPA requirements:

1. The contractor is solely responsible for compliance with all applicable EPA and CAL-EPA statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances relating to waste disposal.

2. Waste from demolition and abatement activities must be evaluated for the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) Toxicity Characteristics. The contractor shall comply with RCRA requirements as defined in Subtitles C and D, and other State of California waste management requirements.

F. During all phases of work Contractor shall comply with all applicable sections of State of California Code of Regulations (CCR), Industrial Safety Orders (Title 8), as well as Federal and State of California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, Of Construction Debris

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1. Prior to commencement of any work, the Contractor shall instruct all workers regarding the hazards involved in removal of each specific building material, and ensure that all workers are properly trained in the methods and work procedures to be employed and in the operation of all equipment to be used.

2. The Contractor shall provide all workers with appropriate protective clothing, including appropriate headgear, non-skid foot coverings, gloves, and respiratory protection as required in this Section of the Specifications, other Sections of the Specifications, and the requirements of applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, and laws.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS

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PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 HANDLING OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS

A. Accomplish all demolition and removal with the minimum production of airborne dust and debris.

B. Monitor airborne dust/particle emissions as required to comply with all applicable regulations and standards. If monitoring indicates that emissions exceed those allowed by applicable regulations and standards, or the District's representative determines that emissions are greater than acceptable exposure levels (or standards), the Contractor shall modify removal methods and/or dust suppression methods as required to reduce emissions to an acceptable level.

C. Execute all work using equipment and methods that prevent the spread and/or migration of dust and flying particles and the accumulation of dust and/or debris on adjacent surfaces, adjacent materials, and/or adjacent property.

D. Remove materials using methods that will minimize splintering, shattering and creation of dust and fine debris. Do not permit removed materials to drop on unprotected soil.

3.2 REQUIREMENTS FOR THE TRANSPORT OF CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS

A. Comply with all applicable Federal, State, regional, and local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, and ordinances regarding packaging, labeling, and transport.

B. Cover all trucks hauling construction debris to eliminate the emission of dust and airborne particulate matter.

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A. Disposal facilities shall be in compliance with all applicable Federal, State in which disposal facility is located, regional, and local laws, rules, regulations or other entities having jurisdiction at the disposal facility.

B. Disposal of construction debris containing asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials: In addition to the disposal requirements specified herein, comply with all Federal, State in which disposal facility is located, regional, and local laws, rules, and regulations regarding the disposal of construction debris containing asbestos, lead, or other hazardous materials. Applicable regional and local laws, rules, and regulations shall be those of the governmental or quasi-governmental agencies, or other entities having jurisdiction at the disposal facility.

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Section 02050 Demolition 02050-2

SECTION 02050

DEMOLITION

1.1 SUMMARY

A. Contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, transportation, required to complete all demolition and removal work as specified in the Contract Documents.

B. Remove all debris, buildings, building contents and miscellaneous structures entirely, including foundation and basement walls, and depressed slabs to a depth of not less than five [5] feet below existing grade. Remove buried structures to a depth of not less than depth of five [5] feet below existing grade.

1. Concrete foundations, basement walls, and similar structures below a depth of five [5] feet may remain provided Contractor drill holes in the concrete structures to ensure that water drains to the surrounding soils, or prior to backfilling, remaining underground construction shall be broken or crushed into small pieces not larger than two [2] square feet, and disturbed or shifted to allow water to drain through the remaining structure.

2. The Contractor may choose to remove foundation and basement walls, depressed slabs, and other buried structures to a depth below five [5] feet below the existing grade, but the Contractor is solely responsible for any additional costs or schedule impacts associated with this approach.

C. Provide protection of existing items on site to remain, for example, existing PG&E power poles.

D. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for methods in regard to demolition, shoring, and bracing. This responsibility extends to the preparation of engineered designs and the performance of all shoring and bracing systems.

1. 2 QUALITY ASSURANCE

A. The Contractor is responsible for researching all applicable statutes, laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, codes, and standards that apply to the Work.

1. General: 1910, Occupational Safety and Health Standards - Construction Industry.

2. Construction industry - 1926, Safety and Health Regulations for Construction.

3. ANSI and ASSE standards

4. Applicable Sections of the California Code of Regulations [CCR] including but not limited to CCR Title 8 Sections 1733 - 1737. These sections establish minimum standards for execution of all demolition work.

5. Where there is a conflict between applicable Federal, State, regional, and/or local statutes, laws, regulations, rules, ordinances, or codes on the one hand, and the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall immediately notify the District Representative.

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1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

A. Unless otherwise noted within the Contract Documents, all materials shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be disposed of by Contractor off the site in accordance with all applicable legal requirements. The District will not be responsible for the condition or loss of, or damage to such property.

B. Damage:

1. The cost of repairs or replacement due to any damage caused by the Contractor to buildings, private roads and driveways, public roads, fences, landscaping, utility poles, underground utilities, and other property or improvements located outside the Project Site shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Repair work shall be completed to the satisfaction of the District and to the satisfaction of the Owner of the damaged property;

replacement shall be of equal quality and workmanship as the damaged item.

2. Damage caused by the Contractor to buildings, roads, public roads, paved areas, fences, lawn areas, trees, shrubbery, poles, underground utilities, located on site and designated to remain shall be made good by the Contractor as described herein at his own expense, all to the satisfaction of the District.

3. Repair and replacement work shall restore the original condition in kind and appearance.

C. Provide, erect, and maintain temporary barriers and security devices as required by Contractor to protect all persons passing, entering, leaving, and using the Project Site during demolition work.

D. Existing conditions:

1. Conduct operations with minimum interference to public or private thoroughfares. If the demolition work requires the closing of public or private thoroughfares coordinate all work with the District, and make arrangements for providing services as required by the jurisdiction having authority.

2. Do not close or obstruct roadways and sidewalks without obtaining proper permits.

3. Conduct demolition to minimize interference with adjacent property and buildings.

E. Archaeological artifacts: If in the course of executing the work, the contractor uncovers artifacts that may be archaeologically significant, the Contractor shall immediately inform the District and stop work in the area. The District will provide instructions for proceeding in the area where the Contractor has stopped work. If the Contractor is required to stop work in an area, he shall proceed with execution of the work in other areas..

F. Take all necessary precautions to prevent damage to any existing items scheduled to remain on the Project Site, and all site improvements, utilities, and buildings located outside the Project Site.

G. Tree protection:

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1. Protect all trees on adjacent public or private property.

2. Protect all trees scheduled to remain on the Project Site.

3. If any tree indicated to remain is damaged by the Contractor, he shall replace the damaged tree with a tree of the same species and size as the damaged tree at no cost to the District unless otherwise approved by the District.

4. Do not prune any tree located on adjacent public or private property or indicated to remain on the Project Site without the approval of the District.

H. Trenching and excavating:

1. Before beginning any trenching or excavation 5 feet or more in depth, the Contractor shall submit to the District a detailed plan showing the design of shoring, bracing, sloping, or other provisions to be made for worker protection from the hazard of caving ground during excavation or trenching. The proposed plan shall be prepared by a licensed professional civil or structural engineer in the State of California who shall be thoroughly familiar with the design of shoring, bracing, or other systems for the protection of trenches or excavations and shall comply with the standards of the State of California Safety orders and Title 24 of the California Code of Regulations.

2. Trenching within 5 feet of underground gas lines or energized underground electric lines shall be accomplished without the use of mechanical equipment unless the written approval of the Utility Company and the District is obtained for the use of a specific type of mechanical equipment.

I. Maintain and provide for access to the site as required by the local agency having jurisdiction.

J. Provide access to utility companies throughout the project as required for utility companies to perform work.

K. Provide access to the District and to the District’s other contractors throughout the project as required for them to perform work.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

A. Prior to the start of any work under this Section, prepare and submit for District review, a Demolition Project Work Plan outlining sequences for the demolition of the existing buildings and other structures on the site as delineated in the South Area Demolition Project Contract Documents. Workplan shall be prepared by a qualified licensed demolition contractor with a thorough knowledge of demolition operations and complete familiarly with the sites and scope of demolition work and shall be submitted at least 10-days prior to commencement of work on the site.

1. Sequence of operations described in the Project Work Plan(s) shall be consistent with the Contractor’s Construction Progress Schedule.

2. The Project Work Plan shall describe the methods and sequences of dismantlement and/or demolition, including the type of equipment to be used.

3. If required, provide calculations verifying the structural adequacy of partially dismantled and/or demolished buildings signed by a registered civil or structural engineer in the State of California.

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4. The Project Work Plan shall describe the means and methods that will be utilized to protect buildings and site to remain from damage, including protection from projectiles.

B. Provide detailed work procedures for the following items for review by the District. These procedures shall be submitted 10 days prior to commencement of work on the Project Site. No work shall begin until the District has reviewed the required work procedures.

1. Health and Safety Plan.

2. Fire protection plan.

3. Site security plan.

4. Dust and debris control.

5. Mitigation of noise and vibration.

6. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan [Sediment and Erosion Control Plan/Surface Control Runoff Plan].

7. Hazardous materials spill response.

8. Traffic control.

C. If required, submit shop drawings including detailed plans showing the extent and design of temporary shoring systems. Include with these shop drawings calculations prepared by a registered civil or structural engineer in the State of California. The design of shoring systems shall be solely the responsibility of the Contractor.

D. Trenching: Prior to digging a trench five feet or deeper the Contractor shall provide a copy of their current CAL/OSHA Annual Permit and Written Notice to Dig [CCR Title 8, Section 1503].

E. Scaffolding: Prior to erecting any scaffolding the Contractor shall provide a copy of their current CAL/OSHA permit for all scaffolding over 36 feet [CCR Title 8, Sections 1635 and 1503].

F. The review of submittals by the District will be limited to the sequence and procedures to be employed. The review by the District is only intended to be for general conformance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

1.6 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Existing Conditions: Prior to the commencement of any work under this contract, the Contractor shall visit the site, examine the conditions there and thoroughly acquaint himself with its obstacles and advantages for performing the work. Contractor shall thoroughly study the South Area Demolition Project Contract Documents and compare same with the information gathered by the examination of the site. No additional charge will be allowed for work caused by the Contractor’s unfamiliarity with the Project Site or the Contract Documents.

1.7 INSPECTION

A. Complete periodic inspection of work that is uncovered by demolition operations to determine if there are any unidentified materials or substances whose physical properties have not been

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1. If requested by the District the Contractor shall place barricades around the area as directed by the District at no additional cost to the District.

2. If the District directs the Contractor to proceed without implementing any special procedures with regard to work in the area, the Contractor shall proceed with execution of the work as described in the Contract Documents and the Contract Sum shall not be changed.

3. If the District directs the Contractor to implement special procedures with regard to the removal, handling, transport, and disposal of materials in the area, the Contractor shall proceed with execution of the special procedures and shall be compensated for the additional work either in accordance with the unit prices Contractor bid or in accordance with an approved Change Order for the additional work.

B. If at any time the Contractor believes that conditions in the field are at variance with conditions described in the Contract Documents and materially affect the Contractor's ability to execute the Work, the Contractor shall immediately inform the District and stop work in the area.

The District will provide instructions for proceeding in the area where the Contractor has stopped work. If the Contractor is required to stop work in an area, he shall proceed with execution of the work in all other areas in conformance with the Contract Documents.

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL

A. Do not commence general demolition work in buildings or other areas of the Project Site where hazardous materials have been identified until hazardous materials have been removed in accordance with applicable requirements included in the Contract…