ESBD_File_349413_Attachment C - Updated Demolition Specifications.pdf

General:

Removed all references to other projects.

Revisions:

1. Deleted Sec�on 01001 GENERAL PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

2. Deleted Sec�on 01004 DISPOSAL FACILITY LISTING

3. Sec�on 01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK, Under Sec�on 2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

a. Deleted B Locate and mark all utilities in conjunction with utility companies.

b. Deleted H Install temporary fencing as required.

4. Sec�on 01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK, Under Sec�on 3.0 WORK OF THIS CONTRACT

c. Deleted A - UTILITY RELOCATIONS AND REMOVALS

d. Deleted C - iv - All slabs, retaining walls, pits/subsurface features, foo�ngs, pedestals, and pilings. (all items to include in the demoli�on are in the Bid Proposal)

5. Sec�on 01010 – SUMMARY OF WORK, Deleted Sec�on 4.0 PAYMENT

6. Sec�on 01014 – WORK SEQUENCE, under 2.0 DESCRIPTION

a. Deleted B - Ensure work specified to be completed by others has been performed.

b. Deleted E - Install temporary facili�es for the Project field offices and u�li�es, if required.

c. Deleted F - The Contractor shall request the u�lity owners to perform severance/termina�on of u�lity service to the buildings/structures to be demolished. The Contractor shall be responsible for all u�lity termina�on fees.

7. Sec�on 01014 Sec�on 4 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

a. Deleted Sec�on 1 - D – The Engineer will check average transported quan��es, waste manifests, etc., required to determine pay quan��es. This ac�vity will take place and be documented daily and on a weekly basis. Contractor shall sign documenta�on to evidence agreement with the payment quan��es.

b. Deleted Sec�on 2.0 - PAYMENT

8. Sec�on 01060 HEALTH AND SAFETY Sec�on 4.0 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

a. Deleted Proposal Item No. 2: Measurement for payment for Site Safety and Health Plan, Site Safety will be paid for as the lump sum price iden�fied in the Base Proposal item upon comple�on and a�er Engineer approval. Payment shall be at the lump sum price.

9. Sec�on 01300 SUBMITTALS

a. Sec�on D – REQUIRED INFORMATION

A. Removed #2 Disposal Facility Lis�ng/Transporter Lis�ng B. Removed #7 Verifica�on of compliance with the trench safety design as specified within the specifica�ons;

C. Removed #9 Signed manifests; and

b. Removed Sec�on 4.0 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

10. Sec�on 01310 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

a. Removed Sec�on 4.0 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

11. Sec�on 01400 – CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

a. Removed Sec�ons 3.0 PRODUCTS, 4.0 EXECUTION, and 5.0 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

12. Sec�on 1540 – SECURITY Sec�on 1.0 - GENERAL

a. Removed Sec�on B - Related Documents and Sec�ons of Specifica�ons:

1. Sec�on 01010 – Summary of Work

2. Sec�on 01590 – Mobiliza�on

3. Sec�on 01720 – Record Documents

4. Other Documents and Sec�ons as applicable

13. Sec�on 1540 – SECURITY Sec�on 3.0 - EXECUTION

a. Replaced Sec�on B - Entrance Gates: The Contractor is responsible for the repair and maintenance of the entrance gates at the Site.

A. Site Security: The Contractor is responsible for the security of all equipment, vehicles, field offices, sheds, and facili�es.

B. Security Personnel

- The Contractor shall provide sufficient security personnel to accomplish the Specifica�ons.

- The Contractor shall ensure that all security personnel have been made aware of the Site hazards and provided with the training and medical examina�on requirements as required to perform the Work.

- The Engineer shall have the right of approval and rejec�on of the security personnel assigned to the Site at any �me during Contractor’s ac�vi�es.

C. Security Emergencies: The Contractor shall coordinate with local law enforcement officials (e.g., police/sheriff, highway patrol, emergency medical corps units, fire department, and u�lity emergency teams) to map out con�ngency plans for any emergency situa�on.

WITH

B - Entrance to the Site:

1. Security Personnel

- The Contractor shall provide sufficient security personnel to accomplish the Specifica�ons.

- The Contractor shall ensure that all security personnel have been made aware of the Site hazards and provided with the training and medical examina�on requirements as required to perform the

Work.

- The Engineer shall have the right of approval and rejec�on of the security personnel assigned to the Site at any �me during Contractor’s ac�vi�es.

2. Security Emergencies: The Contractor shall coordinate with local law enforcement officials

(e.g., police/sheriff, highway patrol, emergency medical corps units, fire department, and u�lity emergency teams) to map out con�ngency plans for any emergency situa�on.

14. Sec�on 01560 – ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS Sec�on 2.0 – DESCRIPTION

a. Removed Sec�on D – TRAFFIC CONTROL

15. Removed Sec�on 01560 – ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS Sec�on4.0 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

16. Sec�on 01590 – STANDARD GENERAL REQUIREMENT TPDES REQUIREMENTS

a. Removed Sec�on 3.1 SITE SPECIFIC STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (SWP3)

17. Sec�on 01590 – MOBILIZATION Sec�on 4.0 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

a. Removed Proposal Item No. 3: Measurement for payment for implementa�on of the storm water pollu�on preven�on plan and erosion control related to demoli�on ac�vi�es will be paid for as the lump sum price iden�fied in the Base Proposal item upon comple�on and a�er Engineer approval. Payment shall be at the lump sum price.

18. Removed Sec�on 01700 – RESTORATION IMPROVEMENTS

19. Removed Sec�on 01720 – RECORD DOCUMENTS

20. Sec�on 02060 – DEMOLITION Sec�on 1.4

a. A – Replaced City of Houston with Hays County

b. Remove B - Obtain required permits from authori�es.

c. Remove C - No�fy affected u�lity companies before star�ng Work for marking of their facili�es, and comply with their requirements. All on-Site u�li�es shall be marked on the ground by the Contractor prior to subsurface excava�on in the area.

21. Remove Sec�on 02060 – DEMOLITION Sec�on 1.4 – DUST CONTROL

22. Replace Sec�on 02060 – DEMOLITION Sec�on 1.6 – PROTECTION

A. During the demoli�on Work the Contractor shall con�nuously evaluate the condi�on of the structure being demolished and take immediate ac�on to protect all personnel working in and around the demoli�on Site. No area, sec�on, or component of floors, roofs, walls, columns, pilasters, excava�ons or other structural element will be allowed to be le� standing without sufficient bracing, shoring, or lateral support to prevent collapse or failure, while workmen remove debris or perform other Work in the immediate area.

B. Floors, roofs, walls, columns, pilasters, and other structural components that are designed and constructed to stand without lateral support or shoring, and are determined to be in stable condi�on, may be allowed to remain standing without addi�onal bracing, shoring, of lateral support un�l demolished. The Contractor shall ensure that no elements or excava�ons determined to be unstable are le� unsupported and shall be responsible for placing and securing bracing, shoring, or lateral supports, as may be required, as a result of any cu�ng, removal, excava�on or demoli�on Work performed under this Contract.

C. Before beginning any demoli�on Work, the Contractor shall inspect the Site and examine the Drawings and Specifica�ons to determine the extent of the Work. The Contractor shall take necessary precau�ons to avoid damage to exis�ng items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain property of the Owner; any damaged items shall be repaired or replaced as approved by the Engineer. The Contractor shall coordinate the Work of this Sec�on with all other Work and shall construct and maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required. The Contractor shall ensure that structural elements are not overloaded and shall be responsible for increasing structural supports or adding new supports as may be required as a result of any cu�ng, removal, or demoli�on Work performed under this Contract.

D. The use of burning at the Site for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be permitted.

E. Use of explosives will not be permitted.

F. All areas in which the Work is to be accomplished will be available in accordance with the following schedule:

Perform Work between the hours of 6AM to 9PM.

WITH

PROTECTION

A. During the demolition Work the Contractor shall continuously evaluate the condition of the structure being demolished and take immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the demolition Site.

B. The use of burning at the Site for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be permitted.

C. Use of explosives will not be permitted.

23. Remove Sec�on 02060 – DEMOLITION Sec�on 3.1 – PREPARATION

a. Remove C - Terminate appropriate u�li�es. Contractor responsible for all termina�on fees.

b. Remove D - Prevent movement or setlement of adjacent structures. Provide bracing and shoring as necessary.

c. Remove E - Mark loca�on of Underground and Surface Facili�es.

24. Sec�on 02060 – DEMOLITION Sec�on 3.4 – DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

a. Remove these two paragraphs:

Numerous light fixtures are located in the buildings at the Buffalo Pointe Tract B-2 property. All light fixtures shall be inspected for poten�al PCB-containing ballasts and mercury vapor bulbs. All ballast components, which contain PCB’s, shall be incinerated in accordance with all Laws and Regula�ons. All ballast components that contain diethylhexyl phthalate (“DEHP”) shall be incinerated in accordance with all Laws and Regula�ons. All uncontaminated (less than 100 ug/100cm2 PCBs) metal components of the ballast shall be recycled, recovered or reclaimed in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regula�ons. The Contractor shall dispose of all mercury vapor bulbs in accordance with all Laws and Regula�ons. Disposal Contractor shall provide a manifest and cer�ficate of destruc�on in accordance with all Laws and Regula�ons.

There are five pole-mounted transformers at the Buffalo Tract B-2 property. The Contractor shall remove all transformers (PCB-containing or otherwise) for proper disposal in accordance with all Laws and Regula�ons.

25. Sec�on 02060 – DEMOLITION Sec�on 4.0 – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

a. Remove the following informa�on:

Proposal Item No. 8: Measurement for payment to remove all other improvements from the site including, but not limited to, building founda�ons, concrete and asphalt paving, concrete slabs, truck wells, sidewalks, foo�ngs, piers, pilings, etc., (to a depth of three feet below ground surface) per the

Specifica�ons and Drawings and dispose off-Site all appurtenances, building materials, and discarded material and debris will be paid for as the lump sum price iden�fied in the Base Proposal item upon comple�on and a�er Engineer approval. Payment shall be at the lump sum price.

01010 SUMMARY OF WORK

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01010

SUMMARY OF WORK

1.0 GENERAL

This section summarizes the scope of work for this project. It presents as an overview of tasks which must be completed. See subsequent specifications for task details.

The work covered under this contract will be performed at Sentinel Peak located at 5800 Farm to Market 32, Fischer, Texas 78623.

2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The work objectives are to demolish the buildings, structures, and improvements indicated in the Asbestos Survey Report (Attachment B), perform demolition operations according to the Demolition Specifications (Attachment C), and properly dispose of impacted materials. This project is designed to achieve the objective as outlined in the following tasks:

A. Conduct preliminary meetings.

B. Mobilize, provide barricades, and materials required for security

C. Implement the erosion control plan.

D. Remove all building contents, and all combustible and biodegradable materials and dispose off-Site.

E. Perform and coordinate asbestos abatement activities with the Engineer.

F. Remove designated structures, buildings, concrete foundations, all surface cover.

Provide sheeting, shoring, and/or bracing as required to protect utilities, adjacent properties, and public roadways.

G. Restore Site.

The work requires the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, necessary permits, and equipment for each task.

3.0 WORK OF THIS CONTRACT

01010 SUMMARY OF WORK

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The work to be performed under this contract is summarized as follows:

A. ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

Abatement of asbestos containing materials (“ACM”) will be required as specified in Attachments B & B-1 of the Specifications.

B. DEMOLITION ACTIVITIES

Demolition will be require as specified in Attachment C. Reference Attachment D for the Architectural & Structural Assessment. The following will require demolition per the Drawings:

i. Building #1.4 Bathhouse 1

ii. Building #1.5 Outbuilding 1 – Staff Cabin

iii. Building #1.14 Outbuilding 6 – Adult Showers Building

iv. #1.16 Wood Decks (approx. 36 of various sizes)

v. #1.27 Various Concrete Pads (23 Total)

vi. #1.29-1.35 Various Concrete Pads & Small Stone Walls along river.

vii. Backfill all disturbed areas below ground surface to prevent ponding of water.

END OF SECTION

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01014

WORK SEQUENCE

1.0 GENERAL

The sequence of work presented in this section is provided as general guidance to the Contractor for scheduling the work and preparing the construction schedule (see Section 01310).

2.0 DESCRIPTION

Activities shall be performed by Contractor or subcontractor as specified in the plans and specifications. The following General sequence of work shall be followed unless alternate sequencing is approved by the Engineer in writing.

A. Inspect site to obtain overall understanding of all work required to complete work.

B. Locate and mark all Underground Utilities as required to accomplish demolition per the Specifications.

C. Obtain or submit all necessary permits, authorizations, notifications, and licenses for the Project. Install barricades and erosion control, establish access routes, and perform required pre-demolition/remediation activities.

D. Install storm water pollution prevention controls.

E. Perform asbestos abatement operations.

F. Contractor to determine work sequence from this point forward to determine the most efficient and cost effective sequence.

G. Clean up, remove equipment from Site, and final Site grading.

3.0 EXECUTION

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Contractor shall submit, for approval, a Work plan detailing the procedures, time and manpower required to complete the Work specified in Part 2.0 above. The Work plan will also detail the Contractor’s proposed work sequence for Engineer’s approval. Contractor shall ensure that all activities are completed in coordination with the above Work sequence so as to minimize cost to the Owner.

01026

UNIT PRICES

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements for Unit Price Work.

B. The Unit Price proposed by a Bidder and stated on the Bid Form will be added to or deducted from the Contract Sum by Change Order, if estimated quantities of Work are increased or decreased.

C. Refer to individual Sections for activities requiring establishment of Unit Prices.

Methods of measurement and payment for unit prices are specified in those Sections.

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01060

HEALTH AND SAFETY

This section specifies health and safety requirements which must be adhered to throughout the project.

Contractor has full responsibility for site safety and the safety of its employees and uninvolved parties. The Contractor shall prepare a Health and Safety Plan for his project operations to be submitted to Engineer for review. Contractor shall be responsible for providing protection for its field personnel, including necessary safety equipment. This, however, does not release Contractor from responsibility for providing protection for Contractor's field personnel and complying with all associated health and safety requirements.

A. SAFETY AND HEALTH REGULATIONS

Concentrations of total petroleum hydrocarbons, volatile organic compounds, semi volatile organic compounds and metals identified in soil samples were below regulatory cleanup levels for this site. Other constituents, such as emissions associated with construction equipment exhaust, may be encountered by the Contractor while present in the work area. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for determining/removing the concentration of these other constituents and/or organic vapors in the work area prior to or during construction activities. In performing the work, Contractor shall, as a minimum, satisfy all federal, state and local statutes, regulations, and ordinances regarding health and safety including, but not limited to, 29 CFR Part 1926 Subpart T – Demolition Standards and 29 CFR

1910.120 OSHA Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response, Final Rule, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.

Excavations over four feet deep shall be tested before entry to assure acceptable atmospheric conditions exist. The Contractor shall satisfy all provisions of 29 CFR 1926, OSHA Occupational Safety and Health Standards - Excavations; Final Rule.

B. RESPONSIBILITIES

The Contractor shall appoint an on-site Health and Safety Coordinator that shall be present during all operations involving impacted media, or other health and safety related matters.

The Contractor and Contractor's project superintendents directly involved in the demolition and abatement activities shall be responsible for monitoring the execution of safe work practices.

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C. AIR MONITORING PROGRAM/RESPIRATORY PROTECTION

The Contractor shall be responsible for the reduction of dust, particulate matter, or other airborne contaminants so as to provide suitable and safe working conditions and prevention of off-Site migration of airborne matter and comply with all applicable local, state and federal Laws and Regulations.

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable local, state and federal Laws and Regulations concerning the prevention and control of air pollution. In conducting demolition and abatement activities and the operation of equipment, the Contractor shall utilize such practicable methods and devices as are reasonably available to control, prevent, and otherwise minimize atmospheric emissions or discharges of air contaminants.

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, and materials including water, and shall use efficient methods wherever and whenever required to prevent dust, nuisance, or damage to persons or property.

The Owner has the authority to stop any and all activities contributing to airborne contaminants, which are excessive or in violation of applicable local, state and federal Laws and Regulations. All expenses resulting from such a work stoppage shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

The Contractor will provide all recorded information pertaining to on-Site air monitoring results in the Site health and safety plan for review by Engineer.

All work shall be performed according to health and safety requirements as described in this section.

4.0 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Payment for all work covered by this section shall be made under the various proposal items established in the Proposal Form, which items shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and all other costs in connection therewith.

01300 SUBMITTALS

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01300

SUBMITTALS

This section describes the Contractor requirements for transferring required information to the Owner or Owner's representative.

Where required by the plans and/or specifications, the Contractor shall submit descriptive information which will enable the Engineer to advise the Owner whether the Contractor's proposed materials and equipment are in general conformance to the design concept and in compliance with that specified. The information to be submitted shall consist of drawings, specifications, descriptive data, certificates, samples, test results, and such other information, all as required in the plans and specifications. In some instances, specified submittal information describes some, but not all, features of the material, equipment, or method of work. Features not requiring submittals shall be as specified.

A. CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES

Contractor shall be responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the information contained in each submittal and shall assure that the material and equipment shall be as described in the submittal. The Contractor shall verify that all features of all submitted information conform to the specified requirements. The Contractor shall ensure that there is no conflict with other submittals and notify the Engineer in each case where his submittal may affect the work of another Contractor or the Owner.

A. GENERAL

Submittals shall be clearly labeled with the project name, and specification section name and number. Three copies of each submittal shall be transmitted in one package to the Engineer at the following address:

Halff Associates, Inc.

Attn: Kari Biddix 13620 Briarwick Drive, Ste. 100 Austin, Texas 78729

Facsimiles of submittals are not acceptable.

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If the Contractor proposes to provide materials, equipment or method of work which deviates from that specified in the agreement, he shall indicate so under "deviations" on the transmittal form accompanying the submittal copies.

C. SUBMITTAL COMPLETENESS:

Submittals which do not have all the information required to be submitted, including deviations, are not acceptable and will be returned.

D. REQUIRED INFORMATION:

The review procedure is based on the Contractor's guarantee that all features and characteristics not requiring submittals conform as specified. Review shall not extend to means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction, or to verifying quantities, dimensions, weights or gages, or fabrication processes (except where specifically indicated or required by the agreement), or to safety precautions or programs incident thereto.

In accordance with this specification the Contractor shall submit the following information:

1. Project submittals specified in the Asbestos Survey Report included as

Attachment B;

2. Work Plan;

3. Health and Safety Plan;

4. Proposed construction schedule;

5. Copies of all permits;

6. Trip tickets, charges, and certifications for backfill material;

7. Submittals required by specification sections.

Copies of trip tickets and manifests shall be submitted to the Engineer as generated.

For other submittals, if the review indicates that the submittal does not comply with

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the plans and specifications, copies of the submittal will be marked "REJECTED - SEE REMARKS." Unless otherwise specified, within seven (7) calendar days after receipt of the submittal, Engineer will review the submittal and return one (1) copy of the marked-up reproducible original.

01310 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

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01310

CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

This section specifies schedules for planning and monitoring work progress.

The Contractor shall provide a graphic and narrative construction schedule which allows the Engineer to track progression of work throughout the course of the project. Any task requiring three days or more to complete shall be listed.

The schedule shall incorporate but not be limited to the following:

A. Critical path items/tasks for project completion. Identify costs associated with each task.

B. Slack time for items not on the critical path.

C. Constraints on the construction sequence, delivery, material installation, testing, payment dates and other events which may affect construction activities.

D. Personnel and equipment which the Contractor plans to use to complete the work.

The Contractor shall submit a construction schedule as specified in this section. The submittal shall consist of two (2) copies and an electronic copy. Changes to any activity, the completion time, and specified dates and sequencing may be made only if such change is in accordance with the specifications and is approved by the Engineer. Contractor shall receive written approval of construction schedule prior to initiating construction activities.

01400 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

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01400

CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

A. REQUIREMENTS OF CONTRACTOR:

1. Description: Maintain quality control over supervision, Site conditions, Suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, workmanship, and Subcontractors, to produce Work in accordance with Contract Documents.

2. Contractor quality control of products and workmanship.

B. RELATED DOCUMENTS AND SECTIONS OF SPECIFICATIONS:

1. Section 01300 – Submittals

2. Other Documents and Sections as applicable

C. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN:

D. SUBMISSION DETAILS

1. Five Days prior to beginning demolition and asbestos abatement activities, the Contractor shall submit to the Engineer for approval, the quality control plan with which the Contractor intends to maintain quality control during progress of the Work. The plan shall identify personnel, and establish procedures, instructions, records, and forms to be used. An approved quality control plan is required for the Contractor to mobilize to the Site.

The Engineer may withhold funds from progress payments until such time as an acceptable quality control plan is submitted.

2. The quality control plan shall include as a minimum, the following:

i. A description of Contractor’s control organization, including a chart showing lines of authority, and acknowledgment that the staff shall conduct inspections for all aspects of the Work specified, and shall report to the Project Manager or someone higher in the Contractor’s organization.

ii. The name, qualifications, responsibilities, and authority of each person assigned a quality control function.

iii. A copy of the letter to the quality control manager signed by an authorized official of the Contractor, which describes the

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responsibility and delegates authority to the quality control manager.

iv. Procedures for scheduling and managing submittals, including those of Subcontractors, fabricators, Suppliers, and purchasing agents.

v. Control procedures to be promulgated.

3. The acceptance of the Contractor’s quality control plan by the Engineer is required prior to the start of demolition and asbestos abatement. Acceptance is conditional, and its continuation will depend on satisfactory performance by Contractor during demolition and asbestos abatement. The Engineer reserves the right to require Contractor to make changes in the quality control plan and operations, as necessary to obtain the quality specified, at no additional cost to Engineer.

E. Notification of Changes: After acceptance of the quality control plan, the

Contractor shall notify Engineer in writing of any proposed change, which will be subject to acceptance by Engineer.

F. QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION

G. Quality Control Manager: Contractor shall name an individual, within its organization, who will be responsible for overall management of the quality control at the Project Site, and who will have authority to act in all quality control matters for the Contractor. The quality control manager shall have a minimum of four years of experience in demolition quality control on a job of similar size and budget. The sole responsibility of the quality control manager is to insure compliance with the Contract. This person shall demonstrate the ability to perform the required duties to the satisfaction of the Engineer, and shall be physically at the Site whenever Work is in progress during demolition and asbestos abatement.

H. Personnel: Contractor shall hire, as may be required, and maintain under direction of the quality control manager a staff to perform all quality control activities. The staff shall be qualified by experience and technical training to perform their assigned duties. The number of staff during any specific work period may vary to cover work needs and specific inspection requirements.

2.0 IMPLEMENTATION OF THE QUALITY CONTROL PLAN.

A. General

1. Comply with national industry standards except when more restrictive tolerances or specified requirements indicate more rigid standards or more precise workmanship.

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2. Provide qualified personnel to produce work of specified quality.

3. Secure, protect, and maintain products and Work completed or in progress from damage during the progress of remaining Work.

B. Preparatory Inspection: The Contractor shall perform a preparatory inspection prior to beginning Work on any definable segment of Work. It shall include a review of Contract requirements; a check to assure that all materials and/or equipment are on hand, and have been tested, submitted and approved; a check to assure that provisions have been made to do required control testing; examination of the Work area to ascertain that all preliminary Work has been completed; and a physical examination of materials, equipment and sample Work to assure that they conform to approved Shop Drawings or submittal data. Contractor shall instruct each contributing worker as to the acceptable level of workmanship required in order to meet the requirements of the Contract.

C. Initial Inspection: The Contractor shall perform an initial inspection as soon as a representative portion of the particular segment of Work has been accomplished, and shall include examination of the quality of workmanship and materials, a review of control testing for compliance with Contract requirements, and inspection for omissions and dimensional requirements. The inspection shall be made a matter of record in the quality control documentation.

D. Follow-up Inspections: The Contractor shall perform a follow-up inspection regularly to assure continuing compliance with Contract requirements, including control testing, until Final Completion of the particular segment of Work. Such inspection shall be made a matter of record in the quality control documentation.

Deficiencies shall be corrected prior to acceptance of segments of the Work.

E. Complete Inspection: Upon Final Completion of all Work or any segment thereof, the Contractor shall conduct a completion inspection of the Work and develop a “punch list” of items, which do not conform to the approved Contract Documents.

Such a list shall be included in the quality control documentation and shall include the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. The Contractor shall make a second completion inspection to ascertain that all deficiencies have been corrected, and so notify the Engineer. The completion inspection and any deficiency corrections required by this paragraph shall be accomplished within the time stated for completion of the Work, or any particular segment thereof, if the Work is divided into any segments with separate completion dates.

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F. Documentation: Contractor shall maintain current records of quality control operations, activities and tests performed including the Work of Suppliers and Subcontractors. These records shall be on an acceptable form and shall indicate a description of the trades working on the Project, the number of personnel working, weather conditions encountered, any delays encountered, and acknowledgment of deficiencies noted along with corrective actions taken on current or previous deficiencies.

G. Notification of Non-Compliance: Engineer will promptly notify the Contractor in writing of any observed noncompliance with requirements of this Section by the Contractor. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, Engineer, at its discretion, may issue an order stopping all or part of the Work until satisfactory corrective action is taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop Work orders shall be made the subject of claim for extension of time, or for extra compensation costs or damages by the Contractor.

01540 Security

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SECURITY

A. Requirements Included: Contractor shall provide on-Site security required to maintain a safe Work Site. Specific requirements include:

1. Entry control

2. Site security perimeter fence

3. Personnel identification

4. Security personnel

5. Security emergencies

B. Submittals:

1. Site Security Plan: Contractor shall submit a Site security plan, covering all phases of the Contract, for review and approval by Engineer.

2. The Site security plan shall include procedures by which to restrict and/or control financial losses to the Owner, Engineer, and/or Contractor due to theft, embezzlement, vandalism, sabotage, and/or arson.

3. The Site security plan shall include an on-Site organization chart and procedures to implement security directives of the health and safety plan.

2.0 PRODUCTS

Not Used.

A. Entrance Control: Control of all persons and vehicles entering and leaving the Site shall be provided by the Contractor during the Site demolition activities. The Contractor shall exclude from the Site, personnel not properly identified. The Contractor shall:

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1. Maintain a current list of accredited personnel and submit a copy of the list to the Engineer.

2. Require a display of proper identification by each person.

3. Require personnel to sign in upon entering the Site and to sign out when leaving.

4. Maintain a log of all vehicles entering and leaving the Site.

B Entrance to the Site:

1. Security Personnel

- The Contractor shall provide sufficient security personnel to accomplish the Specifications.

- The Contractor shall ensure that all security personnel have been made aware of the Site hazards and provided with the training and medical examination requirements as required to perform the Work.

- The Engineer shall have the right of approval and rejection of the security personnel assigned to the Site at any time during Contractor’s activities.

2. Security Emergencies: The Contractor shall coordinate with local law enforcement officials (e.g., police/sheriff, highway patrol, emergency medical corps units, fire department, and utility emergency teams) to map out contingency plans for any emergency situation.

01560 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

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01560

ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

This section specifies environmental considerations for the Contractor, including site maintenance, air/odor emissions, noise, and traffic control.

A. SITE MAINTENANCE

The Contractor shall keep the site clean and free from rubbish and debris resulting from his operation. Materials and equipment shall be removed from the site when they are no longer necessary. Upon completion of the work and before final acceptance, the work site shall be cleared of equipment, unused materials, and rubbish to present a clean and neat appearance.

B. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL

The Contractor shall not discharge smoke, dust, and other pollutants into the atmosphere that violate the regulations or any legally constituted authority.

Contractor shall not discharge construction equipment engine exhaust emission constituents (i.e., organic compounds, carbon monoxide, oxides of nitrogen, etc.)

that may require the use of respiratory protection or that may result in the degradation of air quality in the work area. Contractor shall also abate dust by cleaning, sweeping, and sprinkling with water, or other means as necessary.

Site operations may create odors or emissions that in turn, may create a nuisance.

The Contractor shall take whatever steps are necessary to abate any nuisance including, but not limited to:

1. Maintaining adequate ventilation within demolition area or implementation of other control measures necessary to prevent accumulation of construction equipment engine exhaust emissions within work area.

2. Prevention of surface water run-on and run-off from debris stockpiles.

3. Temporary cessation of operations pending more favorable environmental conditions.

C. NOISE CONTROL

Noise from Contractor's operations shall not exceed limits established by applicable laws or regulations and in no event shall exceed 85 dBA at a distance of 50 feet from

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the noise source.

The Contractor shall conduct work to ensure environmental controls are satisfied as specified in this section.

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STANDARD GENERAL REQUIREMENT TPDES REQUIREMENTS

This section includes:

A. Documentation to be prepared and signed by Contractor/Operator before conducting construction operations, in accordance with the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Construction General Permit Number TXR150000 issued on February 8, 2018 (the Construction General Permit).

B. Implementation, maintenance inspection, and termination of storm water pollution prevention control measures including, but not limited to, erosion and sediment controls, storm water management plans, waste collection and disposal, off-site vehicle tracking, and other appropriate practices specified in the Contract.

C. Review of the Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) implementation in a meeting with Engineer prior to start of construction.

1.02 DEFINITIONS

A. Commencement of Construction Activities: The exposure of soil resulting from activities such as clearing, grading, and excavation activities, as well as other construction related activities (e.g., stock piling of fill material, demolition).

B. Large Construction Activity: Project that:

1. disturbs five acres or more, or

2. disturbs less than five acres but is part of a larger common plan of development that will disturb five acres or more of land.

C. Small Construction Activity: Project that:

1. disturbs one or more acres but less than five acres, or

2. are part of a larger common plan of development that will disturb at least one acre but less than five acres of land.

D. TPDES Operator:

Operator - The person or persons associated with a large or small construction activity that is either a primary or secondary as defined below:

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Primary Operator – the person or persons associated with a large or small construction activity that meets either of the following two criteria:

(a) the persons have operational control over construction plans and specifications, including the ability to make modifications to those plans and specifications; or the person or persons have day-to-day operational control of those activities at a construction site that are necessary to ensure compliance with a storm water pollution prevention plan (SWP3) for the site or other permit conditions (e.g., they are authorized to direct workers at a site to carry out activities required by the SWP3 or comply with other permit conditions).

Secondary Operator –The person or entity, often the property owner, whose operational control is limited to:

(a) the employment of other operators, such as a general contractor, to perform or supervise construction activities, or

(b) the ability to approve or disapprove changes to construction plans and specifications, but who does not have day-to-day on-site operational control over construction activities at the site.

2.0 PRODUCTS - Not Used

3.1 CONSTRUCTION SITE NOTICE FOR SMALL CONSTRUCTION ACTIVITY

A. Fill out, sign, and date the Construction Site Notice, Attachment 2 to TPDES

General Permit TXR150000, “Small Construction Site Notice.”

B. Transmit the signed Construction Site Notice to Engineer at least seven days prior to Commencement of Construction Activity.

C.

3.4 CERTIFCATION REQUIREMENTS

A. Fill out TPDES Operator’s Information form, including Contractor’s name, address, and telephone number, and the names of persons or firms responsible for maintenance and inspection of erosion and sediment control measures. Use multiple copies as required to document full information.

B. Contractor and Subcontractors shall sign and date the Contractor’s / Subcontractor’s

Certification for TPDES Permitting. Include this certification with other Project certification forms.

C. Submit properly completed certification forms to Engineer for review before beginning construction operations.

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D. Conduct inspections in accordance with TCEQ requirements. Ensure persons or firms responsible for maintenance and inspection of erosion and sediment control measures read, fill out, sign, and date the Erosion Control Contractor’s certification for Inspection and Maintenance. Use appropriate construction site inspection report forms to record maintenance inspections and repairs.

3.5 RETENTION OF RECORDS

A. Keep a copy of this document and the SWP3 in a readily accessible location at the construction site from Commencement of Construction Activity until submission of the Notice of Termination (NOT) for Storm Water Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000).

Contractors with day-to-day operational control over SWP3 implementation shall have a copy of the SWP3 available at a central location, on-site, for the use of all operators and those identified as having responsibilities under the SWP3. Upon submission of the NOT, submit all required forms and a copy of the SWP3 with all revisions to Engineer.

3.6 REQUIRED NOTICES

A. Post the following notices from effective date of the SWP3 until date of final site stabilization as defined in the Construction General Permit:

1. Post the TPDES permit number for Large Construction Activity, with a signed TCEQ Construction Site Notice for large or Small Construction Activity. Signed copies of the Owner’s and Contractor’s NOI must also be posted.

2. Post notices near the main entrance of the construction site in a prominent place where it is safely and readily available for viewing by General Public, Local, State, and Federal Authorities. Post name and telephone number of Contractor’s local contact person, brief project description and location of the SWP3.

a. If posting near a main entrance is not feasible due to safety concerns, coordinate posting of notice with Engineer to conform to requirements of the Construction General Permit.

3. Post a notice to equipment and vehicles operators, instructing them to stop, check, and clean tires of debris and mud before driving onto traffic lanes. Post at each stabilized construction access area.

4. Post a notice of waste disposal procedures in a readily visible location on site.

5.

3.7 ON-SITE WASTE MATERIAL STORAGE

A. On-site waste material storage shall be self-contained and shall satisfy appropriate local, state, and federal rules and regulations.

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B. Prepare list of waste material to be stored on-site. Update list as necessary to include up-to-date information. Keep a copy of updated list with the SWP3.

C. Prepare description of controls to reduce pollutants generated from on-site storage.

Include storage practices necessary to minimize exposure of materials to storm water, and spill prevention and response measures consistent with best management practices. Keep a copy of the description with the SWP3.

3.8 NOTICE OF TERMINATION

A. Submit a NOT, to Engineer within 30 days after:

1. Final stabilization has been achieved on all portions of the site that are the responsibility of the Contractor; or

2. Another operator has assumed control over all areas of the site that have not been stabilized; and

3. All silt fences and other temporary erosion controls have either been removed, scheduled to be removed as defined in the SWP3, or transferred to a new operator if the new operator has sought permit coverage.

B. Engineer will complete Owner’s NOT and submit Contractor and Owner’s notices to the TCEQ and MS4 entities.

4.0 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

established in the Proposal Form, which items shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and all other costs in connection therewith. The specific method of measurement and payment for shall be as follows:

Proposal Item B06.3: Measurement for payment for implementation of the storm water pollution prevention plan and erosion control related to demolition activities will be paid for as the lump sum price identified in the Base Proposal item upon completion and after Engineer approval. Payment shall be at the lump sum price.

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MOBILIZATION

A. Requirements Included:

1. The requirements for mobilization, as stated in this Section, apply only to the activities during demolition/abatement.

2. Temporary field offices, trailers, storage sheds, buildings, etc.

3. Temporary utilities required during demolition/abatement

(electricity, telephone, water supply, and gas supply, if chosen).

4. Temporary sanitary facilities.

5. Operation and maintenance.

B. Related Documents and Sections of Specifications:

1. Section 01010 - Summary of Work

2. Building Officials and Code Administrators International, Inc., The

BOCA National Building Code, 1991 Edition

3. Other Documents and Sections as applicable

C. Submittals: Plan layout drawings for demolition/abatement of Site to include: buildings, laydown areas, and utility routings.

D. Costs:

1. Contractor shall obtain and pay for fees, bonds, permits, inspections, and any temporary easements outside of demolition/remediation limits.

2. Contractor shall pay for installation of temporary facilities and their removal.

3. Contractor shall pay costs of installation of all utilities and consumed services excluding long distance telephone charges of Engineer and Owner.

E. Requirements of Regulatory Agencies: Contractor shall comply with:

1. National Electric Code

2. Utility Laws and Regulations

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2.0 - PRODUCTS

A. Materials, Equipment, Furnishings: Materials, equipment, and furnishings may be new or used, with the approval of the Engineer, adequate for purposes for which intended and must meet applicable Laws and Regulations.

3.0 - EXECUTION

A. Preparation:

1. Prior to installation of temporary offices, trailers, other buildings, sheds, and temporary utilities, and after having studied design plans and sequence layouts, Contractor shall consult with the Engineer in regard to location, access, layout, and related facilities and prepare layout drawings for approval.

2. Approved locations for temporary structures shall be backfilled, as required, compacted, and graded to provide drainage away from structures.

3. Routings for temporary utility lines will be agreed and approved.

4.0 - MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

established in the Proposal Form, which items shall include all materials, labor, equipment, and all other costs in connection therewith.

DIVISION 2

SITE WORK

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02060

DEMOLITION

1.1 DESCRIPTION

The Work includes demolition and removal of resulting rubbish and debris. Rubbish and debris shall be removed from the Site as necessary to avoid accumulation that may restrict the Work. Materials that cannot be removed shall be stored in areas approved by the Engineer. In the interest of occupational safety and health, the Work shall be performed in accordance with all Laws and Regulations. General items included in this Work:

A. Demolition of all structures and designated improvements and removal of materials from the Site.

B. Disconnecting and capping and/or removal of identified Underground and Surface

Utilities.

C. Refer to other specific items as indicated on the Drawings and in the Specifications.

1.2 UNIT PRICE – MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

“Demolition” shall be measured on a lump sum basis, unless otherwise noted. All Work performed and measured as prescribed by this item shall be paid for at the lump sum price proposed for demolition, unless indicated otherwise, which price shall be full compensation for furnishing all labor, equipment, tools, supplies and incidentals necessary to complete the Work, demolition, loading and off-Site removal and disposal.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

The following shall be submitted in accordance with Section 01300 – Submittals:

Demolition Work Plan: The demolition Work plan shall include the procedures proposed for the accomplishment of the demolition Work. The procedures shall provide for safe conduct of the Work, including, but not limited to, 1) procedures and methods to provide necessary supports, lateral bracing and shoring when required, 2) protection of property, which is to remain undisturbed, 3) coordination with other Work in progress, 4) timely disconnection of utility services, 5) location of barricades, fences and temporary storage areas, and 6) disposition of materials. The procedures shall include a detailed description of the methods and equipment to be used for each operation, and the sequence of operations.

1.4 REGULATORY REQUIREMENTS

A. Conform to applicable to Hays County Laws and Regulations for demolition of structures, safety of adjacent structures, dust control, runoff control, and disposal.

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B. Do not close or obstruct driveways, roadways, or sidewalks.

C. Conform to applicable regulatory procedures when discovering hazardous or contaminated materials. The Engineer shall be notified immediately upon discovery. Do not resume operations until directed.

1.6 PROTECTION

A. During the demolition Work the Contractor shall continuously evaluate the condition of the structure being demolished and take immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the demolition Site.

B. The use of burning at the Site for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be permitted.

C. Use of explosives will not be permitted.

2 PRODUCTS

Fill materials: Fill material as specified in Section 02200 of the Specifications.

2.0 EXECUTION

2.1 PREPARATION

A. Provide, erect, and maintain temporary barriers and security devices at locations as necessary for the safe and lawful performance of the Work.

B. Protect existing utilities, appurtenances, structures, facilities and other items which are not to be demolished.

2.2 DEMOLITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Conduct demolition to minimize interference with adjacent structures and access.

B. Cease operations immediately if adjacent structures appear to be in danger, notify

Engineer and do not resume operations until directed.

C. Conduct operations with minimum interference to public or private access.

Maintain egress and access at all times.

D. Obtain written permission from adjacent property owners when demolition equipment will traverse, infringe upon or limit access to their property.

2.3 DEMOLITION

A. The existing structures, indicated for removal on the Drawings, shall be removed completely, including foundation…