CITY OF DETROIT DEMOLITION PROGRAM

SCOPE OF SERVICES

EMERGENCY DEMOLITION OF BLIGHTED RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURES

Date: January 8th, 2026

I. INTRODUCTION

A. Intent. As directed by the City of Detroit (hereafter “Owner”), this Scope of Services

(hereafter “Services”) is intended to protect the health and safety of Detroiters through the emergency demolition of blighted residential structures.

B. Revisions to this Scope of Services. The Owner reserves the right to revise these Services over time to maximize efficiency and mitigate any potential hazards to public health and safety or disturbances to the neighborhood.

C. Clarifications to this Scope of Services. At its sole discretion, the Owner reserves the right to clarify these Services at any time. The Contractor is not entitled to any upward adjustment in price/cost or any additional fee as a result of any clarifications to these Services by the Owner. The Contractor may be required to deduct costs if the clarification to these Services reduces the work, material, or labor required.

II. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS & PROTOCOLS

A. Project Manager. The Contractor must assign a Project Manager who will serve as the point of contact for the Owner or any enforcement agency or regulatory authority on matters related to these Services. The Project Manager shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Contractor on all matters related to the performance and execution of these Services.

B. Qualified Personnel. The Contractor must assign qualified personnel to perform or execute any and all aspects of these Services. Personnel must possess all necessary accreditations, licenses, endorsements, or certifications as required by any and all applicable laws, regulations, rules, or industry standards. Personnel must also possess the necessary experience to efficiently, effectively, and safely perform or execute these Services as required by any and all applicable laws, regulations, rules, or industry standards. The Contractor must provide the Owner with copies of the accreditations, licenses, endorsements, certifications, or work history of any person assigned to perform any aspect of these Services upon request.

C. Professional Conduct. In the performance or execution of these Services, the Contractor must maintain a friendly and professional demeanor whenever interacting with the public, the Owner, or any representative of an enforcement agency or regulatory authority.

D. Responsibility for Sub-contractors. The Contractor is responsible for the work of any sub-contractor who performs or executes any aspect of these Services.

E. Equipment and Materials. The Contractor must provide all necessary equipment and materials to efficiently, effectively, and safely perform or execute these Services.

Equipment and materials must meet or exceed any and all requirements or standards set forth in any and all applicable laws, regulations, rules, or industry standards. The Contractor must interpret equipment and materials in the broadest sense to include vehicles, trailers, containers, tools, personal protection equipment, and all other equipment and materials necessary to perform or execute these Services. Upon request, the Contractor must provide the Owner or any enforcement agency or regulatory authority with copies of any documentation on the equipment or materials used in the performance or execution of these Services.

F. Permits. The Contractor must obtain all necessary permits to perform or execute the work specified in these Services. The Contractor must present a copy of any permit to the Owner or any enforcement agency or regulatory authority upon request.

G. Record/Document Creation and Retention. The Contractor must create any and all necessary documents, including photographs, associated with these Services. The Contractor must keep and maintain accurate, complete, and orderly records of any and all documents created in the performance or execution of these Services for a period of seven (7) years from the date of the last payment under the associated Agreement or assignment of work. The Contractor must provide any and all documents created in the performance or execution of these Services to the Owner or any enforcement agency or regulatory authority within a reasonable time of request as determined by the requesting party at its sole discretion. The Contractor must ensure that every document is clearly legible. If the requesting party determines that any document is illegible, the Contractor must either provide a legible copy of the document or provide a signed attestation of the information contained in the document within a reasonable time frame determined by the requesting party at its sole discretion.

H. Reporting and Requests for Inspections. As directed by the Owner, the Contractor must use the designated system to:

a. Accurately and timely report on planned and actual activities covered under these Services, and

b. Request the required inspections

The Contractor must comply with the most current version of the policy/protocols on data and document reporting or any other such policy/protocols which the Owner may implement during the term of the Agreement.

I. Cooperation, Coordination, and Communication. The Contractor must fully and openly cooperate, coordinate, and communicate with the Owner on all matters related to the performance or execution of these Services, and the Contractor must comply with any direction or guidance provided by the Owner. Communications may include but are not limited to daily or weekly schedules of any and all activities covered under these Services.

The Contractor must fully and openly cooperate, coordinate, and communicate with any representative of an enforcement agency or regulatory authority with jurisdiction over any aspect of these Services. Unless governed by any applicable confidentiality rules or laws, the Contractor must immediately communicate in writing any guidance from an enforcement agency or regulatory authority to the Owner. If the guidance is governed by any applicable confidentiality rules or laws, then the Contractor must immediately communicate that guidance when legally permitted to do so.

J. Monitoring, Inspection, and Oversight. The Contractor must allow the Owner or any representative of an enforcement agency or regulatory authority to monitor or inspect any and all aspects of these Services at any time.

The Owner may stop all work at an assigned site or all assigned sites if the Contractor improperly performs or is reasonably suspected of improperly performing any aspect of these Services. The Owner may also stop work at an assigned site or all assigned sites in the interests of public health, safety, or welfare.

A work stoppage by the Owner shall not entitle the Contractor to reimbursement for any costs or any additional fee incurred during the stoppage.

K. Compliance with all Applicable Laws, Regulations, Authorities, and Rules. The

Contractor must perform or execute these Services in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, authorities, and rules whether expressed or omitted in this Scope of Services. The Contractor must ensure that all assigned personnel possess working knowledge of all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, authorities, and rules.

L. Additional Notification Requirements. The Contractor must submit the required notifications prior to the commencement of demolition but no later than one (1) calendar day of issuance of the Notice to Proceed by the Owner. Any and all notifications, whether initial or revised, must include all supporting documentation.

M. Discrepancies. In the case of any discrepancy between these Services and any applicable laws, regulations, authorities, or rules, the most stringent requirement(s) shall apply as determined by the Owner at its sole discretion. These Services are incorporated by reference into the executed Agreement, and in the case of any discrepancy between these Services and the executed Agreement, the most stringent requirement(s) shall apply as determined by the Owner at its sole discretion.

N. Verify the Assigned Site(s) and Identify Parcel Boundaries. Prior to the execution of each and every aspect of these Services, the Contractor must verify the assigned site(s) and identify the parcel boundaries. The Contractor must utilize any and all available resources

(i.e. photos, aerial images, etc.) to ensure that activities target the correct site(s). If questions arise as to which property/site is assigned, the Contractor must immediately contact the Owner for clarification and hold all Services for that site until clarification is received. Requests for clarification on an assigned site shall not entitle the Contractor to any upward adjustment in price/costs or any additional fee for that site. The Contractor is not entitled to any compensation for work performed on any unassigned site(s), and the Contractor is responsible for any and all damage resulting from work which is performed on any unassigned site(s), including any and all costs to repair or replace any damage.

O. Limitations on Work Area. The work area for each site is limited to the parcel boundaries.

At no time is the Contractor allowed to use a(n) adjacent or surrounding property to execute any aspect of these Services unless otherwise permitted in writing by the Owner.

This includes but is not limited to property access, staging/storing of equipment, or stockpiling of any materials.

P. Document Site Conditions. The Contractor must document site conditions as directed by the Owner. Failure to thoroughly and adequately document conditions creates a presumption of responsibility on the part of the Contractor for any and all damage which occurs on or around the assigned site(s).

Q. Use of Public Streets, Sidewalks, and Alleyways. The Contractor may use public streets and alleyways for the temporary parking of vehicles and equipment which are necessary to perform and execute these Services. However, the Contractor must comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, regulations, authorities, and rules, and the Contractor must ensure safe passage of pedestrian and vehicular traffic around the work area.

R. Protection of Persons, Infrastructure, and Surrounding Property. In all aspects of work under these Services, the Contractor must exercise all necessary and appropriate care to protect all persons from harm or injury and protect infrastructure and property (both real and personal) from damage. This includes but is not limited to any structures, vehicles, improvements (i.e. fencing), appurtenances, and landscaping on surrounding properties.

The Contractor must perform and execute these Services in a manner to avoid the creation of any hazard, undue disturbance, or nuisance to the community.

S. Cleaning. At the end of each working day, the Contractor must ensure that the sidewalks, streets, alleyways, and surrounding properties are free of dust, debris, and other potential nuisances.

T. Corrections. The Contractor is responsible for the performance and execution of these

Services through the term of the Agreement, and the Contractor is not entitled to any additional cost or fee for the correction of any error, oversight, deficiency, damage, hazardous condition, undue disturbance, or nuisance.

The Contractor is responsible for any errors, oversights, or deficiencies in the performance or execution of these Services. Acceptance or approval of any aspect of these Services by the Owner does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility to correct any errors, oversights, or deficiencies at the Contractor’s expense.

Furthermore, the Contractor is responsible for any and all damage resulting from the performance or execution of these Services, and the Contractor must repair or replace any damaged infrastructure or property at the Contractor’s expense. The Contractor must replace any damaged sidewalk, curb, street, or alley in accordance with the specifications of the jurisdiction with authority (City of Detroit, Wayne County, or State of Michigan).

Finally, the Contractor is responsible for any hazardous condition, undue disturbance, or nuisance resulting from the performance or execution of these Services, and the Contractor must correct any such hazardous condition, undue disturbance, or nuisance which may adversely affect surrounding persons or property at the Contractor’s expense.

U. Withholding Payment. The Owner reserves the right to withhold any payment amount in part or in whole until all work is completed in accordance with these Services and properly documented as determined by the Owner.

Furthermore, the Owner reserves the right to withhold any payment in an amount equivalent to costs incurred for the correction of any errors, oversights, or deficiencies on the part of the Contractor, and the Owner reserves the right to withhold any payment in an amount equivalent to costs incurred for the repair or replacement of any damage caused by the Contractor.

V. Verify Disconnection of Electric, Gas, and Communications Services. Prior to any demolition work on the assigned site(s), the Contractor must review the electric and gas clearance statements to ensure they are current and valid. If either the electric or gas clearance statements are expired or invalid, the Contractor must contact the Owner as directed and hold demolition work until a current and valid clearance is provided.

Upon mobilization to the assigned site for any demolition work, the Contractor must inspect the site to confirm that the electric, gas, and communication services have been disconnected. If the Contractor discovers a live service line to a site, the Contractor must immediately notify the Owner and hold demolition work until notified in writing by the Owner.

If the Contractor discovers a damaged utility line (i.e. leaking gas line or fallen electric line) on or around an assigned site, the Contractor must immediately notify the appropriate utility company and then immediately notify the Owner as directed. After said notifications, the Contractor must use caution tape to close off the area around the damaged utility line and demobilize to a safe distance away from the damaged line. The Contractor must remain on site until the utility company arrives, and the Contractor must keep contact with the utility company to know when the hazard has been resolved and the Services may resume. The Contractor must inform the Owner when the hazard has been resolved.

The Contractor is not entitled to any upward adjustment in price/cost or any additional fee due to a delay which is caused by a live or damaged utility line.

W. Shut-off and Disconnection of Water Service. Prior to the start of demolition, the

Contractor must properly and completely shut off and disconnect water service to the assigned site(s) unless otherwise directed by the Owner, and the Contractor must attend any training provided by the Owner related to the proper shut-off and disconnection of water services.

X. Discovery of Flooding. If the Contractor discovers that the basement or crawlspace of the structure on an assigned site is flooded at any point prior to the start of demolition, the Contractor must immediately mobilize to the site to properly shut off and disconnect water services as directed by the Owner. Once the structure is brought to the ground, the Contractor must properly pump out and discharge the water at their cost as directed by the Owner.

Y. Notice to Proceed. The Contractor may not perform any aspect of these Services without a Notice to Proceed from the Owner. If the Contractor performs any work without a Notice to Proceed, then the Contractor may be disqualified from payment for any and all costs and/or fees for the work performed.

Z. Term of Performance. The Contractor must complete the Services within the term of performance indicated below. The term of performance shall commence upon the date of the Notice to Proceed.

Within one (1) calendar day of Notice to Proceed: Demarcate (mark off) the regulated area, place lawn signs, securely affix the Owner-provided demolition poster to a stake on the lawn and distribute health and safety materials;

Within three (3) calendar days of Notice to Proceed: Demolish the structure(s);

Within fourteen (14) calendar days of Open Hole Approval, The Contractor must backfill, grade, and request a grade inspection. For any property with a Winter Grade Approval, the Contractor request a Final Grade Inspection by June 30th immediately following demolition;

Within thirty (30) calendar days of Winter Grade or Final Grade Approval, submit a complete and correct invoice to the Owner as directed;

Within thirty (30) calendar days of Final Grade Approval from April 16th to September 15th: Request a pour inspection

By August 31st, request a pour inspection for all properties Winter or Final Grade Approved from September 16th to April 15th.

Within thirty (30) calendar days of Pour Approval: Request pre-invoice review for all approved costs associated with the site.

III. PRE-DEMOLITION DUE DILIGENCE

A. Demarcate the Regulated Area, Place Lawn Signs, and Distribute Health and Safety

Materials. Prior to the commencement of demolition but no later than one (1) calendar day from the date of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor must demarcate the regulated area within which the work will occur.

The Contractor must also place a total of three (3) Owner-provided lawn signs on the assigned site(s). The Contractor must place one (1) sign on the front lot line of the site facing the street, and the Contractor must place one (1) sign at each lot line on either side of the front yard facing the adjacent properties.

Finally, the Contractor must distribute Owner-provided public health and safety materials (door hangers) and conduct door-to-door notification to all occupied structures within four hundred (400) feet of the assigned site(s).

IV. DEMOLITION AND DEBRIS REMOVAL, TRANSPORT, & DISPOSAL

A. Removal of the Meter Interface Unit (MIU) and/or the Water Meter. The Contractor must disconnect and remove the MIU and/or the water meter, and the Contractor must return the MIU and/or the water meter to the City as directed.

B. Specific Qualifications/Credentials for Demolition Personnel. The Contractor must ensure that the following personnel assigned to each and every demolition site possess the required qualifications/credentials:

a. Field Supervisors. The Field Supervisor for each and every assigned site must have completed the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Lead Awareness Training for Construction within the last twelve (12) months.

b. Operator or Laborer. No less than one person (operator or laborer) on each and every assigned site must possess one of the following qualifications/credentials:

i. Attended a workshop on asbestos and lead awareness presented by the Michigan Occupational Safety and Health Administration (MIOSHA);

ii. A certificate of accreditation as an asbestos abatement contractor or supervisor from MIOSHA;

iii. A certificate of accreditation as an asbestos abatement worker from

MIOSHA;

iv. A certificate of accreditation as an asbestos inspector from MIOSHA

C. Specific Protections for Occupied, Adjacent Structures Prior to Demolition. Prior to the commencement of demolition, the Contractor must visually inspect the exterior of any occupied structures immediately adjacent to the assigned site(s) for any open windows or doors. The Contractor must attempt to contact an occupant of the adjacent structure(s) and politely request that the occupant close any and all open windows or doors as soon as possible.

If the Contractor is unable to contact an occupant of the adjacent structure or if the occupant is unable to securely close any open window or door on the first floor of the structure which faces the assigned site, then the Contractor must make a reasonable and good faith effort to cover any open first-floor window or door on the side of the structure which faces the assigned site. The Contractor must cover the open window or door with a material which will prevent fugitive dust from entering the structure. The Contractor must exercise all necessary care to ensure that the structure is not damaged by the installation of the material. The Contractor is responsible for any damage resulting from the installation of the material, and the Contractor must repair or replace any damage at the Contractor’s expense.

For any covered openings, the Contractor must take date- and time-stamped color photographs of any open windows or doors before AND after the installation of the material

The Contractor is exempt from the requirement to cover any open windows or doors only if the Owner has informed the Contractor in writing that the occupant has opted out of this requirement.

D. Protection of Children Around the Demolition Site(s). The Contractor must make a reasonable and good faith effort to politely request that any child who appears to be under the age of twelve (12) and who appears to loiter around the demolition site stay inside during the demolition and debris removal. If any child refuses to stay inside during the demolition and load-out of all debris, then the Contractor must contact the Owner as directed.

E. Identification and Proper Use of a Consistent Water Source. Prior to the commencement of demolition, the Contractor must identify the hydrant(s) which will be used as a consistent water source to keep all materials adequately wet throughout the demolition and debris removal process. The Contractor must ensure that the hydrant(s) function properly, and the Contractor must report any non-functioning hydrants to the Owner as

The Contractor must use an approved backflow preventer, hydrant wrench(es), drain caps, etc., and the Contractor must properly condition every hydrant after each use as directed by the Owner.

If the Contractor is unable to find a functioning hydrant or chooses not to use a hydrant, then the Contractor must secure an alternate water source, including but not limited to a water truck.

F. Set-up of Wetting and Dust Control Equipment. Prior to the commencement of demolition and debris removal, the Contractor must connect two (2) intact hoses with misting nozzles to the water source(s).

The Contractor must completely cover any part of the hose(s) which run(s) across any area where a vehicle may come into contact with the hose(s) with ramps. The Owner reserves the right to require additional ramps if there are any areas where a vehicle may come into contact with an uncovered hose.

G. Wetting Prior to Demolition. The Contractor must use two (2) intact hoses with misting nozzles to thoroughly wet the structure immediately prior to the commencement of demolition. The Contractor must then use an excavator to punch two (2) holes near opposite ends of the roof. The Contractor must then back the excavator away from the structure and direct water into and around the roof openings for a period of no less than five (5) minutes for each opening. The Owner reserves the right to require additional wetting as deemed necessary.

H. Frequency and Duration of Wetting. The Contractor must use two (2) intact hoses with misting nozzles to keep all structures and building materials and components adequately wet throughout the demolition and debris removal, transport, and disposal. This includes the removal of both building material (i.e. “wood debris”) and “hard fill” material such as foundations/footings and concrete slabs. The Owner reserves the right to require additional wetting of any building materials or components at their sole discretion, and the Contractor is not entitled to any cost or fee for any additional wetting of building materials or components.

a. Complaints of Fugitive Dust. If the demolition generates excessive fugitive dust, then the Contractor must immediately stop the demolition or debris removal activities and thoroughly wet the building materials or components prior to resuming activity on the site(s).

b. Exceptions to the Wetting Requirements. The Contractor may reduce the frequency and duration of wetting in either scenario below AND with evidence of minimal fugitive dust emissions. In either scenario, the Owner reserves the right to require additional wetting as deemed necessary at their sole discretion. The Contractor in not entitled to any cost or fee associated with any additional wetting. Neither scenario absolves the Contractor of compliance with the “Wetting Prior to Demolition” requirements.

i. Precipitation. The Contractor may reduce the frequency and duration of wetting in the event of sustained precipitation during demolition or debris removal.

ii. Freezing Temperatures. The Contractor may reduce the frequency and duration of wetting in the event of temperatures below twenty degrees Fahrenheit (20o F). During any freezing temperatures, the Contractor must keep a thermometer on site and record the ambient air temperature at the beginning, middle, and end of the work day. As necessary, the Contractor must employ an appropriate mixture of water and commercially available suppressing agents which comply with the most current version of the state “Guidelines for Selecting Dust Suppressants to Control Dust and Prevent Soil Erosion.” Furthermore, Contractors must spread adequate salt on any sidewalks, streets, or alleyways which become wet during freezing temperatures

I. Observance of Wind Conditions. Prior to and throughout the demolition, the Contractor must observe wind conditions. When sustained wind speeds exceed twenty miles per hour (20 mph), the Contractor may not commence demolition on any assigned site(s). If the Contractor has already commenced demolition on an assigned site when sustained wind speeds exceed 20 mph, then the Contractor must bring the structure to the ground.

The Owner reserves the right at their sole discretion to stop demolition activities when sustained wind speeds exceed or are expected to exceed 20 mph. The Contractor is not entitled to any additional cost or fee due to a wind-related stoppage.

J. General Demolition Requirements.

a. Acceptable Methods. Except for situations in which hand-wrecking is necessary to protect persons from harm or protect infrastructure or surrounding properties from damage, the Contractor must use excavators to mechanically wreck structures in a manner which avoids the free fall of building materials and components.

b. Prohibited Activities. The following activities are prohibited during demolition:

i. On-site storage or sale of materials and / or equipment earlier than forty-eight hours prior to demolition or later than forty-eight hours after application of seed;

ii. Use of explosives;

iii. Intentional burning of any structure or debris;

iv. On-site crushing of concrete, bricks, or any other masonry materials.

c. Above-grade Building Materials and Components. Once demolition has started, the Contractor may not leave any structure in a condition or state where any portion of the structure could collapse or fall onto another property. The Contractor must safely bring all above-grade building materials and components to the ground, and the Contractor must remove and dispose of all building materials and components.

d. Sub-surface Structural Components. The Contractor must completely break up and remove all sub-surface structural components. This includes but is not limited to basement walls, basement floors, foundations, and footings.

e. Asphalt, Gravel, and/or Concrete Slabs on Grade. Unless otherwise permitted to remain by the Owner, the Contractor must break up and remove asphalt, gravel, and/or concrete slabs on grade. If the Contractor encounters a shared driveway, the Contractor must immediately contact the Owner as directed for clarification and guidance as to which surfaces may remain.

f. Vegetation, Brush, and Other Debris. Unless otherwise directed in this Scope of

Services, the Contractor must clear all vegetation, brush, and other debris from the assigned site(s). This includes but is not limited to dead/fallen trees, logs, and illegally dumped debris.

i. Removal of Tires. The Contractor must cut any and all tires in half or quarters, and the Contractor must coordinate the proper removal and disposal of the tires. If tires account for more than twenty-five percent (25%) of the demolition debris load, the Contractor must have the tires removed by a licensed tire hauler.

ii. Protection of Live Trees. The Contractor must make a reasonable and good faith effort to protect live trees which are six inches (6”) or more in diameter and which are located ten feet (10’) or more from the primary structure.

iii. Cleaning of the Alley. The Contractor must remove and dispose of any and all vegetation and other debris located in the first ten feet (10’) into any alleyway adjacent to the assigned site(s)

g. Pests or Other Nuisance Animals. If the Contractor discovers that the demolition causes a migration of pests (i.e. rats or cockroaches) or other nuisance animals through a neighborhood, the Contractor must immediately contact the Owner as

K. Installation and Maintenance of a Safety Barrier. At any time prior to backfill when a pile of debris or an excavation greater than three feet (3’) in depth is left unattended on an assigned site, the Contractor must install and maintain a four foot (4’) tall safety barrier around the entirety of any debris pile or open hole. The Contractor is prohibited from using an existing fence or surrounding structure as part of the safety barrier.

The Contractor must install the safety barrier using commercially-available wooden or metal stakes approximately three feet (3’) away from the debris pile or the open hole on all sides. The Contractor must ensure that all stakes are driven to a depth of approximately two feet (2’) below grade with a minimum of four feet (4’) of stake above grade. For spans in excess of twenty feet (20’), the Contractor must have an interstitial stake equidistant from the other stakes.

The safety barrier must be constructed of orange high-density polyethylene material with 1.75” by 1.75” mesh equal to Tenax Guardian Warning Barrier, and the Contractor must securely attach the safety barrier to each stake using durable cable ties at no less than four (4) locations spaced evenly along the length of each stake. The finished installation must yield a taught, secure enclosure with no noticeable sagging, and the Contractor must take a date- and time-stamped color photograph of the installed safety barrier.

The Contractor must regularly inspect and maintain the safety barrier, and the Contractor must make any corrections or repairs to the safety barrier within twenty-four (24) hours of request by the Owner.

L. Property of the Contractor. All debris, including any materials which were illegally dumped on the site prior to or during the demolition or debris removal, becomes the property of the Contractor, and the Contractor is responsible for the proper removal, transport, and disposal of all materials.

M. Covering Debris After Twenty-four Hours of Knock Down. If the Contractor is unable to load out the building debris (not hardfill, i.e. foundations or footings) within twenty-four

(24) hours of knock down, the Contractor must ensure that all materials are adequately wet, and the Contractor must completely cover the debris with high-density polyethylene sheeting/liner until the debris is loaded off of the site and transported for disposal. The Contractor must adequately secure the sheeting/liner to prevent wind interference and mitigate against dust migration.

N. Coordination of Proper Transport and Disposal. The Contractor must coordinate the transport and disposal of all debris from the assigned site(s). This includes but is not limited to all necessary approvals for such transport and disposal and the creation and/or maintenance of all documentation related to such transport and disposal. The Contractor must remove, transport, and dispose of all debris as asbestos-containing waste material.

All debris must go to a licensed Type II landfill.

O. Ramp Out of Excavation. The Contractor must create a scalable, earthen ramp out of an excavation in excess of three feet (3’) in depth on an assigned site which may be left unattended for any period of time.

The base of the slope must begin at the floor of the excavation, and the slope must rise outside the footprint of the structure to allow for the open hole inspection. The slope of the ramp may not exceed thirty-four degrees (34o) or one foot (1’) of rise for each one and a half feet (1.5’) of run, and the ramp must be greater than or equal to two feet (2’) in width.

The Contractor must ensure that the slope and the sides of the ramp are stable, and the Contractor must ensure that the ramp is unobstructed by any debris, large rocks, or any other materials.

P. Exposing and Capping of Sewer Lines. Following the removal of any and all foundations and/or footings, the Contractor must ensure that the sewer lateral to the assigned site(s) is clearly visible and properly capped near the footprint of the structure. The Contractor must cap the sewer lateral by placing a concrete bulkhead in the line. The Contractor should not attempt to cap the lateral at or near the main sewer line.

Q. Request for Open Hole Inspection. Following the removal of all debris from the assigned site(s), the Contractor must request an Open Hole Inspection from the City of Detroit Buildings Safety, Engineering, and Environment Department (BSEED) as directed by the Owner.

R. Time Frame for Demolition, Debris Removal, and Request for Open Hole Inspection. The

Contractor must remove all debris and request an Open Hole Inspection no later than seven (7) calendar days from the commencement of demolition.

S. Pumping Water from the Site. The Contractor is responsible for any water accumulation on the assigned site(s) after the start of demolition. Where any significant accumulation represents a threat to public health and safety OR where directed by the Owner, the Contractor must pump the water from the site at their cost in accordance with the protocols set forth by the Owner.

V. BACKFILL AND GRADING

A. General Backfill Materials Requirements. The Contractor must use backfill materials from sources approved by the Owner. At its sole discretion, the City reserves the right to approve new sources and/or rescind approval of existing sources at any time. The rescission of an approved source shall not entitle the contractor to any upward adjustment in price/cost. The City will notify contractors of any changes in approved sources in a form and manner convenient to the City. The Contractor assumes all responsibility for ensuring that fill material is acquired and transported from an approved source as of the delivery date of the material. The materials must meet the following requirements:

a. Part 201 Residential Cleanup Criteria. For any constituent of concern, all backfill materials must fall within the state residential cleanup criteria. However, at its sole discretion, the Owner may allow materials which contain concentrations of certain metals in exceedance of the state residential cleanup criteria so long as those concentrations fall within the glacial lobe background default levels and an Environmental Professional has provided a reasoned explanation for such concentrations.

b. Physical Characteristics and Composition.

i. Backfill Materials Below 12” of Grade. All backfill materials below twelve inches (12”) of grade must consist of crumbling yellow clay, sand, or loam.

However, the clay content cannot exceed 35% of the materials, and blue and grey clay are expressly prohibited as backfill. If questions arise as to the clay content of the fill material, then the Contractor must provide documentation approved by the Owner which evidences the clay content at the Contractor’s expense. Source approval by the Owner does not absolve the Contractor of compliance with these requirements.

The Contractor may use broken or crushed rocks, concrete, bricks, blocks, or other masonry material as fill material for any void or excavation greater than three feet (3’) in depth so long as the materials are no larger than eight inches (8”) in diameter and the materials are free from contamination (i.e. paint, stain, mastic, etc.).

ii. Backfill Materials Within 12” of Grade. All backfill materials within twelve inches (12”) of grade must consist of sand or loam (no clay), and the materials must be completely free of pulverized or crushed building materials, construction debris, brush, and any other undesirable material. Backfill materials must have an organic content greater than ten percent (10%), but less than twenty-five percent (25%).

B. Submittal of Backfill Information and Documentation. The Contractor must provide all required information and documentation to the Owner in a form and manner as directed.

The Owner reserves the right to withhold approval of or deny any proposed backfill source with incomplete information or documentation, and the Owner shall have the final determination as to the completeness of the information and documentation.

C. General Backfill Requirements. The Contractor must fill all holes or voids which result from the demolition and removal of any structure, improvement, or appurtenance on the assigned site(s), and the Contractor must apply sufficient backfill materials so that the assigned site(s) are comparably level with the adjacent property(ies). The Contractor must appropriately compact all backfill material to avoid any excessive settling, sinkholes, or other unwanted depressions.

D. Owner’s Right to Question or Reject Backfill Materials. The Owner may inspect fill materials at any time, including materials which are loaded in trailers awaiting off-loading onto an assigned site. The Owner reserves the right to direct the Contractor to sample and analyze any backfill materials which the Owner reasonably suspects violate the requirements of this Scope of Services, and the Contractor must sample and analyze those materials as directed by the Owner at the Contractor’s expense.

Furthermore, the Owner reserves the right to reject backfill materials for any violation or suspected violation of this Scope of Services, and the Contractor must remove and dispose of those materials as directed by the Owner at the Contractor’s expense.

Following removal and disposal of the unacceptable materials, the Contractor must provide new backfill materials at the Contractor’s expense.

E. General Grading Requirements. The Contractor must uniformly grade the site to conform to any adjoining sidewalks, alleys, and properties, and the Contractor must comply with any directives or guidance provided by BSEED or any other City agency. The Contractor must grade the assigned site(s) in a manner which prevents both excessive run-off and pooling/ponding of water.

F. Request for Winter or Final Grade Inspection. Following the backfill and grading of the assigned site(s), the Contractor must request a Winter or Final Grade Inspection (as applicable) from BSEED as directed by the Owner.

G. Time Frame for Backfill, Grade, and Request for Inspection. The Contractor must backfill, grade, and request a Winter or Final Grade Inspection (as applicable) for the assigned site(s) no later than fourteen (14) calendar days from the approval of the Open Hole Inspection by BSEED.

VI. SITE FINALIZATION

A. Sidewalk Replacement. At the Contractor’s expense, the Contractor must replace the entirety of any sidewalk flag which was cracked, heaved or otherwise damaged during the course of these Services. The Contractor must replace sidewalks in accordance with the specifications of the jurisdiction with authority (City of Detroit, Wayne County or State of Michigan).

B. Seeding and the Establishment of Turf. Following approval of the Final Grade Inspection, the Contractor must seed the entirety of the assigned site(s) with a “no mow” seed comprised of 100% dutch white clover, and the Contractor must apply the seed in accordance with the manufacturer’s specifications or recommendations. The Contractor must mitigate wind interference and seed dispersion, and the Contractor must ensure that the seed holds sufficient moisture to germinate and establish turf. This may include but is not limited to the use of straw, seed blankets, or hydroseed. The Contractor may use an alternate seed with written approval by the Owner.

VII. COMPENSATION

A. Pre-Invoice Review. Prior to submitting any invoice, the Contractor must submit a request to the Owner to review the associated data and documentation which evidences satisfactory completion of the work for which payment will be sought. The Contractor must submit the request in a form and manner prescribed by the Owner.

B. Request for Payment. The Contractor must completely and correctly submit any and all request(s) for payment in the form and manner prescribed by the Owner. Payment for each assigned site is based upon (a) the Owner–approved prices and (b) the review and approval of all necessary data and documentation which substantiates satisfactory completion of the work for each and every assigned site.

C. Adjustments in Price. At its sole discretion, the Owner reserves the right to adjust the price for any assigned site based upon the receipt and review of all necessary documentation.

The Contractor must submit a request for an adjustment to an approved price for each assigned site in the form and manner prescribed by the Owner. The commencement of any work related to the price adjustment at an assigned site prior to formal notification by the Owner may disqualify the Contractor from reimbursement/payment for those costs or fees.