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contractor to the Engineer and the above-described regulatory authority. There will be no direct payment for the cost of the investigation required to determine whether asbestos is present in or on the structure. The determination of the presence of asbestos shall be a subsidiary obligation of Pay Item 205-A "Removal of Structures".

The removal and disposal of asbestos shall be done by Contractors or Subcontractors that have accreditation credentials from the "Alabama Safe State Environmental Programs" and are certified by ADEM as Asbestos Removal Contractors.

If asbestos is found in a structure the Contractor shall obtain three price quotes for the cost of the removal and disposal of the asbestos. The price quotes shall be submitted to the Engineer for the selection of the Contractor or Subcontractor for the removal work. The cost of the removal work will be paid for as Extra Work in accordance with the requirements given in Article 109.04.

The removal (and abandonment) of septic tanks shall be done in accordance with the requirements of the Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH). Direct payment will not be made for pumping the contents of the tank prior to removal of the septic tank and the sand or aggregate backfill that may be required to meet regulatory requirements for backfilling abandoned septic tanks. If the removal of septic tanks is not shown to be required on the plans, and the tanks are required to be removed by the Engineer, payment for the removal will be made as Extra Work in accordance with the requirements given in Article 109.04.

No structure under this classification shall be relocated until it has been inspected by the Engineer in company with the Contractor and the owners and/or lessees and its actual condition determined. An itemized written report of the condition of the structure at the time of such inspection shall be prepared by the Contractor and signed by the Engineer, Contractor, owners and/or lessees and a copy given to all parties concerned. Digital photographs shall be made of the structure as directed by the Engineer. Prints of the photographs shall be attached to and become a part of each copy of the report before the report is signed. Once a Contractor begins moving a structure, he shall vigorously and continuously prosecute its moving and reestablishment in such a manner that the owner or lessee will be inconvenienced the shortest time possible. If the work is not expedited, the Engineer may order all work stopped or withhold estimates until the work on the structure in question is satisfactorily completed. Structures that are moved to new locations or elevations shall be set upon substantial foundations conforming to the new elevations and sites. Sound materials salvaged from the same unit may be used, supplemented by necessary new materials similar to those in the existing foundations. Any damage or injury occasioned by moving shall be repaired by the Contractor without additional compensation. Certain structures may be designated to be cut off and reestablished at the right of way line. Care shall be taken to avoid damage to the remainder of the structure and any damage thereto shall be repaired by the Contractor without additional compensation. The cutoff portion of the building outside the right of way shall be braced and refaced along the right of way line as directed, using new or suitable materials salvaged from the same unit. The closure of a septic tank shall be done in accordance with the requirements given for "Removal of Structures". Established shrubs and lawns, along with designated trees, are considered a part of a structure relocation, hence, they shall be either transplanted or replaced in kind. Transplanting procedures shall be consistent with details noted in these specifications for transplanting trees and shrubs and for grassing work.

Structures and appurtenances shall not be considered satisfactorily relocated until the Contractor has furnished the Engineer with a release from the owners and lessees (if applicable) prepared on the form prescribed by the Department for the purpose. This release from the owners REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS EXISTING DRAINAGE AND OTHER FACILITIES 111

and the lessees shall not preclude the Engineer from inspecting the moved structure and requiring any corrective work to be done that he considers necessary. No disposition or modification of the structure, other than that shown on the plans, will be made by any agreement between the Contractor and owner without the prior written approval of the Engineer. If the owners or lessees of any structure refuse to execute a release for the Contractor and, if after inspection, the Engineer determines that the Contractor has done all that could be reasonably expected to be done to affect a satisfactory removal and re-establishment of the structure, the Engineer may certify such upon the Department's form, which will be sufficient to release monies due to the Contractor; however, such certification and release of monies to the Contractor will in no way be construed as a release of the liability or responsibility of the Contractor under Subarticle 107.14(a), but shall be a release only for the purpose of releasing monies to the Contractor.

Disposal of debris and materials not allowed for reuse shall be done in accordance with the requirements for disposal given in Subarticle 201.03(d). After the removal of a structure has been completed the Contractor shall grade the area of removal to produce a stable uniform ground surface. When clearing and grubbing is not a part of the contract, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the Engineer to cut trees that interfere with structure removal or relocation. If allowed by the Engineer, stone, bricks, broken concrete, concrete blocks, and concrete masonry of all types may be used to fill low areas, basements, and other depressions except abandoned septic tanks.

205.04Method of Measurement

The removal or relocation of structures will be measured per each structure removed or relocated.

205.05Basis of Payment

Payment will be made at the contract unit price which shall be payment in full for the removal and disposal off the right of way or the relocation and re-establishing of the structures including utilities, all appurtenances, the furnishing of any materials needed, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals necessary to complete all work required by this Section. This shall include all utility deposits, bonds, tie-in fees, etc., and other actions necessary to re-establish the structure in an operable condition. Any site grading, including basement excavation for structures, shall be considered a part of the structure unless otherwise provided by plan details. The removal or relocation of any or all structures may be deleted from the contract at the discretion of the Engineer.

205-A Removal of Structures, Structure No. - per each 205-B Relocation of Structures, Structure No. - per each REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS EXISTING DRAINAGE AND OTHER FACILITIES

206.01Description

The work under this Section shall cover the removal, wholly or in part, and the satisfactory salvaging or disposal of miscellaneous facilities and obstructions which will not be permitted to remain within the right of way except those items removed and disposed of under other sections of these specifications. Salvaging materials for reuse by the State will be required only when such is designated by the plans or proposal; otherwise, the materials shall become the property of the Contractor. Quantities and limits of this type of work indicated on the plans are approximate only, subject to the Engineer's evaluation of the actual site condition.

206.02Materials

All new material required shall meet the applicable requirements of Division 800, Materials. REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS EXISTING DRAINAGE AND OTHER FACILITIES 112

206.03Construction Requirements

Each existing bridge or portion thereof requires a removal plan to be submitted to the Construction Bureau prior to starting demolition. The bridge removal plan shall include the following information:

bridge components.

removing any bridge components within or over a stream, water body or wetland. Temporary encroachments shall be submitted in accordance with Articles 107.09, 107.23, and applicable plan requirements.

stormwater best management practices to protect to the maximum extent practicable the water quality of the intersecting stream, water body or wetland during the bridge removal.

No demolition work can start until the removal plan has been accepted and distributed. The Contractor and the Project Manager shall meet to discuss the removal plan prior to beginning any demolition work. No existing bridge shall be removed or closed to traffic until satisfactory provisions for the passage of traffic have been made and approved by the Engineer. When the plans provide for using old bridge substructures or parts of them as permanent parts of a new structure, only those portions shall be removed which are so indicated on the plans. All portions of existing bridges, including debris, at or just above the mudline of a stream, water body, or wetland shall be removed unless otherwise specified on the plans. Otherwise, all portions of existing bridges may be either removed entirely or broken down to an elevation of at least 3 feet {1 m} below subgrade or natural ground. During the removal of an existing bridge, no heavy equipment (except as noted above for temporary encroachments) shall be allowed in a stream, water body or wetland. Portions of an existing bridge over a stream, water body or wetland, including any piers/bents within them, shall be removed from the top down utilizing saw cutting or other approved methods which prevent to the maximum extent practicable debris from entering the water. Slurry from any saw cutting operations shall also be contained to the maximum extent practicable. On navigable waterways, provisions shall also be made for waterway traffic in accordance with U.S. Coast Guard and/or Corps of Engineers, Rules and Regulations. The Coast Guard and Corps of Engineers shall be given notification of the dates and work procedures planned for the removal of existing bridges over navigable waterways. The Contractor shall give this notification at least 21 calendar days prior to the date of the beginning of the removal work. Use of methods or equipment which might damage completed structures, structures to be retained, or portions of structures, will not be permitted. Blasting will not be permitted without prior written approval of the Engineer. Blasting, if approved, shall be in accordance with Article 107.11. Where portions of existing pavement, curb and gutter, walks, and similar items are to remain and join the surface of the new work, they shall be removed to an existing joint or cut off to a neat line with vertical face using saws or other approved equipment that will not damage the retained portion of the work. Pipe that is not to be salvaged shall be removed or, if concrete, it may be broken up in place. In removing manholes, inlets, etc., any live sewers connected with them shall be satisfactorily bypassed, rebuilt, and reconnected without additional compensation. Removing railway or street railway tracks shall include removal of all rails, paving, switches, frogs, guardrails, ties, track, encasement, and other appurtenances. Ballast and concrete foundations shall be included unless otherwise directed. Removing pipe headwalls shall include removal and disposal of the encased joint of pipe unless otherwise directed. Rubble shall be removed in accordance with the requirements shown on the plans. REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS EXISTING DRAINAGE AND OTHER FACILITIES 113

Walls and foundations that are not needed shall be removed to an elevation of at least 2 feet {600 mm} below excavation limits in excavation areas, 3 feet {1 m} below subgrade in embankment areas and to ground level or as directed elsewhere. All trenches and excavations resulting from the removal or breaking down of old culverts or structures shall be filled with suitable materials placed in accordance with Section 210. Any reinforcing steel left in place to serve as dowels or ties shall not be injured by the removal of the concrete. Such dowels or ties shall be cleaned and straightened or bent as required to fit new work. Removing cable guiderail shall include removal and disposal of all related items (Cables, end anchors, footings, posts, concrete pads, hardware, etc.) associated with the cable guiderail system.

206.04Disposal of Materials

salvage value shall be carefully removed without undue splitting or breakage and all bolts, nails, etc. shall be removed therefrom. The use of equipment or facilities which might damage members or portions of the structure to be salvaged will not be permitted. The Contractor will be held responsible for any damage due to his negligence in removing salvageable materials, and a sum, fixed by the Engineer as the value of the material so damaged shall be deducted from the Contractor's estimate.

provided on the plans or in the proposal, The Contractor shall not make temporary use of any materials or parts from old structures without the written permission of the Engineer, and any materials and parts so used shall be left at a designated point at the same site and in substantially the same condition in which they were removed from the old structure.

otherwise specified or directed, shall be stored in a neat and presentable manner on blocking at designated locations within the right of way. Structures or portions thereof which are specified on the plans or in the proposal to be salvaged for re-erection shall be stored in separate piles.

superstructures and frames, unless otherwise provided, shall be match marked and dismantled in an approved workmanlike manner and removed carefully so as to avoid damage.

rail, cable, hardware, and posts stored as directed at accessible points for removal.

cable, hardware, and posts stored as directed at accessible points for removal or as directed in the plans. Cable shall be rolled or spooled in suitable condition for hauling.

When the plans or proposal do not provide for the salvaging of materials from existing roadway or bridge structures designated for removal, all materials from such become the property of the Contractor to be removed or disposed of by methods of his selection provided such does not conflict with other requirements of the specifications or will damage any existing work or facilities to be incorporated into the work.

Material and debris removed from the right of way shall be disposed of in a manner acceptable to the Engineer. Indiscriminate dumping of these materials on abutting property with or without the owner’s consent will not be considered satisfactory disposal. The Contractor must comply with all local, State and Federal laws and ordinances pertaining to the type of material being disposed of and secure and submit written permission from the property owner for any disposal area. In addition, he shall include in the disposal plan an acceptable plan for the treatment of the area so as not to present an unsightly appearance, create a public nuisance or incur future maintenance problems for the Department.

206.05Method of Measurement

Each old bridge or portion thereof, each box culvert or culvert type structure, exclusive of pipe culverts to be removed and for which direct payment is to be made, will be designated on the plans by REMOVAL OF MISCELLANEOUS EXISTING DRAINAGE AND OTHER FACILITIES 114

its station number and description, and for the purpose of measurement and payment will be considered a complete and separate unit. The quantity of plain or reinforced concrete pavement, plain or reinforced concrete base, and cement treated base removed, including overlying surface, will be measured and the surface area computed in square yards {square meters}. The quantity of other surfaces and bases removed will be measured by cross sections as unclassified excavation. Removing concrete or stone curb, combination curb and gutter, gutter and valley gutter, including any overlying surface material, will be measured in linear feet {meters}. Concrete sidewalk and concrete crosswalk removed as directed will be surface measured and the area computed in square yards {square meters}. The length of culvert pipe removed will be measured in linear feet {meters}. The quantity of pipe headwalls, manholes, inlets, and catch basins removed will be the number of separate units. The Removal of Rubble as described on the plans will be measured as one lump sum unit. Guardrail removed as directed will be measured in linear feet {meters} along the top of the rail in place between extreme limits of an installation. Railway track removed will be measured in linear feet {meters} of separate two-rail track. A turnout will be measured as a separate two-rail track beginning at the point of frog. Where rails have previously been removed, removal of the remaining crossties, concrete foundation, and all remaining track appurtenances will not be measured and paid for but considered as a part of clearing and grubbing. Cable guiderail removal will be measured in linear feet {meter} along the length of the top cable from anchor to anchor. Removal shall include all items associated with the cable guiderail system. No additional costs will be paid for removal of associated items of the cable guiderail system.

206.06Basis of Payment

When the contract contains a unit price for any pay item listed in this Section, such item will be paid for at the contract unit price, which shall include cutting, removal, excavation and subsequent backfill incident to removal, and furnishing all materials, tools, equipment, labor, and incidentals necessary to complete the work as described. It shall also include necessary and required salvage, preservation, storage on the right of way, or disposal of the materials, all as provided herein. The unit price for removal of concrete pavement or concrete base shall include removal of any overlying surface. Payment for removal or partial removal of old bridges at designated stations will be made at the lump sum contract price for each bridge removed or partially removed as specified. The contract unit price for the Removal of Rubble shall be full compensation for loading, hauling and disposing of the rubble described on the plans. Payment for removal of all box culverts and culvert type structures will be made at the lump sum contract price for each culvert which shall include removal or partial removal as specified on the plans. Material required for backfilling structures removed, in excess of overlying material excavated in their removal, will be paid for at the contract unit price for excavation of the classification used.

206-A Removal of Old Bridge, Station _____ - per lump sum 206-B Removal of Old Box Culvert, Station _____ - per lump sum 206-C Removing * - per square yard {square meter} 206-D Removing ** - per linear foot {meter} 206-E Removing *** - per each 206-G Removal of Rubble – per Lump Sum * Concrete Sidewalk, Concrete Pavement, Concrete Crosswalks, Concrete Bases, etc. ** Pipe, Guardrail, Curb, Curb & Gutter, Railroad Tracks, Cable Guiderail, etc. *** Headwalls, Inlets, etc.