205.04 Method of Measurement.
and the lessees shall not preclude the Engineer from inspecting the moved structure and requiring any corrective work to be done that he considers n ecessary. 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 refu se 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 o f the Contractor under Subarticle 107.14(a), but shall be a release only for the purpose of releasing monies to the Contractor.
d.Disposal of Debris and Cleanup of Site after Removal and Relocation . 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 g rubbing 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 mason ry of all types may be used to fill low areas, basements, and other depressions except abandoned septic tanks.
205.04 Method of Measurement.
The removal or relocation of structures will be measured per each structure removed or relocated.
205.05 Basis of P ayment.
a.Unit Price Coverage . 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 st ructure 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.
b.Payment will be made under Item No .: 205-A Removal of Structures, Structure No. - per each 205-B Relocation of Structures, Structure No. - per each REMOVAL OF MISCELLAN EOUS EXISTING DRAINAGE AND OTHER FACILITIES
206.01 Description.
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 of materials for reuse by the State will be required only when such is designated b y the plans or proposal; otherwise, the materials shall become the property of the Contractor. Quantities and limits of this type work indicated on the plans are approximate only, subject to the Engineer's evaluation of the actual site condition.
206.02 Ma terials.
All new material required shall meet the applicable requirements of Division 800, Materials.
206.03 Construction Requirements.
206.03 Construction Requirements.
Each existing bridge or portion thereof requires a removal plan to be submitted to the Construction Bureau prior to star ting demolition. The bridge removal plan shall include the following information: • Station numbers for the existing bridge to be removed. • Description of the bridge: number of spans, length and width of bridge, number and types of bridge components. • Sequence of bridge removal. • List of equipment to be used including the make, model, number and size. • List and description/drawings of any proposed temporary encroachments if applicable for 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. • List of all materials and methods proposed to be used in accordance with the plans and stormwater best manageme nt practices to protect to the maximum extent practicable the water quality of the intersecting stream, water body or wetland during the bridge removal. • Estimated length of time for the bridge removal. • Plan for final disposition of materials removed. • Photo graphs of the existing bridge. 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, on ly 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. Otherwis e, 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 no t 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 a nd 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 railwa y 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.
206.04 Disposal of Materials.
Rubble shall be removed in accordance with the requirements shown on the plans. Walls and foundations that are not needed shall be removed to an elevation 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 to be 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 requir ed 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.
206.04 Disposal of Materials.
a.Desig nated Salvable Materials .
1.Where designated on the plans or in the proposal to be salvaged, all sound materials having 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 b y the Engineer as the value of the material so damaged shall be deducted from the Contractor's estimate. No salvaged material shall be used in the construction of the new work, except where so 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.
2.Structural steel, timber, or other salvable materials removed from old structures, unless otherwise specified or directed, shall be stored in a neat and presentable manner on blocking at designated locations wit hin the right of way. Structures or portions thereof which are specified on the plans or in the proposal to be salvaged for reerection shall be stored in separate piles. Special attention is directed to handling of salvaged bridge materials in that steel 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.
3.Guardrail designated for salvage shall be carefully dismantled in condition for re erection and rail, cable, hardware, and posts stored as directed at accessible points for removal. Cable shall be rolled or spooled in suitable condition for hauling.
4.Cable Guiderail designed for salvage shall be carefully dismantled in condition to be reused and cable, hardware, and posts stored as directed at accessible points for removal or as directed in the plans. Cable shall be rolled rolled or spooled in suitable condition for hauling.
b.Undesignated Materials . When the plans or proposal do no t 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 confli ct with other requirements of the specifications or will damage any existing work or facilities to be incorporated into the work.
c.Disposal of Materials off the Right of Way . Material and debris removed from the right of way shall be disposed of in a ma nner acceptable to the Engineer. Indiscriminate dumping of these materials on abutting property with or without the owners consent will not be considered satisfactory disposal. The Contractor must comply with all local, State and Federal laws and ordinances pertaining to the type 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 treatment of the area so as not to present an unsightly appearance, create a public nuisance or incur future maintenance problems for the Department.
206.06 Basis of Payment.
206.05 Method 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 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 concret e 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 crosswal k 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 l imits 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 o f 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 t he 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.
206.06 Basis of Payment.
a.Unit Price Covera ge. 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 h erein. 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 struc tures 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, w ill be paid for at the contract unit price for excavation of the classification used.
b.Payment will be made under Item No .: 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.
208.01 Description.
SECTION 208 REMOVAL AND REINTERMENT OF GRAVES
208.01 Description.
This Section shall cover the services necessary to remove, disinter, and reinter graves or remains found within the limits of the highway right of way. The removal, disinterment, and reinterment shall be in compliance with all State, County, and/or City ru les and regulations. Reinterment shall be in approved, established cemeteries or burial grounds. The number of graves specified in the contract is approximate only; the actual number may vary and will depend upon a close investigation of the existing buria l site during preliminary grading operations. Only the number of graves actually moved as directed will be paid for at the contract unit price, and no claim will be allowed for extra compensation due to overruns or underruns of the items provided under thi s Section.
208.02 Materials.
All materials furnished for use in connection with work under this item must be acceptable to the Engineer and suitable for the particular work with which it is associated.
208.03 Construction Details.
a.General . In areas whe re graves or cemeteries have been located or suspected, the Engineer may direct the Contractor to perform such clearing and grubbing, stripping or excavation work as may be deemed necessary in a manner which will allow an examination of the area to ascertain if all graves have been properly located. After the area has been checked and disinterment of the graves or remains properly accomplished, the Engineer will authorize the Contractor to commence full grading operations. Cost of any clearing and grubbing, stripping, and/or excavation to accomplish the above details shall be considered as a part of the type work under which it is performed, and no additional compensation will be considered.
b.Disinterment and Reinterment . The removal, disinterment, and reinterment of remains shall be performed under the supervision of a qualified undertaker licensed to practice in the State of Alabama. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all of the necessary permits required by State, County, or City Authorit ies prior to beginning work under this Section. In addition, the following services are considered to be essential and a part of the requirements of this operation:
1.Providing for ministerial service at the place of disinterment and reinterment.
2.Furni shing of a grave space at an approved established burial ground, unless otherwise noted on the plans or proposal.
3.Providing for proper legal notices for disinterment and reinterment.
4.Providing for opening and closing of each grave at the place of dis interment and reinterment.
5.Providing for the displacement of the existing burial box or, in case deterioration of the original box has occurred, providing a satisfactory new burial box for the displacement of the remains.
6.Providing for the relocation of existing grave markers and/or monuments or, in case none exist, providing a granite grave marker of at least 20 inches {500 mm} by 10 inches {250 mm} by 4 inches {100 mm}.
208.04 Method of Measurement.
The removal, disinterment, and reinterment of grav es, when provided by the plans or proposal, shall be measured in individual grave units, with each grave actually removed and relocated considered as a separate individual unit.
208.05 Basis of Payment.
a.Unit Price Coverage . Each grave directed and ac tually removed and reintered shall be paid for at the contract unit price per each which shall be full compensation for furnishing all materials and services necessary to properly remove and reinter the remains on an approved site furnished by the Contract or or, when provided by plans or proposal, reinterment on a designated site all in accordance with State, County
Source: Alabama Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2022 Edition. Pages 113–116 of 934.