202.1 Description. This work shall consist of the removal and disposal of all existing improvements from the right of way and within the limits of any construction area outside the right of way, except improvements designated or permitted to remain in place or to be removed under other items of work. These specifications will apply to all removal work performed by the contractor. 202.2 General Requirements. 202.2.1 Disposal of Material. All improvements not designated to remain shall be removed or disposed of by the contractor as required. The work may involve the generation of excess material, which may be solid waste under the definitions of the MDNR Solid Waste Management Program. The contractor shall dispose of solid waste in accordance with the Missouri Solid Waste Management Law and implementing regulations, 10 CSR 80. 202.2.1.1 Regulated solid waste, including waste tires, shall be handled, transported and disposed of in accordance with applicable regulations. Documentary proof of proper transport and disposal of this waste, including transport forms, disposal forms, scale tickets, cancelled checks and receipts, shall be provided to MDNR and to the engineer prior to acceptance of the work. 202.2.1.2 Material designated for use elsewhere shall not be removed from the project. Open burning of material shall be conducted in accordance with Sec 201.2.5.1. Uncontaminated underground storage facilities not requiring removal shall be dewatered, filled with sand or grout to within one foot of the top of the facility, and crushed. 202.2.2 Damaged Items. Any item damaged by the contractor's operations that is designated to remain in place, to be used elsewhere, or to be used by the public or an adjoining property owner, shall be repaired or replaced at the contractor’s expense, in a manner satisfactory to the engineer in accordance with Sec 107.12. 202.2.3 Dust and Emissions Control. All operations during demolition and removal shall be adequately controlled to prevent dust and visible emissions, unless otherwise approved by the engineer. All measures taken shall be provided by the contractor at the contractor’s expense unless specified otherwise. 202.2.4 Salvage. All material designated in the contract to be salvaged for Commission use from existing structures or improvements shall be removed without damage, in sections that may be readily handled, transported and stored as approved by the engineer. Unless otherwise designated in the contract, all coldmilled material, existing guardrail, and guard cable material designated for removal shall become the property of the contractor. All buildings, material and equipment of any description not designated for salvage by the Commission shall become the property of the contractor, unless owned and claimed by a political subdivision or utility company. Salvaged material becoming the property of the contractor shall not be stored on the right of way, nor shall any portion of the right of way or land owned by the Commission be used by the contractor as a place of sale for salvaged material. 202.3 Construction Requirements. 202.3.1 Disposal of Material. 202.3.1.1 Clean fill, including uncontaminated soil, rock, sand, gravel, concrete, minimal amounts of wood, metal and inert solids, as approved by rule or policy by MDNR's Solid Waste Management Program, will not be regulated. These materials will not be considered solid waste, and may be disposed of without prior approval from MDNR's Solid Waste Management Program. 202.3.1.2 Material that is not clean fill by definition shall be disposed of in accordance with MDNR's or local regulations, and the contractor shall provide appropriate documentation, i.e. landfill receipts or a private owner waiver letter or statement from MDNR, that the disposal complies with applicable laws or regulations. 202.3.1.3 All abrasives used in blasting activities, and the material removed in the blasting process, shall be removed from the project and disposed of by the contractor in accordance with all applicable federal and state laws. 202.3.2 Removal Requirements. Removal of pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk and other similar improvements, and where a portion of such improvements are to be left in place, shall be to an existing joint or to a joint sawed full depth. Sufficient removal shall be made to provide for proper grades and connections in the new work regardless of removal limits shown on the plans. 202.3.2.1 Removal of concrete or bituminous material shall consist of breaking up and disposing of the material in areas furnished at the contractor’s expense, within a basement excavation where approved backfill material over 24 inches deep is to be placed over such broken material, or within embankments where new embankment over 24 inches is to be placed over the broken material. If concrete or bituminous slabs are to be left within an embankment or basement, the slabs shall be broken into pieces not exceeding 4 square feet . At locations shown on the plans where piling is to be driven, existing pavement, sidewalks, footings, foundations, walls and all other types of removal items shall be completely removed for a sufficient distance to permit piles to be driven. Existing improvements not removed in their entirety shall be removed to a minimum depth of 12 inches below the finished grade section or natural ground. All reinforcing steel extending from concrete shall be removed to the exposed face prior to placement within water or on exposed ground surfaces. 202.3.2.2 The contractor shall remove slabs on grade more than 6 inches higher than existing street or alley grades or surrounding low grades. All other aboveground concrete and masonry improvements, fences, posts and other structures on the parcel shall be removed to adjacent surface grades. For any location on the plans designated as a bridge site, the contractor shall remove all basement and foundation walls, footings, floors, and any other incidental masonry construction prior to backfilling. All material from such removals meeting the requirements of clean fill shall be disposed of as directed by the engineer. All other material shall be disposed of off site at the contractor’s expense. 202.3.2.3 All sidewalk slabs over basements, areaways, and all beams, fixtures and supports shall be removed except slabs that are part of the public sidewalks adjacent to structures being demolished. The contractor shall not remove coal hole covers, trap doors, sidewalk doors, gratings and similar appurtenances that occur in the public sidewalk adjacent to buildings being demolished. 202.3.2.4 The contractor shall leave in place any walls or structures that retain adjacent property to ensure lateral support to that property. Any wall perpendicular to and connected to the said wall or structure shall remain in place and connected to the wall for a distance at least one-half the height of the wall. The slope of the top of the perpendicular wall shall be 1:2 or flatter, sloping downward from the top of the wall or structure. 202.3.3 Sewers and Drains. All sewers, drainage pipes and floor drains that have been or are to be abandoned shall be permanently sealed at the ends with a minimum 8-inch thick bulkhead constructed of Class B concrete, a commercial mix concrete in accordance with Sec 501.15 or brick masonry. The use of salvaged brick will be permitted for constructing bulkheads, provided the brick is clean and sound. 202.3.4 Backfill. All trenches, holes and pits resulting from the removal of improvements, contaminated material, soil, tanks and piping shall be backfilled and graded to shape and finish disturbed areas. Backfilling shall be performed in accordance with applicable portions of Sec 203 and compacted in accordance with Sec 203.5 unless otherwise designated by the engineer. Material shall be placed in the same manner and compacted to the same density required in adjoining areas and shall be done in such a manner as to ensure proper drainage. 202.3.4.1 Backfill material may consist of previously stockpiled uncontaminated soil or may be obtained from the right of way if approved by the engineer. Only approved material free of trees, stumps, rubbish and any other deleterious material shall be used in the construction of backfills. Rock, broken concrete or other solid material shall not be placed in bridge fill areas. No slope shall be steeper than 2:1 . Broken masonry resulting from demolition of buildings or other improvements on the parcel may be used for backfill provided the masonry meets the requirements of clean fill. In no case shall broken masonry extend closer than 12 inches to the finished surface. In the event there is insufficient material in the immediate vicinity, the contractor shall provide material, at the contractor’s expense, from a source obtained by the contractor and approved by the engineer in accordance with Sec 106. 202.3.4.2 All trees, shrubs or other vegetation within the limits of the contractor’s backfilling operations shall be removed and disposed of in accordance with Sec 201. 202.3.5 Hazardous Material. 202.3.5.1 The contractor may encounter small quantities of hazardous material as defined by MDNR. This material shall be recycled or disposed of in a manner that maintains the material’s qualifications as “small quantities” in accordance with MDNR regulations. 202.3.5.2 In the event the contractor encounters what is reasonably suspected to be large quantities of hazardous material, the contractor shall immediately cease work and notify the engineer in accordance with the contract requirements. If the engineer determines the suspect material is not hazardous or does not constitute a large quantity of hazardous material, the contractor will be notified to continue the work. If the engineer determines the suspect material is hazardous or constitutes a large quantity of hazardous material, the engineer may require the contractor to perform work necessary to abate the hazardous material. 202.4 Basis of Payment. The accepted removal of improvements will be paid for at the contract lump sum price. If no lump sum unit for the removal of improvements is included in the contract, the removal of improvements required to complete the contract, or as directed by the engineer, will be considered incidental to the work and no direct payment for the removal will be made. If additional removals are encountered as described in Sec 202.30, payment will be accordance with Sec 104.3. 202.4.1 No direct payment will be made for the following work:
a.Removal and disposal of abandoned fences and mailboxes.
b.Sealing abandoned sewers, drainage pipes or floor drains.
c.Removal and disposal of small quantities of hazardous material. 202.4.2 Payment for any additional work required for hazardous material abatement will be handled in accordance with Sec 104.3. SECTION 202.10 PLUGGING AND CLOSURE OF WELLS.
202.10.1 Description. This work shall consist of plugging and closing wells as shown on the plans or as
directed by the engineer.
202.10.2 Conformance Requirements. The contractor shall notify the engineer at least 24 hours in advance of
the contractor's intent to plug the well. The contractor shall be in possession of a valid MDNR permit for well or pump installation. The abandonment procedure for wells shall be in accordance with requirements in specific MDNR regulations for monitoring wells, heat pump wells, test holes or all other wells, as applicable. A copy of the completed closed well registration shall be furnished to the engineer.
202.10.3 Basis of Payment. The accepted quantity of plugged and closed wells will be paid for at the contract
unit price per each. Payment will be considered full compensation for all labor, equipment and material for plugging and closing, and the costs and fees associated with closed well registration. SECTION 202.20 SEPTIC TANK PLUGGING AND DISPOSAL.
202.20.1 Description. This work shall consist of plugging and disposing of septic tanks shown on the plans or
as directed by the engineer.
202.20.2 Conformance Requirements. The contractor shall notify the engineer at least 24 hours in advance of
the contractor's intent to plug and dispose of the septic tank. Septic tanks shall be abandoned by pumping the septic tank, collapsing the top of the tank, plugging incoming and outgoing laterals, and breaking the bottom to permit drainage. The tank trench shall be backfilled with coarse gravel or rock, agricultural lime, or sand to a depth of 2 feet below the existing ground surface. The top 2 feet shall be backfilled with soil from the parcel and compacted in 6-inch lifts to the approximate density of the adjacent soil. In the event there is insufficient material in the immediate vicinity, the contractor shall provide material meeting the approval of the engineer, at the contractor's expense. All material pumped from septic tanks shall be properly disposed of at a permitted sewage treatment facility or other location approved by the engineer.
202.20.3 Basis of Payment. The accepted quantity of septic tanks, plugged and disposed of, will be paid for at
the contract unit price per each. Payment will be considered full compensation for disposal of tank contents, permits, labor, equipment and material to complete the described work. SECTION 202.30 REMOVAL OF IMPROVEMENTS FOR ROADWAY CONTRACTS.
202.30.1 Description. This work shall consist of removing and disposing of all existing improvements for
roadway contracts from the right of way and within the limits of any construction easement outside the right of way, except improvements designated to remain in place or to be removed under other items of work.
202.30.1 1 Removal of improvements shall include removing all drainage structures, pavement, surfacing and
base courses, curb, gutter, sidewalks, house walks, steps, retaining walls, foundation walls, columns, footings, concrete floors, cisterns, catch basins, uncontaminated storage tanks, manholes, drainage and sewer pipes, water and gas main pipes, signs, fences, scattered or piled bricks, stones, broken masonry, rubbish, debris, outdoor advertising signs, etc., from existing improvements.
202.30.1 2 The plans may not show a complete list of all items to be removed. There may be an undetermined
number of abandoned utilities, basement or foundation walls, columns, footings or other improvements encountered. The contractor shall determine the extent of the work to be performed under this item.
202.30.2 Method of Measurement. This work will not be measured for payment, but will be considered a lump
sum unit. The work will include the removal of all items, regardless of whether the items are shown on the plans or encountered during construction, unless the presence of the improvement encountered could not have been determined by a visual inspection prior to bidding. No deductions will be made from the quantities measured for payment of excavation where existing improvements are removed from within the limits of the sections measured for determining pay quantities of excavation.
202.30.3 Basis of Payment. Accepted removal of improvements will be paid for at the contract lump sum price.
If no lump sum unit for the removal of improvements is included in the contract, the removal of improvements required to complete the contract, or as directed by the engineer, will be considered incidental to the work and no direct payment for the removal will be made. If additional removals are encountered as described in Sec
202.30 2, payment will be made in accordance with Sec 104.3.
SECTION 202.40 DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL OF BUILDINGS.
202.40.1 Description. This work shall consist of demolishing, removing and disposing of all existing buildings
from the right of way or within the limits of any construction easement outside the right of way as shown on the plans. Removal of buildings shall include all attached structures, existing rubbish, trash and contents in and adjacent to the building on each parcel.
202.40.1 1 Notification of Demolition. The contractor shall provide proper notification to all appropriate
federal, state and local agencies prior to demolition. Notification is necessary for the demolition of a building, bridge or bridge deck regardless of whether asbestos is present. The notification procedures and forms are available from MDNR. The contractor shall provide copies of all completed and approved forms to the engineer prior to any demolition work.
202.40.2 Schedule. The contractor shall submit a plan and schedule for demolition and removal of any
designated improvements, asbestos containing material (ACM), buildings, contaminated material, and storage tanks on the parcel. Prior to the start of removals, the contractor shall obtain approval from the engineer for all schedules and plans. The work shall be performed in accordance with the approved plan and schedule unless otherwise approved by the engineer. The contractor shall complete all demolition, removal and disposal of buildings, other than ACM removal, within seven days after starting work on the building, unless otherwise approved by the engineer.
202.40.3 Demolition and Removal General Requirements.
202.40.3 1 Backfilling. Backfilling operations for residential basements shall be completed within four days
after residential buildings are removed. Backfilling operations for commercial basements shall be completed within 14 days after commercial buildings are removed in accordance with the demolition and removal work schedule required in Sec 202.40.2.
202.40.3 2 Site Maintenance. All parcels included with each notice to remove shall be maintained by the
contractor and kept in a safe and clean condition until acceptance of the work by the engineer. All access to the interior of buildings located on a parcel for which a notice to remove has been issued shall be closed up and secured or otherwise covered such that the public cannot enter the buildings.
202.40.3 3 Utilities. Before beginning demolition, the contractor shall arrange for the disconnection of utilities
to buildings to be demolished in accordance with the regulations of the utility concerned. The contractor shall take measures to prevent any material from entering storm and sanitary sewers. In the event that utility service lines are disrupted and utility service is needed, the contractor shall provide adequate substitute utility service, at the contractor's expense.
202.40.3 4 Site Security. Before starting demolition for each parcel, the contractor shall provide adequate
security around buildings to be demolished to protect the public and workers from operating equipment and falling debris, and to block access to any situation that constitutes a hazard to the public
202.40.4 Removal of Asbestos Containing Material. Unless designated otherwise, the Commission will test
all buildings or structures to be removed for ACM. Testing of buildings will be limited to ACM. Buildings will not be tested for other substances. The Commission disclaims any representation that the buildings are hazard- free. If ACM is present in a building or structure, the ACM shall be removed and disposed of by the contractor in accordance with the contract documents. All regulated asbestos containing material (RACM), as defined in Sec 202.40.4.5, and Category I nonfriable ACM on concrete shall be removed from the buildings prior to demolition or salvage. Category II nonfriable ACM that does not have a high probability of becoming crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder in the course of demolition, and Category I nonfriable ACM, except floor tile or sheeting on concrete, may remain in the building during demolition. All building demolition material, including the Category II nonfriable ACM and Category I nonfriable ACM, shall be disposed of in a licensed landfill. The contractor shall not crumble, pulverize or reduce to powder Category II nonfriable ACM and shall not cut, grind, sand, abrade or render the Category I nonfriable ACM friable during demolition and transportation to the licensed landfill. If the contractor elects to remove and dispose of Category II nonfriable ACM and Category I nonfriable ACM prior to demolition, disposal shall be performed properly and at the contractor’s expense.
202.40.4 1 Asbestos Identification and Testing. Suspect ACM will be sampled and tested. The results of the
testing for friable and nonfriable ACM requiring removal will be made available to the contractor or included within the contract documents. For those buildings with unknown quantities at the time of award, results of testing for friable and nonfriable ACM requiring removal will be provided with the notice to remove.
202.40.4 2 Licensing and Permits. The contractor performing friable asbestos abatement in accordance with
the regulations shall be registered with MDNR and certified as an asbestos contractor with the agency. Before beginning work on any parcel, the contractor shall provide the engineer with copies of all permits, licenses and certifications in accordance with local, state, or federal agencies.
202.40.4 3 Notification and Reporting. The contractor shall provide all information regarding asbestos
abatement to the EPA, OSHA, MDNR and local agencies in accordance with applicable regulations concerning asbestos removal work. Notification shall be provided by the contractor to all applicable regulating agencies for all asbestos removal before removal and demolition begins. The contractor shall obtain any necessary authorization for the work from all applicable federal, state and local agencies. The contractor shall provide copies of all reports and authorization information to the engineer prior to beginning work on the project.
202.40.4 4 On-Site Supervisor. The contractor shall provide a trained supervisor to remain on site during all
ACM removal work in accordance with EPA regulations. The contractor shall provide evidence of the supervisor's training to the engineer before any work begins.
202.40.4 5 Regulated Asbestos Containing Material and Category I Nonfriable Asbestos Containing
Material on Concrete. The contractor shall remove, transfer and dispose of RACM and Category I nonfriable ACM (floor tile and sheeting on concrete) specified in the contract. The following material will be considered RACM:
a.Friable asbestos material.
b.Category I nonfriable ACM that has become friable.
c.Category I nonfriable ACM that will be or has been subjected to sanding, grinding, cutting or abrading.
d.Category II nonfriable ACM that has a high probability of becoming or has become crumbled, pulverized or reduced to powder by the forces expected to act on the material in the course of demolition.
202.40.4 6 Unidentified Asbestos. If the contractor encounters suspect ACM not previously identified in the
contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the engineer in accordance with the contract requirements. The engineer will have the suspect material sampled and tested, and the contractor shall not remove the additional suspect ACM until directed by the engineer.
202.40.4 7 No Salvage Permitted. No salvage of items containing asbestos material will be permitted.
202.40.4 8 Airborne Asbestos Particle Testing. The contractor shall monitor and test for airborne asbestos
particles during working hours within the area of the property or fence line. The contractor shall conduct operations to keep airborne particles beyond this area within the established regulation limits. The contractor shall furnish the engineer copies of correspondence, test results, recommendations and other information to document contractor's compliance with the following requirements:
a.When asbestos removal is completed, all work shall be inspected by the contractor for the presence of asbestos debris. Removal and cleaning shall continue until air monitoring clearance testing indicates the level of airborne fibers meets required levels. The engineer shall be notified when sampling is started. The contractor shall provide documentation to the engineer within 24 hours after the sampling has been completed that the level of airborne fibers meets required levels.
b.For asbestos abatement projects requiring third party air monitoring as determined by the engineer, the contractor shall cooperate and coordinate with the engineer and the third party air sampler designated by the engineer to perform the third party air sampling. The contractor shall provide to the engineer a minimum of 48 hours notice of the time when the services of the third party air sampler will be required as a result of the contractor's work. The contractor shall arrange work so as not to interfere with the third party air sampler's ability to conduct the necessary air sampling. The contractor and the third party air sampler shall work cooperatively with the engineer in a sequence such that air sampling shall be conducted in a proper and timely manner by the third party air sampler with minimal interruption to any other party.
202.40.4 9 Disposal. All RACM and Category I nonfriable ACM shall be disposed of within seven days of
removal from the building or structure. All RACM and ACM shall be disposed in accordance with applicable EPA, OSHA, MDNR and local agencies’ regulations.
202.40.4 9.1 The contractor shall identify or mark hauling vehicles used to transport asbestos waste during
loading, transporting and unloading in accordance with applicable regulations for transporting asbestos waste. The waste shall be transported in enclosed roll-offs or dumpsters, vehicles that have completely enclosed cargo areas, or a four-sided cargo area that shall be completely covered with two layers of 6-mil thick plastic sheeting or equivalent covering while the waste is being transported.
202.40.4 9.2 The contractor shall provide a Waste Shipment Record to the waste site owner or operator at the
time the waste is delivered to the waste disposal site. A copy of the Waste Shipment Record shall be provided to the engineer.
202.40.5 Removal of Buildings. Removal of buildings shall include all attached structures. Under no
circumstances shall the contractor burn, grind, pulverize or otherwise reduce any portion of the building into fine particles without prior approval from the engineer. Any buildings or portion thereof located on the parcel may be removed intact or substantially intact subject to the contractor's adherence to the following conditions:
a.The contractor shall declare, in writing, the intention to move any building or substantial portion thereof to any other location. Such declarations shall be made within 30 days of the issuance of the notice to remove for the building. The contractor shall submit a separate declaration for each building.
b.The name of the house mover or house moving company shall be included in the declaration. The engineer reserves the right to disapprove a house mover or house moving company with no prior performance record or based on unsatisfactory performance on previous moving jobs. Conditional approval may be given at the discretion of the engineer for previously disapproved house movers or house moving companies for one building at a time.
c.No building or portion thereof shall be removed from the parcel until the contractor has received written approval from the engineer and other authority having jurisdiction over the area involved in the total move by issuance of the proper permits.
d.The contractor shall commence the removal of buildings promptly. Buildings removed shall not be placed on other portions of state right of way for storage or for any other purpose, except as specifically allowed by issuance of an overdimension permit from the Commission
e.Interim storage of buildings for resale or any other purpose will be limited to areas where zoning allows for such storage. No public lands or right of way shall be used unless a permit is granted by the responsible agency.
f.The contractor shall remove all components of the building to the foundation level, including those components suspended from the main level subfloor structure. The primary components of the building shall be removed intact as a whole structure. The contractor will not be paid for ACM removal from these structures unless required from the disturbance of the foundation or on the remaining foundation components after building removal, as determined by the engineer.
202.40.5 1 Demolition of Walls. All exterior walls shall be removed to the level of existing adjacent ground,
streets, alleys or sidewalks. Interior walls shall be removed to the level of existing basement floors.
202.40.5 1.1 Where joint or party walls exist between two buildings that are not being demolished at the same
time, the part of wall or walls serving both buildings shall be removed with the demolition of the last structure. No demolition work shall damage or weaken walls or portions of walls serving adjacent buildings.
202.40.5 1.2 Remaining portions of party walls shall be left in sound condition with demolition terminating in
neat vertical and horizontal lines. Care shall be taken to ensure demolition without damage to roofs or other parts of adjoining buildings.
202.40.5 2 Removal of Flooring. Floor construction over basements, sub-basements or cellars, and all other
floors regardless of elevation, shall be removed. All existing wood and other material attached to concrete and masonry construction shall be removed.
202.40.5 3 Disposal of Debris. The contractor shall remove any debris resulting from demolition as work
progresses and dispose of the material in a licensed landfill.
202.40.5 4 Cooling Systems. Buildings to be demolished may have various cooling systems that contain freon
or other refrigerants. The contractor shall identify the type of refrigerant present in each system and properly recover the refrigerant prior to salvage or demolition of the cooling systems.
202.40.6 Removal of Appurtenances. Removal and disposal shall include all existing building appurtenances
on each parcel in the demolition and removal contracts from the right of way and within the limits of any construction easement outside the right of way, except those items designated to remain in place or to be removed under other items of work.
202.40.6 1 All elevated sidewalks, steps, retaining walls, basement and foundation walls, columns, footings,
concrete floors, cisterns, catch basins, uncontaminated storage tanks, manholes, signs, fences, bricks, stones, broken masonry, rubbish, debris and any other items not covered elsewhere in Sec 202 will be considered building appurtenances.
202.40.6 2 The plans may not show a complete list of all items to be removed. There may be an undetermined
number of basement or foundation walls, columns, footings or other improvements encountered. The contractor shall determine the extent of the work to be performed under this item.
202.40.7 Method of Measurement.
202.40.7 1 Final measurement of removal for ACM will be made to the nearest square foot or linear foot based
on the asbestos survey test report.
202.40.7 2 Measurement for demolition and removal of buildings and appurtenances will be considered a lump
sum unit per parcel.
202.40.8 Basis of Payment.
202.40.8 1 Payment for removal of ACM will be made for field-measured quantities as approved by the
engineer at the contract unit price. If additional suspect material tests positive for the presence of asbestos, payment will be made per the contract unit price. No direct payment will be made for recovering refrigerant.
202.40.8 2 Payment for demolition and removal of buildings and appurtenances will be made at the contract
lump sum unit price per parcel. SECTION 202.50 REMOVAL OF CONTAMINATED MATERIAL AND STORAGE TANKS.
202.50.1 Description. This work shall consist of removing and disposing of designated residual material,
pavement, pump islands, all storage tanks and piping; excavation and disposal of uncontaminated and contaminated soil as required; obtaining the necessary regulatory permits; backfilling the excavated areas with uncontaminated soil after clean up levels have been achieved; and any incidental work or material required to complete the job.
202.50.2 Schedule. The contractor shall submit a plan and schedule for demolition and removal of any
designated storage tanks on the parcel and shall obtain the engineer’s approval prior to starting work. The work shall be performed in accordance with the approved plan and schedule unless otherwise approved by the engineer.
202.50.3 Removal Requirements.
202.50.3 1 Site Inspection. The contractor shall inspect and become familiar with the proposed work site,
conditions and circumstances.
202.50.3 2 Conformance Requirements. Work shall be performed in accordance with industry recommended
practices, including the American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practices, and MDNR Underground Storage Tanks (UST) Closure Guidance (Closure Guidance).
202.50.3 3 Groundwater Monitoring Wells. The contractor shall protect all existing groundwater monitoring
wells located within the area of underground storage tanks from damage and contamination, except for wells in an area of contaminated soil removal.
202.50.3 4 Tank Vapor Levels. Vapor levels in each tank shall be checked for explosive potential prior to
removing the tank or piping. Non-sparking tools shall be used for gaining access to the tank atmosphere in order to measure the vapor level. If the explosive level is above 20 percent of the lower explosive limit, flammable vapors shall be removed in accordance with methods outlined by API Recommended Practices until the 20 percent level is reached. The contractor shall purge vapors from a vent pipe. Gasoline tanks shall not be purged during adverse weather conditions where vapors could accumulate at ground level and cause a public health or fire hazard.
202.50.3 5 Tank Dewatering and Removal. The contractor shall notify the engineer prior dewatering and
removing storage tanks.
202.50.3 6 Residual Material. The contractor shall remove and dispose of all residual material in the tanks or
drums on the site identified as being a regulated quantity of hazardous waste material. All product, sludge, and water in contact with the interior of a petroleum UST will be presumed to be hazardous waste, unless sample test results reporting the requirements of the Toxicity Characteristic Final Rule prove otherwise. Hazardous waste material shall be transported by a hazardous waste transporter licensed in the State of Missouri and manifested as hazardous waste to a Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) treatment, storage or disposal facility. The generator's copy of the manifest shall be submitted to the engineer. The material in tanks or drums identified as being non-hazardous shall be managed properly.
202.50.3 7 Tank Pit Surface Water. Tank pits on the site may contain contaminated surface water or
groundwater. The contractor shall remove, transport and dispose of all contaminated water from the tank pit at an appropriate treatment, storage or disposal facility.
202.50.3 8 Soil Excavation. Soil excavation shall be performed by the contractor to segregate contaminated soil
from uncontaminated soil. Contaminated soil shall be excavated to the limits directed by the engineer. The contractor shall use calibrated field instrumentation approved by the engineer to evaluate approximate levels of contamination remaining in the unexcavated soil.
202.50.3 9 Hauling and Disposal of Contaminated Soil. Contaminated soil shall be hauled from the site and
disposed of in a licensed landfill, or as directed by the engineer. Disposal of contaminated soil shall be in accordance with the Closure Guidance. The contractor shall provide the engineer with a copy of a completed MDNR form entitled Disposal of Soil Contaminated With Virgin Gasoline or Virgin Fuel Oil.
202.50.3 10 Use of Uncontaminated Soil. Uncontaminated soil may be reused as backfill at locations approved
by the engineer.
202.50.3 11 Water Accumulated in Excavation. If stormwater accumulates in the excavated area and requires
removal prior to backfilling, the contractor shall obtain an MDNR storm water discharge permit or approval to discharge accumulated water into a sewer system. Disposal of water removed from the excavated area will be at the contractor’s expense.
202.50.3 12 Sample Analysis. The contractor’s work will be regulated as follows:
a.The contractor shall sample and analyze residual material, tank pit surface water or groundwater, and any stormwater that accumulates in the excavated area as necessary for proper disposal.
b.The contractor shall provide the engineer with the name, location and testing requirements of the disposal facility for the contaminated material.
c.The engineer will sample and analyze all soil prior to disposal; prior to beneficial reuse if beneficial reuse is designated in the contract; and prior to backfilling. Sampling and analysis will be done in accordance with the Closure Guidance and requirements of the Missouri Petroleum Storage Tank Insurance Fund.
d.The engineer will obtain samples beneath the tank, down-gradient and around pumps and lines in accordance with the Closure Guidance.
e.The engineer will determine if remaining soil requires excavation and when clean up levels have been achieved.
202.50.3 13 Backfill. The contractor shall not begin backfilling operations until directed by the engineer.
202.50.3 14 Closure Report. The contractor shall provide copies of all necessary documentation for tank
cleaning and disposal, and soil, sludge and wastewater disposal to the engineer. Documentation shall be in accordance with the Closure Guidance and the Missouri Petroleum Storage Tank Insurance Fund. The engineer will prepare the underground storage tank closure report in accordance with the Closure Guidance.
202.50.4 Method of Measurement. Measurement of tank removal and disposal will be made per each; residual
hazardous material removal and disposal will be measured per gallon; tank pit surface water removal and disposal will be measured per 10 gallons; and hauling and disposing of contaminated soil will be measured per ton based on landfill weight tickets. Measurement of excavation and backfill will be made to the nearest cubic yard, measured from the actual excavation limits to the existing surrounding ground line. A deduction equal to the volume of the tanks removed will be made from the volume measured for payment of contaminated soil excavation when existing tanks are removed from within the limits of the sections measured for determining pay volumes of excavation.
202.50.5 Basis of Payment.
202.50.5 1 The accepted quantities for removal and disposal of storage tanks will be paid for at the contract unit
price per each.
202.50.5 2 The accepted quantity of hazardous residual material will be paid for at the contract unit price.
Payment will be considered full compensation for sampling and analysis, removal of the material, appropriate containerization and labeling, transportation and treatment or disposal. Payment will not be made until the engineer receives a Certification of Treatment or Disposal for all material from the RCRA treatment, storage or disposal facility.
202.50.5 3 The accepted quantity of tank pit surface water and groundwater removal and disposal will be paid
for at the contract unit price. Payment will be considered full compensation for all sampling and analysis, transportation, disposal fees, and processing of approvals.
202.50.5 4 The accepted quantity for excavation of contaminated soil will be paid for at the contract unit price.
202.50.5 5 The accepted quantity for hauling contaminated soil will be paid for at the contract unit price, based
on landfill weight tickets. Payment will be considered full compensation for removal from the site and transportation for treatment or disposal.
202.50.5 6 The accepted quantity for disposal of contaminated soil will be paid for at the contract unit price,
based on landfill weight tickets. Payment will be considered full compensation for all landfill fees and processing of landfill approvals.
202.50.5 7 The accepted quantity for backfill will be paid for at the contract unit price and will be considered
full compensation for material, transportation and compaction. SECTION 202.60 INDIVIDUAL WASTEWATER LAGOON CLOSURES.
202.60.1 Description. This work shall consist of dewatering, sludge removal or treatment, and grading of
individual residential wastewater lagoons as shown on the plans or as directed by the engineer.
202.60.2 Construction Requirements. The contractor shall notify the engineer at least 24 hours in advance of
the contractor’s intent to dewater by pumping and apply to a vegetated area approved by the engineer at a rate that will not cause runoff. Residual sludge remaining in the lagoon shall be mixed with soil on at least a one to one ratio. Lagoon berms shall be demolished and compacted over the lagoon bottom to the approximate density of the adjacent soil. The contractor shall provide material meeting the approval of the engineer to backfill the lagoon to the surrounding ground surface. Material required to backfill the lagoon will be considered incidental to the work. If material is available in the immediate vicinity of the lagoon, the engineer may authorize using on-site material. Disturbed areas shall be fertilized, seeded and mulched. All material pumped from the lagoon shall be properly disposed of at a sewage treatment facility unless otherwise directed by the engineer.
202.60.3 Method of Measurement. Measurement of individual residential wastewater lagoon closures will be
made per each.
202.60.4 Basis of Payment. The accepted quantity of residential wastewater lagoon closures will be paid for at
the contract unit price. Payment will be considered full compensation for removal, disposal of lagoon contents, required backfill material, seeding, fertilizing and mulching, permits, labor, equipment and material to complete the described work.
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Source: Missouri Standard Specifications for Highway Construction, 2026 (Oct) Edition. Pages 105–115 of 874. View official source ↗