2−1 DIVISION II CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
Part 200
EARTHWORK AND EROSION CONTROL
201.01 DESCRIPTION. This work consists of the performance of actions that are required to clear
and prepare the site for subsequent construction operations. These actions all have a common characteristic; they involve the removal and legal disposal of both designated vegetative materials and man-made objects and facilities. These actions include, but are not limited to, the following: clearing and grubbing; cutting and removing isolated tr ees and stumps; partial or complete removal of isolated tree stumps; trimming tree roots; removal and disposal of culverts, masonry; drainage and utility structures; pipe; rigid and flexible pavement; granite, concrete and bituminous curbing; fences and railings; guardrail of all types; underground and above-ground storage tanks; miscellaneous items such as highway bounds and signs ; demolition of buildings and structures; and all other obstructions or undesirable materials within the right-of-way. All such materials, objects and facilities shall be removed and legally disposed of. The Contractor shall be compensated for clearing and preparing the site for construction operations through individual Proposal items; one such item for each removal and disposal action. The following Subsections contain descriptions of some of the most common removal and disposal actions. 201.01.1 Clearing and Grubbing. This work consists of cutting, removing from the ground, and disposing trees, stumps, brush, shrubs, hedges, roots and other vegetation which occur within the right-of-way and interfere with excavation, embankment, fencing, clear vision, or are otherwise considered objectionable. This work also includes the preservation from injury or defacement of all vegetation and objects outside clearing limits. 201.01.2 Cutting and Removing Isolated Trees and Stumps. This work consists of cutting and removing designated isolated trees and stumps in excess of 4 inches in diameter (measured at 4 inches above existing ground) which are located within the general area of construction work but which are not located within the areas specified for Clearing and Grubbing. 201.01.3 Partial Removal of Isolated Tree Stumps. This work consists of the partial removal of designated isolated tree stumps which are located within the limits of the project. 2−2 201.01.4 Metal Frames, Covers or Grates. This work consists of the removal of metal frames, covers or grates from existing utility and drainage structures. 201.01.5 Culverts, Drainage and Utility Structures. This work consists of the removal, in whole or in part, of culverts, drainage structures such as catch basins, drop inlets and manholes; utility structures such as gas, electric and telephone boxes, manholes and pits; and sewer manholes. The removal of metal frames, covers or grates of drainage structures is not covered under this item, but is included under Subsection 201.01.4 , above. 201.01.6 Pipe. This work consists of removing all pipe of whatever nature and sizes indicated on the Plans. 201.01.7 Pavement, Sidewalks, and Curbing . This work consists of removing flexible and rigid pavement including surface, base and/or subbase courses; granite, concrete and bituminous curbing; and concrete and bituminous sidewalks as shown on the Plans. 201.01.8 Asbestos Cement Pipe. This work consists of removing existing asbestos cement pipe/duct bank of all types and sizes in strict accordance with these Specifications. 201.01.9 Underground/Above-ground Storage Tanks. This work consists of locating, removing and disposing of existing gasoline and oil storage tanks previously abandoned and left in place, and such other storage tanks as may be encountered in the work, either above or below ground, regardless of size and type. All work will be performed in accordance with both the State of Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management, Division of Water Resources' "Regulations for Underground Storage Facilities Used for Petroleum Products and Hazardous Materials," latest edition, and all other applicable State and Federal laws and regulations. The removal of cesspools and septic tanks is not covered under this item but is included under Subsection 201.01.12; Demolition of Buildings. 201.01.10 Fences, Railings, and Guardrail. This work consists of removing all fences, railings and guardrail of whatever type and sizes indicated on the Plans to be removed. 201.01.11 Miscellaneous Objects. This work consists of removing miscellaneous objects such as mail boxes and posts, road signs, private signs, hi ghway bounds and any other objects not covered by any preceding Subsection, specifically indica ted on the Plans to be removed or required to be removed for the construction of the new work. 201.01.12 Demolition of Buildings. This work consists of the demolition of such buildings and their foundations as shown on the Plans. Each such portion of the work shall include the disposal of all outbuildings, such as garages and sheds, adjacent to or a part of the unit designated unless such outbuildings are designated as separate units. The work shall also include the removal of cesspools, septic tanks, distribution boxes and other such tanks as may be encountered. The work shall include implementation of rodent control measures for each building before its demolition. 2−3201.01.13 Load and Haul Solid Waste and Disposal of Solid Waste. This work consists of collecting, loading, hauling and disposing of on-site solid waste material, including but not limited to trash, litter, household appliances, tires, vegetative and other on-site debris. Unless otherwise provided for in the contract documents, this item of work shall not include the removal and disposal of solid waste material or debris generated by the Contractor’s construction operations, including soil and rock excavation, the removal of pavement, sidewalks and other highway infrastructure, clearing and gr ubbing operations and/or the removal and disposal of contaminated soils.
201.02 MATERIALS. For the requirements relating to Common Borrow and Gravel Borrow, see
Subsections 202.02.1 and 202.02.2 , respectively, of these Specifications. 201.02.1 Load and Haul Solid Waste and Disposal of Solid Waste: Regulatory Provisions. The Contractor shall ensure that the removal of all debris is conducted in a manner consistent with the requirements of the Rhode Island Buildi ng Code and OSHA standard 29 CFR 1926: Safety and Health Regulations for Construction. Solid waste materials shall be disposed of in accordance with EPA regulations (40 CFR 239 –259, including latest revisions) and RIDEM solid waste regulations (DEM OWM-SW-04-01, including latest revisions), and any and all other applicable regulations. The Contractor shall obtain all required permits for hauling and disposal of waste materials, and shall be responsible for payment of tipping and other required fees .
201.03 CONSTRUCTION METHODS. The Contract Documents will provide all necessary
information relating to right-of-way and constructions lines, and will designate all trees, shrubs, plants and other objects and facilities to remain within the project limits. The Contractor shall preserve everything designated to remain. 201.03.1 Clearing and Grubbing. All trees, stumps, brush, shrubs, hedges and roots, not desig- nated to remain, but within the fill lines of embankments and less than 3 feet in height to subgrade, shall be cleared and grubbed. When authorized, or when the height of embankment to subgrade exceeds 3 feet, the Contractor may leave stumps provided they do not extend more than 6 inches above the original ground or low water level. After clearing, and by the end of each day's grubbing operation, the Contractor shall install erosion control measures that are indicated on the Plans or as directed by the Engineer. Such erosion control measures shall be installed in strict accordance with the requirements of SECTIONS 206, 207, and 208 of these Specifications, PERIMETER EROSION CONTROLS, CHECK DAMS , and TEMPORARY DEWATERING BASINS , respectively. The Engineer may permit sound stumps to be cut off not more than 6 inches above the ground and to be left outside of the construction limits of cut and embankment areas, except in the area to be rounded at the top of back slopes where stumps are to be cut off flush with or below the surface of the final slope line. Except in areas to be excavated, stump holes and other holes from which obstructions are removed, shall be backfilled with material accept able to the Engineer and co mpacted in accordance with Subsection 202.03.3; Compaction - General , of these Specifications.