CITY OF PINOLE Sewer Rehabilitation Program FY 07 – 08 PHASE 2

Store construction water in leakproof tanks, located away from the drainage system. Use
construction water conservatively. Whenever possible, dispose of excess water on-site, by
allowing it to soak into the ground.
Saw Cut Slurry: Saw cut slurry contains pollutants that must be contained and disposed of
properly. The Contractor shall: Prevent saw cut slurry from entering catch basins, manholes
and storm drains. Direct slurry into a temporary pit. Dispose of by shoveling or vacuuming
the slurry into a truck and removing from the site. Place drip pans or absorbent materials
under saw cutting equipment when not in use. Clean up spills with absorbent materials
rather than burying. Dispose of absorbent material properly.
Except as otherwise provided in the Standard Specifications or elsewhere in these Special
Provisions, full compensation for conforming to the requirements in this section shall be
considered as included in the prices paid for the various contract items of work, and no
additional compensation will be allowed therefore.
15. SAFETY, SANITARY AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS
The Contractor, his employees, his subcontractors and their employees shall promptly and
fully carry out the existing safety, sanitary and medical requirements as may from time to
time be prescribed by the Industrial Safety Commission and by County or State Health
Departments to the end that proper work shall be done and the safety and health of the
employees and of the community may be conserved and safeguarded. In case the Contractor
does not observe any such regulations and orders, the Director of Public Works at the
Contractor’s expense may enforce them.
16. ELECTRICAL POWER
Unless otherwise provided in the Special Provisions, the Contractor shall provide, at his own
expense, all necessary electrical power required for his operations under the contract.
17. PROTECTION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES
Attention is directed to the possible existence of underground facilities not known to the
owner or in a location different from that, which maybe indicated on the plans, or in these
Special Provisions. The Contractor shall take steps to ascertain the exact location of all
underground facilities prior to doing work that may damage such facilities or interfere with
their service. If the Contractor discovers underground facilities not indicated on the Plans or
in these Special Provisions, he shall immediately give the Director of Public Works written
notification of the existence of such facilities. Such facilities shall be protected from damage
as directed by the Director of Public Works and the Contractor will be paid for such work as
extra work as provided in Section 3-3 of the Standard Specifications.
18. AIR POLLUTION CONTROL
Section 7-8.2, "Air Pollution," of the Standard Specifications is supplemented by the
following:
The Contractor shall comply with all air pollution control rules, regulations, ordinances and
statutes which apply to any work performed pursuant to the contract, including any air
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