Bid Package 08 North Well Field - Garney Construction

Restore structures which may have been disturbed during construction to their original
position as soon as construction in the area is completed.
B. Protect trees, fences, signs, poles, guy wires, and all other property unless their removal is
authorized. Restore any property damaged to equal or better condition per Paragraph 1.11
of this Section.
1.11 PROTECTION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES AND UTILITIES
A. Examine the project site and review the available information concerning the site. Locate
utilities, streets, driveways, fences, drainage structures, sidewalks, curbs, and gutters.
Verify the elevations of the structures adjacent to excavations. Report these to the
CMAR/Engineer before beginning construction.
B. Determine if existing structures, poles, piping, or other utilities at excavations will require
relocation or replacement. Prepare a Plan of Action. Coordinate Work with
Owner/CMAR/Engineer, local utility company and others. Include cost of demolition and
replacement, restoration or relocation of these structures in the Cost of Work.
C. Protect buildings, utilities, street surfaces, driveways, sidewalks, curb and gutter, fences,
wells, drainage structures, piping, valves, manholes, electrical conduits, and other systems
or structures unless they are shown to be replaced or relocated on the Drawings. Restore
damage to items to be protected to the satisfaction of the CMAR/Engineer, utility owner
and Owner without additional compensation from the Owner.
D. Carefully support and protect all structures and/or utilities so that there will be no failure or
settlement where excavation or demolition endangers adjacent structures and utilities. Do
not take existing utilities out of service unless show in the Contract Documents or approved
by the Engineer. Notify and cooperate with the utility owner if it is necessary to move
services, poles, guy wires, pipelines or other obstructions. Include the cost of relocation and
permits require to move existing utilities in the Cost of Work.
E. Protect existing trees and landscaping at the site, if applicable.
1. Visit site with CMAR/Engineer to identify trees that may be removed during
construction.
2. Mark trees to be removed with paint.
3. Protect trees to remain from damage by wrapping trunks with 2 x 4 timbers around the
perimeter, securely wired in place, where machinery must operate around existing
trees. Protect branches and limbs from damage by equipment.
F. Protect buildings from damage when handling material or equipment. Protect finished
surfaces, including floors, doors, and jambs. Remove doors and install temporary wood
protective coverings over jambs.
1.12 DISRUPTION TO SERVICES / CONTINUED OPERATIONS
A. Existing facilities are to continue in service as usual during the construction unless noted
otherwise. Owner or utilities must be able to operate and maintain the facilities.
Disruptions to existing utilities, piping, process piping, or electrical services shall be kept to a
minimum.
1. Do not restrict access to critical valves, operators, or electrical panels.
2. Do not store material or products inside structures.
Project Management and Coordination – Bid Package #8 01 31 00-5
Colorado River Municipal Water District
Ward County Water Supply Expansion Project – North Well Field
5/24/2012