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APPENDIX Barea or shall be discharged to the sanitary sewer with the approval of EBMUD and the Engineer.The Contractor shall dispose of wash water from the cleaning of water-base paint equipment and tools tothe sanitary sewer.When using oil-based paint the Contractor shall, to the maximum extent practicable, filter the paintthinner and solvents for reuse. Any waste thinner, solvent, and sludge from the cleaning of equipment andtools shall be disposed as hazardous waste.7-8.6.14 Good Housekeeping Practices. The Contractor shall implement the following applicable goodhousekeeping practices.a. Store all materials that have the potential to be transported to the storm drain system by storm runoffor by a spill under cover in a contained area or in sealed waterproof containers.b. Use ground tarps to collect fallen debris or splatters that could contribute to storm water pollution.c. Secure opened bags of cement, and other light materials or powders that can be transported bywind.d. Pick up litter, construction debris and other wastes daily from outside areas including the sidewalkarea, gutter, street pavement and storm drains impacted by the project. Store all wastes in coveredcontainers or dispose of immediately. Arrange for appropriate collection of those materials separatedfor recycling.e. Dispose of wash water to the sanitary sewer with the approval of EBMUD and the Engineer orrecycle wash water. Refer to 7-8.6.9.f. Inspect vehicles and equipment arriving on-site for leaking fluids and promptly repair leakingvehicles and equipment. Use drip pans to catch leaks until repairs are made.g. Avoid spills by handling materials carefully. Keep a stockpile of spill materials, such as rags orabsorbents, readily accessible on-site. Clean up all spills immediately to prevent any material frombeing discharged to the storm drain system. Refer to 7-8.6.11.h. Train employees regularly on good housekeeping practices and BMPs. Assign specific employeesresponsibility for BMPs, good housekeeping practices, and actions to take in the event of a spill.Refer to 7-8.6.13.i. Maintain and replace all sediment and water pollution control devices as necessary to ensure thatsaid controls are working effectively (e.g. inspect all sediment ponds or sandbagsedimentation/filtering systems after each rain. Remove accumulated sediment and debris andreplace or repair damaged sandbags immediately.)ADD NEW SUBSECTION 7-8.8 TO READ:7-8.8 Contractor's Identification. At all times the Contractor shall, at its expense, provide for the properidentification of its work to the public. This identification shall include the Contractor's name and telephonenumber and shall be printed on barricades used on the job.CHANGE SUBSECTION 7-9 TO READ:7-9 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS. The Contractor shall beresponsible for the protection of public and private property adjacent to and along the line of work. TheContractor shall exercise due caution to avoid damage to such property. Before submitting a bid theContractor shall verify and document the condition of existing improvements that may be damaged orremoved by construction operations.The Contractor shall repair or replace all existing improvements within the right-of-way (e.g. curbs,sidewalks, driveways, fences, walls, signs, utility installations, pavements, structures, pavement markingsand traffic striping, etc.) that are damaged or removed as a result of its operations. Repairs andreplacements shall be at least equal to existing improvements, and shall match them in finish and dimension.The Engineer may require replacements to be installed at locations other than the location where the existingimprovements were removed.The Contractor shall immediately notify the Engineer and the Electrical Division at (510) 615-5430 of anydamage to any traffic signal, street light equipment or City electrical facilities. City Electrical Division forcesshall temporarily repair damage to traffic signal equipment or facilities caused by the Contractor's operations.The Contractor shall coordinate with the Electrical Division to make permanent repairs to traffic signal orstreet lighting facilities within five (5) days of damage. All repair work will be inspected and shall conform toElectrical Division requirements and details of the Standard Plans. If the Contractor does not proceed withor complete repairs within the allotted time, the Engineer may order the work completed by City forces or byanother licensed electrical contractor. Should this occur, the Contractor will be billed for any necessaryOakland Street Lighting Conversion ProjectProject Special Provisions D-22 Bid Documents: Feb 2012 Update