Exterior Debris Removal & Proper Disposal. The Contractor must remove, transport, and dispose of debris and/or household waste throughout the exterior of assigned parcel. The exterior area includes, but is not limited to, the front, side, and back yards up to the parcel line and/or adjacent alley. The Contractor will retain responsibility of any additional exterior debris found on the property until receiving a passed interior trash out inspection from the designated Detroit Demolition Department staff member. The Contractor must complete exterior debris removal and receive an approved inspection from the designated Detroit Demolition Department staff member prior to beginning trash out work on the interior of the structure. Removal of Vegetation & Brush. The Contractor must clear all vegetation, brush, and other natural debris from the assigned site(s). This includes but is not limited to dead/fallen trees, stumps, and logs. Any standing trees and/or stumps with trunks larger than six inches (6”) in diameter at the height of four feet (4’) off the ground may be left in place. Lawn Mowing. The Contractor must mow all lawn covering the exterior area to a height of six inches (6”) or less. Snow Removal, Salting & Winterizing. For any assigned site, the Contractor must remove snow (if present) and lay salt on the sidewalk and driveway (if the temperatures are below freezing) between the first work start date the final approval by the Owner. Vehicle Removal. The Contractor must remove vehicles, including but not limited to cars, trucks, boats, and RVs, parked on the property. The Contractor will first notify nearby neighbors of the vehicles in the event they’re owned and can be moved. If ownership is not confirmed, the Contractor will notify the Detroit Police Department of the abandoned vehicle(s) and they will be towed and placed in the Detroit Police Department’s custody after 48 hours. Interior Debris Removal & Cleaning. The Contractor must remove, transport, and dispose of debris and/or household waste throughout the interior of the primary structure(s) and any accessory structure(s). This includes but is not limited to pesticides, gasoline, used oil, batteries, thermostats, smoke detectors, fluorescent light bulbs, paints/stains and chemical cleaners. The Contractor must remove and properly dispose of any carpets, rugs, or other floor coverings throughout the interior. This does not include the removal of any tile or wood floor coverings. The Contractor must vacuum or sweep all floors and stair surfaces. The Contractor must remove any window coverings used to previously secure the structure. Door coverings may remain. Removal of Animals. Removal of Wild Animals. The Contractor must humanely remove any animal(s) from assigned structure(s) and release the animal(s) in a method that is not detrimental to area residents or structures. Removal of Domestic Animals. The Contractor must work with residents of adjacent properties to locate the owner of the animal(s). If no owner is discovered, then the Contractor must contact an appropriate agency to pick up the animal(s). (i.e. Detroit Animal Care and Control Department or a Rescue) Removal & Proper Disposal of Animal Remains. The Contractor must remove, transport, and dispose of any animal remains throughout the property. Tire Removal. The Contractor must properly remove, transport, and dispose of all tires. Removal of Graffiti. The Contractor must remove graffiti from the interior and exterior of the assigned structure(s), including any accessory structure(s), in the most efficient and effective method. Methods may include, but are not limited to, overpainting on drywall, plaster and wood, or power-washing on hard exterior surfaces such as brick. Any engineering notes found on the interior or exterior of the assigned structure(s) should not be covered or removed in the process of graffiti removal.
