Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1. See “Use of Archival Drawing Notes” on Contract Drawings, the 1924 and 1965 and 1997 construction drawings are provided to assist in bidding. Existing Conditions may differ substantially. Contractor must review/walk the site. This Contractor must fully inform themselves as to all existing condition and limitation that are above ground, visible and readily accessible and as well as indicated in the contractor documents under which the work as set forth. No allowance will be made to any contractor because of lack of such examination or knowledge. The submission of a bid is construed as conclusive evidence that the contractor has made such examinations. 2. Unless explicitly stated otherwise, “demolition” shall constitute the demolition, removal from site and proper disposal of all materials indicated in this scope of work. 3. Include the cost of performance and payment bonds in the base bid. 4. Site must be maintained and cleaned daily. 5. All trucks are required to clean their tires prior to leaving the project site. 6. A temporary power source will not be provided, it will be the responsibility of this contractor to provide power via generator or battery-operated equipment for the duration of their work. 7. Provide temporary lighting while working in the building per OSHA requirements. 8. Provide, maintain and remove all safety barricades, traffic controls, shoring, flagmen, etc. to comply with all safety practices required by OSHA, State of Delaware, City of Wilmington, New Castle County, Christina School District, The Whiting-Turner Contracting Company or any agency having jurisdiction and as noted in the specifications in order to complete the work under this Contract. 9. This contractor is responsible for all fall protection and safety requirements associated with roof work. When working from lifts & harnesses, or tie-offs provided by this contractor, OSHA & WT standards must always be met and followed. 10. This Demolition Contractor is to provide and pay for any required permits and/or approvals required for this work including but not limited to the City of Wilmington, State of Delaware and all appropriate state, city and county agencies. Only the City of Wilmington building/demo permit will be provided by Whiting-Turner. 11. This Building Demolition Contractor is required to coordinate with other trades as required. 12. All work/disposal is to be done per all federal, state, local, OSHA rules and regulations. 13. This contractor shall take protective measures necessary for the safety of all workers, the public and adjacent properties. All safety measures shall comply with the regulation of all Federal, State, Local authorities having jurisdiction including all applicable OSHA, Whiting-Turner (WT) safety rules and at W-T’s direction. Contractor shall abide by all current regulation and procedures regarding any confined space safety practices and fall protection. 14. Contractor is responsible for silica and dust control measures during their demolition. Water must be provided by this contractor. This contractor is responsible for all dust that leaves this site, as well as the exposure to workers and the surrounding community. 15. All cutting, drilling, grinding, chipping and dust producing activities must comply with WhitingTurner’s safety policies and OSHA’s crystalline silica dust regulations. 16. Provide erosion and sediment control at all ground that is disturbed by this contract. This demolition contract must construct, maintain and remove (2) stabilized entrances, minimum of 15’ x 50’ for their own work. Locations determined in consultation with WT. Include any additional SCE if your work will require more that 2 entrance locations. 17. Sitework contractor will protect all storm inlets prior to your work. Maintenance of this inlet protection is by the demolition contractor while they are onsite. Sitework contractor will install all other E&S controls AFTER your work is complete, you will not have the benefit of their use. While the building demolition contractor is onsite, they must assure that sediment does not leave the site. 18. This contractor shall provide all unloading, hoisting and maintenance of traffic, scaffolding, lifts, cranes and other means of access for your own work as needed. 19. This contractor acknowledges that the current Bancroft school will be occupied during the school year and some especially noisy work will be requested on a case-by-case basis to happen when school is not in session. 20. This contractor is to comply with all local noise restrictions. See general scope and City of Wilmington ordinances to include but not limited to Chapter 11 and Article III.
