The contractor shall be responsible for, and the work shall consist of, but not be limited to: Demolishing the existing structures including excavating all foundations, slabs, and/or footings and removing all surface pavement found upon private property; Removing and disposing of any and all debris at a site which must be approved for the type of debris removed; and Back filling, compacting, finish grading, and seeding the area excavated and otherwise disturbed during demolition. Grading the site to include backfilling and compaction with suitable soil of any previously excavated areas such that the resulting grade is level with surrounding terrain. Material removed, such as asphalt, concrete, bricks, etc. shall not be allowed as fill material. Applying for and receiving a demolition permit from the City of Columbia. Controlling dust. All possible means shall be used to prevent dust from becoming a nuisance to the public. The contractor will be required to furnish any water necessary to control dust. A fire hydrant meter will be required for water used as dust control or for other work-related purposes. Fire hydrant meters are obtained by application and a fee from the City of Columbia, Department of Engineering and Utilities, 7th Floor, 1136 Washington Street, Columbia, SC. The contractor will be billed for water used.
