180-26 - Exhibit A. CDBG 2025 SPECS_compressed.pdf

DIVISION 200 —- EARTHWORK SECTION 201 — CLEARING SITE 201.01 DESCRIPTION THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED: Clearing Site shall also include the removal and/or resetting/relocation of all signs, the repair of any damaged sprinklers, concrete sign posts, fences and all existing features/obstructions, either standing or felled within the limits of construction of the project, as shown on the plans or as directed by the engineer, for which no specific pay item is provided for in the contract. Work also includes removal of pavement reflectors and castings. All trees less than 6” in diameter as measured at 4’ from grade will be removed under this item. Tree trimming of all trees as directed by the Township will be included under this item. In the performance of the work under this item, the Contractor will be held responsible for any damage to existing construction that is to remain in place. The Contractor shall use extreme care and exercise every precaution necessary to prevent damage or injury thereto. Any damage as a result of the Contractor's operations shall be repaired or replaced by him to the satisfaction of the Engineer at no additional expense to the Township. The contractor shall be responsible for coordination with the West Orange Township Police Department for traffic operations and parking prohibitions during construction. The Police Department shalll be notified 72 hours in advance when requesting an officer for traffic contrl. The contractor is responsible to schedule uniformed Police Traffic Directors using the Department's third party scheduling service, Extra Duty Solutions. Contractor must retain a Certified Tree Expert for tree evaluation where necessary. No additional payment will be made for Tree Expert; price to be included in the clearing site. All trees that have roots that encroach into the proposed curbs or pavement and are to be saved shall be evealuated by the contractor's Certified Tree Expert. All evaluations shall be in writing and shall accurately identify tree in question by station and offset. Ail evaluations shall be submitted to the Professional Engineer for review and consultation with the Township Forester prior to cutting any roots. No separate payment will be made for this work, but the cost shall be included in the clearing site item. In areas where the roots encroach into the curb line, the full pavement section shall be

ots. No separate payment will be made for this work, but the cost shall be included in the clearing site item. In areas where the roots encroach into the curb line, the full pavement section shall be removed prior to removing the curb. Then the existing curb shall be removed by pullin it away from the tree towards the roadway to minimize root damage during the removal of the exisiting curb. No separate payment shall be made for this work but the cost thereof shall be included in the clearing site line item. 201.03.01 Clearing Site B. Clearing and Grubbing. THE FOLLOWING IS ADDED: Clearing Site shall also include the removal of sidewalks, curbs, etc. in the area of the scheduled items of work. Clearing Site shall also include the removal of all obstructions of trees, shrubs, bushes, weeds, roots and similar vegetative materials either standing or felled (unless otherwise noted or directed by the Engineer) with the construction limits for which payment is not otherwise provided in the Contract but which is directed for removal on the plans or by the Engineer during construction. Clearing Site shall also include the removal and disposal of existing signs. The Contractor shall check to see if the Borough wants to keep the signs prior to disposal. Clearing Site shall also include removal and disposal of existing pipes where replaced. af