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3. STRUCTURE REMOVAL

1. SCOPE

The work shall consist of the removal, salvage, and disposal of structures (including fences) from the designated areas.

2. MARKING

Method 1 Each structure or structure part to be removed will be marked with stakes, flags, paint or other suitable method.

Method 2 The area boundaries from which structures must be removed will be marked by means of stakes, flags, paint or other suitable method. Structures to remain undisturbed or to be salvaged will be designated by special markings.

3. REMOVAL

Method 1 All structures designated for removal in the contract shall be removed to the specified extent and depth.

Method 2 Within the areas so marked, all visible and buried structures identified shall be removed to the specified extent and depth.

4. SALVAGE

Structures or structure parts that are designated to be salvaged shall be carefully removed and neatly placed in the specified or approved storage location. Salvaged structures that are capable of being disassembled shall be dismantled into individual members or sections. Such structures shall be neatly and systematically match marked with paint prior to disassembly. All connectors and other parts shall be marked to indicate their proper location within the structure and shall be fastened to the appropriate structural member or packed in suitable containers.

Material from fences designated to be salvaged shall be placed outside the work area on the property on which the fence was originally located. Fence wire shall be rolled into uniform rolls of suitable size and neatly piled with other salvaged materials. Posts and rails shall be neatly stacked.

5. DISPOSAL OF REFUSE MATERIALS

Refuse materials resulting from structure removal shall be disposed of in a manner and at locations specified in Section 7 of this specification or in an acceptable manner and at locations approved by the Contracting Officer. Disposal by burning shall be in accordance with local rules and regulations.

6. MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

Method 1 For items of work for which specific unit prices are established by the contract, payment for the removal of each structure unit, except fences, will be made at the contract unit price. Fences removed or removed and salvaged will be measured to the nearest linear foot. Payment for fence removal or removal and salvage will be made at the contract unit prices for each type and size of fence.

Such payment will constitute full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, applicable permits and associated fees for burning and disposal of refuse, and all other items necessary and incidental to the completion of the work.

Method 2 For items of work for which specific lump sum prices are established by the contract, payment for structure removal will be made at the contract lump sum price.

Such payment will constitute full compensation for all labor, equipment, tools, applicable permits and associated fees for burning and disposal of refuse, and all other items necessary and incidental to the completion of the work.

All Methods The following provisions apply to all methods of measurement and payment. Compensation for any item of work described in the contract, but not listed as a contract line item number in the bid schedule, will be included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary. Such items and items to which they are made subsidiary are identified in Section 7 of this specification.