Opening of Proposals - Coal Line Trail Phase II Proj No. 115-064 - DLZ Indiana, LLC

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City of South Bend | Coal Line Trail (Phase II) | Construction Engineering Services | 8 Challenge AEP recently installed a new underground 69kV power line within the project limits. Per the plans, cut areas in the existing grade are required when the proposed trail breaks off the old Norfolk Southern Railroad Corridor. Solution During design of the proposed trail, the City of South Bend worked closely with AEP. It is our understanding that AEP lowered the new line in anticipation of the trail project. Although the new power line is not live yet, coordination with AEP will be necessary during construction to avoid any potential conflicts or damage to the line. Given the proximity to this line, and potential danger in working around it, AEP will need to be notified prior to any work around the line. CONSTRUCTION LIMIT AND TREE CLEARING CONSTRAINTS Challenge Thanks to the recent construction of AEP’s new underground 69kV power line, most of the tree clearing needed for the project has already been completed. However, there are still several trees, specifically near the east end of the project, that need to be removed. All tree removal must be completed by March 31st to comply with the Indiana Bat Restrictions. Solution DLZ will work with the contractor so that clearing limits are staked and all trees for removal are identified before the start of land disturbing activities, including the installation of erosion control. Often the installation of silt fence along the construction limits impacts trees adjacent to the construction limits. New 69 kV AEP Line AEP COORDINATION Shrub/Tree Clearing Near East End of the Project