Opening of Quotes - 2023 Tree and Stump Removal Proj No. 123-002 - K & R Tree Service LLC

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Version 9/29/2021 Page - 5 Public Works Quote immediately notify the residents of adjacent properties. The Contractor shall advise the residents to evacuate their homes immediately if the odor is present within the dwelling. 4. Restoration of sprinkler systems damaged by the Contractor's operations shall be repaired by the Contractor at no additional cost to the City or the Owner of the system. XV. MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC A. Prevailing Specifications: 2022, INDOT Standard Specifications Sections 105 & 801 B. Additions: 1. Maintenance of traffic during construction shall conform to the “Indiana Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices” and the City of South Bend Design and Construction Standards. 2. The attached “Traffic Closure Request” form is to be used for any lane restrictions or closures and required to be filled out and sent to the Department of Public Works 3. The Contractor shall arrange and prosecute the work specified for this contract in such a manner that traffic on existing streets is unrestricted throughout the Project. The Engineer shall approve the method of traffic control. No construction equipment, vehicles, materials, supplies or temporary facilities shall be left unattended in the right-of-way of any street or left parked overnight without proper marking and lighting. 4. After the award of the contract and before beginning the work, the Contractor shall submit his/her/its proposed schedule of operations for the review of the Engineer. The schedule of operations as reviewed by the Engineer shall be maintained at all times. 5. There will be no direct payment for this work. XVI. DESCRIPTION OF WORK A. Prevailing Specifications: None B. Additions 1. Work to be performed shall include furnishing all labor, services, materials, insurance and equipment to the removal of trees and stumps within the public right of way at various locations within the City of South Bend. 2. The tree removals done as part of this project are intended to facilitate curb and sidewalk replacement work to be done by the City of South Bend Department of Public Works, Streets Division. The contractor shall coordinate the schedule for each tree removal with the Streets Division. 3. The Contractor shall preserve and protect all surrounding property, structures, tenants, visitors and their property from damage caused by the Contractor’s operations. XVII. TREE AND STUMP REMOVALS A. Prevailing Specifications: 2022, INDOT Standard Specifications Sections 201, 211, and 621 B. Additions: 1. A table of planned tree and stump removals is provided in these Specifications, section XVIII. 2. All work on trees and stumps in City right of way shall be done by a Licensed Arborist registered with the South Bend Board of Park Commissioners. Any subcontractor must comply with all requirements of the Prevailing Specifications, General Conditions, and Special Provisions for this work. 3. The Contractor shall obtain the following permits before beginning Tree Removal work at any site. The Contractor must note that the permits are being submitted as part of this City project to have permit fees waived by the City. a. Tree Permit from the City Forester, 321 East Walter Street b. Occupancy Permit from the Division of Engineering, Room 1316, County-City Building. The Occupancy Permit application shall include a traffic control plan. (i) Note: Occupancy Bond is required for Occupancy Permit.