Site work for a water / sewer project in West Saint Paul, Minnesota. Completed plans call for site work for a water / sewer project.

The Remove Existing Bridge item is for removal of the existing bridge at 246 Edgewood Lane. Removal of the bridge includes the deck, roof, footings and all other parts within the bridge frame. Removal shall include hauling and disposing of materials for the bridge. All disturbed areas within the project shall be either seeded or sodded to an equal or better condition to that which was in place prior to construction and as directed by the Engineer. All exposed areas of the site shall receive seed and mulch, sod or rolled erosion prevention product within two weeks after final grade on slopes flatter than 1(V):3(H) and one week on slopes steeper than 1(V):3(H). Restoration may include areas outside of the construction limits as determined by the Engineer. If bituminous base is placed, the final turf establishment shall be installed within two weeks of bituminous placement. Failure to install final turf establishment within two weeks of the bituminous base being placed will result in penalty of $100 per calendar day to be deducted from any monies due or coming due to the Contractor. All areas adjacent to the roadway disturbed by construction shall be excavated to a depth as specified to allow for placement of topsoil. The Contractor shall import topsoil as necessary to provide for a minimum depth of topsoil specified. All rock, Class 5, debris, and excess concrete shall be removed from the area behind the curb to the satisfaction of the Engineer prior to the placement of topsoil. The Contractor shall cut a clean, square edge and install sod or seed in areas as directed by the Engineer. Where boulevard sodding is identified by the plans, sod shall be placed in the boulevard area adjacent to curb and gutter installation/replacement. A minimum of 4 ft and maximum of 6 ft of sod shall be placed along curb unless the extended area is directed by the Engineer. This work shall consist of excavation, trenching, backfilling, and restoration of existing surfaces for the construction of underground utilities. The use of the term "Plans, Specifications and Special Provisions" within this specification shall be construed to mean those documents which compliment, modify, or clarify these specifications and are an enforceable component of the Contract Documents. All references to MnDOT Specifications shall mean the latest published edition of the Minnesota Department of Transportation "Standard Specifications for Construction", and all supplements and amendments thereto, published prior to the date of advertisement for bids. All reference to other Specifications of AASHTO, ASTM, ANSI, AWWA, etc. shall mean the latest published edition available on the date of advertisement for bids. The Blanding's turtle is a medium to large turtle (5 to 10 inches) with a black or dark blue, dome-shaped shell with muted yellow spots and bars. The bottom of the shell is hinged across the front third, enabling the turtle to pull the front edge of the lower shell firmly against the top shell to provide additional protection when threatened. The head, legs, and tail are dark brown or blue-gray with small dots of light brown or yellow. A distinctive field mark is the bright yellow chin and neck.