Earthworks Solutions, LLC 5/3/2024

CITY OF EVERETT SPECIAL PROVISIONS Water Main Replacement “Y” – Ph 1 Div 1 – GENERAL REQMTS March 2024 Work Order No. UP 3814 SP-85 The City advises all general contractors and subcontractors that numerous Federal, State, and Local regulations exist that could affect the procedures used in the completion of this project. The City advises each prospective Contractor that they are responsible to be aware of and comply with all applicable statutes and regulations. It is recommended that each Contractor contact the local office of the following agencies for a list of applicable regulations and requirements that might affect the implementation of this project: • Federal Environmental Protection Agency • Washington Department of Health • Washington Department of Ecology • Washington Department of Fisheries • Washington Department of Wildlife • Washington Department of Labor & Industries • Puget Sound Air Pollution Control Agency • Municipal Building Department • Municipal Planning Department • Municipal Public Works Department If the scope of Work in this Contract includes Work at the City of Everett Water Filtration Plant or the Waste Water Pollution Control Facility, Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the Washington Department of Labor & Industries for such work including, but not limited to, Chapter 296-67 WAC. All costs associated or incurred in complying with these regulations or any other regulations listed above are included in the Contractor’s Proposal. In cases of conflict between different safety regulations, the more stringent regulation shall apply. The Washington State Department of Labor and Industries shall be the sole and paramount administrative agency responsible for the administration of the provisions of the Washington Industrial Safety and Health Act of 1973 (WISHA). The Contractor shall maintain at the project site office, or other well-known place at the project site, all articles necessary for providing first aid to the injured. The Contractor shall establish, publish, and make known to all employees, procedures for ensuring immediate removal to a hospital, or doctor’s care, persons, including employees, who may have been injured on the project site. Employees should not be permitted to work on the project site before the Contractor has established and made known procedures for removal of injured persons to a hospital or a doctor’s care. The Contractor shall have sole responsibility for the safety, efficiency, and adequacy of the Contractor’s plant, appliances, and methods, and for any damage or injury resulting from their failure, or improper maintenance, use, or operation. The Contractor shall be solely and completely responsible for the conditions of the project site, including safety for all persons and property in the performance of the Work. This requirement shall apply continuously, and not be limited to normal working hours. The required or implied duty of the Engineer to conduct construction review of the Contractor’s performance does not, and shall not, be intended to include review and adequacy of the Contractor’s safety measures in, on, or near the project site. 1-07.1(7) Noise Work within 500 feet of residential properties between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. during weekdays and between the hours of 6:00 p.m. and 8:00 a.m. on weekends or holidays are subject to noise control requirements if the work generates decibel levels of greater than 55 db(A). Contractor may apply for a Noise Variance a minimum of 30 days prior to performing work and pay $100.00 application fee, using the following link to obtain the latest information on noise variance requirements: