The Medical Center Company
    General Conditions


  1. Scope of Work
    1. All work to complete the project as shown on drawings 1 to3 and the attached specifications.
    2. Protection and repair or replacement of all existing site utilities including, but not limited to, sewers, water lines, sprinkler lines, area lighting electrical conduits, and electrical duct banks, whether or not shown.
  2. Temporary Offices
    1. The location of all temporary construction facilities (i.e., field offices, office trailers, storage or tool trailers) shall be subject to approval by the Medical Center Company. Any costs associated with providing heat, power, water, and fire protection, and for their relocation if required, shall be the responsibility of the contractor. All temporary facilities must be completely removed at the end of the project.
    2. All temporary facilities shall be provided with at least two 20-lb type ABC fire extinguishers, and one 55 gallon can for refuse. Refuse can shall be emptied daily.
  3. Temporary Telephones
    1. Contractor may install, at own expense, a job telephone for own use. Medical Center Company telephones shall not be used by contractor personnel.
  4. Temporary Light and Power
    1. Temporary electrical power for normal construction purposes is available from a 100 amp fused switch located on the south side of the retaining wall. Contractor is responsible for properly connecting and distributing power from this location. At the end of the work, all temporary cabling and related equipment shall be removed.
  5. Temporary Water
    1. Water is available from existing hose connections at the Medical Center Company powerhouse on the north side of Circle Drive. Contractor is responsible for providing temporary piping or hoses to extend water service to the job site. All hoses or piping shall be routed through the conveyor tunnel below Circle Drive. In no case shall piping or hoses obstruct Circle Drive. At the end of the work, all temporary piping, hoses, and related equipment shall be removed.
  6. Temporary Toilets
    1. Contractor is responsible for providing temporary toilet facilities at the job site. At the end of the work, all temporary toilets shall be removed.
  7. Cleaning
    1. Clean up and dispose off site all waste, including construction debris and packaging, on a daily basis.
  8. Parking
    1. A small area next to the Medical Center Company Service Building on the north side of Circle Drive is available for contractor parking and storage. Contractor is responsible for installing temporary fencing and gates for this area if he chooses to use it. At the end of the work, all temporary fencing, gates and related equipment shall be removed.
    2. No storage is permitted apart from the Circle Drive project area. No materials are to be stored overnight at the Medical School planting area.
  9. Deliveries
    1. Contractor is responsible for receipt and unloading of all deliveries. Any deliveries made to site without Contractor’s personnel present will be rejected.
  10. Use of existing buildings
    1. Contractor shall not enter CWRU or University Hospitals buildings for any reason.
  11. Project Meetings
    1. Before starting any work, Contractor shall meet at the site with the Medical Center Company’s representative to review the work. Progress meetings will be held from time to time at the direction of the Medical Center Company.
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