The goal of this project is to successfully abate (lead and asbestos) and demolish three (3) dilapidated building structures and demolish a concrete silo structure at Pipes Cove Preserve in Greenport. Access to the work site is challenging based upon the low-lying, environmentally sensitive surrounding area. The Contractor is to have experience and the sensitivity of working around freshwater and tidal wetlands, a comprehensive understanding/experience of 6NYCRR Part 56 regulations, an understanding of working around and in coordination of an active railroad and lastly a profound respect for a historical nature preserve that serves the residents and visitors of Southold Town.

As stated earlier access and the limited footprint to conduct demolition operations is the most challenging aspect to this project. The first 1000’ feet of the access-way from NY-25 is wide enough for a small truck, small to mid-size construction equipment (backhoe, loader, roll-off truck) and then the roadway narrows down to a path that is soft and yielding due to its proximity to the groundwater table. The surrounding areas off this road/path are wetlands and perched groundwater bodies. The path continues along the west side of the pond which will need to be enhanced with a filter fabric and crushed stone road bed in order to accommodate the construction vehicles/equipment. The LIRR issued an entry permit which is part of this bid package that outlines all of the responsibilities of the Contractor to traverse safely over the LIRR tracks in strict compliance to the entry permit. There was a roadway that once existed on the south side of the railroad (see plans for details) that needs to be restored since the area has become overgrown.

All abatement and demolition activities associated with this project will need to be conducted in accordance with the NYSDEC Wetland Permit, LIRR Entry Permit as well as all conditions included in the contract document. The Contractor shall include any and all provisions and costs associated with compliance to the permits obtained for this project and Southold Town requirements. Once all material has been properly removed from the site, the staging areas, footprints of all removed structures and pathways will be restored in accordance with the plans and specifications. The contractor shall possess all certifications and qualifications required to handle and transport the material (construction debris, ACM/Lead materials) to a permitted facility. All tracking documents and manifests will be provided as well as all notifications to local and State regulatory agencies.

The Contractor should be aware that Pipes Cove Preserve will be temporarily shut down to the public during this project. However, this does not relieve the Contractor in any way of their contractual and regulatory obligations to protect the surrounding environment (air, soil, water) from contamination and the public’s safety (LIRR, entry into site).