Description
The Deadhorse Dam Removal project involves the removal of an existing dam and the restoration of a wetland area in Missaukee County, Michigan. The project includes the removal of the existing embankment, control structure, and outlet pipe, as well as the construction of a new channel and the protection of the channel with fieldstone. The project also involves the disposal of spoils in an approved on-site upland location. The contractor will be responsible for maintaining access for mail delivery and garbage pickup, coordinating drive closures and mail box relocations with landowners, and restoring incidental damages on the project as directed by the owner and engineer. The project requires the contractor to provide dust control and sweep roads daily, and to restore all lawn areas per specifications and plans.
Some key aspects of the project include:
• Removing the existing dam and restoring the wetland area
• Constructing a new channel and protecting it with fieldstone
• Disposing of spoils in an approved on-site upland location
• Maintaining access for mail delivery and garbage pickup
• Coordinating drive closures and mail box relocations with landowners
• Restoring incidental damages on the project as directed by the owner and engineer
• Providing dust control and sweeping roads daily
• Restoring all lawn areas per specifications and plans
The project requires the contractor to comply with various regulations and standards, including the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) regulations and the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) guidelines. The contractor must also ensure that all work is done in accordance with the approved plans and specifications, and that all necessary permits and approvals are obtained before commencing work.