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6. Powerlines, Power Poles and Guy Tdires The portions of the electrical power distribution system for the Sunlight mine which are to be removed by the CONTRACTOR are shown on drawing sheets 1 and 2 of 9. Each drawing specifies which pole and wire segments are to be removed, and which segments are to remain in place. Removal of power and/or light poles shall include the above grade portion of the wood pole or pole pairs, all crossbars, braces, hardware, fixtures, other electrical components, guy wires, and any other wires, cables, conduit, or other materials affixed to the pole. Removal of the powerline wires or cable shall include all wires or cable supported on, affixed to, or otherwise connected to or associated with the powerline segment specified for removal on the above referenced drawings. Poles which can be accessed with appropriate equipment can be pulled out intact if desired, otherwise the pole(s) shall be removed by cutting at a maximum height of 4 inches above the existing ground surface. All poles and wires located in undisturbed areas, disturbed areas where shrub vegetation has become well established, orareas where any earthwork is necessary in order to provide mobile equipment access shall be removed without the use of any equipment which will disturb the existing land surface or cause damage to existing shrub vegetation. Non-salvaged items covered under this specification shall be disposed of either by backstowing within the inclined mine entry at a minimum distance of 50 ft. from the surface, or by hauling to an approved landfill operation. The main powerline pole containing the transformers shall be left in place and not disturbed in any way; only the wires leading from the main line to the mine and the remaining wires and poles indicated on the attached drawings are to be removed. The CONTRACTOR is responsible for contacting the utility company to ensure that power to the mine has been disconnected and that none of the lines to be removed are electrified. 4.3 Measurement and Payment No measurement for payment shall be made for structural and electrical utilities demolition and removal. Payment shall be for the lump sum bid price established on the Bid Schedule for each bid item listed. The price bid shall include all of the CONTRACTOR`S cost of whatever nature to provide complete structural demolition and removal in accordance with the plans and specifications, including demolition or dismantlement, complete removal from the project site if salvaged, and on-site underground disposal or hauling to and dumping in an approved landfill site. /ern 4843F - 11 -