1. Pre-Takeoff Preparation<ul><li>Review all bid documents (plans, specs, geotech report, addenda)</li><li>Identify bid scope inclusions/exclusions</li><li>Note utility conflicts, phasing requirements, off-site work</li><li>Confirm MWBE/DBE requirements, bonding, insurance</li><li>Establish takeoff units (SF, LF, CY, EA, LS, TON, etc.)</li><li>Set up digital takeoff software (Bluebeam, PlanSwift, On-Screen Takeoff, etc.) or Excel sheets</li></ul> 2. Demolition &amp; Clearing<ul><li>Building demolition (if applicable)</li><li>Tree removal (count &amp; diameter classes: &lt;6", 6–18", &gt;18")</li><li>Stump removal/grubbing</li><li>Clearing &amp; grubbing (acres or SF)</li><li>Abandonment of existing utilities (cap, fill, remove)</li><li>Sawcutting existing pavement</li></ul> 3. Erosion Control &amp; SWPPP<ul><li>Silt fence (LF)</li><li>Construction entrance (EA) + wash racks</li><li>Inlet protection (EA)</li><li>Straw wattles / fiber rolls (LF)</li><li>Temporary seeding / mulch (SF)</li><li>Dust control (water truck hours or LS)</li><li>Dewatering (if high groundwater)</li><li>Turbidity curtains (if near water)</li><li>SWPPP preparation &amp; monitoring (LS)</li></ul> 4. Earthwork (Mass Grading)<ul><li>Cut/Fill quantities (CY) – balanced onsite or import/export?</li><li>Topsoil strip &amp; stockpile (CY)</li><li>Unsuitable material excavation &amp; replacement (CY)</li><li>Over-excavation &amp; backfill under buildings/pads</li><li>Rock excavation (CY or LS if blasting required)</li><li>Proof rolling &amp; compaction testing</li><li>Import fill material (CY) + borrow pit source</li><li>Export excess material (CY) + disposal fees</li><li>Fine grading / tolerance requirements</li><li> </li></ul>5. Underground UtilitiesA. Storm Drainage<ul><li>RCP, HDPE, CMP (LF by diameter: 12", 15", 18", 24", etc.)</li><li>Catch basins, manholes, inlets, junction boxes (EA)</li><li>Area drains, trench drains</li><li>Headwalls, end sections, flared end sections</li><li>Roof drain leaders</li><li>Underdrain / French drains</li><li>Detention / retention pond excavation &amp; piping</li><li>Outlet control structures</li></ul>B. Sanitary Sewer<ul><li>PVC SDR-26/35, Ductile Iron (LF by diameter)</li><li>Manholes (EA – inside drop, outside drop?)</li><li>Cleanouts, grease interceptors, oil/water separators</li><li>Lift stations &amp; force mains (if applicable)</li><li>Sewer laterals to each building/home</li><li>Testing</li></ul>

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