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If so. directed in writing, the Contractor shall make permanent changes in the location of water mains if they are obstructing the new structures to be built. The cost of such changes will be paid for as extra work based on the valuation made by the Engineer and depend on his decision as to whether the work done is or is not included in the work required and bid for by the Contractor under the contract. In rendering all such accounts, the Contractor shall itemize both the labor and materials involved and provide other information as may be required by the Engineer. Underground Objects and Utilities Information as to the location of existing utilities has been collected from various sources, but the results of such investigations are shown on the contract drawings and are not guaranteed as to accuracy. The Contractor is particularly directed to the fact that underground objects or material location, elevation, or type is not warranted to be approximately correct (nor can they be assumed to be the only subsurface objects or materials which may be encountered in the work), The Contractor shall make all necessary investigations to satisfy himself as to the existing conditions Prior to bidding work, including the locating of existing underground sprinkler systems. 202.02 MATERIALS 202.03 CONSTRUCTION 202.03.01 Stripping This Article of the Standard Specifications is amended as follows: Strip vegetation and underlying soil to a depth of 4 to 6 inches below the existing ground surface. Topsoil must be stored on the job site. The removal of excess topsoil from the project must not be done until completion of all topsoiling work and upon the approval of the Engineer. The contractor shall make his own arrangements for storing topsoil materials. If topsoil materials are to be stored on private property, the contractor shall obtain and deliver to the Engineer written releases from the owners of the property for the storage. Before trench excavation, the Contractor shall strip the existing topsoil and store for future use. 202.03.02 Excavating Test Pits 202.03.03 Excavating Unclassified Material A. Excavating The following is added to this Article of the Standard Specifications: Excavation shall be carried out to the elevations or depths shown on the plans. The contractor shall take special precautions necessary to prevent damaging any existing

the Standard Specifications: Excavation shall be carried out to the elevations or depths shown on the plans. The contractor shall take special precautions necessary to prevent damaging any existing utilities. He shall be held liable for repairs of any damage done to these utilities. 1. Wet Areas gz Foundation and Bridge Areas 3. Rock Areas This Article of the Standard Specifications is amended as follows: Delete the third paragraph of this article and substitute the following: 21