A. 
The items covered by this article require the contractor to furnish all labor, materials, equipment, apparatus, and tools. This includes all pipe, materials for joint connections, manholes, appurtenant structures, and sewer laterals to points of connection with building drains at the side of public or private rights-of-way, or beyond public utilities paralleling the sewer, including specials and fittings. They also require the contractor to perform all operations to complete the construction of sanitary sewers, sewer laterals, and appurtenances thereto, as shown on the drawings and as herein specified. The contractor shall install, equip, adjust, and put in operation the completed work so as to produce a satisfactory operating whole in conformance with plans and this article.
B. 
This article is not intended to cover every procedure and work sequence. However, all safety procedures including, but not limited to, sheeting, shoring, confined space entry, and blasting shall be in accordance with the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA. All ordinances of the Borough as well as any county, state, or federal regulations shall apply. If there is a conflict between regulatory agencies, the stricter of the regulations will apply.
In addition to the definitions in Article V, § 340-29, unless the context specifically indicates otherwise, the meaning of terms used in this article shall be as follows:
APPROVED
The words "approved," "acceptable," "satisfactory," or of like import, shall mean approved by the Engineer for general conformity with design concepts, unless another meaning is plainly intended or otherwise specifically stated. This approval shall not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for producing a complete and satisfactory end result.
AUTHORITY
Any federal, state, or municipal agency.
COMPLETION CERTIFICATE
The certificate of the Engineer and approved by the Borough, indicating general conformance to plans and specifications of all work performed under the contract.
CONSTRUCTION OBSERVATION
The observation of the work performed by the contractor to ascertain its conformity with Borough standards and specifications.
CONTRACT
The written agreement executed between the entity requiring the work to be performed and the contractor performing the work. It covers performance of the work and the furnishing of labor, materials, and equipment in the construction of sewer extensions and appurtenances to the sewage collection system.
CONTRACTOR
The contractor employed to construct sanitary sewers and appurtenances and his agents, representatives, superintendents, or employees in accordance with Borough approvals, specifications, and supervision. "Contractor" is used as an all-encompassing term to include a developer; a person hired by an individual homeowner to install building sewers; plumbers; and so on. All contractors and subcontractors, performing sewer installation related activities, must be licensed by the Borough.
CONTRACTOR'S ENGINEER
The licensed professional engineer, or his authorized representative, retained by the contractor to provide plans and specifications for the project.
CORRESPONDING AUTHORITY
The authority in charge of the item in question.
EPA
The Environmental Protection Agency, a federal organization.
PLANS
All plans or reproductions relating to the construction of the project and made a part of the contract, and additional plans as may be required, from time to time, in order to more fully clarify contract plans and details not shown thereon.
PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS
The plans and specifications are complementary to each other, and the requirements of any one shall be considered as requirements for all.
PROJECT
The scope of work under the contract described in the specifications and shown on the plans incorporating performance, services, and materials for the whole, entirely complete, and in full.
SPECIFICATIONS
Contained in the specifications, inclusively, all definitions, descriptions, requirements, terms, stipulations, and all written supplements, made or to be made thereto pertaining to the contract, and all materials, equipment, and workmanship to be furnished under the contract.
SUBCONTRACTOR
This term includes only those having a direct contract with the contractor, one who furnishes material worked to a special design according to the plans or specifications of this work, but does not include one who merely furnishes materials.
WORK
The term "work" of the contractor or a subcontractor includes labor, materials, equipment, transportation, and other facilities necessary to complete the contract.
A. 
The contractor's engineer shall furnish all necessary copies of drawings and specifications to the Borough and the Engineer for review. Shop drawings shall be submitted in quadruplicate to the Borough with promptness as to avoid delay in the work. After review of these drawings by the Engineer, the contractor shall make any corrections required, providing the Borough four corrected copies and such other copies as may be needed for proper prosecution of the work. The Engineer's approval of shop drawings shall not relieve the contractor from responsibility for errors or discrepancies in such drawings. All shop drawings shall be identified with the name of the project and contractor, and numbered in consecutive order. Shop drawings will be required to be furnished for manufactured manholes, frames and covers, and other required appurtenances.
B. 
The contractor, when submitting the shop drawings for approval, shall do so with the understanding he has checked said drawings before submission and is satisfied they meet the requirements of the plans and specifications and will present no difficulties in completing the contract. He shall clearly note his approval on all shop drawings prior to their submission. Failure of the contractor to note his approval will be reason for the Engineer to return such submission without review. If it appears the submitted shop drawings have not been properly checked, even though the contractor's approval has been noted thereon, it will also be considered reason for the Engineer to return such submission.
C. 
If the shop drawings show variations from the contract requirements because of standard shop practice or other reasons, the contractor shall make specific mention of such variations in his letter of submission so that, if accepted, suitable action may be taken for proper changes in the contract. Otherwise, the contractor will not be relieved of the responsibility for executing the work in accordance with the contract even though the shop drawings have been approved.
D. 
The approval of shop drawings will be general and shall not relieve the contractor from the responsibility for proper fitting and construction, or from furnishing materials and work required by the contract not indicated on the shop drawings when approved.
E. 
The approval of any plans, specifications, contracts, or agreements or the issuance of any permits or approvals pursuant to the provisions of this Part 2 or any regulations issued or adopted pursuant hereto shall not constitute a representation, guarantee, or warranty of any kind by the Borough or by any official, employee, agent, or advisor of the Borough as to the practicability, adequacy, functioning, or safety of any use, improvement, facility, or system installed or maintained pursuant to the aforementioned approved plans, specifications, contracts, agreements, permits, and regulations, and shall not create any liability upon the Borough, or its officials, employees, agents and advisors.
F. 
Each submission of shop drawings must be accompanied by a transmittal letter with a list of the number of drawings. All drawings must be marked with the name of the project, the name of the contractor, and be numbered consecutively. All drawings must be complete in every respect and bound in sets.
G. 
The contractor shall keep one copy of all drawings and specifications on-site, in good order, and available to the Borough Engineer and his representatives.
H. 
All drawings or plans pertaining to the project shall be submitted by the contractor, in duplicate, to the Borough Engineer for review. After review of these drawings by the Borough/Authority Engineer, the contractor shall instruct his engineer to make the required corrections and resubmit six corrected copies. The Borough Engineer's approval of the drawings shall not relieve the contractor from responsibility for errors or discrepancies in such drawings. All drawings shall be prepared in conformance with the requirements set forth in this Part 2 and shall be identified with the name of the project and contractor, and numbered in consecutive order.
I. 
All costs associated with the submittal and review of plans and drawings will be reimbursed to the Borough by the contractor. The contractor shall make payment in full for any invoice presented to him by the Borough. Payment will be made no later than 10 days from the date of the invoice.
The contractor shall submit to the Engineer, prior to construction, a schedule showing the order in which the contractor proposes to perform the work. The schedule will include the dates when the contractor will start the various parts of the work and the estimated dates of completion. This schedule will be updated at least once a month during the duration of the contract.
The contractor shall comply with all tax laws for the jurisdiction in which the work is being done. He shall pay all taxes for which he may be liable as a consumer or user of goods and taxes based on income from the contract or a portion thereof. The contractor shall obtain, where applicable, sales and use tax exemption certificates.
A. 
The contractor will be responsible for initiating, maintaining, and supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the work. He will provide the necessary safeguards to prevent damage, injury, or loss to:
(1) 
All employees on the work and other persons who may be affected thereby;
(2) 
All work and all materials or equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the site; and
(3) 
Other property at the site or adjacent thereto, including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structures, and utilities not designated for removal, relocation, or replacement in the course of construction.
B. 
The contractor will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and orders of any public body having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property. He will erect and maintain, as required by the conditions and progress of the work, all necessary safeguards for safety and protection, including posting danger signs and other warnings against hazards.
C. 
The contractor shall comply with the provisions of Pa. Act 38, as amended, and notify owners of adjacent utilities when progression of the work may affect them.[1]
[1]
Editor's Note: See 73 P.S. § 176 et seq.
D. 
When the use of explosives or other hazardous materials is necessary for the progression of work, the contractor will comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, regulations, and orders of any public body having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property.
[Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I)]
A. 
The Engineer, the Borough, and their representatives shall at all times have access to the work wherever it is in preparation or progress. The contractor shall provide proper facilities for such access and observation.
B. 
If the contract documents, the Engineer's instructions, laws, ordinances, or any public authority require any work to be specially tested or approved, the contractor shall give the Engineer timely notice of its readiness for inspection. Inspections by the corresponding authority shall be promptly made and, where practicable, at the source of supply. If any work should be covered up without the approval of the corresponding authority it must be uncovered for examination at the contractor's expense. The contractor is responsible to pay all corresponding authority expenses for inspections.
A. 
The contractor shall have, available on-site, a competent superintendent and any necessary assistants while any work is in progress. The superintendent shall represent the contractor in his absence and all directions given to him shall be as binding as if given to the contractor. Important directions shall be confirmed in writing to the contractor. Other directions shall be so confirmed if a there is a written request. The contractor shall give efficient supervision to the work, using his best skill and attention.
B. 
If the contractor finds any discrepancy between the drawings and the physical conditions of the locality, any errors or omissions in the drawings or layout, as given by points and instructions, it shall be his duty to immediately inform the contractor's engineer, in writing. The contractor's engineer shall promptly verify the same. Any work done after such discovery, until authorized, will be done at the contractor's risk.
A. 
The contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the Borough Council of Avondale Borough and their representatives from and against all losses and all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, recoveries, and judgments of every nature and description brought or recovered against them by reason of any act or omission of the said contractor, his agents, or employees, in the execution of the work or in the guarding of it, and shall defend and pay the costs of defending any such suit or suits.
B. 
The contractor is directed to maintain and pay for such insurance, issued in the name of the contractor, the Borough and their representatives as will protect them from their contingent liability under any and all contracts.
Wherever work being done by the Borough contiguous to work covered by a contract, the respective rights of the various interests involved shall be established by the Borough Engineer, in order to secure the completion of the various portions of the work in general harmony.
A. 
The contractor shall, as soon as practicable after the execution of the contract, notify the Engineer, in writing, of the names of subcontractors proposed for work. He shall not employ any the Engineer may, within a reasonable time, object to as incompetent or unfit.
B. 
The contractor agrees he is as fully responsible to the Borough and for the acts and omissions of his subcontractors and of persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as he is for the acts and omissions or persons employed by himself.
Every provision of law, and every clause required by municipal, federal, or state regulation are required to be inserted in the contract shall be deemed to be inserted herein. The contract shall be read and enforced as though it were included herein and, if through mistake or otherwise, any such provision is not inserted, or not correctly inserted, then upon the application of either party, the contract shall forthwith be amended to make such insertion. The contractor shall give all notices required by law or regulation and shall comply with all laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations applicable to the work.
The contractor shall accept the provisions of the Workman's Compensation Act of 1917, as amended, covering any work performed by him, his partners, associates, employees, or those of any subcontractor he may employ. He must also file, with the Engineer, any certificate of exemption from insurance from the Bureau of Workmen's Compensation of the Department of Labor and Industry.
A. 
The contractor shall not commence work until he has obtained all insurance required under this section from a responsible insurance company(s), authorized and qualified to do business under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The insurance must be approved by the Borough. The contractor shall not permit any subcontractor to commence work on his subcontract until the insurance required of the subcontractor has been so obtained and approved.
B. 
The contractor shall obtain, pay for, and maintain employers liability; general public liability with contractual indemnity coverage; and automobile liability insurance that will protect the contractor, any subcontractor, owner, the Borough, and their agents from claims for damages for personal injury, accidental death, and property damage which may arise from operations under the contract. This includes coverage whether such operations are performed by himself, any subcontractor, or anyone directly employed by either of them. In the event the contractor is unable to obtain the aforesaid coverage in a single policy of insurance, he shall furnish a policy covering his liability and that of his subcontractors and, in addition, an owners protective policy with respect to the liability of the Borough and their agents.
C. 
The amount of such insurance shall, unless otherwise specified as a special term of a contract, be as follows:
(1) 
General liability.
(a) 
Each occurrence: $1,000,000.
(b) 
Damages to rented premises: $500,000.
(c) 
General aggregate: $2,000,000.
(d) 
Products - comp/OP agg: $2,000,000.
(2) 
Excess/umbrella liability.
(a) 
Each occurrence: $2,000,000.
(b) 
Aggregate: $2,000,000.
(3) 
Automobile liability (owner, nonowned, and hired automobiles).
(a) 
Bodily injury: $1,000,000.
(b) 
Property damage: $1,000,000.
(4) 
If there is a possibility of special hazards existing in the work contemplated, they shall be covered by rider(s) to the policy or policies, as required by the Borough Engineer.
D. 
The contractor, during the progress of the work, shall maintain builders' risk fire and extended coverage insurance. Such insurance shall cover labor and materials connected to or adjacent to the property insured; materials in place or to be used as part of the permanent construction, including surplus material, shanties, protective fences, bridges, temporary structures, miscellaneous materials, and supplies incident to the work; and such scaffolding, staging, towers, forms, and equipment not owned or rented by the contractor. The cost of which is included in the cost of work. This insurance shall not cover any tools owned by mechanics, any tools, equipment, scaffolding, or staging, the capital value of which is not included in the cost of the work. Such insurance shall be in the names of the contractor, the engineers, and the Borough, as their respective interests may appear. All such insurance policies shall be open to the inspection of the Borough and their representatives at all times.
E. 
Copies of the policies shall be provided with each executed copy of the contract. Renewal endorsements shall be delivered as necessary, for the duration of the contract.
F. 
The risk of damage to the work required to be covered by the said insurance, is that of the contractor and his surety. Failure by the contractor to maintain such insurance, or failure to collect the proceeds thereof, in case a claim, shall in no way relieve the contractor from the responsibility of completing his contract.
G. 
The contractor shall, upon executing the contract, deliver to the Borough proper proof of the insurance required hereunder and under § 340-65, Indemnity. Certificates will be proof of public liability, property damage and workmen's compensation insurance. Certificates shall include type, amount, class of operations, effective dates and date of expiration of policies. An original policy for fire insurance must be submitted.
H. 
All policies and certificates must contain an endorsement stating the policy cannot be canceled or amended without first giving Borough at least 10 days' notice in writing.
It is understood and agreed the contractor has, by careful examination, satisfied himself as to the nature and location of the work; conformation of the ground; character, quality and quantity of the materials to be encountered; character of equipment and facilities needed to accomplish the prosecution of the work; general and local conditions; and all other matters which can in any way affect the work under the contract. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the Borough, either before or after the execution of the contract, shall affect or modify the terms or obligations herein contained.
The contractor's engineer will furnish all the surveys, plans, measurements (workmen's lines and benches excepted), and other information necessary to properly construct the contemplated improvements as to the lines, grades, and dimensions as specified and called for by the plan. The contractor shall provide reasonable opportunities and facilities for setting points and making measurements. He shall not proceed until he has made timely demand upon the contractor's engineer for, and has received from him, such points and instructions as may be necessary as the work progresses. The work shall be done in strict conformity with such points and instructions. The contractor shall protect all stakes and reference points.
A. 
The existence and location of underground utilities, whether or not indicated on the plans, are not guaranteed and shall be investigated and verified in the field by the contractor before starting work. Excavation in the vicinity of existing structures and utilities shall be carefully done by hand. Special care must be used by the contractor to avoid interference or damage to any operating utilities or plants. Where there is any possibility of any interference or damage, the contractor shall make arrangements with officers or owners of the utilities concerning the precautions to be used during the performance of the work. All work will be prohibited if these preparations are not completed before construction begins.
B. 
The contractor must adhere to the provisions Pa. Act 287 of 1974, as amended by Pa. Act 181 of 2006, 73 P.S. § 176 et seq., enacted by the General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and approved by the Governor on December 12, 1991. The Act specifies the responsibilities in regard to public health and safety during excavation and demolition operations in areas of underground utilities.
C. 
In order to comply with Act 287, as amended, the contractor shall call 1-800-242-1776, a one number calling system in direct contact with many utilities within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.
No night or Sunday work requiring the presence of the Borough Engineer, or his representative, will be permitted except in cases of emergency, and then only with the written consent of the Engineer.
The service of any notice by the Borough to the contractor shall be considered accomplished upon completion of any one of the following procedures:
A. 
When delivered, in writing or by facsimile, to the person in charge of the office used by the contractor to conduct business;
B. 
When delivered, in writing, to the contractor, or any of his authorized agents, in person;
C. 
When delivered, in writing or by facsimile, to the contractor, or any of his agents, at the office used to conduct the business of the contractor at or near the work site; or
D. 
When deposited in the United States Mail, postpaid, and addressed to the party intended for such service at his/her office used for conducting the business of the contract.
A. 
Unless otherwise stipulated, the contractor shall provide and pay for all materials, labor, water, tools, equipment, light, power, transportation, and other facilities necessary for the execution and completion of the work.
B. 
Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be new. Both workmanship and materials shall be of good quality. The contractor shall, if requested, furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials, original composition, and manufacture of all materials used in the project.
C. 
The contractor shall at all times enforce strict discipline and good order among his employees, and shall not employ any unfit person or anyone not skilled in the work assigned to them.
A. 
The contractor shall provide, on-site, such equipment and medical facilities necessary to provide first-aid service to anyone who may be injured in connection with the work.
B. 
The contractor must promptly report in writing to the Borough all accidents what so ever arising out of the performance of the work. This applies whether on, or adjacent to the site. The report shall include any injury causing death, personal injury, or property damages. The report must provide full details and statements of witnesses. In addition, if death, serious injury, or serious damages are caused, the accident shall be reported immediately by telephone or messenger to both the Borough and Engineer.
C. 
If any claim is made against the contractor or any subcontractor because of an accident, the contractor shall promptly report the facts in writing to the Borough and Engineer, providing the full details of the claim.
All property line and survey monuments shall be properly tied into fixed points before being disturbed, and properly reset by the contractor upon completion of the work.
A. 
Where sewer lines cross private property, all rights-of-way and entry will be acquired by the contractor. In opening trenches across private property, the contractor shall use every means to protect all property. This includes lawns, trees, shrubbery, fences, buildings, walls, roads, watercourses, natural features, or any improvements which may exist. All damages resulting from the contractor's operation shall be repaired, without charge, to the satisfaction of the Borough. Upon the contractor's refusal to do so, the repairs will be done by the Borough at the expense of the contractor. The contractor shall confine his operations to the width of the right-of-way.
B. 
Before any work is to be done on private property, the contractor will provide a video tape of the entire easement area. Approval of the scope by the Borough Engineer is required before commencing any work.
A. 
All permits, licenses and approvals, including, without limitation, those required by the Borough pursuant to other ordinances and regulations, as well as those required by federal, state, county and/or municipal authorities, necessary for the completion of the work, such as blasting permits, trenching, etc., shall be secured and paid for by the contractor from the corresponding federal, state, county, or municipal authority.
B. 
Any blasting within the Borough is to comply with all applicable Borough requirements.
C. 
The contractor shall comply with the laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations pertaining to the work as drawn and specified. If the contractor observes the drawings and specifications are at variance therewith, he shall promptly notify the Engineer in writing, and any necessary changes shall be adjusted as provided in the applicable regulations. If the contractor performs any work knowing it is contrary to such laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations, or without such prior notice to the Engineer, the contractor shall bear all costs required to correct the defects and achieve compliance with all applicable regulations.
A. 
The contractor shall perform his work in a manner as to interfere, as little as possible, with the use of any roads or adjoining property. No excavation shall be left open or other obstructions allowed to remain any longer than is absolutely necessary. The contractor shall provide all safeguards and temporary passageways necessary for the convenience and protection of all persons using said highway by day or night.
B. 
The contractor shall provide, place, and maintain all signs, sign mounts, flashers, steady burn lights, barricades, temporary lighting, and all other associated traffic maintenance devices in order to adequately protect the public from harm for the duration of the construction project.
C. 
When permission for detouring traffic is granted, the contractor shall post signs and maintain all detour routes to the satisfaction of the corresponding authority. No state highway shall be closed to traffic and no work performed on a state highway without first obtaining approval for closing from PennDOT. On a state highway, all warning signs for construction and detouring must be in accordance with PennDOT current standards.
D. 
At no time during construction shall any materials, spills, rocks, or other debris impede the flow of traffic through the job site. Any debris that has entered the traffic lanes shall be immediately cleaned up and removed. The contractor shall make every effort to protect traffic, both pedestrian and vehicular, against any possible injury or damage.
E. 
The contractor shall construct and maintain bridges over excavated areas as may be necessary, or as directed by the corresponding authority, and said bridges must have sufficient structural integrity to accommodate its purpose, whether vehicular and/or pedestrian traffic. The proposed bridge shall be approved by the corresponding authority.
F. 
All fire hydrants, water valves, gas valves, fire alarm boxes, and mailboxes shall be left accessible for use.
G. 
If the contractor should fail to provide the necessary safeguards, as specified, the corresponding authority may provide the same and charge the cost to the contractor.
The contractor shall be responsible for all damage done, to his work, by heavy rains or floods. He shall take all reasonable precautions to protect adjoining property, by building such temporary channels to carry off the stormwater as required.
A. 
Completed work is defined as work which is entirely done, including removal of all tools, equipment, excess material, rubbish and debris and the clearing of sidewalks, rights-of-way, and the restoration of street surfaces to original or better condition. The same applies for lines installed on private property.
B. 
The Engineer permitting a full release of funds for completed work shall in no way relieve the contractor, or his representative, of repairing defective work which may not be detected until after the said release of funds.
A. 
The contractor shall promptly remove, from the premises, all materials condemned by the Engineer. This includes materials failing to conform to the contract, whether incorporated in the work or not, and the contractor shall promptly replace his work in accordance with the contract. He shall bear the expense of making good all work of other contractors damaged by such removal or replacement.
B. 
Failure or neglect on the part of the Borough Engineer to condemn or reject any inferior work or materials shall not be construed as an acceptance of such work or materials, should the same become evident at a later date, prior to delivery of completion certificate by the Borough to the contractor.
Upon the completion of the contract, including cleanup, the contractor shall notify the Borough the work is ready for final inspection. If the contract is complete, the Engineer will notify the Borough of satisfactory completion so that a completion certificate may be issued and outstanding funds released.
The contractor shall, at all times, keep the project site free from accumulations of surplus material, rubbish, and waste materials resulting from his operation. The contractor shall also restore all lawns and shrubbery damaged in the course of construction.
A. 
The contractor shall provide toilet facilities for the use of all personnel working on the project.
B. 
Facilities shall be of the portable type and shall be kept in a clean and sanitary condition.
A. 
Any reference to an item of equipment or material by a specific manufacturer's brand or trade name is intended merely as a standard. Products or materials of other manufacturers, which in the opinion of the Engineer are the equal of that specified, considering quality, workmanship, economy of operation, and are suitable for the intended purpose, will be acceptable.
B. 
The contractor shall not, under any circumstance, substitute an alternate manufacturer's product or material without prior written approval of the Borough Engineer.
Should there be any conflict with the general or special conditions, the following requirements shall govern:
A. 
Where reference is made to government specifications, or to those of well known organizations such as ASTM, AWWA, etc., the latest editions shall apply;
B. 
The contractor will be required to maintain, at all times during construction, the flow of sewage in the existing sewerage systems;
C. 
Connections to existing sewers shall be made providing a watertight installation. Where manholes are broken into for connections, they shall be restored to original condition using materials similar to those in the existing structures;
D. 
Where sewers will be constructed within state highway rights-of-way, the contractor will make necessary applications for permits to construct such sewers through the Borough Council. It shall be, however, the responsibility of the contractor to construct the sewers in strict conformance with the requirements of the Borough and PennDOT.
E. 
Where sewers are to be installed within the limits of streets, all removal and replacement of street paving and restoration of shoulders shall be in strict conformance with the requirements of the Borough and PennDOT;
F. 
Streets shall not be unnecessarily obstructed. The contractor shall take measures to keep the streets or roads open and safe for traffic after working hours;
G. 
When sewer lines cross telephone, telegraph, electric, cable TV, gas, oil, or water lines, no excavation or pipelaying shall be done at those crossings without the presence of an authorized representative from the office of the corresponding utility and/or their successors;
H. 
The contractor should plan his work to provide adequate protection during storms. Certain portions of the work may be affected during storms and floods. Provisions for preventing damage should be made available at all times. Sewer lines and other work shall be protected at all times against damage from uplift due to high groundwater levels;
I. 
The contractor shall provide a competent and reliable person delegated to be readily available and have full authority to act in his behalf in case it is necessary to deal with an emergency situation arising during after working hours.
J. 
The contractor shall provide a list of responsible parties to contact on a normal or emergency basis. The list shall include telephone, fax, pager, and cell phone numbers.