Specifications include, but are not limited to: LAWN SPRINKLER SYSTEMS The Contractor shall locate, flag, and protect, existing lawn sprinkler systems located within the project area. This work shall not be paid for directly and shall be considered subsidiary to other items for which direct payment is made. When a lawn sprinkler system is damaged due to negligence by the Contractor, it shall be repaired at the expense of the Contractor. When a lawn sprinkler system needs to be replaced, relocated, or adjusted in order to complete the Work, it shall be approved by the Project Manager and paid as an ‘Extra Work Item’. Sprinkler repair efforts shall occur immediately following adjacent Work if it is known that damage was done to the system during Work efforts. If no visual damage occurred during construction but damage is reported by the homeowner at a later date, the Contractor shall have 7 days to repair the system affected by their work. TREE PROTECTION No trees have been identified for removal on this project. The Contractor shall protect all trees that are not required to be removed in this project. Where necessary, the Contractor may have to hand dig around trees to prevent damage to roots. Any form of protection chosen by the Contractor, such as fences, ropes, etc., shall be furnished, erected, and maintained by the Contractor. Any trees that appear to have significant root damage caused by excavation or any tree that needs trimmed in or from the public right-of-way, shall be coordinated with the Project Manager or their representative who shall contact the City Arborist to verify any necessary actions in saving, trimming, or removing the damaged tree. Tree protection completed in conformance with these Special Provisions and accepted by the City’s Project Manager, shall not be measured and paid for separately. Such cost shall be considered a part of the unit prices for which direct payment is made.