Specifications include, but are not limited to: 1.1 The Contractor shall designate one person who is a licensed arborist that is responsible for the supervision of all work being performed. This person shall be thoroughly familiar with the specified requirements and the methods needed for the proper performance of the work and who shall direct all work performed. 1.2 The Contractor shall assign one person who shall serve as the main contact for the City for purposes of scheduling inspections, emergencies, and maintaining communication The Contractor will supply a direct contact name, phone number and email and will notify the City if this contact information changes during the Contract period. 1.3 The City will inspect the work on a regular basis and report to the Contractor’s supervisor any problems. 1.4 The Contractor will immediately report to the City supervisor any problems or hazards that are observed during the course of the work. 1.5 The Contractor will use proper equipment and tools for the work. All equipment and tools will be in near-original working and sanitized condition to prevent the spread of tree diseases. 1.6 The DBH will mean the diameter of the tree measured at a height of five feet from the ground. 1.7 The Contractor will take all safety precautions to protect the workers and the general public. Traffic control signs and other markings will be in accordance with the latest Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) as published by the Federal Highway Administration. Failure to provide proper traffic controls will result in work being stopped until the requirements are met.
