Specifications include, but are not limited to: This project is to be constructed in the 2023/2024 winter off season when the Farmers/Merchant canal is dry. The Contractor will only be allowed to access the canal and build the new concrete box culvert from September 18, 2023 to March 15, 2024, any deviation from this will require the written approval of the Engineer. Nebraska Public Power District projects the canal will be dry from September 18, 2023 to March 15, 2024. All utility work has been completed or the necessary arrangements have been made for the required utility work to be undertaken and completed as required for proper coordination with the physical construction schedules. The Contractor should request a utility status update at the project pre-construction conference, and/or prior to start of work. Any utility adjustments or interruption of service for the convenience of the Contractor shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.