Electronic design files WILL be available to the Contractor prior to the bid letting if requested, subject to the following conditions: a. A signed disclaimer agreement shall be required from each Contractor requesting the electronic design files prior to distribution. b. Electronic design files will be distributed as DWG files. The Contractor will be responsible for obtaining the appropriate software to open, analyze, and/or convert these file formats for their own use, and understand the risks and limitations associated with that software. c. The electronic design files for distribution may be limited to the following: existing survey line work, existing ground surface model, proposed design utility and surfacing line work, and finished ground surface model. Additional information may be distributed at the Engineer’s discretion. d. The electronic design files will not include any modifications due to addendum unless specifically noted in an addendum. e. The electronic design files are provided for reference only. In the event of a discrepancy between the electronic design files and the contract documents, the contract documents shall prevail. Requests for the electronic design files should be made by signing the disclaimer agreement obtained from the Engineer of Record. Electronic design files will be furnished to the Contractor within two (2) business days from receipt of the signed disclaimer agreement. CONSTRUCTION LIMITS The construction limits shall be delineated on the plans. Material storage and vehicle and equipment traffic shall be limited to the construction limits. All paved streets and parking lots adjacent to the project are to be cleaned at the end of each working day. The Contractor will not be allowed to store materials, equipment, etc. on structures or use structures as a staging area. Coordinate staging area with Owner prior to material delivered to site. GRADE STAKES, BENCHMARKS AND MONUMENTS All construction staking will be required by the Contractor. All stakes, stones, and monuments now in place and marking lines and corners of boundaries which are likely to be affected by the work herein provided for shall be carefully preserved by the Contractor. In no case shall any excavation be made within five feet (5') of any such stake, stone or monument until they have been properly reset, witnessed, or otherwise cared for by the Engineer and permission is given to proceed with the work. All stakes, stones, monuments, and benchmarks disturbed or removed through carelessness or without proper authority will be reset at the expense of the Contractor.
