Specifications include, but are not limited to: 14.1 Preconstruction Work. Contractor shall do (or cause to be done) the following as preconstruction work: 14.1.1 On an as needed basis as determined by Fort Bend County, cause the Contractor’s personnel to meet with Fort Bend County and the Engineer to discuss the status of the Project. 14.1.2 Review drawings and specifications with the Engineer to permit the Contractor and the Engineer to determine the compliance of the proposed facility with applicable building codes. 14.2 Construction Work. Contractor shall do (or cause to be done) the following as construction work: 14.2.1 Perform (or cause to be performed) all preparatory work at the construction site required herein, including (without limitation) soil and concrete testing and demolition of improvements existing at the construction site and all actions necessary for compliance with all laws and regulations as to actions to be taken by owners or contractors before construction begins, including without limitation those in regard to archaeological and environmental requirements. 14.2.2 Construct and install (or cause to be constructed and installed) the Project on the construction site in accordance with this Contract and the drawings and specifications approved by Fort Bend County. 14.2.3 Furnish (or cause to be furnished) all materials, supplies, equipment, tools, labor, supervision, utilities, transportation, and other materials and services necessary to complete the Project described herein. 14.2.4 Materials testing necessary for the Project and required by laws and regulations, construction industry standards as approved by Fort Bend County and this Contract; the frequency of testing shall be approved by Fort Bend County. It is the contractor’s responsibility to engage a material testing laboratory to perform testing on the structural concrete to be used for foundation work in this project. The cost of testing shall be incidental to bid item for drill shaft foundation. Testing of concrete shall comply with current TXDOT criteria. Contractor has to submit the name of the testing laboratory, intended to be used by the contractor for this project, for County’s approval. 30.1 Remove all vegetation growth within the ponded area to ensure that new material installed will bond with existing soil. 30.2 Maintain a 3:1 slope all sides for the safety of persons fishing or in the pond area, a possible 4:1 slope may be needed to minimize any erosion as water enters the pond. 30.3 Add clay to the bottom of the pond in the amount of one (1) foot, if pond is deeper than ten (10) feet; if bentonite is used add one (1) to three (3) pounds per square foot of area.