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13. SPECIFICATIONS INTERPRETATION 13.1 The intent of these specifications is known by the City of Santa Ana and SAPRF. Any questions relating to the interpretation of these specifications must be addressed, in writing, prior to the start of work. The Contractor agrees that interpretations of this contract after the start of work are at the sole discretion of the Director's Representative, and the Contractor shall abide by all such interpretations. 14. PROTECTION OF EXISTING FACILITIES AND STRUCTURES 14.1 The Contractor shall exercise due care in protecting from damage all existing facilities, structures, and utilities, both above surface and underground on the City's property. Any damage to Civic Center facilities, or private property caused by the Contractor's neglect shall be corrected and paid for by the Contractor at no cost to the City of Santa Ana. The City of Santa Ana and/or Director's Representative shall make the determination of fault. The Director's Representative reserves the right to issue a Stop Work Notice if the Contractor does not promptly repair any damage, within twenty-four (24) hours of the damage incurred. 14.2 If the Directors Representative requests or directs the Contractor to perform work in a given area, it will be the Contractor's responsibility to verify and locate any underground systems (i.e. utility lines) and take responsibility for taking reasonable precaution when working in these areas. 14.3 Contractor shall call Underground Alert (800) 422-4133) at least two working days prior to digging for line locations. Any damage or problems shall be reported immediately to the Director's Representative and the City of Santa Ana. If the Contractor discovers something unexpected or a unique problem occurs, he should stop work and immediately contact an authorized Director's Representative for a timely resolution of the problem. 15. SUBSTITUTIONS 15.1 Whenever a specific type of material is specified, no substitutions shall be allowed without written consent of the SAPRF representative. 16. CERTIFICATION & APPLICATION OF MATERIALS 16.1 All materials shall be delivered on the site in original containers. Materials shall be subject to inspection by the Director's Representative. The Director's Representative will not approve materials not meeting the SAPRF standards, and Contractor shall return any such non -satisfactory items at his/her cost. 16.2 No materials shall be applied prior to the Director's Representative verifying the specified quantities of materials. Furthermore, should the Contractor apply materials before the Director's Representative verifies correct materials and quantities, the Contractor shall not receive credit for the applied materials. The Contractor shall then reorder and deliver the materials, thereby not receiving credit for the applied materials.