VISTA DEL VERDE LANDSCAPE, INC. 3 - 2012

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The work performed shall be done in accordance with the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, latest edition, hereinafter referred to as Standard Specifications. In case of conflict between the Standard Specifications and this Specification, this Specification shall take precedence over and be used in lieu of such conflicting portions. Where the plans or specifications describe portions of work in general terms, but not complete detail, it is understood that workmanship of the finest quality is to be used. Unless otherwise specified, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, equipment and incidentals and do all the work involved in executing the contract. 2.09 CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions for safe operation of his equipment and the protection of the public from injury and damage from such equipment. 2.10 SOUND CONTROL REQUIREMENTS The Contractor shall comply with all local sound control and noise level rules, regulations and ordinances that apply to any work performed pursuant to the Contract. Each internal combustion engine used for any purpose on the job or related to the job shall be equipped with a muffler of a type recommended by the manufacturer of such equipment. No internal combustion engine shall be operated on the project without said muffler. Full compensation for conforming to the requirements of this section shall be considered as included in the prices paid for the various contract items of work involved and no additional compensation will be allowed therefore. Sounds, such as loud music, that are not related to the project, shall be kept at levels so as to not disturb the general public. 2.11 TRAFFIC CONTROL The Contractor shall notify the SAPRF representative of intent to begin the contract work at least five (5) days before work is begun. The Contractor shall cooperate with local authorities relative to handling traffic through the areas and shall make arrangements relative to keeping the working area safe and clear of vehicles. When entering or leaving roadways carrying public traffic, the Contractor's equipment, whether empty or loaded, shall in all cases yield to public traffic. All traffic delineation and work area protection shall conform to the Work Area Traffic Control Handbook (W.A.T.C.H.) 2000 Edition. The Contractor shall make every effort to keep commercial driveways open during working hours. Should this not be possible, Contractor shall coordinate with the property owners affected to insure that designated times of ingress and egress is available. After working hours, all driveways shall be accessible with smooth and safe crossings through any construction area (State of California Traffic Manual). 2.12 INQUIRIES AND COMPLAINTS The Contractor shall maintain an office at some fixed place and shall maintain a telephone thereat, listed in the telephone directory in his own name or in the firm name by which he is most commonly known. Furthermore, the Contractor shall, at all times, have some responsible person(s), employed by the Contractor, to take the necessary &J,