10.5 Existing Utilities – Before starting any excavation, the Permit
10.5 Existing Utilities – Before starting any excavation, the Permit Holder or Contractor must confer with all Public Utilities to obtain information from each as to the horizontal and vertical locations of existing utilities and other conditions that may affect the excavation. The Permit Holder or Contractor shall not interfere with any existing utility without the written consent of the Awarding Authority Representative and the owner of the utility. If it becomes necessary to relocate an existing utility, this shall be done by its owner and the cost of such work shall be done by the Permit Holder. The Permit Holder or Contractor shall inform itself as to the existence and location of all underground utilities and protect the same against damage.