Common use of Utility Locates Clause in Contracts

Utility Locates. CM/GC will be responsible to locate existing utilities and underground facilities that are indicated in the Contract Documents or that are known or reasonably should be known to exist in the proximity to the Work. CM/GC shall provide timely notice and locate requests with any affected utility or through contact with appropriate notification centers before commencing excavation or demolition Work that CM/GC knows, or reasonably should know, is in proximity to such utilities or facilities. CM/GC assumes the sole risk and will be responsible for all delay and expense arising out of CM/GC’s failure to do so.