Common use of Utility Locates Clause in Contracts

Utility Locates. R&E and/or NWS shall call the state “dial-before-you-dig” contractor number to determine utility locations prior to the design survey. However, “dial-before-you-dig” locators do not check utilities outside of the public right of way, and in some cases do not perform locates for design purposes or in a timely manner. R&E will contract with a private locating company for utility locates outside of the public right of way and for utilities not located for design purposes.

Utility Locates. R&E and/or NWS Northwest Survey shall call the state “dial-before-you-dig” contractor number to determine utility locations prior to the design survey. However, “dial-before-you-dig” locators do not check utilities outside of the public right of way, and in some cases do not perform locates for design purposes or in a timely manner. R&E will contract with a private locating company for utility locates outside of the public right of way and for utilities not located for design purposes.