ECONOLITE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING AND MAINTENANCE, INC. 2 -2008

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23. PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF EXISTING IMPROVEMENTS The Contractor shall be responsible for the protection of all improvements adjacent to the work, such as sprinkler systems, drain pipes, lawns, brick work, plantings, masonry work, fences, wall, sidewalks, street paving, etc., located on either public or private property. If any improvements are removed or damaged, other than those designed for removal, then such improvements shall be replaced in kind at the Contractor's expense. 24. TRAFFIC CONTROL The Contractor shall conduct all work in a manner that will insure continuous traffic flow on the street at all times. In situations where it is necessary to restrict traffic flow per WATCH Handbook, the Contractor will contact the Director for approval. 25. MISCELLANEOUS TRAFFIC DEVICES Contractor shall provide all traffic control and miscellaneous traffic devices as may be required for Routine and/or Extraordinary maintenance of this contract. Signs used for handling traffic during the course of this contract shall be in accordance with the "Work Area Traffic Control Handbook" (WATCH) published by Building News, Inc., and made a part of these special provisions. The method in which signs, barriers and other miscellaneous traffic devices are used during construction and/or repair shall be in accordance with the publication mentioned. A copy of said publication is on file in the Public Works Agency. All signs shall be illuminated or reflectorized when they are used during hours of darkness. All cones, pylons, barricades or posts used in the diversion of traffic shall be provided with flashers, or other satisfactory illumination if in place during hours of darkness. 26. WORK BY CITY FORCES BECAUSE OF NONCONFORMANCE TO CONTRACT Should the contractor fail to correct deficiencies or public nuisances that have been created because of his operation, then these will be considered to be of an emergency nature. City shall have the right, but not the obligation to make the corrective work. Such work will be done on a force account basis with an additional callout charge of $200.00 for each callout. 27. APPRENTICESIDP STANDARDS Where required under law, the prime contractor on this project shall assume full responsibility for compliance with apprenticeship standards as established by Section 1777.5 of the California State Labor Code. 28. SUBCONTRACTORS 9