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safe manner, unless the wood is not usable as firewood. All firewood to be removed (wood four (4) inches of diameter or larger) must be authorized by an SAPRF representative. 1.14 TIME FOR COMPLETION If awarded this project, the Contractor agrees to complete the work within the time parameters jointly agreed upon by the City, SAPRF, and the Contractor prior to work commencement, unless specific time deadlines are specified elsewhere in these specifications. Once the work has commenced, the Contractor shall diligently prosecute the same to completion. 1.15 PAYMENTS WITHHELD/PENALTIES Should the Contractor fail to finish the work as agreed upon in these specifications the Contractor shall be charged by SAPRF penalties in the amount of five hundred dollars ($500.00} for each calendar day that the work remains incomplete beyond the dates specified. Any amount so charged shall be deducted by the SAPRF from any monies which otherwise are or become payable to the Contractor. In case all the work called for is not completed in all parts and requirements within the time specified, the SAPRF shall have the right to giant or deny an extension of time for completion, as may be seen best to serve the interests of the SAPRF. The Contractor shall not be assessed with penalties during the delay in the completion of the work caused be acts of God or of the Public Enemy, acts of the State, floods, epidemics, quarantine, restrictions, strikes, or unusually severe weather. The SAPRF representative will ascertain the facts and the extent of the delay, and their findings thereon shall be final and conclusive. 1.16 SUBCONTRACTORS Subconhactors used in the performance of this project shall be listed in the Contractors Bid Proposal. Subcontractors shall be properly licensed by the State of California as a contractor to perform work of this specialty and hold a valid business permit and certificate of insurance with the City of Santa Ana. Should any subcontractor fail to perform the work undertaken by him to the satisfaction of the SAPRF, said subcontractor shall be removed immediately from the project upon the request of the SAPRF and shall not again be employed on the project. The Contractor shall be held liable for the correction of any deficient work. 1.17 ADDITIONS AND/OR DELETIONS OF WORK The SAPRF representative reserves the right to add and/or delete tree work on this project as deemed necessary and in the best interest of the SAPRF. Additions and/or deletions shall be made at the unit price accepted by SAPRF upon award of contract. 1.18 INSPECTIONS An authorized SAPRF representative will inspect the work performed by the contractor to insure completion of the pruning in accordance with SAPRF Pruning specifications. Should more than two (2) inspections be required on trees needing additional work, the contractor will be billed for SAPRF staff time. 1.19 BILLING Contractor shall submit a fully itemized bill listing each tree noting: a. Address {each tree). b. Type of tree. 25C-72