Common use of Ground Disturbance Clause in Contracts

Ground Disturbance. County staff or a professional archaeologist (services retained by the County) must be present on the site during ground disturbance activities for the purpose of monitoring for the presence of archaeological and historical resources. Should such resources be found, the contractor shall immediately cease all, ground disturbance and construction activity and immediately contact the County. The contractor shall not resume construction or site disturbance activities until such time as given approval by the County.