Common use of Utility Locates Clause in Contracts

Utility Locates. Contractor 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 proximity to the Work. Contractor 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 Contractor knows or reasonably should know is in proximity to such utilities or facilities. Contractor assumes the sole risk and will be responsible for all delay and expense arising out of Contractor’s failure to do so.