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4. EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE 4 . 1 It is the responsibility of each Bidder, before submitting a bid , to (a) examine the Contract Documents thoroughly, (b) visit the site to become familiar with local conditions that may affect cost progress, performance , or furnishing of the work , (c) consider federal , state, and local laws and regulations that may affect costs , progress, performance , or furnishing of the work, (d ) study and carefully correlate Bidder's observations with the Contract Documents , and (e) notify Engineer of all conflicts , errors, or discrepancies in the Contract Documents. ' 4 . 2 Reference is made to the Supplementary Conditions for identification of: 4 . 2 . 1 Those reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at the site which have been utilized by Engineer in preparation of the Contract Documents. Bidder may rely upon the accuracy of the technical data contained in such reports , but not upon non-technical data , ' interpretations, or opinions contained therein or for the completeness thereof the purposes of bidding or construction . ' To obtain access to the site, the following shall be contacted : Michael C . Hotchkiss , P.E., Capital Protects Manager. (772) 567=8000 Ext. 1821 . Project work site is located within Indian River County existing Rights-of- way and Utility Easements as shown on the construction plans. 4 . 2 . 2 Those drawings of physical conditions in relation to existing surface and subsurface conditions (except underground facilities) which are at or contiguous to the site which have been utilized by Engineer in preparation of the Contract Documents . Bidder may rely upon the accuracy of the ' technical data contained in such drawings, but not upon the completeness thereof for the purposes of bidding or construction . Copies of such reports and drawings will be made available by Owner to any Bidder on request. Those reports and drawings are not part of the Contract Documents , but the technical data contained therein upon which Bidder is entitled to rely as provided in Paragraphs 4.2 . 1 and 4.2 .2 are incorporated therein by reference. Such technical data has been identified and established in the Supplementary Conditions. • 4 . 3 Information and data reflected in the Contract Documents with respect to underground facilities at or contiguous to the site is based upon information and data furnished to Owner and Engineer by owners of such underground facilities or others, and Owner does not assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness thereof unless it is expressly provided otherwise in the Supplementary Conditions . 4 .4 Provisions concerning responsibilities for the adequacy of data furnished to prospective Bidders on subsurface conditions , underground facilities and other physical conditions , and possible changes in the Contract Documents due to differing conditions appear in Paragraphs 4 . 2 and 4. 3 of the General Conditions. 00100-2 ' c:Wiy DocumentsVmjects%02621SpecificationsW0100 Instruction To Bidders.doc