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20. PROTECTION OF WORK Property. The CONTRACTOR shall, at its own expense, support and protect all public or private property that may be endangered in the execution of the work described for this project. The CONTRACTOR shall repair to its original condition and make good any damage caused to any such property by reason of its operation. Risk of Loss. All construction and associated activities specified in the Technical Specifications and Plans for this project shall be performed at the sole risk and cost of the CONTRACTOR from commencement until final payment by the COUNTY. Any specific references contained in the Contract Documents, including the Specifications, that the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible at its sole risk and cost for the work or any part thereof are not intended to be, nor shall they be construed to be, an exclusive listing of the circumstances in which the CONTRACTOR bears the risk of loss, but rather they are intended only to be exemplary. All loss or damage caused by the nature of the work or work environment, acts of nature such as storms, unusual obstructions to the work, or any other natural or existing circumstances either known or unforeseen that may be encountered in the conduct of the work, shall be sustained and borne by the CONTRACTOR at its own cost and expense. The CONTRACTOR shall have no claim against the COUNTY because of any damage or loss to the work or CONTRACTOR's materials, equipment or supplies, including no claim for loss or damage due to simultaneous work by others, and the CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for the complete restoration of damaged work to its original condition complying with the Contract Documents. Notwithstanding any other provision of this Contract, this obligation shall exist without regard to the availability of any insurance, either of the COUNTY or the CONTRACTOR, to indemnify, hold harmless or reimburse the CONTRACTOR for the cost incurred in making such restoration. 21 . NOTICE TO MARINERS Prior to construction, the CONTRACTOR is required to provide a Notice to Mariners describing the construction operations and work areas . Should the CONTRACTOR encounter any unmarked hazards to navigation floating or on the ocean floor, it is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR to provide a Notice to Mariners and to immediately notify the COUNTY. The CONTRACTOR shall provide to the COUNTY an original proof of publication for any Notice to Mariners. TECHNICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS _ TS-22