- (a) After issuance of a work order by the Utilities Section, the utility owner is expected to begin the relocation work and exercise due diligence to complete the work within the time periods specified in the work order so as not to delay or interfere with the highway contractor's operation.
(b) All utility work shall be undertaken and completed in accordance with the approved:
- (1) Plans;
- (2) Specifications;
- (3) Relocation agreement, if applicable; and
- (4) Change orders.
- (c) Changes in the work from that shown in the approved relocation plan must be authorized by the resident engineer prior to the implementation of the change in order for the cost to be eligible for reimbursement.
- (d) Utility owners shall notify the resident engineer not less than four (4) days prior to starting work in order that observation and inspection of the work may be provided.
- (e) The utility owner shall notify the resident engineer on the date the work is completed so that a final inspection by the resident engineer may be scheduled.