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1406Preservation of Historical Objects

MN · 2025 Standard Specifications✓ Full text on BuildSpecBook pages 53–0 Save this section

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Immediately upon discovery of potential historical objects of an archeological or paleontological nature within the Project Site, the Contractor shall do the following:

(1)Restrict or suspend operations in the immediate area of the discovery to preserve the

potential historical objects

(2)Notify the Engineer of the presence of potential historical objects

The Engineer will make arrangements for their disposition or record the desired relevant data. The Contractor shall support the preservation and salvage effort directed by the Engineer . The Contractor shall not perform Work related to the preservation and salvage efforts that the Contractor considers Extra Work without the written approval of the Engineer. The Department may restrict or suspend the Contractor's operations in the immediate area of the historical objects for a period not to exceed 72 hours, without a Contractor claim for damages. The Department will not impose restrictions over 72 hours, unless agreed by the Contractor and the Department in writing.

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Source: Minnesota Standard Specifications for Construction, 2025 Edition. Pages 53–0 of 1,081. View official source ↗

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