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13. The Division must retain extra money in the event of vegetation failures in the initial bond. If vegetation failures occur and all of the reseeding money was spent for initial vegetation, the Division would not be able to remediate the problem. After an applicant receives Phase II Bond Release, vegetative establishment, the original reseeding amount is "returned" and only the reseeding amount (for vegetative failures) is retained. This ensures that adequate money remains for the ten-year liability period and that vegetative success, including cover, production and diversity are achieved. Task 158 -Yearly Site Maintenance and Pond Cleaning 14. Given BRL's analysis of their ponds, the Division agrees that the total number of pond cleanings can be reduced to five during the liability period. Task 210 -Reseed Unit Train Loadout and Coa- Stockpile Area 15. The Division will update the current reclamation cost estimate to reflect the appropriate seed mix on page 2.05-25, Volume 7. Task 203 Demolish and Remove Structures at Train Loadout 16. The current reclamation plan calls for removing all structures and debris from the site, therefore, the cost for concrete disposal charges must remain. There are a few general items that need to be kept in mind as one looks at the Division's reclamation cost estimates. The amount of the Division's reclamation cost estimates are, according to Rule 3.02.2(1), to "assure the completion of the reclamation plan if the work had to be performed by the Board..." The Division works under much different guidelines than private companies. The biggest difference, which accounts for government contracts usually being higher than those in the private sector, is that the Division shifts all liabilities onto the contractor(s). If there is a problem with the cut and fill volumes given or project delays or changes are required due to ground (or beneath ground) conditions, the burden of the increased cost is placed on the contractor. For demolition estimates the Division uses costs from the Means guide. This gives the Division a standardized cost to work with. While a specific contractor may bid a lower amount, the Division must use the Means Guide costs to remain neutral in the calculation of bonds.