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Special Conditions, not the map. Amendments shall take precedence in the area of the bid documents which they modify or clarify. Amendment 1 to RN-Mines-322 states "The topsoil and overburden growth medium which is located in the topsoil stockpile located above the drainage on the east side of Chen's Hill and the two stockpiles located on the north side of Chen's Hill must be evenly replaced on the outslopes having a finished grade to a depth of 6 inches." Even though all stockpiles located to the north of Chen's Hill were discussed at the prebid and preconstruction meeting, the two stockpiles containing approximately 2800 cubic yards were not specifically included in either the Special Conditions, Map or the amendment 1, therefore they do not have to be moved as part of the required work. 2. Regarding the 5,000 cubic yards of previously stockpiled topsoil located on the East Pit area. Task 7, 9, and 13 state that "Topsoil/growth medium is available from stockpiles located at the East Pit on Map 7." The map shows only a single stockpile location. As outlined in the General Conditions, page 1, In case of a difference between the contract documents, precedence shall be given to the Special Conditions, not the map. As more than one stockpile is mentioned, the Special Conditions document takes precedence. Also, at the prebid meeting, all contractors were taken to both piles and both piles were specifically pointed out and discussed with the contractors. Also, Amendment 1, item 11 states in part "the topsoil and overburden growth medium must be replaced evenly to a depth of 6 inches over the entire disturbance or to the extent of the available soil." There is topsoil still available out of the stockpile in question. There has never been a statement that topsoil was only available from 1 stockpile and based upon the evidence it is clear that the OWNER must insist that this 5,000 cubic yard stockpile be used to topsoil the west Side, North End and the East Pit area. 3. In regards to the revegetation of all disturbed areas. As no slopes are to be left steeper than 3:1 (horizontal to vertical), the OWNER decided to have the entire site drill seeded as specified in the Invitation and Bid document. The revegetation requirements found in the General Bid Specifications must be followed. Please pay particular attention to the requirements for seedbed preparation which state in part, "The seedbed shall be firm. Trash, weeds and other debris that will interfere with seeding operations shall be removed or disposed of as approved by the PROJECT MANAGER." By this statement, all material that will interfere with drill seeding must be removed or disposed of. There is no doubt that excessively large rock will interfere with drill seeding and must be removed or disposed of. Raking will accomplish this portion of the seedbed preparation. As an alternative, the OWNER is willing to allow a portion of the site to be broadcast seeded if the CONTRACTOR clearly delineates the area to be broadcast, purchases the required additional seed in the correct amount for the area to be broadcast, uses a correct seed mix subject to the OWNERS approval, prepares the seedbed in accordance