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21. Trench Safety Act. The purpose and intention of the State of Florida, Trench Safety Act is to provide for increased worker safety by requiring compliance with sufficient standards for trench safety when the excavation is in excess of five (5) feet deep. The Florida Trench Safety Act is hereby incorporated herein reference and made a part hereof as though fully set forth herein. By signing and submitting the proposal, the Bidder certifies that he is fully aware of the Trench Safety Act, and he is thoroughly knowledgeable of its provisions and referenced data and standards, and further, that he understands what will be required of him should he become the successful Bidder /Contractor when performing trench excavations in excess of five (5) feet deep. 22. Familiarity with Laws The Bidder is assumed to be familiar with all federal, state and local laws, ordinances, rules and regulations, that in any manner affect the work. Special attention is called to, but not limited to, the local environmental ordinances. Ignorance on the part of the bidder will in no way relieve Contractor from its responsibility for compliance with all applicable laws, codes ordinances, rules and regulations. 23. Apprentices Chapter 446 of the Florida Statutes provides certain requirements if apprentices are employed by contractors of public works projects. Contractor shall be knowledgeable of this law and conform to its requirements. The Bureau of Apprenticeship in the Division of Labor, Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security, assists contractors in the determination of actual or anticipated needs with respect to complying with the statutory requirements of this law. This law provides for a civil penalty against any contractor or supplier that breaches this law. 24. Equality and Substitutions Each Bidder represents that its Bid is based upon new materials and equipment described in the solicitation and such material and equipment fully meet the requirements of the solicitation. Whenever, any material, item, product, system or process is specified by trade name or name of manufacturer or vendor to establish class or standard required, any other material, item, product, system or process, considered equal by the City Manager may be used by Contractor with the written approval of the City Manager provided the following procedure is followed. In each instance, the material, item, product, system or process specified by trade name or name of manufacturer or vendor shall be considered as a standard basis for bidding and to ensure a uniform comparison of bids; Contractor shall base its Bid on the particular material, item product, system or process named. Instructions to Bidders Page 5 of 7