According to CalTrans, all earth, trees, brushes, and other obstructions that interfere with the proper construction of fences:

• A. Must be removed by fencing contractor at no additional cost to public agency
• B. Must be removed by CalTrans at no expense of contractor
• C. Must be removed by fencing contractor at additional costs to public agency
• D. Must be removed by CalTrans with cost being deducted from contracts

Answer: (A)

Clearing the site is part of the fencing contractor’s scope under CalTrans contracts. If earth, trees, brush, or other obstructions would interfere with installing the fence, the contractor must remove them as part of the work, and the cost is included in the contract price. The public agency doesn’t pay extra for this clearing. If unexpected or extra work is needed beyond what was bid, it would be handled as a contract change rather than charging the agency for ordinary clearing.