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information represents only the statement by the Agency as to the character of materials which has been actually encountered by it in its investigation , and is only included for the convenience of bidders. Investigations of subsurface conditions are made for the ' purpose of design, and the Agency assumes no responsibility whatever in respect to the sufficiency or accuracy of borings or of the log of test borings or other preliminary investigations, or of the interpretation thereof, and there is ' no guaranty, either expressed or implied , that the conditions indicated are representative of those existing throughout the work, or any part of it, or that unanticipated conditions may ' not occur . When a log of test borings is included in the plans , it is expressly understood and agreed that said log of test borings does not constitute a part of the contract and represents only an opinion of the Agency as to the character of the materials to be encountered and is included in the plans only for the convenience of the bidders . Making such information available to bidders is not to be construed in any way as a waiver of the provisions of the first paragraph of this Section and bidders must satisfy themselves through their own investigations as to conditions to be encountered. G2.02 Addenda or Bulletins. The correction of any discrepancies in or omissions from the drawings , specifications , or other contract document, of any interpretation thereof, during the bidding period will be made only by an addendum or bulletin. A copy of each such addendum or bulletin will be mailed or delivered to each person receiving a set of these documents and shall be made a part of the contract. Any other interpretation or explanation of such documents will not be considered binding. G2.03 Estimated Quantities. The quantities given on the plans , in the proposal , and on contract forms are approximate , being given as a basis for the comparison of bids only , and the Agency does not , expressly or by implication, agree that the actual amount of work will correspond therewith , but reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity of any item or portion of the work , or to omit any item or portion of the work, as may be deemed advisable or necessary by the Engineer . G2. 04 Proposal. The proposal shall be made on the form provided, with all items filled out, and properly executed. The proposal shall be signed in longhand; by the bidder if an individual, by a member of a partnership, or by an officer of a corporation 1 authorized to sign contracts in its behalf . If made by a corporation , the proposal shall show the name of the state under the laws of which the corporation is chartered or organized. G-5