HISTORICAL OR CULTURAL ARTIFACTS. Prior to commencing construction, Contractor shall complete the requirements of Governor’s Executive Order 05-05, or, Contractor shall complete a review under Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, if applicable. Completion of the requirements of Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act shall substitute for completion of Governor’s Executive Order 05-05. Contractor agrees that the Contractor is legally and financially responsible for compliance with all laws, regulations, and agreements related to the preservation of historical or cultural artifacts and agrees to hold harmless THE BOARD and the State of Washington in relation to any claim related to such historical or cultural artifacts discovered, disturbed, or damaged as a result of the project funded by this Contract. In addition to the requirements set forth in this Contract, Contractor shall, in accordance with Governor’s Executive Order 05-05, coordinate with the Washington State Department of Archaeology and Historic Preservation (DAHP), including any recommended consultation with any affected tribe(s), during project design and prior to construction to determine the existence of any tribal cultural resources affected by the proposed project funded by this Contract. Contractor agrees to avoid, minimize, or mitigate impacts to the cultural resource as a continuing prerequisite to receipt of funds under this Contract. The Contractor agrees that, unless the Contractor is proceeding under an approved historical and cultural resource monitoring plan or other memorandum of agreement, if historical or cultural artifacts are discovered during construction, the Contractor shall immediately stop work and notify the local historic preservation officer and the state historic preservation officer at DAHP. If human remains are uncovered, the Contractor shall stop work and report the presence and location of the remains to the coroner and local enforcement immediately, then contact DAHP and the concerned tribe’s cultural staff or committee. The Contractor shall require this provision to be contained in all sub-contracts for work or services related to ATTACHMENT A: SCOPE OF WORK. In addition to the requirements set forth in this Contract, Contractor agrees to comply with RCW 27.44 regarding Indian Xxxxxx and Records; RCW 27.53 regarding Archaeological Sites and Resources; RCW
