DR9304-SP 950101CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS
AND
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
FOR
PHASE I DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
MEADOWS SUBDIVISION- STAGE I
LESLIE AND LANSDOWNE CIRCLE
FOR
THE CITY OF COPPELL
Prepared by:
Halff Associates, Inc.
8616 Northwest Plaza Drive
Dallas, Texas 75225
AVO12035
May 1992
Revised January1995
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Division 0 - Bidding and Contract Documents
Section 00100 - Notice to Bidders
Section 00110 - Instructions to Bidders
Section 00140 -
Proposal and Bid Schedule
Standard Form of Agreement (Contract)
Standard General Conditions of the Construction Contract
Section 00232 - Supplementary Conditions of the Agreement
Division 1 - Specific Project Requirements
Division 2 - Special Provisions to Standard Specifications for Construction
For this project, the Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction - North
Central Texas, as prepared by the North Central Texas Council of Governments and the
City of Coppell Standard Construction Details shall govern all work to be done, together
with any additional Special Specifications or Specific Project Requirements included
herein.
DIVISION 0 - BIDDING AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
~~ HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC.
ENGINEERS · SCIENTISTS · SURVEYORS
lll DALLAS · FORT WORTH · ARLINGTON · CHICAGO
8616 NORTHWEST PLAZA DRIVE · DALLAS, TEXAS 75225
214/7394)094 · FAX 214/739-0095
January 20, 1995
AVO 12035
City of Coppell
255 Parkway Blvd.
Coppell, Texas 75019
Atto: Ken Griffin, P.E.
Re.'
Meadows Subdivision Drainage Improvements - Stage I
Dear Ken:
Enclosed are originals of the Meadows - Stage I construction plans and specifications. One set
of bluelines, a bound mock-up of the Construction Specifications and Contract Documents and
a diskette containing the Word Perfect word processing files is also provided. Please note that
easement legal descriptions were not included under this contract. An invoice for the balance of
the Meadows Stage I contract is also enclosed.
Please feel free to call if you have any questions.
Sincerely,
HALFF ASSOCIATES, INC.
Enclosures
TRANSPORTATION ° WATER RESOURCES · LAND DEVELOPMENT · MUNICIPAL · ENVIRONMENTAL * STRUCTURAL
SURVEYING · GLOBAL POSITIONING SYSTEM (G.P.S.) · REMOTE SENSING AND MAPPING
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE · PLANNING
DMSION 0 - BIDDING AND CONTRACT DOCUME~S
SECTION 00100 - NOTICE TO BIDDERS
Sealed bids addressed to the Purchasing Agent, City of Coppell, Texas, for Meadows - Stage I -
Leslie and Lansdowne Circle will be received in the Purchasing Office at the City of Coppell
City Hall, 255 Parkway Boulevard, until a.m. on ,
and then publicly opened and read aloud. Each Bidder shall submit two identical copies of this
bid with the City of Coppell Bid No. designated clearly on the exterior of the bid
envelope.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive all formalities. Unreasonable
or unbalanced unit prices will be considered sufficient cause for rej. eetion of any bid or bids. The
Owner reserves the right to accept the alternate bid of a Contractor that did not submit the lowest
base bid. NO BID TRANSM1TI~D BY FAX WnJ. BE ACCEPTED.
Bidders are expected to inspect the site of the work and to inform themselves regarding local
conditions and conditions under which the work is to be done.
Complete sets of bidding documents must be used in preparing Bids; neither the City of Coppell
or the preparer, Albert H. Halff Associates, Inc. assume any responsibility for errors or
misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding Documents.
NO SALES TAX ON TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY INCORPORATED INTO OR
MADE A PART OF THE PROJECT. The bidder shall not include or provide for sales tax on
tangible personal property to be incorporated into the project. (Note: This procedure may not
be used, however, for materials which do not become a part of the finished product, such as,
equipment rental or purchase, form materials, etc.). In order to be exempt from the sales tax on
such tangible personal property, the contract shall separate and provide separate charges for
materials to be incorporated into the project from charges for labor. The City will provide the
Contractor with an exemption certificate for the materials. The contractor is expected to issue
a resale certificate in lieu of paying a sales tax at the time of purchase. The bidder shall show
the cost of materials (tangible personal property) in the space provided on the bid form. The
successful bidder's bid form will be used to develop a separated contract and determine the
extent of the tax exemption.
Section 00100 - Notice to Bidders
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DIVISION 0 - BIDDING AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
SECTION 00110 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
1. Defined Terms
Terms used in these Instructions to Bidders which are defined in the Standard General
Conditions of the Construction Contract (EJCDC Document 1910-8, 1983 ed.) and the
Supplementary Conditions of Agreement have the meanings assigned to them in these
General Conditions. The term "Bidder" means one who submits a Bid directly to Owner,
as distinct from a sub-bidder, who submits a bid to a Bidder. The term "Successful
Bidder" means the lowest, qualified, responsible Bidder to .whom Owner (on the basis of
Owner's evaluation as herei-nafter provided) makes an award. The term "Bidding
Documents" includes the Notice to Bidders, Instructions to Bidders, the Bid Form, and
the proposed Contract Documents (including all Addenda issued prior to receipt of bids).
Specific defined terms are:
Owner: Wherever the word "OWNER" is used in the specifications and Contract
Documents, it shall be understood as referring to the City of Coppell, Texas.
Engineer: Wherever the word "ENGINEER" is used in the specifications and Contract
Documents, it shall be understood as referring to the CITY ENGINEER or his authorized
representative, City of Coppell, P.O. Box 478, Coppell, Texas 75019.
Inspector: The authorized representative of the City of Coppell assigned to observe and
inspect any or all parts of the work and the materials to be used therein.
2. Scope of Work
This project is located in the Meadows Subdivision in the City of Coppell, Texas. As
shown on the construction plans and described in these contract documents and
specifications, amendments and attachments, furnish and install 16 LF of 18-inch RCP and
one cast-in-place 14-foot curb inlet on Leslie Drive and approximately 500 LF of 18-inch
RCP and two cast-in-place curb inlets (1--10 foot, 1-6 foot) on Lansdowne Circle.
3. Copies of Bidding Documents
3.1
Complete sets of the Bidding Documents may be obtained from the Purchasing Agent at
the offices of the City of Coppell, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas. The
following general requirements pertain to the Bidding Documents:
A)
No bidding documents will be issued later than two (2) days prior to the bid
opening date.
B)
After award of the Contract, the successful Bidder 'will be furnished five (5) sets
of Contract Documents at no charge. Additional sets over five (5) will be
furnished for $15.00 per set.
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3.2
3.3
c)
Bidding Documents may be examined free of charge at the offices of the CITY
ENGINEER, City of Coppell, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
Complete sets of Bidding Documents must be used in preparing Bids; neither the City of
Coppell or the preparer, Albert H. Halff Associates, Inc. assume any responsibility for
errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete sets of Bidding
Documents. No partial sets of plans, specifications or proposal forms will be issued.
The Owner in making copies of Bidding Documents available on the above terms does
so only for the purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work and does not confer a license or
grant for any other use.
Qualifications of Bidders.
The Bidder shall submit within five (5) days of the Owner's request such evidence as the
Owner may require to establish his financial responsibility, experience and possession of
such equipment as may be needed to prosecute the work in an expeditious, safe and
satisfactory manner. The required information to be submitted shall consist of, but shall
not necessarily be limited to, the following:
A. Current Project Experience.
A list of all projects presently under construction by the Bidder including
approximate cost and completion date shall be submitted upon request.
B. Past Project Experience.
The Bidder shall submit a list of comparable projects completed within the
previous five years including approximate cost(s), quantities, and completion
date(s).
C. Equipment.
The Bidder shall provide a list of equipment which will be used on this project.
The Bidder shall demonstrate that he has adequate equipment to complete this
project, properly and expeditiously and shall state what additional equipment, if
any, that he must rent/lease as may be required to complete this project.
D. Financial.
Each Bidder shall be prepared to submit upon request of the Owner a balanced
financial statement with no evidence of threatening losses as evidenced by an
audited certified financial statement (current within the last six (6) months of bid
date). This information will be used to confirm' that the Bidder has suitable
financial status to meet obligations incidental to performing the work.
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6.2
6.3
E. Technical Experience.
The Bidder shall demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Owner that he has the
technical experience to properly complete this project.
F. Proof that the Bidder maintains a permanent place of business.
Conflict of Interest
City Charter states that no officer or employee of the City shall have a financial interest,
direct or indirect, in any contract with the City, nor shall be financially interested, directly
or indirectly, in the sale to the City of any land, or rights or interest in any land,
materials, supplies or services. This prohibition does not apply when the interest is
represented by ownership of stock in a corporation involved, provided such stock
ownership amounts to less than one percent (1%) of the corporation stock. Any violation
of this prohibition will constitute malfeasance in office. Any officer or employee of the
City found guilty thereof should thereby forfeit his office or position. Any violation of
this prohibition with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of the persons or corporations
contracting with the City shall render the contract voidable by the City Manager or the
City Council. The Contractor represents that no employee or officer of the City has an
interest in the Contractor.
Examination of Contract Documents and Site.
Access to the site shall be from Lansdowne Circle and Leslie Drive. Prospective Bidders
shall respect all improvements. It is the responsibility of each Bidder before submitting
a Bid, to (a) examine the Contract Documents thoroughly, (b) visit the site to become
familiar with local conditions that may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing
of the Work, (c) consider federal, state and local Laws and Regulations that may affect
cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work, (d) study and carefully correlate
Bidder's observations with the Contract Documents, and (e) notify Engineer of all
conflicts, errors or discrepancies in the Contract Documents. Failure to make these
examinations shall in no way relieve any Bidder from the responsibility of fulfilling all
of the terms of the contract, without additional, cost to the OWNER.
Information and data reflected in the Contract Documents with respect to Underground
Facilities at or contiguous to the site is based upon information and data furnished to
Owner by Owners of such Underground Facilities or others, and the Owner does not
assume responsibility for the accuracy or completeness thereof.
Before submitting a Bid, each Bidder will, at Bidder's own expense, make or obtain any
additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests and studies and obtain any
additional information and data which pertain to the physical conditions (surface,
subsurface and Underground Facilities) at or contiguous to the site or otherwise which
may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work and which Bidder deems
necessary to determine its Bid for performing and furnishing the Work in accordance with
the time, price and other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
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6.4
6.5
6.6
7.2
8.2
8.3
On request in advance, Owner will provide each Bidder access to the site to conduct
explorations and tests as each Bidder deems necessary for submission of a Bid. Bidder
shall fill all holes, clean up and restore the site to its former conditions upon completion
of such explorations.
The lands upon which the Work is to be performed, rights-of-way and easements for
access thereto and other lands designated for use by Contractor in performing the Work
are identified in the Contract Documents.
The submission of a Bid will constitute an incontrovertible representation by Bidder that
Bidder has complied with every requirement of this Article 6, that without exception the
Bid is premised upon performing and furnishing the Wprk required by the Contract
Documents and such means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures of construction
as may be indicated in or required by the Contract Documents, and that the Contract
Documents are sufficient in scope and detail to indicate and convey understanding of all
terms and conditions for performance and furnishing of the Work.
Interpretations and Addenda.
All questions about the meaning or intent of the Contract Documents are to be directed
to the Purchasing Agent. Interpretations or clarifications considered necessary by the
Purchasing Agent in response to such questions will be issued by Addenda mailed or
delivered to all Bidders recorded as having received the Bidding Documents. Questions
received less than two days prior to the date for opening of Bids may not be answered.
Only questions answered by formal written Addenda will be binding. Oral and other
interpretations or clarifications will be without legal effect. Each Bidder shall
acknowledge on the bid proposal that all Addenda issued have been received.
Addenda may also be issued to modify the Bidding Documents as deemed advisable by
the Owner.
Contract Time.
The time for completion in calendar days should be included on the Bid Form in the
space provided. All work shall be completed within the calendar day count required by
the Contractor's Proposal. The calendar day count shall commence ten (10) calendar days
after the date of the Notice to Proceed.
Prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed by the Owner, the Contractor shall submit
a detailed Progress and Schedule chart to the Owner for approval.
Extension of the contract time shall be based on a Change Order or written amendment
as specified in Article 12 of the General Conditions.
Liquidated Damages.
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Provisions for liquidated damages are set forth in the Contract. Liquidated damages for
this project are: One hundred-sixty dollars ($160.00) per calendar day.
10. Substitute or "Or-Equal" Items.
The Contract, if awarded, will be on the basis of materials and equipment described in
the Drawings or specified in the Specifications without consideration of possible substitute
or "or-equal" items. Whenever it is indicated in the Drawings or specified in the
Specifications that a substitute or "or-equal" item of material or equipment may be
furnished or used by Contractor if acceptable to Engineer, application for such acceptance
will not be considered by Engineer until after the Effective Date of the Agreement. No
substitutions should be considered during the bidding process.
11. Subcontractors, Suppliers and Others.
11.1
If the Owner requests the identity of any Subcontractors, Suppliers or other persons or
organizations to be submitted to Owner in advance of the specified date prior to the
Effective Date of the Agreement, the apparent Successful Bidder, and any other Bidder
so requested, shall within seven (7) days after the request submit to Owner a list of all
such Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and organizations proposed for those
portions of the Work for which such identification is requested. Such list shall be
accompanied by an experience statement with pertinent information regarding similar
projects and other evidence of qualification for each such Subcontractor, Supplier, person
or organization if requested by Owner. If Owner after due investigation has reasonable
objection to any proposed Subcontractor, Supplier, other person or organization, either
may before the Notice of Award is given request the apparent Successful Bidder to submit
an acceptable substitute in which case the apparent Successful Bidder shall submit an
acceptable substitute. Bidder's Bid price may be increased (or decreased) by the
difference in cost occasioned by such substitution, and Owner may consider such price
adjustment in evaluating Bids and making the contract award.
If apparent Successful Bidder declines to make any such substitution, Owner may award
the contract to the next lowest Bidder that proposes to use acceptable Subcontractors,
Suppliers and other persons and organizations. The declining to make requested
substitutions will not constitute grounds for sacrificing the Bid security of any Bidder.
11.2 No Contractor shall be required to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier, other person or
organization against whom Contractor has reasonable objection.
12. Bid Proposal.
12.1
Two (2) completed Bid Proposals must be submitted in a sealed envelope as described in
Item 15. The blank spaces in the Bid Form shall be filled in for each item for which a
quantity is given and the Bidder shall state the price for which he proposes to do each
item of work. All blanks on the bid form must be comPleted in ink or typed. No
substitutions, revisions, or omissions from the plans and/or specifications will be accepted
unless authorized in writing by the Owner.
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12.2
Alternate Bids are included in this proposal package to account for possible utility
supports and/or relocations. Each blank shown in the Alternate Bids must be completed
as specified in Item 12.1. Individual totals for these Alternate Bids should reflect the
increase in cost, over the base bid, should this adjustment and/or relocation be required.
12.3
The legal status of the Bidder, that is, as a corporation, partnership, or individual, must
be stated on the Bid Form. A corporation Bidder must name the state in which the
organization is chartered. Bids which are signed for a corporation shall have the correct
corporate name thereof, its post office address, and the signature of the president or other
authorized officer of the corporation, manually written below the corporate name in the
following manner: "By "
If the bid is made by an individual, his post office address ~hall be given. Bids which are
not signed by the individuals making them shall have attached thereto a power of attorney
evidencing authority to sign the bid in the name of the person for whom it is signed.
If the bid is made by a firm or partnership, the name and post office address of the
managing member of the firm or parmership shall be given or the bid may be signed by
an attorney-in-fact. If signed by an attorney-in-fact, there shall be attached to the bid a
power of attorney evidencing authority to sign the bid, executed by the members of the
firm or partners.
13. Provision Concerning Escalator Clauses.
Bids containing any condition which provides for changes in the stated bid prices due to
increase or decrease in the costs of materials, labor, or other items required for this
project, may be rejected and retumed to the Bidder without being considered.
14. Estimates of Quantities.
The quantities listed in the Bid Form will be considered as approximate and will be used
for the comparison of bids. Payments will be made to the Contractor only for the actual
quantities of work performed or materials furnished in accordance with the contract. The
quantity of work to be done and the materials may be increased or decreased as provided
for in the Contract Documents.
15. Submission of Bids.
Bids will be received by the Purchasing Agent, and shall be submitted to the Purchasing
Agent, City of Coppell, at the Town Center, 255 Parkway Boulevard, P.O. Box 478,
Coppell, Texas 75019 until a.m. on ., and then
publicly opened and read aloud. Two identical copies of the bid enclosed in an opaque
sealed envelope and marked with the Project title and the name and address of the Bidder
shall be submitted. If the Bid is sent through the mail or other delivery system the sealed
envelope shall be enclosed in a separate envelope with the notation "BID ENCLOSED
MEADOWS SUBDIVISION - STAGE ! - LESLIE AND LANSDOWNE CIRCLE" on
the face of it and addressed to the Purchasing Agent, City of Coppell, Texas.
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16.
16.1
16.2
17.
18.
19.
19.1
19.2
Modification and Withdrawal of Bids.
Bids may be modified or withdrawn by an appropriate document duly executed (in the
manner that a Bid must be executed) and delivered to the place where Bids are to be
submitted at any time prior to the opening of Bids.
If, within twenty-four hours after the Bids are opened, any Bidder files a duly signed
written notice with the Owner and promptly thereafter demonstrates to the reasonable
satisfaction of Owner that there was a material and substantial mistake in the preparation
of the Bid, that Bidder may withdraw his bid. Thereafter, that Bidder will be disqualified
from further bidding on the work.
Rejection of Bids.
Bids may be rejected if they show alterations of form, additions not called for, conditional
bids, incomplete bids, erasures or irregularities of any kind. The Owner reserves the right
to waive any irregularities in the bids as received and to reject any and all bids without
qualification(s). More than one bid from an individual, firm or partnership, corporation
or association, under the same or different names, will not be considered. Reasonable
grounds for believing that a Bidder is interested in more than one such bid may cause the
rejection of all bids in which said Bidder is interested. Bids in which prices are obviously
unbalanced may be rejected.
Bids to Remain Subject to Acceptance.
All Bids will remain subject to acceptance for ninety (90) days after the day of the Bid
opening, but the Owner may, in its sole discretion, release any Bid prior to that date.
Award of Contract.
The Owner reserves the right to reject any and all Bids, to waive any and all informalities
except for the time of submission of the Bid and to negotiate contract terms with the
Successful Bidder. The Owner also reserves the right to reject all nonconforming,
nonresponsive, unbalanced or conditional Bids. Also, the Owner reserves the right to
reject the Bid of any Bidder if the Owner believes that it would not be in the best interest
of the Project to make an award to that Bidder, whether because the Bid is not responsive
or the Bidder is unqualified or has doubtful financial ability or fails to meet any other
pertinent standard or criteria established by the Owner. Discrepancies in the
multiplication of units of Work and unit prices will be resolved in favor of the unit
prices. Discrepancies between the indicated sum of any column of figures and the correct
sum thereof will be resolved in favor of the correct sum.
In evaluating Bids, the Owner will consider the qualifications of the Bidders, whether or
not the Bids comply with the prescribed requirements, and such alternates, unit prices,
completion time, and other data, as may be requested in the Bid Form or prior to the
Notice of Award.
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19.3
19.4
19.5
19.6
20.
21.
The Owner may consider the qualifications and experience of any Subcontractors,
Suppliers, or other persons or organizations proposed for those portions of the Work as
to which the identity of Subcontractors, Suppliers, and other persons and organizations
must be submitted as requested by the Owner. The Owner also may consider the
operating costs, maintenance requirements, performance data and guarantees of major
items of materials and equipment proposed for incorporation in the Work when such data
is required to be submitted prior to the Notice of Award.
The Owner may conduct such investigations as the Owner deems necessary to assist in
the evaluation of any Bid and to establish the responsibility, qualifications and financial
stability of Bidders, proposed Subcontractors, Suppliers and other persons and
organizations to perform and furnish the Work in ac..cordance with the Contract
Documents to the Owner's satisfaction within the prescribed time.
If contract is to be awarded, it will be awarded to the lowest and best qualified Bidder
whose evaluation by the Owner indicates to the Owner that the award will be in the best
interests of the Project.
If the contract is to be awarded, the Owner will give the Successful Bidder a Notice of
Award within ninety (90) days after the date of the Bid opening.
Execution of Agreement.
Within fifteen (15) days after written notification of award of the contract, the Successful
Bidder shall execute and furnish to the Owner three (3) original signed contracts and a
Certificate of Insurance.
The Certificate of Insurance is to be furnished as a guaranty that the Bidder is covered
by insurance as required by the Contract Documents.
Affidavit of Bills Paid.
Prior to final acceptance of this project by the Owner, the Contractor shall execute an
affidavit that all bills for labor, materials, and incidentals incurred in the project
construction have been paid in full, and that there are no claims pending.
22. Bid Compliance.
Bid must comply with all Federal, State, County and local laws. Contractor shall not hire
nor work any illegal alien.
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23.
24.
25.
26.
Notice to Proceed.
Upon execution of the Contract, the Owner will issue a written Notice to Proceed to the
Contractor requesting that he proceed with the construction. The Contractor shall
commence work within ten (10) calendar days after the date of Notice to Proceed.
Sales Tax.
The bidder shall not include or provide for sales tax on tangible personal property to be
incorporated into the project. In order to be exempt from the sales tax on such tangible
personal property, the contract shall separate and provide separate charges for materials
to be incorporated into the project from charges for labor. The City will provide the
Contractor with an exemption certificate for the materials. The contractor is expected to
issue a resale certificate in lieu of paying a sales tax at the time of purchase. The bidder
shall show the cost of materials to be incorporated into the contract (tangible personal
property) in the space provided on the bid form. The successful bidders bid form will be
used to develop a separated contract and will determine the extent of the tax exemption.
Upon execution of the construction contract, the successful bidder shall provide a per item
breakdown of 1) materials incorporated into the project; and 2) labor, equipment,
supervision and materials not incorporated into the project.
Silence of Specification.
The apparent silence of these specifications as to any detail or to the apparent omission
from it of a detailed description concerning any point, shall be regarded as meaning that
only the best commercial practices are to prevail. All interpretations of these
specifications shall be made on the basis-of this statement by Owner or their authorized
representative.
Change Orders.
No oral statement of any person shall modify or otherwise change, or affect the terms,
conditions or specifications stated in the resulting contract. All change orders to the
contract will be made in writing by the Owner.
27. Assignment.
The Successful Bidder shall not sell, assign, transfer or convey this contract, in whole or
in part, without the prior written consent of Owner.
28. Venue.
This agreement will be governed and construed according to the laws of the State of
Texas. This agreement is performable in Dallas County, Texas.
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DIVISION 0 - BIDDING AND CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
SECTION 00140 - BID FORM
PROJECT IDENTIFICATION: Phase I Drainage Improvements for Meadows Subdivision -
Stage I - Leslie and Lansdowne Circle in Coppell, Texas.
BID OF DATE
(NAME OF FIRM)
THIS BID IS SUBMITTED TO:
City of Coppell (hereinafter called OWNER)
c/o Purchasing Agent .,
· 255 Parkway Boulevard
P.O. Box 478
Coppell, Texas 75019
CITY OF COPPELL BID NO:
The undersigned BIDDER proposes and agrees, if this Bid is accepted, to enter into an
agreement with OWNER in the form included in the Contract Documents to perform and
furnish all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents for the Contract
Price and within the Contract Time indicated in this Bid and in accordance with the other
terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
BIDDER accepts all of the terms and conditions of the Advertisement or Notice to
Bidders and Instructions to Bidders. This Bid will remain subject to acceptance for ninety
(90) days after the day of Bid opening. BIDDER will sign and submit the Agreement
with other documents required by the Bidding Requirements within fifteen (15) days after
the date of OWNER's Notice of Award.
In submitting this Bid, BIDDER represents, as more fully set forth in the Agreement,
that:
(a)
BIDDER has examined copies of all the Bidding Documents and of the following
Addenda (receipt of all which is hereby acknowledged):
No'
Date:.
Rec'd:
(b)
BIDDER has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the Contract
Documents, Work, site, locality, and all local conditions and Laws and Regulations
that in any manner may affect cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the
Work.
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(c)
(d)
(e)
(f)
(g)
BIDDER has studied carefully all reports and drawings of subsurface conditions
contained in the contract documents and which have been used in preparation of
the contract documents. CONTRACTOR may rely upon the accuracy of the
technical data contained in such reports, but not upon nontechnical data,
interpretations or opinions contained therein or for the completeness thereof for
CONTRACTOR's purposes. Except as indicated in the immediately preceding
sentence, CONTRACTOR shall have full responsibility with respect to
subsurface conditions at site.
BIDDER has studied carefully all drawings of the physical conditions in or
relating to existing surface or subsurface structures on the site, which are contained
in the contract documents and which have been ntilized in preparation of the
contract documents. - CONTRACTOR may rely upon the accuracy of the
technical data contained in such drawings, but not for the completeness thereof for
CONTRACTOR'S purposes. Except a.s indicated in the immediately preceding
sentence, CONTRACTOR shall have full responsibility with respect to physical
conditions in or relating to such structures.
BIDDER has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for
obtaining and carefully studying) all such examinations, investigations,
explorations, tests and studies (in addition to or to supplement those referred to in
(c) above) which pertain to the subsurface or physical conditions at the site or
otherwise may affect the cost, progress, performance or furnishing of the Work as
BIDDER considers necessary for the performance or furnishing of the Work at the
Contract Price, within the Contract Time and in accordance with the other terms
and conditions of the Contract Documents; and no additional examinations,
investigations, explorations, tests, reports or similar information or data are or will
be required by BIDDER for such purposes.
BIDDER has reviewed and checked all information and data shown or indicated
on the Contract Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or
contiguous to the site and assumes responsibility for the accurate location of said
Underground Facilities. No additional examinations, investigations, explorations,
tests, reports or similar information or data in respect of said Underground
Facilities are or will be required by BIDDER in order to perform and furnish the
Work at the Contract Price, within the Contract Time and in accordance with the
other terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
BIDDER has correlated the results of all such observations, examinations,
investigations, explorations, tests, reports and studies with the terms and conditions
of the Contract Documents.
BIDDER has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors or
discrepancies that it has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written
resolution thereof by ENGINEER is acceptable tO BIDDER.
Section 00140 - Bid Form
Page 2
(h)
,(i)
(J)
This Bid is genuine and not made in the interest of or on behalf of any
undisclosed person, firm or corporation and is not submitted in conformity with
any agreement or rules of any group, association, organization or corporation;
BIDDER has not directly or indirectly induced or solicited any other Bidder to
submit a false or sham Bid; BIDDER has not solicited or induced any person,
firm or corporation to refrain from bidding; and BIDDER has not sought by
collusion to obtain for itself any advantage over any other Bidder or over
OWNER.
It is understood and agreed that the following quantities of work to be done at unit
prices are approximate only, and are intended principally to serve as a guide in
evaluating bids. ,
It is understood and agreed that the quantities of work to be done at unit prices
and materials to be furnished may be increased or diminished as may be
considered necessary in the opinion of the OWNER to complete the work fully
as planned and contemplated, and that all quantities of work, whether increased
or decreased, are to be performed at the unit prices set forth, except as provided
for in the Contract Documents.
It is understood and agreed that all work under this contract will be completed within the
bid calendar days. Completion date will be established in the Notice to Proceed.
BIDDER will complete the Work for the following price(s):
Section 00140 - Bid Form
Page 3
UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE
PHASE I DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
MEADOWS SUBDIVISION - STAGE I - LESLIE AND LANSDOWNE CIRCLE
BASE BID
1 1 L.S. Mobilization and Barricades, Complete
in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Lump Sum.
2 325 L.F. Sawcut Concrete Pavement and Curb
for Leslie and Lansdowne Circle,
Complete in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Linear Foot.
3 150 S.Y. Removal and Offsite Disposal of
Concrete Pavement and Curb on Leslie
and Lansdowne Circle, Complete in
Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Square Yard.
4 490 L.F. Furnish and Install 18-Inch Class III
RCP on Leslie and Lansdowne Circle,
Complete in place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Linear Foot.
5 32 C.Y. Crushed Stone Embedment, Complete in
Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Cubic Yard.
Section 00140 - Bid Form
Page 4
UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE
PHASE I DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
MEADOWS SUBDIVISION - STAGE I - LESLIE AND LANSDOWNE CIRCLE
BASE BID
6 130 C.Y. Select Material Embedment and
Backfill, Complete in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Cubic Yard.
7 1 Each Locate and concrete encase existing
waterline, complete in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Each.
8 1 Each Locate Lower and Concrete Encase
Existing 6-Inch Water Line, Complete
in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Each.
9 1 EA. Construct 10-Foot Curb Inlet, Complete
in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Each.
10 1 EA. Construct 6-Foot Curb Inlet, Complete
in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Each.
11 1 EA. Construct 14-Foot Curb Inlet, Complete
in Place.
Dollars
and 'Cents
per Each.
Section 00140 - Bid Form Page 5
UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE
PHASE I DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
MEADOWS SUBDIVISION - STAGE I - LESLIE AND LANSDOWNE CIRCLE
BASE BID
12 I EA. Connect 18-Inch Class III RCP to
Existing 24-Inch RCP (Leslie),
including Concrete Collar, Complete in
Place.
Dollars
and 'Cents
per Each.
13 150 S.Y. 6-Inch, 3000 psi Reinforced Concrete
Pavement, Complete in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Square Yard.
14 30 L.F. 6" 3000 PSI concrete integral curb,
complete in place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Linear Foot.
15 1 L.S. Remove Residential Fence, Build
Temporary Fence, Rebuild Fence to
Match Existing, Complete in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Lump Sum.
16 1 EA. 4' Manhole, Complete in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Each.
17 1400 S.F. Remove and replace 4" Reinforced
Concrete Sidewalk, Complete in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Square Foot.
Section 00140 - Bid Form Page 6
UNIT PRICE BID SCHEDULE
PHASE I DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS
MEADOWS SUBDIVISION - STAGE I - LESLIE AND LANSDOWNE CIRCLE
ALTERNATE A - ADDITION TO BASE BID~
LANSDOWNE CIRCLE
lA 1 EA. Locate, Lower and Concrete Encase
Water Service Line, Complete in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Each.
TOTAL ADDITIVE ALTERNATE A
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY COST - ALT. A
ALTERNATE B - ADDITION TO BASE BID
LANSDOWNE CIRCLE
lB 1 EA. Concrete Encase Sanitary Sewer Service
Lines, Complete in Place.
Dollars
and Cents
per Each.
TOTAL ADDITIVE ALTERNATE B
TANGIBLE PERSONAL PROPERTY COST - ALT. B
Signature:
Section 00140 - Bid Form Page 8
BID SUMMARY
TOTAL BASE BID: $
TOTAL ADDITIONS:
ALTERNATE A: $
ALTERNATE B: $
10.
BIDDER agrees that all Work awarded will be completed within __ calendar days.
Contract time will commence to run as provided in the Contract Documents.
Communications concerning this Bid shall be addressed to the address of BIDDER
indicated on the applicable signature page.
BIDDER understands that the Owner is exempt from State Limited Sales and Use Tax on
tangible personal property to be incorporated into the project. Said taxes are not included
in the Contract Price (See Instructions to Bidders).
The terms used in this Bid which are defined in the General Conditions of the
Construction Contract included as part of the Contract Documents have the meanings
assigned to them in the General Conditions.
SUBMITTED on ,19 __
Section 00140 - Bid Form Page 9
BID AFFIDAVIT
The undersigned certifies that the bid prices contained in this bid have been carefully reviewed
and are submitted as correct and final. Bidder further certifies and agrees to furnish any and/or
all commodities upon which prices are extended at the price offered, and upon the conditions
contained in the Specifications of the Invitation to Bid. The period of acceptance of this bid will
be calendar days from the date of the bid opening. (Period of acceptance will be
ninety (90) calendar days unless otherwise indicated by Bidder.)
STATE OF COUNTY OF
BEFORE ME, the undersigned authority, a Notary Public in and for the State of
on this day personally appeared
NAME
duly swom, did depose and say:
NAME
who after being by me
am a duly authorized officer/agent for
and have be~en duly authorized
NAME OF FIRM
to execute the foregoing on behalf of the said
NAME OF FIRM
I hereby certify that the foregoing bid has not been prepared in collusion with any other Bidder
or individual(s) engaged in the same line of business prior to the official opening of this bid.
Further, I certify that the Bidder is not now, nor has been for the past six (6) months, directly
or indirectly concerned in any pool, agreement or combination thereof, to control the price of
services/commodities bid on, or to influence any individual(s) to bid or not to bid thereon."
Name and Address of Bidder:
Telephone: (.__) by:
Title: Signature:
PLEASE PRINT
SUBSCRIBED AND SWORN to before me by the above named
on this the day of
1992.
Notary Public in and for the State of
Section 00140 - Bid Form
Page 10
If BIDDER is:
An Individual
By¸
(Individual's Name)
doing business as
Business address
(Seal)
Phone No.
A Partnership
(Firm Name)
(General Partner)
Business address
(Seal)
Phone No.
A Corporation
By
(Corporation Name)
(state of incorporation)
By,
(name of person authorized to sign)
(Title)
(Corporate Seal)
Attest
(Secretary)
Business address
Phone No.
A Joint Venture
By.
(Name)
(Address)
By.
(Name)
(Address)
(Each joint venturer must sign. The manner of signing for each individual, partnership and corporation that is a part to the joint venture should be in the manner
indicated above).
Section 00140 - Bid Form Page 11
SAMPLE
EJCDC
STANDARD FORM OF AGREEMENT
BETWEEN OWNER AND CONTRACTOR
ON THE BASIS OF A STIPULATED PRICE
THIS AGREEMENT is dated as of the day of in the year 1992 by
and between the CITY OF COPPELL, TEXAS, a municipal corporation (hereinafter called OWNER) and ~
(hereinafter called CONTRACTOR).
OWNER and CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth, agree as follows:
Article 1. WORK.
CONTRACTOR shall complete all Work as specified or indicated in the Contract Documents. The Work is generally
described as follows:
Meadows Subdivision -Stage. I - Leslie and Lansdowne Circle - Installation of Three (3) Curb Inlets (14-
foot, 1 O-foot, and 6-foot); Approximately 510 LF of 18" RCP; and associated pavement and utility repairs.
The Project for which the Work under the Contract Documents may be the whole or only a part is generally
described as follows:
Phase I Drainage Improvements
Meadows Subdivision - Stage I
Leslie and Lansdowne Circle
Article 2. ENGINEER.
The Project has been designed by:
Albert H. Halff Associates, Inc.
8616 Northwest Plaza Drive
Dallas, Texas 75225
Contract administration will be provided by the City of Coppell Engineering Department who is hereinafter called
ENGINEER and who is to act as OWNER's representative, assume all duties and responsibilities and have the rights
and authority assigned to ENGINEER in the Contract Documents in connection with completion of the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents.
Article 3. CONTRACT TIME.
3.1. The Work will be completed within __ calendar days from the date when the Contract Time
commences to run as provided in paragraph 2.3 of the General Conditions, and completed and ready for
final payment in accordance with paragraph 14.13 of the General Conditions.
3.2. Liquidated Damages. OWNER and CONTRACTOR recognize that time is of the essence of this
Agreement and that OWNER will suffer financial loss if the Work is not completed within the time
specified in paragraph 3.1 above, plus any extensions thereof allowed in accordance with Article 12 of the
General Conditions. They also recognize the delays, expense and difficulties involved in proving in a legal
or arbitration proceeding the actual loss suffered by OWNER if the Work is not completed on time.
Accordingly, instead of requiring any such proof, OWNER and CONTRACTOR agree that as liquidated
damages for delay (but not as a penalty) CONTRACTOR shall pay, OWNER One hundred-sixty and
No/100 ...... dollars ($ 160.00 ) for each day that expires after the time Specified in paragraph 3.1 for
Completion until the Work is complete.
Article 4. CONTRACT PRICE.
4.1. OWNER shall pay CONTRACTOR for completion of the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents in current funds subject to additions and deductions by Change Orders as provided in the
contract documents in accordancewith the unit prices listed in Section 00140 - Bid Form. The contract sum
shall be the amount of $
The total tangible personal property cost included in the contract sum is $
Article 5. PAYMENT PROCEDURES.
CONTRACTOR shall submit Applications for Payment in accordance with Article 14 of the General Conditions.
Applications for Payment will be processed by ENGINEER as provided in the General Conditions.
5.1. Progress Payments. OWNER shall make progress payments on account of the Contract Price on the
basis of CONTRACTOR's Applications for Payment as recommended by ENGINEER, on or about the
__ day of each month during construction as provided below. All progress payments will be on the
basis of the progress of the Work measured by the schedule of values established in paragraph 2.9 of the
General Conditions (and in the case of Unit Price Work based on the number of units completed) or, in the
event there is no schedule of values, as provided in the General Requirements.
5.1.1. Prior to Completion, progress payments will be made in an amount equal to the percentage
indicated below, but, in each case, less the aggregate of payments previously made and less such
amounts as ENGINEER shall determine, or OWNER may withhold, in accordance with paragraph
14.7 of the General Conditions.
90% of Work completed.
90% of materials and equipment not incorporated in the Work (but delivered, suitably stored and
accompanied by documentation satisfactory to OWNER as provided in paragraph 14.2 of the
General Conditions).
5.2. Final Payment. Upon final completion and acceptance of the Work in accordance with paragraph
14.13 of the General Conditions, OWNER shall pay the remainder of the Contract Price as recommended
by ENGINEER as provided in said paragraph 14.13.
Article 6. INTEREST.
No interest shall ever be due on late payments.
Article 7. CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIONS.
In order to induce OWNER to enter into this Agreement CONTRACTOR makes the following representations:
7.1. CONTRACTOR has familiarized itself with the nature and extent of the Contract Documents, Work,
site, locality, and all local conditions and Laws and Regulations that in any manner may affect cost,
progress, performance, or furnishing of the Work.
7.2. CONTRACTOR has studied carefully all reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions and
drawings of physical conditions which are identified in the Supplementary Conditions as provided in
paragraph 4.2 of the General Conditions, and accepts the determination set forth in paragraph SC-4.2 of the
Supplementary Conditions of the extent of the technical data contained in such reports and drawings upon
which CONTRACTOR is entitled to rely.
7.3. CONTRACTOR has obtained and carefully studied (or assumes responsibility for obtaining and
carefully studying) all such examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, and studies (in addition
to or to supplement those referred to in paragraph 7.2 above) which pertain to the subsurface or physical
conditions at or contiguous to the site or otherwise may affect the cost, progress, performance, or furnishing
of the Work as CONTRACTOR considers necessary for the performance or furnishing of the Work at the
Contract Price, within the Contract Time and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of the
Contract Documents, including specifically the provisions of paragraph 4.2 of the General Conditions; and
no additional examinations, investigations, explorations, tests, reports, studies, or similar information or data
are or will be required by CONTRACTOR for such purposes.
7.4. CONTRACTOR has reviewed and checked all information and data shown or indicated on the Contract
Documents with respect to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the site and assumes
responsibility for the accurate location of said Underground Facilities. No additional examinations,
investigations, explorations, tests, reports, studies, or similar information or data in respect of said
Underground Facilities are or will be required by CONTRACTOR in order to perform and furnish the Work
at the Contract Price, within the Contract Time and in accordance with the other terms and conditions of
the Contract Documents, including specifically the provisions of paragraph 4.3 of the General Conditions.
7.5. CONTRACTOR has correlated the results of all such observations, examinations, investigations,
explorations, tests, reports, and studies with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents.
7.6 CONTRACTOR has given ENGINEER written notice of all conflicts, errors or discrepancies that he
has discovered in the Contract Documents and the written resolution thereof by ENGINEER is acceptable
to CONTRACTOR.
Article 8. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
The Contract Documents which comprise the entire agreement between OWNER and CONTRACTOR conceming
the Work consist of the following:
8.1. This Agreement (pages 1 to 5, inclusive).
8.2. Exhibits to this agreement (pages to , inclusive).
8.3. Certificate of Insurance.
8.4. Notice of Award.
8.5. General Conditions (pages 1 to 3._~3, inclusive).
8.6. Supplementary Conditions (pages _1 to 9_, inclusive).
8.7. Specifications bearing the title Construction Specifications and Contract Documents for Phase I
Drainage Improvements, Meadows Subdivision - Stage I, Leslie and Lansdowne Circle, and consisting of
Division 0 thru Division 2, as listed in the table of contents thereof. Also incorporated herein, are the
Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction, North Central Texas, North Central Texas Council
of Govemments (NCTCOG).
8.8. Drawings, consisting of a cover sheet and sheets numbered STM-I, and STM-2 inclusive with sheet
STM-1 bearing the following general title: Meadows - Stage I, Lansdowne Circle, Drainage Improvements,
and Standard Construction Details, City of Coppel}, Texas as available from the City Engineer.
8.9 The following listed and numbered addenda:
8.10. CONTRACTOR'S Bid (pages 1 to 11, inclusive) marked Division O-Bidding and Contract Documents
Section 00140-Bid Form.
8.11. Documentation submitted by CONTRACTOR prior to Notice of Award (pages m to __, inclusive).
8.12. The following which may be delivered or issued after the Effective Date of the Agreement and are
not attachedhereto: All Written Amendments and other documents amending, modifying, or supplementing
the Contract Documents pursuant to paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5 of the General Conditions.
8.13. The documents listed in paragraphs 8.2 et seq. above are attache6 to. this Agreement (except as,
expressly noted otherwise above).
There are no Contract Documents other than those listed above in this Article 8. The Contract Documents may only
be amended, modified, or supplemented as provided in paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5 of the General Conditions.
Article 9. MISCELLANEOUS.
9.1. Terms used in this Agreement which are defined in Article 1 of the General Conditions will have the
meanings indicated in the General Conditions.
9.2. No assignment by a party hereto of any rights under or interests in the Contract Documents will be
binding on another party hereto without the written consent of the party sought to be bound; and specifically
but without limitation moneys that may become due and moneys that are due may not be assigned without
such consent (except to the extent that the effect of this restriction may be limited by law), and unless
specifically stated to the contrary in any written consent to an assignment no assignment will release or
discharge the assignor from any duty or responsibility under the Contract Documents.
9.3. OWNER and CONTRACTOR each binds itself, its partners, successors, assigns and legal
representatives to the other party hereto, its partners, successors, assigns and legal representatives in respect
of all covenants, agreements and obligations contained in the Contract Documents.
Article 10. OTHER PROVISIONS.
4
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, OWNER and CONTRACTOR have signed this Agreement in triplicate. One counterpart
each has been delivered to OWNER, CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER. All portions of the Contract Documents
have been signed or identified by OWNER and CONTRACTOR or by ENGINEER on their behalf.
This Agreement will be effective on
,19
OWNER: CITY OF COPPELL CONTRACTOR:
255 Parkway Boulevard
Coppell, TX 75019
BY: BY:
TITLE: tlTL[:
ATTEST: ATTESI:
Address for giving notices:
P.O. BOX 478
Coppell, TX 75019
Attn: Ken Griffin, P.E. City Engineer
(If OWNER is a public body, attach
evidence of authority to sign and
resolution or other documents
authorizing execution of Agreement.)
Address for giving notices:
(If CONTRACTOR is a corporation, attach evidence
of authority to sign).
'This document has important legal consequences: consultation with an attorney is encouraged with
respect to its completion or modification.
Engineers'
STANDARD
GENERAL CONDITIONS
OF THF~
CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT
Prepared by
Joint Contract Documents Committee
and
I'siued and Publish. ed Jointly By
I AMER,~ !
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PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERS IN PRIVATE PRACTICE
· A practice division of the
NATIONAL SOCIETY OF PROFESSIONAL EI~I~INEERS
AMERICAN CONSULTING ENGINEERS COUNCIL
AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS
CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS INSTITUTE
This document has been approved and endorsed by
The Associated General ~ Contractors of America
These General Conditions have been prepared for use with the Owner-Contractor Agreements (No.
1910-8-A-1 or 1910-8-A-2, 1983 editions). Their provisions are interrelated and a change in one may
necessitate a change in the others. Comments concerning their usage are co.n.tained in the Commentary
on Agreements for Engifieering Services and Contract Documents, No. 1910-9, 1981-editian. For
guidance in the preparation of Supplementary ~o~itio'n§, 'see Guide to the Preparation of Supple-
mentary Conditions (No. 1910-17, 1983 edition). When bidding is involved, the Standard Form of
Instructions to Bidders (No. 1910-12, 1983 edition) may be used.
No. 1910-8 (1983 Edition.)
TABLE OF CONTENTS OF GENERAL CONDITIONS
Article
Number
1
2
3
Title Page
DEFINITIONS ...................................................... 7
PRELIMINARY MATTERS ........................................ 8
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:
INTENT, AMENDING AND REUSE ............................... 9
4 AVAILABILITY OF LANDS: PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
REFERENCE POINTS .............................................. l0
5 BONDS AND INSURANCE ........................................ 11
6 CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES ............................ 14
7 OTHER WORK ..................................................... 18
8 OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES ..................... ~: ............. 19
9 ENGINEER'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION .............. 19
10 CHANGES IN THE WORK ......................................... 21
Il CHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE .................................. 21
12 CHANGE OF CONTRACT TIME ................................... 24
13 WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE: TESTS AND
INSPECTIONS: CORRECTION. REMOVAL OR
ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK ........................... 24
14 PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND COMPLETION ............ 26
15 SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION .................. 29
16 ARBITRATION ..................................................... 31
17 MISCELLANEOUS ................................................. 32
INDEX TO GENERAL CONDITIONS
Article or Paragraph
Nurnber
Acceptance of Insurance ............................. 5.13
Access to the Work .................................. 13.2
Addenda--definition of (see definition of
Specifications) ........................................ 1
Agreement~efinition of ................................ I
All Risk Insurance ..................................... 5.6
Amendmeht, Written ............................. 1, 3.1.1
Application for Payment--definition of .................. 1
Application for Payment, Final ...................... 14.12
Application for Progress Payment .................... 14.2
Application for Progress Payment--review of .... 14.4-14.7
Arbitration ........... · .............................. :... 16
Authorized Variation in Work ......................... 9.5
Availability of Lands .................................. 4.1
Award, Notice of--defined .............................. I
Before Starting Construction ...................... 2.5-2.7
Bid--definition of ....................................... I
Bonds and Insurance--in general ........................ 5
Bonds---definition of .............. ~ ...................... 1
.Bonds, Delivery of ............................... 2.1.5.1
Bonds, Performance and Other .................... 5.1-5.2
Cash Allowances ..................................... 11.8
Change Order--definition of ............................. 1
Change Orders--to be executed ...................... 10.4
Changes in the Work ................................... 10
Claims, Waiver of--on Final Payment ............... 14.16
Clarifications and Interpretations ...................... 9.4
Cleaning ............................................. 6.17
Completion ............................................. 14
Completion, Substantial ......................... 14.8-14.9
Conference, Preconstruction .......................... 2.8
Conflict, Error. Discrepancy--Contractor
to Report ...................................... 2.5.3.3
Construction blachinery, Equipment, etc .............. 6.4
Continuing Work ..................................... 6.29
Contract Documents--amending and
supplementing .................................. 3.4-3.5
Contract Documents--definition of ...................... 1
Contract Documents--Intent ...................... 3.1-3.3
Contract Documents--Reuse of ....................... 3.6
Contract Price, Change of .............................. 11
Contract Price--definition ............................... I
Contract Time, Change of .............................. 12
Contract Time, Commencement of .................... 2.3
Contract Time--definition of ............................ 1
Contractor--definition of ................................ I
Contractor May Stop Work or Terminate ............. 15.5
Contractor's Continuing Obligation .................. 14. t5
Contractor's Duty to Report Discrepancy
in Documents .................................. 2.5, 3.2
Contractor's Fee--Cost Plus ... 11.4.5.6, 11.5.1, 11.6-11.7
Contractor's Liability Insurance ....................... 5.3
Contractor's Responsibilities--in general ................ 6
Contractor's Warranty of Title ........................ 14.3
Contractors---other ...................................... 7
Contractual Liability Insurance ........................ 5.4
Coordinating Contractor--definition of ................ 7.4
Coordination .......................................... 7.4
Copies of Documents .................................. 2.2
Correction or Removal of Defective Work ........... 13.11
Correction Period, One Year ........................ 13.12
Correction, Removal or Acceptance.qf Defective
Work--in general ........................... 13.1 i-13.14
Cost--net decrease ... :. ............................ 11.6.2
Cost of Work .................................... 11.4-11.5
Costs, Supplemental ................................ 11.4.5
Day~efinition of ....................................... I
Defective--definition of ................................. I
Defective Work. Acceptance of ...................... 13.13
Defective Work. Correction or Removal of .......... 13.11
Defective Work'in general ............... 13, 14.7, 14.1
Defective Work, Rejecting ............................. 9.6
Definitions ..............................................
Delivery of Bonds ..................................... 2.1
Determination for Unit Prices ........................ 9.10
Disputes, Decisions by Engineer ................. 9.11-9.12
Documents. Copies of ......... : ....................... 2.2
Documents. Record .................................. 6.19
Documents. Reuse .................................... 3.6
Drawings--definition of ................................. 1
Easements ............................................ 4.1
Effective date of Agreement--definition of ............... I
Emergencies ......................................... 6.22
Engineer--definition of ......................... 7'-' ...... I
Engineer's Decisions ............................ 9.10-9.12
Engineer's--Notice Work is Acceptable ............. 14.13
Engineer's Recommendation of Payment ...... 14.4.14.13
Engineer's Responsibilities, Limitations
on .................................. 6.6, 9.11, 9.13-9.16
Engineer's Status During Construction--in general ...... 9
Equipment. Labor, Materials and .................. 6.3-6.6
Equivalent Materials and Equipment .................. 6.7
Explorations of physical conditions ................... 4.2
Fee, Contractor's--Costs Plus ........................ 11.6
Field Order--definition of ............................... 1
Field Order--issued by Engineer ................ 3.5.1, 9.5
Final Application for Payment ....................... 14.12
Final Inspection ..................................... 14.11
Final Payment and Acceptance ...................... 14.13
Final Payment. Recommendation of ........... 14.13-14.14
General Provisions .............................. 17.3-17.4
General Requirements---definition of ..................... 1
General Requirements--principal
references to ................. 2.6, 4.4, 6.4, 6.6-6.7, 6.23
Giving Notice ........................................ 17.1
Guarantee of Work--by Contractor ................... 13.1
Indemnification ............................. 6.30-6.32, 7.5
Inspection, Final ....................................14. I 1
Inspection, Tests and ................................. 13.3
Insurance, Bonds and--in general ....................... 5
Insurance, Certificates of ...........................2.7, 5
Insurance---complet ed operations ...................... 5.3
Insurance, Contractor's Liability ...................... 5.3
Insurance, Contractual Liability ........................ 5.4
Insurance, Owner's Liability .......................... 5.5
Insurance, Property .............................. 5.6-5.13
InsurancemWaiver of Rights ......................... 5.11
Intent of Contract Documents ................... 3.3, 9.14
Interpretations and Clarifications ...................... 9.4
Investigations of physical conditions .................... 4.2
Labor, Materials and Equipment ....... - ........... 6.3-6.5
Laws and Regulations--definition of ..................... 1
Laws and Regulations--general ....................... 6.14
Liability Insurance--Contractor's ..................... 5.3
Liability Insurance--Owner's ......................... 5.5
Liens--definitions of ................................ 14.2
Limitations on Engineer's
Responsibilities ..................... 6.6, 9. ! 1,9.13-9.16
Materials and equipment--furnished by Contractor .... 6.3
Materials and equipment--not
incorporated in Work .............................. 14.2
Materials or equipment---equivalent ................... 6.7
Miscellaneous Provisions ............................... 17
Multi-prime contracts ................................... 7
Notice, Giving of ..................................... 17.1
Notice of Acceptability of Project ................... 14.13
Notice of Award--definition of .......................... 1
Notice to Proceed---definition or' ......................... !
Notice to Proceed--giving of .......................... 2.3
"Or-Equal" Items ..................................... 6.7
Other contractors ....................................... 7
Other work .............................................. 7
Overtime Work--prohibition of ........................ 6.3
Owner--definition of .................................... 1
Owner May Correct Defective Work ................. 13.14
Owner May Stop Work .............................. 13.10
Owner May Suspend Work, Terminate .......... 15.1-15.4
Owner's Duty to Execute Change Orders ............. I 1.8
Owner's Liability Insurance ........................... 5.5
Owner's Representative--Engineer to serve as ........ 9.1
Owner's Responsibilities--in general .................... 8
Owner's Separate Representative at site ............... 9.3
Partial Utilization .................................. 14. I0
Partial Utilization--definition of ......................... I
Partial Utilization--Property Insurance ............... 5.15
Patent Fees and Royalties ............................ 6.12
Payments, Recommendation of ........... 14.4-14.7, 14.13
Payments to Contractor--in general .................... 14
Payments to Contractormwhen due ........... 14.4, 14.13
Payments to Contractor--withholding ................ 14.7
Performance and other Bonds ..................... 5.1-5.2
Permits ............................................... 6.13
Physical Conditions ................................... 4.2
Physical Conditions~Engineer's review ............. 4.2.4
Physical Conditions--existing structures ............. 4.2.2
Physical Conditions~explorations and repons ....... 4.2.1
Physical Conditions~possible document change ..... 4.2..5
Physical Conditions--price and time adjustments .... 4.2.5
Physical Conditions--report of differing ............. 4.2.3
Physical Conditions--Underground Facilities .......... 4.3
Preconstruction Conference ........................... 2.8
Preliminary Matters ....................... '. .............2
Premises, Use of ............... : ................ 6.16-6.18
Price, Change of Contact .............................. 11
Price-Contract--definition of ............................ 1
Progress Payment, Applications for ................... 14.2
Progress Payment~retainage ......................... 14.2
Progress schedule ............... 2.6, 2.9, 6.6, 6.29, 15.2.6
Project---definition of .................................... 1
Project Representation--provision for ................. 9.3
Project Representative, Resident--definition of .......... 1
Project, Starting the ................................... 2.4
Property Insurance ............................... 5.6-5.13
Property Insurance--Partial Utilization ............... 5.15
Property Insurance--Receipt and Application
of Proceeds ................................... 5. ! 2-5.13
Protection, Safety and ........................... 6.20-6.21
Ptmch list ........................................... 14.11
Recommendation of Payment .................. 14.4. 14.13
Record Documents ................................... 6.19
Reference Point£ .' .....................................4.a
Regulations. Laws and ............................... 6.14
Rejecting Defective Work ............................. 9.6
Related Work at Site .............................. 7.1-7.3
Remedies Not Exclusive ............................. 17.4
Removal or Correction of Defective Work ........... 13.11
Resident Project Representative--definition of ...........
Resident Project Representative--provision for ........ 9.3
Responsibilities, Contractor's--in general ............... 6
Responsibilities, Engineer's---in general ................. 9
Responsibilities, Owner's~in general ....................8
Retainage ............................................ 14.2
Reuse of Documents .................................. 3.5
Rights of Way ......................................... 4.1
Royalties, Patent Fees and ........................... 6.12
Safety and Protection ............................ 6.20-6.21
Samples ......................................... 6.23-6.28
Schedule of progress ........ 2.6, 2.8-2.9, 6.6, 6.29, 15.2.6
Schedule of Shop Drawing
submissions ...................... 2.6, 2.8-2.9, 6.23, 14.1
Schedule of values ...................... 2.6, 2.8-2.9, 14.1
Schedules, Finalizing .................................. 2.9
Shop Drawings and Samples ..................... 6.23-6.28
Shop Drawings~-definition of ............................ 1
Shop Drawings, use to approve
substitutions ...................................... 6.7.3
Site, Visits to--by Engineer ........................... 9.2
Specifications--definition of ............................. 1
Starting Construction, Before ...................... 2.5-2.8
Starting the Project .................................... 2.4
Stopping Work--by Contractor .... · ................... 15.5
Stopping Work--by Owner .......................... 13. l0
Subcontractor--definition of ............................. I
Subcontractors--in general ....................... 6.8-6. I I
Subcontracts~required provisions ............ 5. ! 1.1, 6. I I
11.4.3
Substantial Completion--certification of .............. 14.8
Substantial Completion--definition of .................... 1
Substitute or "Or-Equal" Items ....................... 6.7
Subsurface Conditions ............................. 4.2-4.3
Supplemental costs ................................. ! 1.4.5
Supplementary Conditions---definition of ................ 1
Supplementary Conditions--principal
references to .. 2.2, 4.2, 5.1, 5.3, 5.6-5.8, 6.3, 6.13, 6.23,
'' 7.4,9.3
Supplementing Contract Documents ............... 3.4-3.5
Supplier---definition of ................................... 1
Supplier--principal references to ... 3.6, 6.5, 6.7-6.9.6.20,
6.24, 9.13, 9.16, 11.8,-13.4, 14.12
Surety---consent to payment .................. 14.12.14.14
Surety--Engineer has no duty to ...... · ............... 9.13
Surety--notice to .......................... 10.1, 10.5. 15.2
Surety--qualification of ...........................5.1-5.2
Suspending Work, by Owner ......................... 15.1
Suspension of Work and Termination--in general ....... 15
Superintendent--Contractor's ......................... 6.2
Supervision and Superintendence .................. 6.1-6.2
Taxes--Payment by Contractor ....................... 6.15
Termination--by Contractor .......................... 15.5
Termination--by Owner ......................... 15.2-15.4
Termination, Suspension of Work and--in general ...... 15
Tests and Inspections ........................... 13.3-13.7
Time, Change of Contract .............................. 12
Time, Computation of ................................ 17.2
Time, Contract--definition of ............................ I
Uncovering Work ............................... 13.8-13.9
Underground Facilities----definition of .................... I
Underground Facilities--not shown or indicated ..... 4.3.2
Underground Facilitiesmprotection of ........... 4.3.6.20
Underground Facilities--shown or indicated ......... 4.3. I
Unit Price Work--definition of .......................... I
Unit Price Work--general ................. 11.9. 14. I, 14.5
Unit Prices ......................................... 11.3.1
Unit Prices, Determinations for ....................... 9.10
Use of Premises .................................6.16-6.18
Utility owners ' 6.13, 6.20, 7.2-7.3
Values, Schedule of . :'; ...................... 2.6, 2.9. 14.1
Variations in Work--Authorized ............ 6.25, 6.27.9.5
Visits to Site--by Engineer ............................ 9.2
Waiver of Claims--on Final Payment ................14.16
Waiver of Rights by insured parties ............. 5.10.6.11
Warranty and Guarantee--by Contractor .............13.1
Warranty of Title,. Contractor's ....................... 14.3
Work, Access to ..................................... 13.2
Work--by others ........................................ 7
Work Continuing During Disputes .................... 6.29
Work, Cost of ................................... I 1.4-11.5
Work--definition of ..................................... I
Work Directive Change--definition of ................... 1
Work Directive Change--principal
references to ............................ 3.4.3. 10.1-10.2
Work. Neglected by Contractor .....................13.12.
Work, Stopping by Contractor ........................ 15.5
Work. Stopping by Owner ....................... 15.1-15.4
Written Amendment--definition of ...................... 1
Written Amendment--principal
references to ..................... 3.4.1, I0.1, 11.2. 12.1
GENERAL CONDITIONS
ARTICLE I--DEFINITIONS
Wherever used in these General Conditions or in the other
Contract Documents the following terms have the meanings
indicated which are applicable to both the singular and plural
thereof:
Addenda--Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the
opening of Bids which clarify, correct or change the bidding
documents or the Contract Documents.
AgreementmThe written agreement between OWNER and
CONTRACTOR covering the Work to be performed; other
Contract Documents are attached to the Agreement and made
a part thereof as provided therein.
Application for Payment--The form aci:epted by ENGI-
NEER which is to be used by CONTRACTOR in requesting
progress or final payments and which is to include such sup-
porting documentation as is required by the Contract
Documents.
Bid--The offer or proposal of the bidder submitted on the
prescribed form setting forth the prices for the Work to be
performed.
Bonds--Bid. performance and payment bonds and other
instruments of security.
Change Order--A document recommended by ENGINEER.
which is signed by CONTRACTOR and OWNER and autho-
rizes an addition, deletion or revision in the Work. or an
adjustment in the Contract Price or the Contract Time, issued
on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement.
Contract Documents--The Agreement. Addenda {'which per-
tain to the Contract Documents), CONTRACTOR's Bid
(including documentation accompanying the Bid and any post-
Bid documentation submitted prior to the Notice of Award)
when attached as an exhibit to the Agreement, the Bonds.
these General Conditions, the Supplementary Conditions, the
Specifications and the Drawings as the same are more spe-
cifically identified in the Agreement, together with all amend-
ments, modifications and supplements issued pursuant to
paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5 on or after the Effective Date of the
Agreement.
Contract Price--The moneys payable by OWNER to CON-
TRACTOR under the Contract Documents as stated in the
Agreement (subject to the provisions of paragraph 11.9.1 in
the case of Unit Price Work).
Contract Time--The number of days (computed as provided
in paragraph 17.2) or the date stated in the Agreement for the
completion of the Work.
CONTRACTOR--The person, firm or corporation with whom
OWNER has entered into the Agreement.
defective--An adjective which when modifying the word Work
refers to Work that is unsatisfactory, faulty or deficient, or
does not conform to the Contract Documents, or does not
meet the requirements of any inspection, reference standard..
test or approval referred to in the Contract Documents, or
has been damaged prior to ENGINEER's recommendation
of final payment (unless responsibility for the protection thereof
has been assumed by OWNER at Substantial Completion in
accordance with paragraph 14.8 or 14.10).
Drawings--The drawings which show the character and scope
'of the Work to be performed and which have been prepared
or approved by ENGINEER and are referred to in the Con-.
tract Documents.
Effective Date of the Agr'eementm~he date indicated in the
Agreement on which it becomes effective, but if no such date
is indicated it means the date on which the Agreement is
signed and delivered by the last of the two parties to sign and
deliver.
ENGINEER--The person, firm or corporation named as such
in the Agreement.
Field Order--A written order issued by ENGINEER which
orders minor changes in the Work in accordance with para-
graph 9.5 but which does not involve a change in the Contract
Price or the Contract Time.
General Reqtdrements---Sections of Division I of the Speci-
fications.
Laws and Reo~tdationx: Laws or Regulation.t--Laws. rules.
regulations, ordinances, codes and/or orders.
Notice of Award The written notice by OWNER to the
apparent successful bidder stating that upon compliance by
the apparent successful bidder with the conditions precedent
enumerated therein, within the time specified. OWNER wilt
sign and deliver the Agreement.
Notice to Proceed--A written notice given by OWNER to
CONTRACTOR {with a copy to ENGINEER) fixing the date
on which the Contract Time will commence to run and on
which CONTRACTOR shall start to perform CONTRAC-
TOWS obligations under the Contract Documents.
OWNER--The public body or authority, corporation, asso-
ciation, firm or person with whom CONTRACTOR has entered
into the Agreement and for whom the Work is to be provided.
Partial Utilization--Placing a portion of the Work in service
for the purpose for which it is intended (or a related purpose)
bef6re reaching Substantial Completion for all the Work.
Project--The total construction of which the Work to be
provided under the Contract Documents may be the whole,
or a part as indicated elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
Resident Project Representative--The authorized represen-
tative of ENGINEER who is assigned to the site or any part
thereof.
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Shop Drawings--All drawings, diagrams, illustrations,
schedules and other data which are specifically prepared by
or for CONTRACTOR to illustrate some portion of the Work
and all illustrations, brochures, standard schedules, perfor
mance charts, instructions, diagrams and other information
prepared by a Supplier and submitted by CONTRACTOR to
illustrate material or equipment for some portion of the Work.
SpecificationsmThose portions of the Contract Documents
consisting of written technical descriptions of materials,
· equipment, construction systems, standards and workman-
ship as applied to the Work and certain administrative details
applicable thereto.
Subcontractor--An individual, firm or corporation having a
direct contract with CONTRACTOR or with any other Sub-
contractor for the performance of a part of the Work at the
site.
Substantial Completion--The Work (or a specified part thereof)
has progressed to the point where, in the opinion of ENGI-
NEER as evidenced by ENGINEER's definitive certificate
of Substantial Completion, it is sufficiently complete, in
accordance with the Contract Documents, so that the Work
(or specified part) can be utilized for the purposes for which
it is intended; or if there be no such certificate issued, when
final payment is due in accordance with paragraph 14.13. The
terms "substantially complete" and "substantially com-
pleted'' as applied to any Work refer to Substantial Comple-
tion thereof.
SupplementaO' Conditions--The part of the Contract Docu-
ments which amends or supplements these General Condi-
tions.
Supplier--A manufacturer, fabricator, supplier, distributor.
materialman or vendor.
UndergroundFacilities--AIl pipelines, conduits, ducts, cables.
wires, manholes, vaults, tanks, tunnels or other such facilities
or attachments, and any encasements containing such facil-
ities which have been installed underground to furnish any of
the following services or materials: electricity, gases, steam,
liquid petroleum products, telephone or other communica-
tions, cable television, sewage and drainage removal, traffic
or other control systems or water.
Unit Price Work--Work to be paid for on the basis of unit
prices.
Work--The entire completed construction or the various sep-
arately identifiable parts thereof required to be furnished
under the Contract Documents. Work is the result of per-
forming services, furnishing labor and furnishing and incor-
porating materials and equipment into the construction, all
as required by the Contract Documents.
Work Directive Change--A written directive to CONTRAC-
TOR, issued on or after the Effective Date of the Agreement
and signed by OWNER and recommended by ENGINEER,
ordering an addition, deletion or revisiofi in the Work, or
responding to differing or unforeseen physical conditions under
which the Work is to be performed as provided in paragraph
4.2 or 4.3 or to emergencies under paragraph 6.22. A Work
Directive Change may not change the Contract Price or the
Contract Time, but is evidence that the parties expect that
the change directed or documented by a Work Directive
Change will be incorporated in a subsequently issued Change
Order following negotiations by the parties as to its effect, if
any, on the Contract Price or Contract Time as provided in
paragraph 10.2.'
Written Amendment--A written amendment of the Contract
Documents, signed by OWNER and CONTRACTOR on or
after the Effective Date of the Agre~rrient and normally deal-
hag with the nonengineering or nontechnical rather than strictly
Work-related aspects of the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 2mPRELIMINARY MATTERS
Delivery of Bonds:.
2.1. When CONTRACTOR delivers the executed Agree-
ments to OWNER, CONTRACTOR shall also deliver to
OWNER such Bonds as CONTRACTOR may be required to
furnish in accordance with paragraph 5.1.
Copies of Documents:
2.2. OWNER shall furnish to CONTRACTOR up to ten
copies (unless otherwise specified in the Supplementary Con-
ditions) of the Coritr'act Documents as are reasonably nec-
essary for the execution of the Work. Additional copies will
be furnished, upon request, at the cost of reproduction.
Commencement of Contract Time; Notice to Proceed:
2.3. The Contract Time will commence to run on the
thirtieth day after the Effective Date of the Agreement, or. if
a Notice to Proceed is given, on the day indicated in 'ire
~otice to Proceed. A Notice to Proceed may be given at any
time within thirty days after the Effective Date of the Agree-
ment. In no event will the Contract Time commence to run
later than the seventy-fifth day after the day of Bid opening
or the thirtieth day after the Effective Date of the Agreement.
whichever date is earlier.
Starting the Project:
2.4. CONTRACTOR shall start to perform the Work on
the date when the Contract Time commences to run, but no
Work shall be done at the site prior to the date on which the
Contract Time commences to run.
Before Starting Construction:
2.5. Before undertaking each part of the Work, CON-
TRACTOR shall carefully study and compare the Contract
Documents and check and verify pertinent figures shown
thereon and all applicable field measurements. CONTRAC-
TOR shall promptly report in writing to ENGINEER any
conflict, error or discrepancy which CONTRACTOR may
discover and shall obtain a written interpretation or clarifi-
cation from ENGINEER before proceeding with any Work
affected thereby; however, CONTRACTOR shall not be lia-
ble to OWNER or ENGINEER for failure to report any
conflict, error or discrepancy in the Contract Documents,
unless CONTRACTOR had actual knowledge thereof or should
reasonably have known thereof.
2.6. Within ten days after the Effective Date of the Agree-
ment (unless otherwise specified in the General Require-
ments), CONTRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER for
review:
2.6.1. an estimated progress schedule indicating the
starting and completion dates of the various stages of the
Work;
2.6.2. a preliminary schedule of Shop Drawing sub-
missions; and
2.6.3. a preliminary schedule of values for ali of the
Work which will include quantities and prices of items
aggregating the Contract Price and will subdivide the Work
into component parts in sufficient detail to serve as the
basis for progress payments during construction. Such
prices will include an appropriate amount of overhead and
profit applicable to each item of Work which will be con-
firmed in writing by CONTRACTOR at the time of sub-
mission.
2.7. Before any Work at the site is started, CONTRAC-
TOR shall deliver to OWNER, with a copy to ENGINEER.
certificates (and other evidence of insurance requested by
OWNER) which CONTRACTOR is required to purchase and
maintain in accordance with paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4, and
OWNER shall deliver to CONTRACTOR certificates land
other evidence of insurance requested by CONTRACTOR)
which OWNER is required to purchase and maintain in
accordance with paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7.
Preconstruction Conference:
2.8. Within twenty days after the Effective Date of the
Agreement, but before CONTRACTOR starts the Work at
the site, a conference attended by CONTRACTOR, ENGI-
NEER and others as appropriate will be held to discuss the
schedules referred to in paragraph 2.6, to discuss procedures
for handling Shop Drawings and other submittals and for
processing Applications for Payment, and to establish a working
understanding among the parties as to the Work.
Finalizing Schedules:
2.9. At least ten days before submission of the first Appli-
cation for Payment a conference attended by CONTRAC-
TOR, ENGINEER and others as appropriate will be held to
finalize the schedules submitted in accordance with para-
graph 2.6. The finalized progress schedule will be acceptable
to ENGINEER as providing an orderly progression of the
Work to completion within the Contract Time, but such
acceptance will neither impose on ENGINEER responsibility
for the progress or scheduling of the Work nor relieve CON-
TRACTOR from full responsibility therefor. The finalized
schedule of Shop Drawing submissions will be acceptable to
ENGINEER as providing a workable arrangement for pro-
cessing the submissions. The finalized schedule of values will
be acceptable to ENGINEER as to form and substance.
ARTICLE 3--CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: INTENT,
AMENDING, REU,SE
Intent:
3.1. The Contract Documents comprise the entire .agree-
ment between OWNER and CONTRACTOR concerning the
Work. The Contract Documents are complementary; what is
called for by one is as binding as if called for by all. The
Contract Documents will be construed in accordance with
the law of the place of the Project.
3.2. It is the intent of the Contract Documents to describe
a functionally complete Project {or part thereof) to be con-
sti:ucted in accordance with the Contract Documents. Any
Work, materials or equipment that may reasonably be inferred
from the Contract Documents as being required to produce
the intended result will be supplied whether or not specifically
called for. \Vhen words which have a well-known technical
or trade meaning are used to describe Work, materials or
equipment such words shall be interpreted in accordance with
that meaning. Reference to standard specifications, manuals
or codes of any technical society, organization or association,
or to the Laws or Regulations of any governmental authority.
whether such reference be specific or by implication, shall
mean the latest standard specification, manual, code or Laws
or Regulations in effect at the time of opening of Bids {or, on
the Effective Date of the Agreement if there were no Bids).
except as may be otherwise specifically stated. However, no
provision of any referenced standard specification, manual
or code (whether or not specifically incorporated by reference
in the Contract Documents) shall be effective to change the
duties and responsibilities of OWNER, CONTRACTOR or
ENGINEER, or any of their consultants, agents or employ-
ees from those set forth in the Contract Documents, nor shall
it be effective to assign to ENGINEER, or any of ENGI-
NEER's consultants, agents or employees, any duty or
authority to supervise or direct the furnishing or performance
of the Work or any duty or authority to undertake responsi-
bility contrary to the provisions of paragraph 9.15 or 9.16.
Clarifications and interpretations of the Contract Documents
shall be issued by ENGINEER as provided in paragraph 9.4.
3.3. If, during the performance of the Work, CONTRAC-
TOR finds a conflict,' error or discrepancy in the Contract
Documents, CONTRACTOR shall so report to ENGINEER
in writing at once and before proceeding with the Work affected
thereby shall obtain a written interpretation or clarification
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from ENGINEER; however, CONTRACTOR shall not be
liable to OWNER or ENGINEER for failure to report any
conflict, error or discrepancy in the Contract Documents
unless CONTRACTOR had actual knowledge thereof or should
reasonably have known thereof.
Amending and Supplementing Contract Documents:
3.4. The Contract Documents may be amended to pro-
vide for additions, deletions and revisions in the Work or to
modify the terms and conditions thereof in one or more of
the following ways:
3.4.1. a formal Written Amendment,
3.4.2. a Change Order (pursuant to paragraph 10.4),
or
3.4.3. a Work Directive Change (l~u'rsuant to para-
graph 10.1).
As indicated in paragraphs 11.2 and 12.1, Contract Price and
Contract Time may only be changed by a Change Order or a
Written Amendment.
3.5. In addition, the requirements of the Contract Docu-
'ments may be supplemented, and minor variations and devia-
tions in the Work may be authorized, in one or more of the
following ways:
3.5.1. a Field Order (pursuant to paragraph 9.5).
3.5.2. ENGINEER's approval of a Shop Drawing or
sample (pursuant to paragraphs 6.26 and 6.27), or
3.5.3. ENGINEER's written interpretation or clarifi-
cation (pursuant to paragraph 9.4).
Reuse of Documents:
3.6. Neither CONTRACTOR nor any Subcontractor or
Supplier or other person or organization performing or fur-
nishing any of the Work under a direct or indirect contract
with OWNER shall have or acquire any title to or ownership
rights in any of the Drawings, Specifications or other docu-
ments (or copies of any thereof) prepared by or beating the
seal of ENGINEER; and they shall not reuse any of them bn
extensions of the Project or any other project without written
consent of OWNER and ENGINEER and specific written
verification or adaptation by ENGINEER.
ARTICLE 4--AVAILABILITY OF LANDS; PHYSICAL
CONDITIONS; REFERENCE POINTS
Availability of Lands:
4.1. OWNER shall furnish, as indicated in the Contract
Documents, the lands upon which the Work is to be per-
formed, rights-of-way and easements for access thereto, and
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such other lands which are designated for the use o[' CON-
TRACTOR. Easements for permanent structures or perma-
nent changes in existing facilities will be obtained and paid
for by OWNER. unless otherwise providecl in the Contract
Documents. If CONTRACTOR believes that any delay in
OWNER's furnishing these lands, rights-of-way or ease-
ments entitles CONTRACTOR to an extension of the Con-
tract Time, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as
provided in Article 12. CONTRACTOR shall provide for all
additional lands and acce.ss thereto that may be required for
temporary construction facilities or storage of materials and
equipment.
Physical Conditions: ~ '
4.2.1. Explorations and Reports: Reference is made
to the SuPplementary Conditions for identification of those
reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions
at the site that have been utilized by ENGINEER in prep-
aration of the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR may
rely upon the accuracy of the technical data contained in
such reports, but not upon nontechnical data, interpreta-
tions or opinions contained therein or for the completeness
thereof for CONTRACTOR's purposes. Except as indi-
cated in the immediately preceding sentence and in para-
graph 4.2.6. CONTRACTOR shall have full responsibility
with respect to subsurface conditions at the site.
4.2.2. Existing Structttres: Reference is made to the
Supplementary Conditions for identification of those
drawings of physical conditions in or relating to existing
surface and subsurface structures (except Underground
Facilities referred to in paragraph 4.31 which are at or
contiguous to the site that have been utilized by ENGI-
NEER in preparation of the Contract Documents. CON-
TRACTOR may rely upon the accuracy of the technical
data contained in such drawings, but not for the complete-
ness thereof for CONTRACTOR's purposes. Except as
indicated in the immediately preceding sentence and in
paragraph 4.2.6, CONTRACTOR shall have full respon-
sibility with respect to physical conditions in or relating
to such structures.
4.2.3. Report of Differing Conditions: If CONTRAC-
TOR believes that:
4.2.3.1. any technical data on which CONTRAC-
TOR is entitled to rely as provided in paragraphs 4.2.1
and 4.2.2 is inaccurate, or
4.2.3.2. any physical condition uncovered or
revealed at the site differs materially from that indi-
cated, reflected or referred to in the Contract Docu-
ments,
CONTRACTOR shall, promptly after becoming a~vare
thereof and before'performing any Work in connection
therewith (except in an emergency as permitted by para-
graph 6.22), notify OWNER and ENGINEER in writing
about the inaccuracy or difference.
4.2.4. ENGINEER's Review: ENGINEER will
promptly review the pertinent conditions, determine the
necessity of obtaining additional explorations or tests with
respect thereto and advise OWN ER in writing (with a copy.
to CONTRACTOR) of ENGINEER's findings and con-
clusions.
4.2.5. Possible Document Change: If ENGINEER
concludes that there is a material error in the Contract
Documents or that because of newly discovered condi-
tions a change in the Contract Documents is required, a
Work Directive Change or a Change Order will be issued
as"provided in Article 10 to reflect and document the
consequences Of the inaccuracy or difference.
4.2.6. Possible Price and Time Adjustments: In each
such case, an increase or decrease in the Contra. ct Price
or an extension or shortening of the Contract Time, or any
combination thereof, will be allowable to the extent that
they are attributable to any such inaccuracy or difference.
If OWNER and CONTRACTOR are unable to agree as to
the amount or length thereof, a claim may be made therefor
as provided in Articles 11 and 12.
Physical Conditions--Underground Facilities:
4.3.1. Shown or Indicated: The information and data
shown or indicated in the Contract Documents with respect
to existing Underground Facilities at or contiguous to the
site is based on information and data furnished to OWNER
or ENGINEER by the owners of such Underground Facil-
ities or by others. Unless it is otherwise expressly pro-
vided in the Supplementary Conditions:
4.3.1.1. OWNER and ENGINEER shall not be
responsible for the accuracy or completeness of any
such information or data; and,
4.3.1.2. CONTRACTOR shall have full responsi-
bility for reviewing and checking all such information
and data, for locating all Underground Facilities shown
or indicated in the Contract Documents, for coordina-
tion of the Work with the owners of such Underground
Facilities during construction, for the safety and pro-
tection thereof as provided in paragraph 6.20 and
repairing any damage, thereto resulting from the Work,
the cost of all of which will be considered as having
been included in the Contract Price.
4.~.2. Not Shown or Indicated. If an Underground
Facility is uncovered or revealed at or contiguous to the
site which was not shown or indicated in the Contract
Documents and which CONTRACTOR could not reason-
ably have been expected to be aware of, CONTRACTOR
shall, promptly after becoming aware thereof and before
performing any Work affected thereby (except in an emer-
gency as permitted by paragraph 6.22), identify the owner
of such Underground Facility and give written notice thereof
to that owner and to OWNER and ENGINEER. ENGI-
NEER will promptly review the Underground Facility to
determine the extent to which the Contract Documents
should be modified to reflect and document the conse-
quences of the existence of the Underground Facility, and
the Contract Documents will be amended or supplemented
to the extent necessary. During such time, CONTRAC-
TOR shall be responsible for the safety and protection of
such Underground Facility as provided in paragraph 6.20.
CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an increase in the Con-
tract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or both.
to the extent that they are attributable to the existence of
any Underground Facility that was not shown or indicated
in the Contract Documents and which CONTRACTOR
could not reasonably have been expected to be aware of.
If the parties are unable to agree as to the amount or length
thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as
provided in Articles 11 and 12.
Reference Points:
4.4. OWNER shall provide engineering surveys to estab-
lish reference points for construction which in ENGINEER's
judgment are necessary to enable CONTRACTOR to proceed
with the Work. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for lay-
ing out the Work (unless otherwise specified in the General
Requirements), Shall protect and preserve the established
reference points and shall make no changes or relocations
without the prior written approval of OWNER. CONTRAC-
TOR shall report to ENGINEER whenever any reference
point is lost or destroyed or requires relocation because of
necessary changes in grades or locations, and shall be respon-
sible for the accurate replacement or relocation of such ret:
erence points by professionally qualified personnel.
ARTICLE 5--BONDS AND INSURANCE
Performance and Other Bonds:
5.1. CONTRACTOR shall furnish performance and pay-
merit Bonds. each in an amount at least equal to the Contract
Price as security for the faithful performance and payment of
all CONTRACTOR's obligations under the Contract Docu-
ments. These Bonds shall remain in effect at least until one
year after the date when final payment becomes due, except
as otherwise providec~bY Law or Regulation or by the Con-
tract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall also furnish such
other Bonds as are required by the Supplementary Condi-
tions. All Bonds shall be in the fo?ms prescribed by Law or
Regulation or by the Contract Documents and be executed
by such sureties as are named in the current list of "Com-
panies Holding Certificates of Authority as Acceptable Sure-
ties on Federal Bonds and as Acceptable Reinsuring Com-
panies'' as published in Circular 570 (amended) by the Audit
Staff Bureau of Accounts, U.S. Treasury Department. All
Bonds signed by an agent must be accompanied by a certified
copy of the authority to act.
5.2. If the surety on any Bond furnished by CONTRAC-
TOR is declared a bankrupt or becomes insolvent or its right
to do business is terminated in any state where any part of
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the Project is located or it ceases to meet the requirements
of paragraph 5.1, CONTRACTOR shall within five days
thereafter substitute another Bond and Surety, both of which
must be acceptable to OWNER.
Contractor's Liability Insurance:
5.3. CONTRACTOR shall purchase and maintain such
comprehensive general liability and other insurance as is
appropriate for the Work being performed and furnished and
as will provide protection from claims set forth below which
may arise out of or result from CONTRACTOR's perfor-
mance and furnishing of the Work and CONTRACTOR's
other obligations under the Contract Documents, whether it
is to be performed or furnished by CONTRACTOR, by any
Subcontractor, by anyone directly or indirectly employed by
any of them to perform or furnish any of the Work, or by
anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable:
.5.3.1. Claims under workers' or workmcn's compen-
sation, disability benefits and other similar employee ben-
efit acts;
5.3.2. Claims for damages because of bodily injury,
occupational sickness or disease, or death of CONTRAC-
TOR's employees;
5.3.3. Claims for damages because of bodily injury,
sickness or disease, or death of any person other than
CONTRACTOR's employees;
5.3.4. Claims for damages insured by personal injury
liability coverage which are sustained Iai by any person
as a result of an offense directly or indirectly related to
the employment of such person by CONTRACTOR. or
(b) by any other person for any other reason;
5.3.5. Claims for damages, other than to the Work
itself, because of injury to or destruction of tangible prop-
erty wherever located, including loss of use resulting
therefrom;
5.3.6. Claims arising out of operation of Laws or Reg-
ulations for damages because of bodily injury or death of
any person or for damage to property; and
5.3.7. Claims for damages because of bodily injury oi-
death of any person or property damage arising out of the
ownership, maintenance or use of any motor vehicle.
The insurance required by this paragraph 5.3 shall include
the specific coverages and be written for not less than the
limits of liability and coverages provided in the Supplemen-
tary Conditions, or required by law, whichever is greater.
The comprehensive general liability insurance shall include
completed operations insurance. All of the policies of insur-
ance so required to be purchased and maintained (or the
certificates or other evidence thereof) shall contain a provi-
sion or endorsement that the coverage afforded will not be
cancelled, materially changed or renewal refused'until at least
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thirty days' prior written notice has been given to OWNER
and ENGINEER by certified mail. All such insurance shall
remain in effect until final payment and at all times thereafter
when CONTtL,~CTOR may be correcting, removing or
replacing defective Work in accordance with paragraph 13.12.
In addition, CONTRACTOR shall maintain such completed
operations insurance for at least two years after final payment
and furnish OWNER with evidence of continuation of such
insurance at final payment and one year thereafter·
Contractual Liability Insurance:
5.4. The comprehensive general liability insurance required
by paragraph 5.3 will include contractual liability insurance
applicable to CONTRACTOR's obligations under paragraphs
6.30 and 6.31. '
Owner's Liabili~. Insurance:
5.5. OWNER shall be responsible for purchasing and'
maintaining OWNER's own liability insurance and, at
OWNER's option, may purchase and maintain such insur-
ance as will protect OWNER against claims which may arise
from operations under the Contract Documents.
Property Insurance:
5.6. Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary
Conditions. OWNER shall purchase and maintain property
insurance upon the Work at the site to the tull insurable value
thereof (subject to such deductible amounts as may be pro-
vided in the Supplementary Conditions or required by Laws
and Regulations). This insurance shall include the interests
of OWNER. CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors, ENGINEER
and ENGINEER's consultants in the Work. all ofwhom shall
be listed as insurers or additional insured parties, shall insure
against the perils of fire and extended coverage and shall
include "all risk" insurance for physical, loss and damage
including theft, vandalism and malicious mischief, collapse
and water damage, and such other perils as may be provided
in the Supplementary Conditions. and shall include dam:,ges.
losses and expenses arising out of or resulting from any insured
loss or incurred in the repair or replacement of any insured
property (including but not limited to fees and charges of
engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals}. If
not covered under the "all risk" insurance or otherwise pro-
vided in the Supplementary Conditions. CONTRACTOR shall
purchase and maintain similar property insurance on portions
of the Work stored on and off the site or in transit when such
portions of the Work are to be included in an Application for
Payment.
5.7. OWNER shall purchase and maintain such boiler and
machinery insurance or additional property insurance as may
be required by the Supp!ementary Conditions or Laws and
Regulations which will include the interests of OWNER.
CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors, ENGINEER AND
ENGINEER's consultants in the Work, all of whom shall be
listed as insured or additional insured parties.
5.8. All the policies of insurance (or the certificates or
other evidence thereof) required to be purchased and main-
tained by OWNER in accordance with paragraphs 5.6 and
5.7 will contain a provision or endorsement that the coverage
affor"ded will not be cancelled or materially changed or renewal
refused until at least thirty days' prior written notice has been
given to CONTRACTOR by certified mail and will contain
waiver provisions in accordance with paragraph 5.11.2.
5.9. OWNER shall not be responsible for purchasing and
maintaining any property insurance to protect the interests
of CONTRACTOR, Subcontractors or others in the Work to
the extent of any'deductible amounts that are provided in the
Supplementary Conditions. The risk of loss within the
deductible amount, will be borne by CONTRACTOR, Sub-
contractor or others suffering any such loss and if any of them
wishes property insurance coverage within the limits of such
amounts, each may purchase and maintain it at the purchas-
er's own expense.
5.10. If CONTRACTOR requests in writing that other
special insurance be included in the property insurance pol-
icy, OWNER shall, if possible, include such insurance, and
the cost thereof will be charged to CONTRACTOR by appro-
priate Change Order or Written Amendment. Prior to com-
mencement of the Work at the site, OWNER shall in writing
advise CONTRACTOR whether or not such other insurance
has been procured by OWNER.
Waiver of Rights:
5.11.1. OWN ER and CONTRACTOR waive all rights
against each other for all losses and damages caused by
any of the perils covered by the policies of insurance
provided in response to paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 and any
other property insurance applicable to the Work, and also
waive all such rights against the Subcontractors, ENGI-
NEER, ENGINEER's consultants and all other parties
named as insureds in such policies for losses and damages
so caused. As required by paragraph 6.11, each subcon-
tract between CONTRACTOR and a Subcontractor will
contain similar waiver provisions by the Subcontractor in
favor of OWNER, CONTRACTOR, ENGIN EER, ENGI-
NEER's consultants and all other parties named as insureds.
None of the above waivers shall extend to the rights that
any of the insured parties may have to the proceeds of
insurance held by OWNER as trustee or otherwise p.ay-
able under any policy so issued.
5.11.2. OWNER and CONTRACTOR intend that any
policies provided in response to paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7
shall protect all of the parties insured and provide primary
coverage for all losses and damages caused by the perils
covered thereby. Accordingly, all such policies shall con-
tain provisions to the effect that in the event of payment
of any loss or damage the insurer will have no fights of
recovery against any of the parties named as insureds or
additional insureds, and if the insurers require separate
waiver forms to be signed by ENGINEER or ENGI-
NEER's consultant OWNER will obtain the same, and if
such waiver forms are required of any Subcontractor,
CONTRACTOR will obtain the same.
Receipt and Application of Proceeds:
5.12. Any insured loss under the policies of insurance
required by paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 will be adjusted with
OWNER and made payable to OWNER as trustee for the
insureds, as their interests may appear, subject to the require-
ments of any applicable mortgage clause and of p.aragraph
5.13. OWNER shall deposit iff a separate account any money
so received, and shall distribute it in accordance with such
agreement as the parties in interest may reach. If no other
special agreement is reached the damaged Work shall be
repaired or replaced, the moneys' so received applied on
account thereof and the Work and the cost thereof covered
by an appropriate Change Order or Written Amendment.
5.13. OWNER as trustee shall have power to adjust and
settle any loss with the insurers unless one of the parties in
interest shall object in writing within fifteen days after the
occurrence of loss to OWNER's exercise of this power. If
such objection be made, OWNER as trustee shall make set-
tlement with the insure/rs in accordance with such agreement
as the parties in interest may reach. If required in writing by
any party in interest, OWNER as trustee shall, upon the
occurrence of an insured loss, give bond for the proper per-
formance of such duties.
Acceptance of Insurance:
5.14. If OWNER has any objection to the coverage afforded
by or other provisions of the insurance required to be pur-
chased and maintained by CONTRACTOR in accordance
with paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4 on the basis of its not complying
with the Contract Documents, OWNER shall notify CON-
TRACTOR in writing thereof within ten days of the date of
delivery of such certificates to OWNER in accordance with
paragraph 2.7. If CONTRACTOR has any Objection to the
coverage afforded by or other provisions of the Policies of
insurance required to be purchased and maintained by OWNER
in accordance with paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7 on the basis of
their not complying with the Contract Documents. CON-
TRACTOR shall notify OWNER in writing thereof within ten
days of the date of delivery of such certificates to CON-
TRACTOR in accordance with paragraph 2.7. OWNER and
CONTRACTOR shall each provide to the other such addi-
tional information in respect of insurance provided by each
as the other may reasonably request. Failure by OWNER or
CONTRACTOR to give any such notice of objection within
the time provided shall constitute acceptance of such insur-
ance purchased by the other as complying with the Contract
Documents.
Partial Utilization--Property Insurance:
5.15. If OWNER finds it necessary to occupy or use a
portion or portions of the Work prior to Substantial Comple-
tion of all the Work, such use or occupancy may be accom-
plished in accordance with paragraph 14.10; provided that no
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such use or occupancy shall commence before the insurers
providing the property insurance have acknowledged notice
thereof and in writing effected the changes in coverage neces-
sitated thereby. The insurers providing the ploperty insur-
ance shall consent by endorsement on the policy or policies.
but the property insurance shall not be cancelled or lapse on
account of any such partial use or occupancy.
ARTICLE 6--CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
Supermision and Superintendence:
6.1. CONTRACTOR shall supervise and direct the Work
competently and efficiently, devoting such attention thereto
and applying such skills and expertise as may be necessary
to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Doc-
uments. CONTRACTOR shall be solely r'e~ponsible for the
means, methods, techniques, sequen.ces and procedures of
construction, but CONTRACTOR shall not be responsible
for the negligence of others in the design or selection of a
specific means, method, technique, sequence or procedure
of construction which is indicated in and required by the
Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible
to see that the finished Work complies accurately with the
Contract Documents.
6.2. CONTRACTOR shall keep on the Work at all times
during its progress a competent resident superintendent, who
shall not be replaced without written notice to OWNER and
ENGINEER except under extraordinary circumstances. The
superintendent will be CONTRACTOR's representative at
the site and shall have authority to act on behalf of CON-
TRACTOR. All' communications given to the superintendent
shall be as binding as if given to CONTRACTOR.
Labor, Materials and Equipment:
6.3. CONTRACTOR shall provide competenL suitably
qualified personnel to survey and lay out the Work and
form construction as required by the Contract Documents.
CONTRACTOR shall at all times maintain good discipline
and order at the site. Except in connection with the safety or
protection of persons or the Work or property at the sit~ or
adjacent thereto, and except as otherwise indicated in the
Contract Documents, all Work at the site shall be performed
during regular working hours, and CONTRACTOR will not
permit overtime work or the performance of Work on Sat-
urday, Sunday or any legal holiday without OWNER's writ-
ten consent given after prior written notice to ENGINEER.
6.4. Unless otherwise specified in the General Require-
ments, CONTRACTOR shall furnish and assume full respon-
sibility for all materials, equipment, labor, transportation,
construction equipment and machinery, tools, appliances,
fuel, power, light, heat, telephone, water, sanitary facilities,
temporary facilities and all other facilities and incidentals
necessary for the furnishing, performance, testing, start-up
and completion of the Work.
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6.5. All materials and equipment shall be ofgood quality
and new, except as otherwise provided in the Contract Doc-
uments. If required by ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR shall
furnish satisfactory evidence (incluc~lng reports of required
tests) as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment.
All materials and equipment shall be applied, installed, con-
nected, erected, used, cleaned and conditioned in accordance
with the instructions of the applicable Supplier except as
otherwise provided in the Contract Documents; but no pro-
vision of any such instructions will be eff. ective to assign to
ENGINEER. or any of ENGINEER's consultants, agents or
employees, any duty or authority to supervise or direct the
.furnishing or performance of the Work or any duty or author-
~ty to undertake responsibility cont, r, ary to the provisions of
paragraph 9.15 or 9.16.
Adjusting Progress Schedule:
6.6. CONTRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER for
acceptance (to the extent indicated in paragraph 2.9} adjust-
ments in the progress schedule to reflect the impact thereon
of new developments; these will conform generally to the
progress schedul~ then in effect and additionally will comply
with any provisions of the General Requirements applicable
thereto.
Substitutes or "Or-Equal" Items:
6.7.1. Whenever materials or equipment are specified
or described in the Contract Documents by using the name
ora proprietary item or the name ora pa~'ticular Supplier
the naming of the item is intended to establish the type.
function and quality required. Unless the name is followed
by words indicating that no substitution is permitted.
materials or equipment of other Suppliers may be accepted
by ENGINEER if sufficient information is submitted by
CONTRACTOR to allow ENGINEER to determine that
the mater/al or equipment proposed is equivalent or equal
to that named. The procedure for review by ENGINEER
will include the following as supplemented'in the General
Requirements. Requests for review of substitute items of
material and equipment will not be accepted by ENGI-
NEER from anyone other than CONTRACTOR. If CON-
TRACTOR wishes to furnish or use a substitute item of
material or equipment, CONTRACTOR shall make writ-
ten application to ENGINEER for acceptance thereof.
certifying that the proposed substitute will perform ade-
quately the functions and achieve the results called for bv
the general design, be similar and of equal substance t~
that specified and be suited to the same use as that spec-
ified. The application will state that the evaluation and
acceptance of the proposed substitute will not prejudice
CONTRACTOR's achievement of Substantial Comple-
tion on time. whether or not acceptance of the substitute
for use in the Work will require a change in any of the
Contract Documents (or in the provisions of any other
direct contract with-OWNER for work on the Projekt) to
adapt the design to the proposed substitute and whether
or not incorporation or use of the substitut~ in connection
with the Work is subject to payment ofany license fee or
royalty. All variations of the proposed substitute from that
specified will be identified in the application and available
maintenance, repair and replacement service will be indi-
cated. The application will also contain an itemized esti-
mate of all costs that will result directly or indirectly from
acceptance of such substitute, including costs of redesign
and claims of other contractors affected by the resulting
change, all of which shall be considered by ENGINEER
in evaluating the proposed substitute. ENGINEER may
require CONTRACTOR to furnish at CONTRACTOR's
expense additional data about the proposed substitute.
6.7.2. Ifa specific means, method, technique, sequence
or procedure of c0nstruction is indicated in or required by
the Contract Documents, CONTRACTOR may furnish or
utilize a substitute means, method, sequence, technique
or procedure of construction acceptable to ENGINEER,
if CONTRACTOR submits sufficient information to allow
ENGINEER to determine that the substitute proposed is
equivalent to that indicated or required by the Contract
Documents. The procedure for review by ENGINEER
will be similar to that orovided in paragraph 6.7.1 as applied
by ENGINEER and as may be supplemented in the Gen-
eral Requirements.
6.7.3. ENGINEER will be allowed a reasonable time
within which to evaluate each proposed substitute. ENGI-
NEER will be the sole judge of acceptability, and no
substitute will be ordered, installed or utilized without
ENGINEER's prior written acceptance which will be evi-
denced by either a Change Order or an approved Shop
Drawing. OWNER may require CONTRACTOR to fur-
nish at CONTRACTOR's expense a special performance
guarantee or other surety with respect to any substitute.
ENGINEER will record time required by ENGINEER
and ENGINEER's consultants in evaluating substitutions
proposed by CONTRACTOR and in making changes in
the Contract Documents occasioned thereby. Whether or
not ENGINEER accepts a proposed substitute. CON-
TRACTOR shall reimburse OWNER for the charges of
ENGINEER and ENGINEER's consultants for evaluat-
ing each proposed substitute.
Concerning Subcontractors, Suppliers and Others:
6.8.1. CONTRACTOR shall not employ any Subcon-
tractor, Supplier or other person or organization (including
those acceptable to OWNER and ENGINEER as indi-
cated in paragraph 6.8.2), whether initially or as a substi-
tute, against whom OWNER or ENGINEER may have
reasonable objection. CONTRACTOR shall not be required
to employ any Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or
organization to furnish or perform any of the Work against
whom CONTRACTOR has reasonable objection.
6.8.2. If the Supplementary Conditions require the
identity of certain Subcontractors, Suppliers or other per-
sons or organizations (including those who are to furnish
the principal items of materials and equipment) to be sub-
mitted to OWNER in advance of the specified date prior
to the Effective Date of the Agreement for acceptance by
OWNER and ENGINEER and if CONTRACTOR has
submitted a list thereof in accordance with the Supple-
mentary Conditions, OWNER's or ENGINEER's accept-
ance {either in writing or by failing to make written objec-
tion thereto by the date indicated for acceptance or objec-
tion in the bidding documents or the Contract Documents}
of any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or
organization so identified may be revoked on the basis of
reasonable objection after due investigation, in which case
CONTRACTOR shall submit an acceptable substitute, the
Contract Price will be increased by thi: difference in the
cost occasioned by such substitution and an appropriate
Change Order will be issued or Written Amendment signed.
No acceptance by OWNER or ENGINEER of any such
Subcontractor, Supplier or otl~el~ person or organization
shall constitute a waiver of any right of OWNER or ENGI-
NEER to reject defective Work.
6.9. CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible to OWNER
and ENGINEER for all acts and omissions of the Subcon-
tractors, 'Suppliers and other persons and organizations per-
forming or furnishing any of the Work under a direct or
indirect contract with CONTRACTOR just as CONTRAC-
TOR is responsible for CONTRACTOR's own acts and omis-
sions. Nothing in the Contract Documents shall create any
contractual relationship between OWNER or ENGINEER
and any such Subcontractor, Supplier or other person or
organization, nor shall it create any obligation on the part of
OWNER or ENGINEER to pay or to see to the payment of
any moneys due any such Subcontractor. Supplier or other
person or organization except as may otherwise be required
by Laws and Regulations.
6.10. The divisiSns and sections of the Specifications and
the identifications of any Drawings shall not control CON-
TRACTOR in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or
Suppliers or delineating the Work to be performed by an.','
specific trade.
6.11. All Work performed for CONTRACTOR by a Sub-
contractor will be pursuant to an appropriate agreement
between CONTRACTOR and the Subcontractor which spe-
cifically binds the Subcontractor to the applicable terms and
conditions of the Contract Documents for the benefit of
OWNER and ENGINEER and contains waiver provisions
as required by paragraph 5.11. CONTRACTOR shall pa5'
each Subcontractor a just share of any insurance moneys
received by CONTRACTOR on account of losses under pol-
icies issued pursuant to paragraphs 5.6 and 5.7.
Patent Fees and Royalties:
6.12. CONTRACTOR shall pay all license fees and roy-
alties and assume all costs incident to the use in the perfor-
mance of the Work or the incorporation in the Work of any
invention, design, process, product or device which is the
subject of patent rights or copyrights held by others. If a
particular invention, design, process, product or device is
specified in the Contract Documents for use in the perfor-
mance of the Work and if to the actual knowledge of OWNER
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or ENGINEER its use is subject to patent rights or copyrights
calling for the payment of any license fee or royalty to others,
the existence of such rights shall be disclosed by OWNER in
the Contract Documents. CONTRACTOR shall indemnify
and hold harmless OWNER and ENGINEER and anyone
directly or indirectly employed by either of them from and
against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including
attorneys' fees and court and arbitration costs) arising out of
any infringement of patent rights or copyrights incident to
the use in the performance of the Work or' resulting from the
incorporation in the Work of any invention, design, process,
product or device not specified in the Con{met Documents,
and shall defend all such claims in connection with any alleged
infringement of such fights.
6.13. Unless otherwise provided in thc Supplementary
Conditions, CONTRACTOR shall obtain and pay for all con-
struction permits and licenses. OWNER shall assist CON-
TRACTOR, when necessary, in obtaining such permits and
licenses. CONTRACTOR shall pay all governmental charges
and inspection fees necessary for the prosecution of the Work,
which are applicable at the time of opening of Bids, or if there
are no Bids on the Effective Date of the Agreement. CON-
TRACTOR shall pay all charges of utility owners for con-
nections to the Work, and OWNER shall pay all charges of
such utility owners for capital costs related thereto such as
plant investment fees.
Laws and Regulations:
6.14.1. CONTRACTOR shall give all notices and
comply with all Laws and Regulations applicable to fur-
nishing and performance of the Work. Except where oth-
erwise expressly required by applicable Laws and Regu-
lations, neither OWNER nor ENGINEER shall be respon-
sible for monitoring CONTRACTOR's compliance with
any Laws or Regulations.
6.14.2. If CONTRACTOR observes that the Specifi-
cations or Drawings are at variance with any Laws or
Regulations, CONTRACTOR shall give ENGINEER
prompt written notice thereof, and any necessary changes
will be authorized by one of the methods indicated in
paragraph 3.4. If CONTRACTOR performs any Work
knowing or having reason to know .that it is contrary to
such Laws or Regulations, and without such notice to
ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR shall bear all costs arising
therefrom; however, it shall not be CONTRACTOR's pri-
mary responsibility to make certain that the Specifications
and Drawings are in accordance with such Laws and
Regulations.
Taxes:
6.15. CONTRACTOR shall pay all sales, consumer, use
and other similar taxes required to be paid by CONTRAC-
TOR in accordance with the Laws and Regulations of the
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place of the Project which are applicable during the perfor-
mance of the Work.
Use of Premises:
6.16. CONTRACTOR shall confine construction equip-
ment, the storage of materials and equipment and the oper-
ations of workers to the Project site and land and areas iden-
tified in and permitted by the Contract Documents and other
land and areas permitted by Laws and Regulations, rights-
of-way, permits and easements, and shall not unreasonably
encumber the premises with construction equipment or other
materials or equipment. CONTRACTOR shall assume full
responsibility for any damage to any' such land or area, or to
the owner or occupant.t.hereof or of any land or areas contig-
uous thereto, resulting from the performance of the Work.
Should any claim be made against OWNER or ENGINEER
by any such owner or occupant because of the performance
of the Work, CONTRACTOR shall promptly attempt to settle
with such other party by agreement or otherwise resolve the
claim by arbitration or at law. CONTRACTOR shall, to the
fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regulations, indemnify
and hold OWNER and ENGINEER harmless from and aeainst
all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including, bit not
limited to, fees of engineers, architects, attorneys and other
professionals and court and arbitration costs) arising directly.
indirectly or consequentially out of any action, legal or equi-
table, brought by any such other party against OWNER or
ENGINEER to the extent based on a claim arising out of
CONTRACTOR's performance of the Work.
6.17. During the. progress of the Work, CONTRACTOR
shall keep the premises free from accumulations of waste
materials, rubbish and other debris resulting from the Work.
At the completion of the Work CONTRACTOR shall remove
all waste materials, rubbish and debris from and about the
premises as well as all tools, appliances, construction equip-
ment and machinery, and surplus materials, and shall leave
the site clean and ready for occupancy by OWNER. CON-
TRACTOR shall restore to original condition all property not
designated for alteration by the Contract Documents.
6.18. CONTRACTOR shall not load nor permit any part
ofany structure to be loaded in any manner that will endanger
the structure, nor shall CONTRACTOR subject any part of
the Work or adjacent property to stresses or pressures that
will endanger it.
Record Documents:
6.19. CONTRACTOR shall maintain in a safe place at
the site one record copy of all Drawings, Specifications,
Addenda, Written Amendments, Change Orders, Work
Directive Changes, Field Orders and written interpretations
and clarifications (issued pursuant to paragraph 9.4) in good
order and annotated to show all changes made during con-
struction. These record documents together with all approved
samples and a counterpart of all approved Shop Drawings
will be available to ENGINEER for reference. Upon corn-
pletion of the Work, these record documents, samples and
Shop Drawings will be delivered to ENGINEER for OWNER.
Safety and Protection:
6.20. CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating,
maintaining and supervising all safety precautions and pro-
grams in connection with the Work, CONTRACTOR shall.
take all necessary precautions for the safety of, and shall
provide the necessary protecti6n to prevent damage, injury
or loss to: ..
6.20.1. all employees on the Work and other persons
and organizations who may be affected thereby;
6.20.2. all the Work and materials and equipment to
be incorporated therein, whether in storage on or off the
site; and
6.20.3. ot~er property at the site or adjacent thereto,
including trees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, road-
ways, structures, utilities and Underground Facilities not
designated for removal, relocation or replacement in the
course of construction.
CONTRACTOR shall comply with all applicable Laws and
Regulations of any public body having jurisdiction for the
safety of persons or property or to protect them from damage,
injury or loss: and shall erect and maintain all necessaD'
safeguards for such safety and protection. CONTRACTOR
shall notify owners of adjacent property and of Underground
Facilities and utility owners when prosecution of the Work
may affect them. and shall cooperate with them in the pro-
tection, removal, relocation and replacement of their prop-
erty. All damage, injury or loss to any property referred to
in paragraph 6.20.2 or 6.20.3 caused, directly or indirectly,
in whole or in part, by CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor.
Supplier or any other person or organization directly or indi-
rectly employed by any of them to perform or furnish any of
the Work or anyone for whose acts any of them may be liable.
shall be remedied by CONTRACTOR {except damage or loss
attributable to the fault of Drawings or Specifications or to
the acts or omissions of OWNER or ENGINEER or anyone
employed by either of them or anyone for whose acts either
of them may be liable, and not attributable, directly or indi-
rectly, in whole or in part, to the fault or negligence of CON-
TRACTOR). CONTRACTOR's duties and responsibilities
for the safety and protection of the Work shall continue until
such time as all the Work is completed and ENGINEER has
issued a notice to OWNER and CONTRACTOR in accord-
ance with paragraph 14.13 that the Work is acceptable (except
as otherwise expressly provided in connection with Substan-
tial Completion).
6.21. CONTRACTOR shall designate a responsible rep-
resentative at the site whose duty shall be the prevention of
accidents. This person shall be CONTRACTOR's superin-
tendent unless otherwise designated in writing by CON-
TRACTOR to OWNER.
Emergencies:
6.22. In emergencies affecting the safety or protection of
persons or the Work or property at the site or adjacent thereto,
CONTRAC~I'OR, without special instruction or authorization
from ENGINEER or OWNER, is obligated to act to prevent
threatened damage, injury or loss. CONTRACTOR shall give
ENGINEER prompt written notice if CONTRACTOR believes
that any significant changes in the Work or variations from
the Contract Documents have been caused thereby. If ENGI-
NEER determines that a change in the Contract Documents
is required because of the action taken in resi~onse to an
emergency, a Work Directive Change or Change Order will
be issued to document the consequences of the changes or
variations.
Shop Drawings and samples:
6.23. After checking and verifying all field measurements
and after complying with applicable procedures specified in
the General Requirements, CONTRACTOR shall submit to
ENGINEER for review and approval in accordance with the
accepted schedule of Shop Drawing submissions (see para-
graph 2.9), or for other appropriate action if so indicated in
the Supplementary Conditions, five copies (unless otherwise
specified in the General Requirements) of all Shop Drawings,
which will bear a stamp or specific written indication that
CONTRACTOR has satisfied CONTRACTOR's responsi-
bilities under the Contract Documents with respect to the
review of the submission. All submissions will be identified
as ENGINEER may require. The data shown on the Shop
Drawings will be complete with respect to quantities, dimen-
sions, specified performance and design criteria, materials
and similar data.to enable ENGINEER to review the infor-
mation as required.
6.24. CONTRACTOR shall also submit to ENGINEER
for review and approval with such promptness as to cause
no delay in Work, all samples required by the Contract Doc-
uments. All samples will have been checked by and accom-
panied by a specific written indication that CONTRACTOR
has satisfied CONTRACTOR's responsibilities under the
Contract Documents with respect to the review of the sub-
mission and will be identified clearly as to material, Supplier,
pertinent data such as catalog numbers and the use for which
intended.
6.25.1. Before submission of each Shop Drawing or
sample CONTRACTOR shall have determined and veri-
fied all quantities, dimensions, specified performance cri-
teria, installation requirements, materials, catalog num-
bers and similar data with respect thereto and reviewed
or coordinated each Shop Drawing or sample with other
Shop Drawings and samples and with the requirements of
the Work and the Contract Documents.
6.25.2. At the time of each submission, CONTRAC-
TOR shall ~ve ENGINEER specific written notice of each
variation that the Shop Drawings or samples may have
from the requirements of the Contract Documents, and,
in addition, shall cause a specific notation to be made on
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each Shop Drawing submitted to ENGINEER for review
and approval of each such variation.
6.26. ENGINEER will review and approve with reason-
able promptness Shop Drawings and samples, but ENGI-
NEER's review and approval will be only for conformance
with the design concept of the Project and for compliance
with the information given in the Contract Documents and
shall not extend to means, methods, techniques, sequences
or procedures of construction (except where a specific means,
method, technique, sequence or procedure of construction is
indicated in or required by the Contract Documents) or to
safety precautiOns o~r programs incident thereto. The review
and approval of a separate item as such will not indicate
approval of the assembly in which the item functions. CON-
TRACTOR shall make corrections required by ENGINEER,
and shall return the required number of corrected copies of
Shop Drawings and submit as required new samples for review
and approval. CONTRACTOR shall direct'si3ecific attention
in writing to revisions other than the corrections called for
by ENGINEER on previous submittals.
6.27. ENGINEER's review and approval of Shop Draw-
ings or samples shall not relieve CONTRACTOR from
responsibility for any variation from the requirements of the
Contract Documents unless CONTRACTOR has in writing
called ENGINEER's attention to each such variation at the
time of submission as required by paragraph 6.25.2 and
ENGINEER has given written approval of each such varia-
tion by a specific written notation thereof incorporated in or
accompanying the Shop Drawing or sample approval: nor
will any approval by ENGINEER relieve CONTRACTOR
from responsibility for errors or omissions in the Shop Draw-
ings or from responsibility for having complied with the pro-
-visions of paragraph 6.25.1.
6.28. Where a Shop Drawing or sample is required by the
Specifications, any related Work performed prior to ENGI-
NEER's review and approval ofthe pertinent submission will
be the sole expense and responsibility of CONTRACTOR.
Continuing the Work:
6.29. CONTRACTOR shall carry on the Work and adhere
to the progress schedule during all disputes or disagreements
with OWNER. No Work shall be delayed or postponed pend-
ing resolution of any disputes or disagreements, except as
permitted by paragraph 15.5 or as CONTRACTOR and
OWNER may otherwise agree in writing.
Indemnification:
6.30. To the fullest extent permitted by Laws and Regu-
lations CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and hold harmless
OWNER and ENGINEER and their consultants, agents and
employees from and against all claims, damages, losses and
expenses, direct, indirect or consequential (including but not
limited tO fees and charges of engineers, architects, attorneys
and other professionals and court and arbitration costs) aris-
ing out of or resulting from the performance of the Work,
provided that any such claim, damage, loss or expense (a) is
attributable to bodily injury, sickness, disease or death, or to
injury to or destruction of tangible property (other than the
· Work,itself) including the loss of use les~iting thefcfimn aad
(b) is caused in whole or in part by any negligent act or
omission of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor. any person
or organization directly or indirectly employed by any of them
to perform or furnish any of the Work or anyone for whose
acts any of them may be liable, regardless of whether or not
it is caused in part by a party indemnified hereunder or arises
by or is imposed by Law and Regulations regardless of the
negligence of any such party.
6.31. In any and all claims'against OWNER or ENGI-
NEER or any of their consultants, ~ents or employees by
any employee of COIl.TRACTOR, any Subcontractor, any
person or organization directly or indirectly employed by any
of them to perform or furnish any of the Work or anyone for
whose acts any of them may be liable, the indemnification
obligation under paragraph 6.30 shall not be limited in any
way by any limitation on the amount or type of damages.
compensation or benefits payable by or for CONTRACTOR
or any such Subcontractor or other person or organization
under workers' o~ workmen's compensation acts. disability
benefit acts or other employee benefit acts.
6.32. The obligations of CONTRACTOR under para-
graph 6.30 shall not extend to the liability of ENGINEER.
ENGINEER's consultants, agents or employees arising out
of the preparation or approval of maps. drawings, opinions.
reports, surveys. Change Orders. designs or specifications.
ARTICLE 7--OTHER WORK
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Related Work at Site:
7.1. OWNER may perform other work related to the Proj-
ect at the site by OWNER's own forces, have other work
performed by utility owners or let other direct contracts therefor
which shall contain General Conditions similar to these. If
the fact that such other work is to be performed was not noted
in the Contract Documents, written notice thereof will be
given to CONTRACTOR prior to starting any such other
work; and, if CONTRACTOR believes that such perfor-
mance will involve additional expense to CONTRACTOR or
requires additional time and the parties are unable to agree
as to the extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim
therefor as provided in Articles 11 and 12.
7.2. CONTIL~CTOR shall afford each utility owner and
other contractor who is a party to such a direct contract (or
OWNER, if O'¢,~ER is performing the additional work with
OWNER's employees) proper and safe access to the site and
a reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of
materials and equipmentand the execution of such work, and
shall properly connect and coordinate the Work with theirs.
CONTRACTOR shall do all cutting, fitting and patching of
the Work that may be required to make its several parts come
together properly and integrate with such other work. CON-
TRACTOR shall not endanger any work of others by cutting,
excavating or otherwise altering their work and will only cut
or alter their work with the written consent of ENGINEER
and the others whose work will be affected. The duties and
responsibilities of CONTRACTOR under this paragraph are
for the benefit of such utility owners and other contractors
to the extent that there are comparable provisions for the
benefit of CONTRACTOR in said direct contracts between
OWNER and such utility owners and other contractors.
7.3. If any part of CONTRACTOR's Work depends for
proper execution or results upon the work of any such other
contractor or utility owner (or OWNER), CONTRACTOR
shall inspect and promptly report to ENGINEER in writing
any delays, defects or deficiencies in such work that render
it unavailable or unsuitable for such proper execution and
results. CONTRACTOR's failure so to report will constitute
an acceptance of the other work as fit and proper for integra-
tion with CONTRACTOR's Work except ~'or latent or non-
apparent defects and deficiencies in the other work.
Coordination:
7.4. If OWNER contracts with others for the perfor-
mance of other work on the Project at the site, the person or
organization who will have authority and responsibility for
coordination of the activities among the various prime con-
tractors will be identified in the Supplementary Conditions,
and the specific matters to be covered by such authority and
responsibility will be itemized, and the extent of such author-
ity and responsibilities will be provided, in the Supplementary
Conditions. Unless otherwise provided in the Supplementary
Conditions. neither OWNER nor ENGINEER shall have any
authority or responsibility in respect of such coordination.
ARTICLE 8--OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES
8.1. OWNER shall issue all communications to CON-
TRACTOR through ENGINEER.
8.2. In case of termination of the employment of ENGI-
NEER, OWNER shall appoint an engineer against whom
CONTRACTOR makes no reasonable objection, whose sta-
tus under the Contract Documents shall be that of the former
ENGINEER. Any dispute in connection with such appoint-
ment shall be subject to arbitration.
8.3. OWNER shall furnish the data required of OWNER
under the Contract Documents promptly and shall make pay-
ments to CONTRACTOR promptly after they are due as
provided in paragraphs 14.4 and 14.13.
8.4. OWNER's duties in respect of providing lands and
easements and providing engineering surveys to establish
reference points are set forth in paragraphs 4.1 and 4.4. Para-
graph 4.2 refers to OWNER's identifying and making avail-
able to CONTRACTOR Copies of reports of explorations and
tests of subsurface conditions at the site and in existing struc-
tures which have been utilized by ENGINEER in preparing
the Drawings and Specifications.
8.5. OWNER's responsibilities in respect of purchasing
and maintaining liability and property insurance are set forth
in paragraphs 5.5 through 5.8.
8.6. OWNER is obligated to execute Change Orders as
indicated in paragraph 10.4.
8.7. OWNER's responsibility in respect of certain
inspections, tests and approvals is set forth in paragraph 13.4.
8.8. In connection with OWNER's right to stop Work or
suspend Work, see paragraphs 13. I0,and 15.1. Para_~'aph 15.2
deals with OWNER's_.right to terminate services of CON-
TRACTOR under certain circumstances.
ARTICLE 9~ENGINEER'S STATUS DURING
CONSTRUCTION
Owner's Representative:
9.1. ENGINEER will be OWNER's representative dur-
ing the construction period. The duties and responsibilities
and the limitations of authority of ENGINEER as OWNER's
representative during construction are set forth in the Con-
tract Documents and shall not be extended without written
consent of OWNER and ENGINEER.
Visits to Site:
9.2. ENGINEI~R will make visits to the site at intervals
appropriate to the various stages of construction to observe
the progress and quality of the executed Work and to deter-
mine, in general, if the ~W. ork is proceeding in accordance
with the Contract Documents. ENGINEER will not be required
to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check
the quality or quantity of the Work. ENGINEER's efforts
will be directed toward providing for OWNER a ~eater degree
of confidence that the completed Work will conform to the
Contract Documents. On the basis of such visits and on-site
observations as an experienced and qualified design profes-
sional, ENGINEER will keep OWNER informed of the prog-
ress of the Work and will endeavor to guard OWNER against
defects and deficiencies in the Work.
Project Representation:
9.3. If OWNER and ENGINEER agree, ENGINEER
will furnish a Resident Project Representative to assist
ENGINEER in observing the performance of the Work. The
duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of any
such Resident Project Representative and assistants will be
as provided in the Supplementary Conditions. If OWNER
designates another agent tO represent OWNER at the site
who is not ENGINEER's agent or employee, the duties,
responsibilities and limitations of authority of such other
person will be as provided in the Supplementary Conditions.
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Clarifications and Interpretations:
9.4. ENGINEER will issue with reasonable promptness
such written clarifications or interpretations of the require-
ments of the Contract Documents (in the form of Drawings
or otherwise) as ENGINEER may determine necessary, which
shall be consistent with or reasonably inferable from the
overall intent of the Contract Documents. If CONTRACTOR
believes that a written clarification or interpretation justifies
an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of the
Contract Time and the parties are unable to agree to the
amount or extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim
therefor as provided in Article I 1 or Article 12.
Authorized Variations in Work:
9.5. ENGINEER may authorize minor variations in the
Work from the requirements of the Contract Documents which
do not involve an adjustment in the Contra. ct Price or the
Contract Time and are consistent with the' overall intent of
the Contract Documents. These may be accomplished by a
Field Order and will be binding on OWNER, and also on
CONTRACTOR who shall perform the Work involved
promptly. If CONTRACTOR believes that a Field Order
justifies an increase in the Contract Price or an extension of
the Contract Time and the parties are unable to agree as to
the amount or extent thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a
claim therefor as provided in Article 11 or 12.
Rejecting Defective Work:
9.6. ENGINEER will have authority to disapprove or
reject Work which ENGINEER believes to be defective, and
will also have authority to require special inspection or testing
of the Work as provided in paragraph 13.9, whether or not
the Work is fabricated, installed or completed.
Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments:
9.7. In connection with ENGINEER's responsibility for
Shop Drawings and samples, see paragraphs 6.23 through
6.29 inclusive.
9.8. In connection with ENGINEER's responsibilities as
to Change Orders, see Articles 10, 11 and 12.
9.9. In connection with ENGINEER's responsibilities in
respect of Applications for Payment, etc., see Article 14.
Determinations for Unit Prices:
9.10. ENGINEER will determine the actual quantities
~,nd classifications of Unit Price Work performed by CON-
TRACTOR. ENGINEER will review with CONTRACTOR
ENGINEER's preliminary determinations on such matters
before rendering a written decision thereon (by recommen-
dation of an Application for Payment or otherwise). ENGI-
NEER's written decisions thereon will be final and binding
upon OWNER and CONTRACTOR, unless, within ten days
after the date of any such decision, either' OWNER or CON-
TRACTOR delivers to the other party to the Agreement and
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to ENGINEER written notice of intention to appeal from
such a decision.
Decisions on Disputes:
9.11. ENGINEER will be the initial interpreter of the
requirements of the Contract Documents and judge of the
acceptability of the Work thereunder. Claims, disputes and
other matters relating to the acceptability of the Work or the
interpretation ofthe requirements of the Contract Documents
pertaining to the performance and furnishing of the Work and
claims under Articles 11 and 12 in respect of changes in the
Contract Price or Contract Time will be referred initially to
ENGINEER in writing with a request for a formal decision
in accordance with this paragraph,'v~hich ENGINEER will
render in writing with. in a reasonable time. Written notice of
each such claim, dispute and other matter will be delivered
by the claimant to ENGINEER and the other party to the
Agreement promptly (but in no event later than thirty days)
after the occurrenee of the event giving rise thereto, and
written supporting data will be submitted to ENGINEER and
the other party within sixty days alter such occurrence unless
ENGINEER allows an additional period of time to ascertain
more accurate data in support of the claim.
9.12. When functioning as interpreter and judge under
paragraphs 9.10 and 9.11, ENGINEER will not show par-
tiality to OWNER or CONTRACTOR and will not be liable
in connection with any interpretation or decision rendered in
good faith in such capacity. The rendering of a decision by
ENGINEER pursuant to paragraphs 9. l0 and 9.11 with respect
to any such claim, dispute or other matter (except any which
have been waived ~by the making or acceptance of ritual pay-
merit as provided in paragraph 14.16) will be a condition
precedent to any exercise by OWNER or CONTRACTOR
of such rights or remedies as either may otherwise have under
the Contract Documents or by Laws or Regulations in respect
of any such claim, dispute or other matter.
Limitations on ENGINEER's Responsibilities:
9.13. Neither ENGINEER's authority to act under this
Article 9 or elsewhere in the Contract Documents nor any
decision made by ENGINEER in good faith either to exercis~
or not exercise such authority shall give rise to any duty or
responsibility of ENGINEER to CONTRACTOR, any Sub-
contractor, any Supplier, or any other person or organization
performing any of the Work, or to any surety for any of them.
9.14. Whenever in the Contract Documents the terms "as
ordered", "as directed", "as required", "as allowed", "as
approved" or terms of like effect or import are used, or the
adjectives "reasonable", "suitable", "acceptable". "proper"
or "satisfactory" or adjectives of like effect or import are
used to describe a requirement, direction, review or judgment
of ENGINEER as to the Work, it is intended that such
requirement, direction, review or judgment will be solely to
evaluate the Work for compliance with the Contract Docu-
ments (unless there is a specific statement indicating other-
wise). The use of any such term or adjective shall not be
effective to assign to ENGINEER any duty or authority to
supervise or direct the furnishing or performance of the Work
or any duty or authority to undertake responsibility contrary
to the provisions of paragraph 9.15 of 9.16.
9.15. ENGINEER will not be responsible for CON-
· "' TRACTOR's means, methods, techniques, sequences or pro-
cedures of construction, or the safety precautions and pro-
grams incident thereto, and ENGINEER will not be respon-
sible for CONTRACTOR's failure to perform or furnish the
"' Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
9.16. ENGINEER will not be responsible for the acts or
,,- omissions of CONTRACTOR or of any Subcontractor, any
Supplier, or of any other person or organization performing
or furnishing any of the Work.
10.4.3. changes in the Contract Price or Contract Time
which embody the substance of any written decision ren-
dered by ENGINEER pursuant to paragraph 9. I 1;
provided that, in lieu of executing any such Change Order,
an appeal may be taken from any such decision in accordance
with the provisions of the Contract Documents and applicable
Laws and Regulations, but during any such appeal, CON-
TRACTOR shall carry on the Work and adhere to the prog-
ress schedule as provided in paragraph 6.29.
10.5. If notice of any change affecting the general scope
of the Work or the provisions of the Contract Documents
(including, but not limited to, Contract Price or Contract
Time) is required by the provisions of any Bond to be given
to a surety, the giving of any such notice will be CONTRAC-
TOWs responsibility, an:d the amount of each applicable Bond
will be adjusted accordingly.
ARTICLE 10--CHANGES IN THE WORK
10.1. Without invalidating the Agreement and without notice
to any surety, OWNER may, at any time or from time to
time, order additions, deletions or revisions in the Work;
these will be authorized by a Written Amendment, a Change
Order, or a Work Directive Change. Upon receipt of any such
document, CONTRACTOR shall promptly proceed with the
Work involved which will be performed under the applicable
conditions of the Contract Documents (except as otherwise
specifically provided).
10.2. If OWNER and CONTRACTOR are unable to a~ee
as to the extent, if any, of an increase or decrease in the
Contract Price or an extension or shortening of the Contract
Time that should be allowed as a result of a Work Directive
Change, a claim may be made therefor as provided in Article
11 or Article 12.
10.3. CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to an increase
in the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time
with respect to any Work performed that is not required by
the Contract Documents as amended, modified and supple-
mented as provided in paragraphs 3.4 and 3.5, except in the
case of an emergency as provided in paragraph 6.22 and
except in the case of uncovering Work as provided in para-
graph 13.9.
10.4. OWNER and CONTRACTOR shall execute appro-
priate Change Orders (or Written Amendments) covering:
10.4.1. changes in the Work which are ordered by
OWNER pursuant to paragraph 10.1, are required because
of acceptance of defective Work under paragraph 13.13 or
correcting defective Work under paragraph 13.14, or are
agreed to by the parties;
10.4.2. changes in the Contract Price or Contract Time
which are agreed to by the parties; and
ARTICLE 11wCHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE
11.1. The Contract Price constitutes the total compen-
sation (subject to authorized adjustments) payable to CON-
TRACTOR for performing the Work. All duties, responsibil-
ities and obligations assigned to or undertaken by CON-
TRACTOR shall be at his expense without change in the
Contract Price.
11.2. The Contract Price may only be changed by a Change
Order or by a Written Amendment. Any claim for an increase
or decrease in the Contract Price shall be based on written
notice delivered by the party making the claim to the other
party and to ENGINEER promptly (but in no event later than
thirty days) after the occurrence of the event giving rise to
the claim and stating the general nature of the claim. Notice
of' the amount of the claim with supporting data shall be
delivered within sixty days after such occurrence lunless
ENGINEER allows an additional period of time to ascertain
more accurate data in support of the claim) and shall be
accompanied by claimant's written statement that the amount
claimed covers all known amounts (direct, indirect and con-
sequential) to which the claimant is entitled as a result of the
occurrence of said event. All claims for adjustment in the
Contract Price shall be determined by ENGINEER in accor-
dance with paragraph 9.11 if OWNER and CONTRACTOR
cannot otherwise agree on the amount involved. No claim
for an adjustment in the Contract Price will be valid if not
submitted in accordance with this paragraph 11.2.
11.3. The value of any Work covered by a Change Order
or of any claim for an increase or decrease in the Contract
Price shall be determined in one of the following ways:
11.3.1. Where the Work involved is covered by unit
prices contained in the Contract Documents, by applica-
tion of unit prices to the quantities of the items involved
(subject to the provisions of paragraphs 1 !.9.1. through
11.9.3, inclusive).
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11.3.2. By mutual acceptance of a lump sum (which
may include an allowance for overhead and profit not
necessarily in accordance with paragraph 11.6.2.1).
11.3.3. On the basis of the Cost of the Work (deter-
mined as provided in paragraphs 11.4 and 11.5) plus a
CONTRACTOR's Fee for overhead and profit (deter-
mined as provided in paragraphs 11.6 and 1 i.7).
Cost of the Work:
11.4. The term Cost of the Work means the sum of all
costs necessarily incurred and paid by CONTRACTOR in
the proper performance of the Work. Except as otherwise
may be agreed to in writing by OWNER, such costs shall be
in amounts no higher than those prevailing in the Ioqality of
the Project, shall include only the following items and shall
not include any of the costs itemized in paragraph I 1.5:
11.4. I. Payroll costs for employees in the direct employ
of CONTRACTOR in the performance of the Work under
schedules of job classifications agreed upon by OWNER
and CONTRACTOR. Payroll costs for employees not
employed full time on the Work shall be apportioned on
the basis of their time spent on the Work. Payroll costs
shall include, but not be limited to, salaries and wages
plus the cost of fringe benefits which shall include social
security contributions, unemployment, excise and payroll
taxes, workers' or workmen's compensation, health and
retirement benefits, bonuses, sick leave, vacation and hol-
iday pay applicable thereto. Such employees shall include
superintendents and foremen at the site. The expenses of
performing Work after regular working hours, on Satur-
day, Sunday or legal holidays, shall be included in the
above to the extent authorized by OWNER.
11.4.2. Cost of all materials and equipment furnished
and incorporated in the Work, including costs of trans-
portation and storage thereof, and Suppliers' field services
required in connection therewith. All cash discounts shall
accrue to CONTRACTOR unless OWNER deposits funds
with CONTRACTOR with which to make payments, in
which case the cash discounts shall accrue to OWNER.
All trade discounts, rebates and refunds and all returns
from sale of surplus materials and equipment shall accrue
to OWNER, and CONTRACTOR shall make provisions
so that they may be obtained.
11.4.3. Payments made by CONTRACTOR to the
Subcontractors for Work performed by Subcontractors.
If required by OWNER, CONTRACTOR shall obtain
competitive bids from Subcontractors acceptable to CON-
TRACTOR and shall deliver such bids to OWNER who
will then determine, with the advice of ENGINEER, which
bids will be accepted. If a subcontract provides that the
Subcontractor is to be paid on the basis of Cost of the
Work Plus a Fee, the Subcontractor's Cost.of the Work
shall be determined in the same manner as CONTRAC-
TOWs Cost of the Work. All subcontracts shall be subject
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to the other provisions of the Contract Documents insofar
as applicable.
i 1.4.4. Costs of special consultants (including but not
limited to engineers, architects, testing laboratories, sur-
veyors, attorneys and accountants) employed for services
specifically related to the Work.
11.4.5. Supplemental costs including the following:
!1.4.5.1. The proportion of necessary transporta-
tion, travel and subsistence expenses of CONTRAC-
TOR's employees incurred in discharge of duties con-
nected with the Work.
11.4.5.2. Cost, including transportation and main-
tenance, of all materials, supplies, equipment, machin-
ery, appliances, office and temporary facilities at the
site and hand tools not owned by the workers, which
are consumed in the performance of the Work, and cost
less market value of such items used but not consumed
which remain the property of CONTRACTOR.
11.4.5.3. "Rentals ofall construction equipment and
machinery, and the parts thereof whether re'nted from
CONTtL-x. CTOR or others in accordance with rental
agreements approved by OWNER with the advice of
ENGINEER, and the costs of transportation, loading.
unloading, installation, dismantling and removal
thereof--all in accordance with terms of said rental
agreements. The rental of any such equipment, machin-
ery or parts shall cease when the use thereot'is no longer
necessary for the Work.
11.4.5.4. Sales, consumer, use or similar taxes
related to the Work, and for which CONTRACTOR is
liable, imposed by Laws and Regulations.
11.4.5.5. Deposits lost for causes other than negli-
gence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor or any-
one directly or indirectly employed by any of them or
for whose acts any of. them may be liable, and royalty
payments and fees for permits and licenses.
11.4.5.6. Losses and damages (and related
expenses), not compensated by insurance or otherwise.
to the Work or otherwise sustained by CONTRACTOR
in connection with the performance and furnishing of
the Work (except losses and damages within the
deductible amounts of proper~y insurance established
by OWNER in accordance with paragraph 5.9), pro-
vided they have resulted from causes other than the
negligence of CONTRACTOR, any Subcontractor. or
anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of them
or for whose acts any of them may be liable. Such
losses shall include settlements made with the written
consent and approval of OWNER. No such losses,
damages and expenses shall be included in the Cost of'
the Work for the purpose of determining CONTRAC-
TOR's Fee. If, however, any such loss or damage
requires reconstruction and CONTRACTOR is placed
in charge thereof, CONTRACTOR shall be paid for
services a fee proportionate to that stated in paragraph
11.6.2. ,
11.4.5.7. The cost of utilities, fuel and sanitary
facilities at the site.
il.4.5.8. Minor expenses such as telegrams, long
distance telephone calls, telephone service at the site,
expressage and similar petty cash items in connection
with the Work. ..
11.4.5.9. Cost of premiums for additional Bonds
and insurance required because of changes in the Work
and premiums for property insurance coverage within
the limits of the deductible amounts established by
OWNER in accordance with paragraph 5.9.
i 1.5. The term Cost of the Work shall ~ot include any of
the following:
11.5.1. Payroll costs and other compensation of CON-
TRACTOR's officers, executives, principals (of panner-
ship and sole proprietorships), general managers, engi-
neers, architects, estimators, attorneys, auditors, accoun-
tants, purchasing and contracting agents, expeditors.
timekeepers, clerks and other personnel employed by
CONTRACTOR whether at the site or in CONTRAC-
TOWs principal or a branch office for general administra-
tion of the Work and not specifically included in the agreed
upon schedule of job classifications referred to in para-
graph 11.4.1 or specifically covered by paragraph l 1.4.4.--
all of which are to be considered administrative costs
covered by the CONTRACTOR's Fee.
11.5.2. Expenses of CONTRACTOR's principal and
branch offices other than CONTRACTOR's office at the
site.
I 1.5.3. Any part of CONTRACTOR's capital expenses.
including interest on CONTRACTOR'S capital employed
for the Work and charges against CONTRACTOR for
delinquent payments.
11.5.4. Cost of premiums for all Bonds and for all
insurance whether or not CONTRACTOR is required by
the Contract Documents to purchase and maintain.the
same (except for the cost of premiums covered by sub-
paragraph 11.4.5.9 above).
11.5.5. Costs due to the negligence of CONTRAC-
TOR, any Subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly
employed by any of them or for whose acts any of them
may be liable, including but not limited to, the correction
of defective Work, disposal of materials or equipment
wrongly supplied and making good any damage to prop-
erty.
11.5.6. Other overhead or general expense costs of
any kind and the costs of any item not specifically and
expressly included in paragraph 11.4.
CONTRACTOR's Fee:
! 1.6. The CONTRACTOR's Fee allowed to CONTRAC-
TOR for overhead and profit shall be determined as follows:
! 1.6.1. a mutually acceptable fixed fee; or if none can
be agreed upon,
1 !.6.2. a fee based on the following percentages of the
various pobtions of the Cost of the Work:
11.6.2.1. for costs incurred under paragraphs I !.4.1
and 11.4.2, the CONTRACTOR's Fee shall be fifteen
percent;
1 !.6.2.2. for costs incurre~l under paragraph ! 1.4.3,
the CONTRACTOR's Fee shall be five percent: and if
a subcontract is on the basis of Cost of the Work Plus
a Fee. the maximum allowable to CONTRACTOR on
account of overhead and profit of all Subcontractors
shall be fifteen percent;
11.6.2.3. no fee shall be payable on the basis of
costs itemized under paragraphs 11.4.4, 11.4.5 and ! 1.5:
11.6.2.4. the amount of credii to be allowed by
CONTIL-X. CTOR to OWNER for any such change which
results in a net decrease in cost will be the amount of
the actual net decrease plus a deduction in CONTRAC-
TOWs Fee by an amount equal to ten percent of the
net decrease: and
11.6.2.5. when both additions and credits
involved in'any one change, the adjustment in CO.X-
TRACTOR's Fee shall be computed on the basis of'the
net change in accordance with paragraphs 11.6.2.t
throagh 11.6.2.4, inclusive.
11.7. Whenever the cost of any Work is to be determined
pursuant to paragraph 11.4 or 11.5, CONTRACTOR xvii!
submit in form acceptable to ENGINEER an itemized cost
breakdown together with supporting data.
Cash Allowances:
11.8. It is understood that CONTRACTOR has included
in the Contract Price all allowances so named in the Contract
Documents and shall cause the Work so covered to be done
by such Subcontractors or Suppliers and for such sums within
the limit of the allowances as may be acceptable to ENGI-
NEER. CONTRACTOR agrees that:
11.8.1. The allowances include the cost to CON-
TRACTOR (less any applicable trade discounts) of mate-
rials and equipment required by the allowances to be deliv-
ered at the site, and all applicable taxes; and
11.8.2. CONTRACTOR's costs for unloading and
handling on the site, labor, installation costs, overhead.
profit and other expenses contemplated for the allowances
have been included in the Contract Price and not in the
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allowances. No demand for additional payment on account
of any thereof will be valid.
Prior to final payment, an appropriate Change Order will be,
issued as recommended by ENGINEER to reflect actual
amounts due CONTRACTOR on account of Work covered
by allowances, and the Contract Price shall be correspond-
ingly adjusted.
Unit Price Work:
11.9.1. Where the Contract Documents provide that
all or part of the Work is to be Unit Price Work, initially
the Contract Price will be deemed to include for all Unit
Price Work an amount equal to the sum of the established
unit prices for each separately identified item of Unit Price
Work times the estimated quantity of each item as indi-
cated in the Agreement. The estimated qu.antities of items
of Unit Price Work are not guaranteed hnd are solely for
the purpose of comparison of Bids and determining an
initial Cont;act Price. Determinations of the actual quan-
tities and classifications of Unit Price Work performed by
CONTRACTOR will be made by ENGINEER in accor-
dance with Paragraph 9.10.
11.9.2. Each unit price will be deemed to include an
amount considered by CONTRACTOR to be adequate to
cover CONTRACTOR's overhead and profit for each sep-
arately identified item.
11.9.3. Where the quantity of any item of Unit Price
Work performed by CONTRACTOR differs materially
and significantly from the estimated quantity of such item
indicated in the Agreement and there is no corresponding
adjustment with respect to any other item of Work and if
CONTRACTOR believes that CONTRACTOR has
incurred additional expense as a result thereof. CON-
TRACTOR may make a claim for an increase in the Con-
tract Price in accordance with Article 11 if the parties are
unable to agree as to the amount of any such increase.
ARTICLE 12--CHANGE OF CONTRACT TIME
12.1. The Contract Time may only be changed by a Change
Order or a Written Amendment. Any claim for an extension
or shortening of the Contract Time shall be based on written
notice delivered by the party making the claim to the other
party and to ENGINEER promptly (but in no event later than
thirty days) after the occurrence of the event giving rise to
the claim and stating the general nature of the claim. Notice
of the extent of the claim with supporting data shall be deliv-
ered within sixty days after such occurrence (unless ENGI-
NEER allows an additional period of time to ascertain more
accurate data in support of the claim) and shall be accom-
panied by the claimant's written statement that the adjust-
ment claimed is the entire adjustment to which the claimant
has reason to believe it is entitled as a result of the occurrence
of said event. All claims for adjustment in the Contract Time
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shall be determined by ENGINEER in accordance with pa?a-
graph 9.11 if OWNER and CONTRACTOR cannot otherwise
agree. No claim for an adjustment in the Contract Time will
be valid if not submitted in accordance with the t equirement~
of this paragraph 12. I.
12.2. The Contract Time will be extended in an amount
equal to time lost due to delays beyond the control of CON-
TRACTOR if a claim is made therefor as provided in para-
graph 12.1. Such delays shall include, but not be limited to,
acts or neglect by OWNER or others performing additional
work as contemplated by Article 7, or to fires, floods, labor
disputes, epidemics, abnormal weather conditions or acts of
God.
12.3. All time limits stated in the Contract Documents
are of the essence of the Agreement. The provisions of this
Article 12 shall not exclude recovery for damages (including
but not limited to fees and charges of engineers, architects,
attorneys and other professionals and court and arbitration
costs) for delay by either party.
ARTICLE 13--WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE:
TESTS AND INSPECTIONS;
CORRECTION, REMOVAL OR
ACCEPTANCE OF DEFECTIVE WORK
Warranty and Guarantee:
13.1. CONTR,,,~CTOR warrants and guarantees to
OWNER and ENGINEER that all Work will be in accor-
dance with the Contract Documents and will not be defective.
Prompt notice of all defects shall be given to CONTRAC-
TOR. All defective Work. whether or not in place, may be
rejected, corrected or accepted as provided in this Article 13.
Access to Work:
13.2. ENGINEER and ENGINEER's representatives.
other representatives of OWNER, testing agencies and gov-
ernmentai agencies with jurisdictional interests will have access
to the Work at reasonable times for their observation, inspecting
and testing. CONTRACTOR shall provide proper and safe
conditions for such access.
Tests and Inspections:
13.3. CONTRACTOR shall give ENGINEER timely notice
of readiness of the Work for all required inspections, tests or
approvals.
13.4. If Laws or Regulations of any public body having
jurisdiction require any Work (or part thereof) to specifically
be inspected, tested or approved, CONTRACTOR shall
assume full responsibility therefor, pay all costs in connection
therewith and furnish ENGINEER the required certificates
of inspection, testing or approval. CONTRACTOR shall also
be responsible for and shall pay all costs in connection with
any inspection or testing required in connection with OWN-
ER's or ENGINEER's acceptance of a Supplier of materials
or equipment proposed to be incorporated in the Work, or of
materials or equipment submitted for approval prior to CON-
TRACTOR's purchase thereof for incorporation in the Work.
The cost of all inspections, tests and approvals in addition to
the above which are required by the Contract Documents
shall be paid by OWNER (unless otherwise specified).
13.5. All inspections, tests or approvals other than those
required by Laws or Regulations of any public body having
jurisdiction shall be performed by organizations acceptable
to OWNER and CONTRACTOR (or by ENGINEER if so
specified).
13.6. If any Work (including the work of others) that is
to be inspected, tested or approved is covered without written
concurrence of ENGINEER, it must, if requested by ENGI-
NEER, be uncovered for observation. Such undovering shall
be at CONTRACTOR's expense unless CONTRACTOR has
given ENGINEER ximely notice of CONTRACTOR's inten-
tion to cover the same and ENGINEER has not acted with
reasonable promptness in response'to such notice.
13.7. Neither observations by ENGINEER nor inspec-
tions, tests or approvals by others shall relieve CONTILa. C-
TOR from CONTRACTOR's obligations to perform the Work
in accordance with the Contract Documents.
Uncovering Work:
13.8. If any Work is covered contrary to the written request
of ENGINEER, it must. if requested by ENGINEER. be
uncovered for ENGINEER's observation and replaced at
CONTRACTOR's expense.
13.9. If ENGINEER considers it necessary or advisable
that covered Work be observed by ENGINEER or inspected
or tested by others. CONTRACTOR. at ENGINEER's
request, shall uncover, expose or otherwise make available
for observation, inspection or testing as ENGINEER may
require, that portion of the Work in question, furnishing all
necessary labor, material and equipment. If it is found that
such Work is defective, CONTRACTOR shall .bear all direct.
indirect and consequential costs of such uncovering, expo-
sure, observation, inspection and testing and of satisfactory
reconstruction, (including but not limited to fees and charges
of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals),
and OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in
the Contract Price, and, if the parties are unable to agree as
to the amount thereof, may make a claim therefor as provided
in Article 11. If, however, such Work is not found to be
defective, CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an increase in
the Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or
both, directly attributable to such uncovering, exposure,
observation, inspection, testing and reconstruction; and, if
the parties are unable to agree as to the amount or extent
thereof, CONTRACTOR may make a claim therefor as pro-
vided in Articles 11 and 12.
Owner May Stop the Work:
13.10. If the Work is defective, or CONTRACTOR fails
to supply sufficient skilled workers or suitable materials or
equipment, or fails to furnish or perform the Work in such a
way that the completed Work will conform to the Contract
Documents, OWNER may order CONTRACTOR to stop the
· Work, or any portion thereof, until the cause for such order
has been eliminated; however, this right of OWNER to stop
the Work shall not give rise to any duty on the part of OWNER
to exercise this right for the benefit of CONTRACTOR or
any other party. .,
CorrectiOn or Removal of Defective Work:
13.11. If required by ENGINEER, CONTRACTOR shall
promptly, as directed, either correct all defective Work,
whether or not fabricated, installed or completed, or, i~' the
Work has been rejected by ENGINEER, remove it from the
site and replace it with nondefective Work. CONTRACTOR
shall bear all direct, indirect and consequential costs of such
correction or r~moval (including but not limited to fees and
charges of engineers, architects, attorneys and other profes-
sionals) made necessary thereby.
One Year Correction Period:
13.12. If within one year after the date of Substantial
Completion or such longer period of time as may be pre-
scribed by Laws or Regulations or by the terms of any appli-
cable special guarantee required by the Contract Documents
or by any specific provision of the Contract Documents, any
Work is found to be defective, CONTRACTOR shall promptly.
without cost to OWNER and in accordance with OWNER's
written instructions, either correct such defective Work. or,
if it has been rejected by OWNER. remove it from the site
and replace it with no.defective Work. If CONTRACTOR
does not promptly comply with the terms of such instructions.
or in an emergency where delay would cause serious risk of
loss or damage, OWNER may have the defective Work cor-
rected or the rejected Work removed and replaced, and all
direct, indirect and consequential costs of such removal and
replacement (including but not limited to fees and charges of
engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals) will
be paid by CONTRACTOR. In special circumstances where
a particular item of equipment is placed in continuous service
before Substantial Completion of all the Work, the correction
period for that item may start to run from an earlier date if
so provided in the Specifications or by Written Amendment.
Acceptance of Defective Work:
13.13. If.. instead of requiring correction or removal and
replacement of defective Work, OWNER (and, prior to
ENGINEER's recommendation of final payment, also
ENGINEER) prefers to accept it, OWNER may do so. CON-
TRACTOR shall bear all direct, indirect and consequential
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costs attributable to OWNER's evaluation of and determi-
nation to accept such defective Work (such costs to be approved
by ENGINEER as to reasonableness and to include but not
be limited :o fees and charges of engineers, architects, attor-
neys and other professionals). If any such acceptance occurs
prior to ENGINEER's recommendation of final payment, a
Change Order will be issued incorporating the necessary revi-
sions in the Contract Documents with respect to the Work;
and OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in
the Contract Price, and, if the parties are unable to agree as
to ~he amount thereof, OWNER may make a claim therefor
as provided in Article 11. If the acceptance occurs after such
recommendation, an appropriate amount will be paid by
CONTRACTOR to OWNER.
OWNER May Correct Defective Work:
13.14. If CONTRACTOR fails within a' ~'easonable time
after written notice of ENGINEER to proceed to correct and
to correct defective Work or to remove and replace rejected
Work as required by ENGINEER in accordance with para-
graph 13.11, or if CONTRACTOR fails to perform the Work
in accordance with the Contract Documents, or if CON-
TRACTOR fails to comply with any other provision of the
Contract Documents, OWNER may, after seven days' writ-
ten notice to CONTRACTOR, correct and remedy any such
deficiency. In exercising the rights and remedies under this
paragraph OWNER shall proceed expeditiously. To the extent
necessary to complete corrective and remedial action. OWNER
may exclude CONTRACTOR from all or part of the site. take
possession of all or part of the Work, and suspend CON-
TRACTOR's services 'related thereto, take possession of
CONTRACTOR's tools, appliances, construction equipment
and machinery at the site and incorporate in the Work all
materials and equipment stored at the site or for which OWN ER
has paid CONTRACTOR but which are stored elsewhere.
CONTRACTOR shall allow OWNER, OWNER's represen-
tatives, agents and employees such access to the site as may
be necessary to enable OWNER to exercise the rights and
remedies under this paragraph. All direct, indirect and con-
sequential costs of OWNER in exercising such rights and
remedies will be charged against CONTRACTOR in an amount
approved as to reasonableness by ENGINEER, and a Change
Order will be issued incorporating the necessary revisions in
the Contract Documents with respect to the Work; and
OWNER shall be entitled to an appropriate decrease in the
Contract Price, and, if the parties are unable to agree as to
the amount thereof, OWNER may make a claim therefor as
provided in Article 11. Such direct, indirect and consequen-
tial costs will include but not be limited to fees and charges
of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals,
all court and arbitration costs and all costs of repair and
replacement of work of others destroyed or damaged by
correction, removal or replacement of CONTRACTOR's
defective Work. CONTRACTOR shall not be allowed an
extension of the Contract Time because of any delay in per-
formance of the Work attributable to the exercise by OWNER
of OWNER's rights and remedies hereunder.
ARTICLE 14---PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR AND
COMPLETION
Schedule of Values:
14.1. The schedule of values established as provided in
paragraph 2.9 will serve as the basis for progress payments
and will be incorporated into a form of Application for Pay-
ment acceptable to ENGINEER. Progress payments on
account of Unit Price Work will be based on the number of
units completed.
Application for Progress Payment:
14.2. At least twenty days before'each progress payment
is scheduled (but not m.0re often than once a month), CON-
TRACTOR shall submit to ENGINEER for review an Appli-
cation for Payment filled out and signed by CONTRACTOR
covering the Work completed as of the date of the Application
and accompanied by such supporting documentation as is
required by the Contract Documents. If payment is requested
on the basis of materials and equipment not incorporated in
the Work but delivered and suitably stored at the site or at
another location agreed to in writing, the Application for
Payment shall also be accompanied by a bill of sale, invoice
or other documentation warranting that OWNER has received
the materials and equipment free and clear of all liens, charges.
security interests and encumbrances (which are hereinafter
in these General Conditions referred to as "Liens") and
evidence that the materials and equipment are covered by
appropriate property insurance and other arrangements to
protect OWNER's interest therein, all of which will be sat-
isfactory to OWNER. The amount of retainage with respect
to progress paymenis will be as stipulated in the Agreement.
CONTRACTOR's Warranty of Title:
14.3. CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees that title
to all Work. materials and equipment covered by any Appli-
cation for Payment, whether incorporated in the Project or
not. will pass to OWNER no later than the time of payment
free and clear of all Liens.
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Review of Applications for Progress Payment:
14.4. ENGINEER will, within ten days after receipt of
each Application for Payment, either indicate in writing a
recommendation of payment and present the Application to
OWNER, or return the Application to CONTRACTOR indi-
cating in writing ENGINEER's reasons for refusing to rec-
ommend payment. In the latter case, CONTRACTOR may
make the necessary corrections and resubmit the Applica-
tion. Ten days after presentation of the Application for Pay-
ment with ENGINEER's recommendation, the amount rec-
ommended will (subject to the provisions of the last sentence
of paragraph 14.7) become due and when due will be paid by
OWNER to CONTRACTOR.
14.5. ENGINEER's recommendation of any payment
requested in an Application for Payment will constitute a
representation by ENGINEER to OWNER, based on ENGI-
NEER's on-site observations of the Work in progress as an
experienced and qualified design professional and on ENGI-
NEER's review of the Application for Payment and the
accompanying data and schedules that the Work has pro-
gressed to the point indicated; that, to the best of ENGI-
NEER's knowledge, information and belief, the quality of
the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents
(subject to an evaluation of the Work as a functioning whole
prior to or upon Substantial Completion, to the results of any
subsequent tests called for in the Contract Documents, to a
final determination of quantities and classifications for Unit
Price Work under paragraph 9.10, and to any other qualifi-
cations stated in the recommendation); and that CONTRAC-'
TOR is entitled to payment of the amount recommended.
However, by recommending any such payment ENGINEER
will not thereby be deemed to have represented that exhaus-
tive or continuous on-site inspections have been made to
check the quality or the quantity of th6 Work beyond the
responsibilities specifically assigne.d to ENGINEER in the
Contract Documents or that there may not be other matters
or issues between the parties that might entitle CONTRAC-
TOR to be paid additionally by OWNER or OWNER to
withhold payment to CONTRACTOR.
14.6. ENGINEER's recommendation of final payment
will constitute an additional representation by ENGINEER
to OWNER that the conditions precedent to CONTtL~.C-
TOR's being entitled to final payment as set forth in para~aph
14.13 have been fulfilled.
14.7. ENGINEER may refuse to recommend the xvhole
or any part of any payment if, in ENGINEER's opinion, it
would be incorrect to make such representations to OWNER.
ENGINEER may also refuse ~o recommend any such pay-
ment, or, because of subsequently discovered evidence or
the results of subsequent inspections or tests, nullify any such
payment previously recommended, to such extent as may be
necessary in ENGINEER's opinion to protect OWNER from
loss because:
14.7.1. the Work is defective, or completed Work has
been damaged requiring correction or replacement,
14.7.2. the Contract Price has been reduced by Writ-
ten Amendment or Change Order,
14.7.3. OWNER has been required to correct defec-
tive Work or complete Work in accordance with paragraph
13.14, or
14.7.4. of ENGINEER's actual knowledge of the
occurrence of any of the events enumerated in paragraphs
15.2.1 through 15.2.9 inclusive.
OWNER may refuse to make payment of the full amount
recommended by ENGINEER because claims have been
made against OWNER on account of CONTRACTOR's per-
formance or furnishing of the Work or Liens have been filed
in connection with the Work or there are other items entitling
OWNER to a set-off against the amount recommended, but
OWNER must give CONTRACTOR immediate written notice
(with a copy to ENGINEER) stating the reasons for such
ac[ion.
Substantial Completion:
14.8. When CONTRACTOR considers the entire Work
ready for its intended use CONTRACTOR shall notify
OWNER and ENGINEER in writing that the entire Work is
substantially complete (except for iterris specifically listed by
CONTRACTOR as incomplete) and request that ENGI-
NEER issue a'certificate of Substantial Completion. Within
a reasonable time thereafter, OW ,NER, CONTRACTOR and
ENGINEER shall make an inspection of the Work to deter-
mine the status of completion. If ENGINEER does not con-
sider the Work substantially complete, ENGINEER will notify
CONTRACTOR in writing giving the reasons therefor. If
ENGINEER considers the Work substantially complete,
ENGINEER will prepar~ and deliver to OWNER a tentative
certificate of Substantial Completion which shall fix the date
of Substantial Completion. There shall be attached to the
certificate a tentative list of items to be completed or cor-
rected before final payment. OWNER shall have seven days
after receipt of the tentative certificate during which to make
written objection to ENGINEER as to any provisions of the
certificate or attached list. If, after considering such objec-
tions, ENGINEER concludes that. the Work is not substan-
tially complete, ENGINEER will,within fourteen days after
submission of the tentative certificate to OWNER notify
CONTRACTOR in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If.
after consideration of OWNER's objections. ENGINEER
considers the Work substantially complete, ENGINEER will
within said fourteen days execute and deliver to OWNER
and CONTRACTOR a definitive certificate of Substantial
Completion (with a revised tentative list of items to be com-
pleted or corrected) reflecting such changes from the tentative
certificate as ENGINEER believes justified after consider-
ation of any objections from OWNER. At the time of delivery
of the tentative certificate of Substantial Completion ENGI-
NEER will deliver to OWNER and CONTRACTOR a written
recommendation as to division of responsibilities pending
final payment between OWNER and CONTRACTOR with
respect to security, operation, .safety, maintenance, heat,
utilities, insurance and warranties. Unless OWNER and
CONTRACTOR agree otherwise in writing and so inform
ENGINEER prior to ENGINEER's issuing the definitive
certificate of Substantial Completion, ENGINEER's afore-
said recommendation will be binding on OWNER and CON-
TRACTOR until final payment.
14.9. OWNER shall have the right to exclude CON-
TRACTOR from the Work after the date of Substantial Com-
pletion, but OWNER shall allow CONTRACTOR reasonable
access to complete or correct items on the tentative list.
Partial Utilization:
14.10. Use by OWNER of any finished part of the Work,
which has specifically been identified in the Contract Docu-
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ments, or which OWNER, ENGINEER and CONTRAC-
TOR agree constitutes a separately functioning and useable
part of the Work that can be used by OWNER without sig-
nificant interference with CONTRACTOR's performance of
the remainder of the Work, may be accomplished prior to
Substantial Completion of all the Work subject to the follow-
ing:
14.10.1. OWNER at any time may request CON-
TRACTOR in writing to permit OWNER to use any such
part of the Work which OWNER believes to be ready for
its intended use and substantially complete. If CON-
TRACTOR agrees, CONTRACTOR will certify to O .WlXIER
and ENGINEER that said part of the Work is substantially
complete and request ENGINEER to issue a certificate of
Substantial Completion for that part of the Work. CON-
TRACTOR at any time may notify OWNER and ENGI-
NEER in writing that CONTRACTOR considers any such
part of the Work ready for its intended use and substan-
tially complete and request ENGINEER to issue a certif-
icate of Substantial Completion for that pan of the Work.
Within a reasonable time after either such request, OWNER,
CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER shall make an inspec-
tion of that part of the Work to' determine its status of
completion. If ENGINEER does not consider that part of
the Work to be substantially complete, ENGINEER will
notify OWNER and CONTRACTOR in writing giving the
reasons therefor. If ENGINEER considers that part of the
Work to be substantially complete, the provisions of para-
graphs 14.8 and 14.9 will apply with respect to certification
of Substantial Completion of that part of the Work and the
division of responsibility in respect thereof and access
thereto.
14.10.2. OWNER may at any time request CON-
TRACTOR in writing to permit OWNER to take over
operation of any such part of the Work although it is not
substantially complete. A copy of such request will be
sent to ENGINEER and within a reasonable time there-
after OWNER, CONTRACTOR and ENGINEER shall
make an inspection of that part of the Work to determine
its status of completion and will prepare a list of the items
remaining to be completed or corrected thereon before
final payment. If CONTRACTOR does not object in writ-
ing to OWNER and ENGINEER that such part of the
Work is not ready for separate operation by OWNER,
ENGINEER will finalize the list of items to be completed
or corrected and will deliver such list to OWNER. and
CONTRACTOR together with a written recommendation
as to the division of responsibilities pending final payment
between OWNER and CONTRACTOR with respect to
security, operation, safety, maintenance, utilities, insur-
ance, warranties and guarantees for that part of the Work
which will become binding upon OWNER and CON-
TRACTOR at the time when OWNER takes over such
operation (unless they shall have otherwise agreed in writ-
ing and so informed ENGINEER). During such operation
and prior to Substantial Completion of such part of the
Work, OWNER shall allow CONTRACTOR reasonable
access to complete or correct items on said list and to
complete other related Work.
14.10.3. No occupancy or separate operation of part
of the Work will be accomplished prior to compliance with
the requirements of paragraph 5.15 in respect of property
insurance. ,
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Final Inspection:
14.11. Upon written notice from CONTRACTOR that the
entire Work or an agreed portion thereof is complete, ENGI-
NEER will make a final inspection with OWNER and CON-
TRACTOR and Will notify CONTRACTOR in writing of all
particulars in which this inspection reveals that the Work is
incomplete or defective. CONTRACTOR shall immediately
take such measures as are necessary to remedy such defi-
ciencies.
Final Application for Payment:
14.12. After CONTRACTOR has completed all such cor-
rections to 'the satisfaction of ENGINEER and delivered all
maintenance and operating instructions, schedules, guaran-
tees, Bonds, certificates of inspection, marked-up record
documents (as provided in paragraph 6.19) and other docu-
ments-all as required by the Contract Documents, and after
ENGINEER has indicated that the Work is acceptable (sub-
ject to the provisions of paragraph 14.16), CONTRACTOR
may make application for final payment following the pro-
cedure for progress payments. The final Application for Pay-
ment shall be accompanied by all documentation called for
in the Contract Documents, together with complete and legally
effective releases or waivers (satisfactory to OWNER) of all
Liens arising out of or filed in connection with the Work. In
lieu thereof and as approved by OWNER, CONTRACTOR
may furnish receipts or releases in full; an affidavit of CON-
TRACTOR that the releases and receipts include all labor,
services, material and equipment for which a Lien could be
filed, and that all payrolls, material and equipment bills, and
other indebtedness connected with the Work for which
OWNER or OXX,~ER's property might in any way be respon-
sible, have been paid or otherwise satisfied; and consent of
the surety, if any, to final payment. If any Subcontractor or
Supplier fails to furnish a release or receipt in full, CON-
TRACTOR may furnish a Bond or other collateral satisfac-
tory to OWNER to indemnify OWNER against any Lien.
Final Payment and Acceptance:
14.13. If, on the basis of ENGINEER's observation of
the Work during construction and final inspection, and
ENGINEER's review of the final Application for Payment
and accompanying documentation--all as required by the
Contract Documents, ENGINEER is satisfied that the Work
has been completed and CONTRACTOR's other obligations
under the Contract Documents have been fulfilled, ENGI-
NEER will, within ten days after receipt of the final Appli-
cation for Payment, indicate in writing ENGINEER's rec-
ommendation of payment and present the Application to
OWNER for payment. Thereupon' ENGINEER will give
written notice to OWNER and CONTRACTOR that the Work
is acceptable subject to the provisions of paragraph 14.16.
Otherwise, ENGINEER will return the Application to CON-
TRACTOR, indicating in writing the reasons for refusing to
recommend final payment, in which case CONTRACTOR
shall make the necessary corrections and resubmit the Appli-
cation. Thirty days after presentation to OWNER of the
Application and accompanying documentation, in appropri-
ate form and substance, and with ENGINEER's recommen-
dation and notice of acceptability, the amount recommended
by ENGINEER will become due and will be paid by OWNER
to CONTRACTOR.
14.14. If, through no fault of CONTRACTOR, final com-
pletion of the Work is significantly delayed and if ENGI-
NEER so confirms, OWNER shall, upon receipt of CON-
TRACTOR's final Application for Payment and recommen-
dation of ENGINEER, and without terminating the Agree-
ment, make payment of the balance due for that portion of
the Work fully completed and accepted.. If the remaining
balance to be held by OWNER for Work not fully completed
or corrected is less than the retainage stipulated in the Agree-
ment, and if Bonds have been furnished as required in para-
graph 5.1, the written consent of the surety to the payment
of the balance due for that portion of the Work fully com-
pleted and accepted shall be submitted by CONTRACTOR
to ENGINEER with the Application for such payment. Such
payment shall be made under the terms and conditions gov-
erning final payment, except that it shall not constitute a
waiver of claims.
Contractor's Continuing Obligation:
14.15. CONTRACTOR's obligation to perform and com-
plete the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents
shall be absolute. Neither recommendation of any progress
or final payment by ENGINEER, nor the issuance of a cer-
tificate of Substantial Completion, nor any payment by
OWNER to CONTRACTOR under the Contract Documents,
nor any use or occupancy of the Work or any part thereof by
OWNER, nor any act of acceptance by OWNER nor any
failure to do so, nor any review and approval of a Shop
Drawing or sample submission, nor the issuance of a notice
of acceptability by ENGINEER pursuant to paragraph 14.13.
nor any correction of defective Work by OWNER will con-
stitute an acceptance of Work not in accordance with the
Contract Documents or a release of CONTRACTOR's obli-
gation to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents (except as provided in paragraph 14.16).
Waiver of Claims:
14.16. The making and acceptance of final payment will
constitute:
14.16.1. a waiver of all claims by OWNER against
CONTRACTOR, except claims arising from unsettled
Liens, from defective Work appearing after final inspec-
tion pursuant to paragraph 14.11 or from failure to comply
with the Contract Documents or the terms of any special
guarantees specified therein; however, it will not consti-
tute a waiver by OWNER of any rights.in respect of
CONTRACTOR's continuing obligations under the Con-
tract Documents; and
14.16.2. a waiver of all claims by CONTRACTOR
against OWNER other than those previously made in writ-
ing and still unsettled.
ARTICLE 15~SUSPENSION OF WORK AND
TERMINATION
Owner May Suspend Work:
15.1. OWNER may, at any ti,me and without cause, sus-
pend the Work or any portion there6f for a period of not more
than ninety days by no.t. ice in writing to CONTRACTOR and
ENGINEER which will fix the date on which Work will be
resumed. CONTRACTOR shall resume the Work on the date
so fixed. CONTRACTOR shall be allowed an increase in the
Contract Price or an extension of the Contract Time, or both,
directly attributable to any suspension if CONTRACTOR
makes an approved claim therefor as provided in Articles 11
and 12.
Owner May Terminate:
15.2. Upon the occurrence of any one or more of the
following events:
15.2.1. if CONTRACTOR commences a voluntary, case
under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code (Title I 1. United
States Code), as now or hereafter in effect, or if CON-
TRACTOR takes any equivalent or similar action by filing
a petition or otherwise under any other federal or state
law in effect at such time relating to the bankruptcy or
insolvency;
15.2.2. if a petition is filed against CONTRACTOR
under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code as now or
hereafter in effect at the time of filing, or if a petition is
filed seeking any such equivalent or similar relief against
CONTtL~.CTOR under any other federal or state law in
effect at the time relating to bankruptcy or insolvency;
15.2.3. if CONTRACTOR makes ageneralassignment
for the benefit of creditors;
15.2.4. ff a trustee, receiver, custodian or agent of
CONTRACTOR is appointed under appLicable law or under
contract, whose appointment or authority to take charge
of property of CONTRACTOR is for the purpose of
enforcing a Lien against such property or for the purpose
of general administration of such property for the benefit
of CONTRACTOR's creditors;
15.2.5. if CONTRACTOR admits in writing an inabil-
ity to pay its debts generally as they become due;
15.2.6. if CONTRACTOR persistently fails to perform
the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents
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(including, but not limited to, failure to supply sufficient
skilled workers or suitable materials or equipment or
failure to adhere to the progress schedule established under
paragraph 2.9 as revised from time to time);
15.2.7. if CONTRACTOR disregards Laws or Regu-
lations of any public body having jurisdiction;
15.2.8. if CONTRACTOR disregards the authority of
ENGINEER; or
15.2.9. if CONTRACTOR otherwise violates in any
substantial way any provisions of the Contract Docu-
ments;
OWNER may, after giving CONTRACTOR {'and the surety,
if there be one) seven days' written notice and to the extent
permitted by Laws and Regulations, terminate the services
of CONTRACTOR, exclude CONTRACTOR from the site
and take possession of the Work and of all CONTRACTOR's
tools, appliances, construction equipment and machinery, at
the site and use the same to the full extent they could be used
by CONTRACTOR (without liability to CONTRACTOR for
trespass or conversion), incorporate in the Work all materials
and equipment stored at the site or for which OWNER has
paid CONTRACTOR but which are stored elsewhere, and
finish the Work as OWNER may deem expedient. In such
case CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to receive any
further payment until the Work is finished. If the unpaid
balance of the Contract Price exceeds the direct, indirect and
consequential costs of completing the Work (including but
not limited to fees and charges of engineers, architects, attor-
neys and other professionals and court and arbitration costs~
such excess will be paid to CONTRACTOR. If such costs
exceed such unpaid balance, CONTRACTOR shall pay the
difference to OWNER. Such costs incurred by OWNER will
be approved as to reasonableness by ENGINEER and incor-
porated in a Change Order, but when exercising any rights
or remedies under this paragraph OWNER shall not be required
to obtain the lowest price for the Work performed.
15.3. Where CONTRACTOR's services have been so
terminated by OWNER, the termination will not affect any
fights or remedies of OWNER against CONTRACTOR then
existing or which may thereafter accrue. Any retention or
payment of moneys due CObPTRACTOR by OWNER will
not release CONTRACTOR from liability.
15.4. Upon seven days' written notice to CONTRAC-
TOR and ENGINEER, OWNER may, without cause and
without prejudice to any other right or remedy, elect to aban-
don the Work and terminate the Agreement. In such case.
CONTRACTOR shall be paid for all Work. executed and any
expense sustained plus reasonable termination expenses, which
will include, but not be limited to, direct, indirect and con-
sequential costs (including, but not limited to, fees and charges
of engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals
and court and arbitration costs).
Contractor Ma), Stop Work or Terminate:
15.5. If, through no 'act or fault of CONTRACTOR, the
Work is suspended for a period of more than ninety days by
OWNER or under an order of court or other public authority.
or ENGINEER fai!s to act on any Application for Payment
within thirty days after it is submitted, or OWNER fails for
thirty days to pay CONTRACTOR any sum finally deter-
,nined to be due, then CONTRACTOR may. upon seven
days' written notice to OWNER and ENGINEER, terminate
the Agreement and recover from OWNER payment for all
Work executed and any expense sustained plus reasonable
termination expenses. In addition and in lieu of terminating
the Agreement. if ENGINEER has failed to act on an Appli-
cation for Payment or OWNER has failed to make any pay-
ment as aforesaid. CONTRACTOR may upon seven days'
written notice to OWNER and ENGINEER stop the Work
until payment of all amounts then du~:. The provisions of this
paragraph shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of the obligations
under paragraph 6.29 to carry on the Work in accordance
with the progress schedule and without delay during disputes
and disagreements with OWNER.
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ARTICLE 16~ARBITRATION
16.1. All claims, disputes and other matters in question
between OWNER and CONTRACTOR arising out of. or
relating to the Contract Documents or the breach thereof
(except for claims which have been waived by the making or
acceptance of final payment as provided by paragraph 14.16)
will be decided by arbitration in accordance with the Con-
struction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbi-
tration Association then obtaining subject to the limitations
of this Article 16. This agreement so to arbitrate and any
other agreement or consent to arbitrate entered into in accor-
dance herewith as provided in this Article 16 will be specifi-
cally enforceable under the prevailing law of any court having
jurisdiction.
16.2. No demand for arbitration of any claim, dispute or
~ other matter that is required to be referred to ENGINEER
initially for decision in accordance with paragraph 9.11 will
be made until the earlier Of(a) the date on which ENGINEER
has rendered a decision or (b) the tenth day after the parties
have presented their evidence to ENGINEER if a written
decision has not been rendered by ENGINEER before that
date. No demand for arbitration of any such claim, dispute
or other matter will be made later than thirty days after the
date on which ENGINEER has rendered a written decision
in respect thereof in accordance with paragraph 9.11; and the
failure to demand arbitration within said thirty days' period
,'" shall result in ENGINEER's decision being final and binding
upon OWNER and CONTRACTOR. If ENGINEER renders
a decision after arbitration proceedings have been initiated.
such decision may be entered as evidence but will not supersede
"" the arbitration proceedings, except where the decision is
acceptable to the parties concerned. No demand for arbitra-
tion of any written decision of ENGINEER rendered in
,,., accordance with paragraph 9.10 will be made later than ten
days after the party making such demand has delivered writ-
ten notice of intention to appeal as provided in paragraph
9.10.
16.3. Notice of the demand for arbitration Will be filed in
writing with the other party to the Agreement and with the
American Arbitration Association, and a copy will be sent to
ENGINEER for information. The demand for arbitration will
be made within the thirty-day or ten-day period specified in
paragraph 16.2 as applicable, and in all other cases within a
reasonable time after the claim, dispute or other matter in
question has arisen, and in no event shall any such demand
be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable
proceedings based on such claim, disput,e or other matter in
question would be barred by the applicable statute of limi-
tations.
16.4. No arbitration arising out of or relating to the Con-
tract Documents shall include by consolidation, joinder or in
any other manner any other per, son or entity (including
ENGINEER. ENGINEER's agents; employees or consul-
tants) who is not a party to this contract unless:
16.4.1. the inclusion of such other person or entity is
necessaD' if complete relief is to be afforded among those
who are already parties to the arbitration,
16.4.2. such other person or entity is substantially
involved in a question of law or fact which is common to
those who are already parties to the arbitration and which
will arise in such proceedings, and
16.4.3. the written consent of the other person or entity
sought to be included and of OWNER and CONTRAC-
TOR has been obtained for such'inclusion, which consent
shall make specific reference to this paragraph: but no
such consent shall constitute consent to arbitration of any
dispute not specifically described in such consent or to
arbitration with any party not specifically identified in such
consent.
16.5. The award rendered by the arbitrators wil!...be final.
judgment ma.',' be entered upon it in any court hh,;qng juris-
diction thereof, and will not be subject to modification or
appeal except to the extent permitted by Sections 10 and 11
of the Federal Arbitration Act (9 U.S.C. §§10.11).
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ARTICLE 17--MISCELLANEOUS
Giving Notice:
17.1. Whenever any provision of the Contract Docu-
ments requires the giving of written notice, it will be deemed
to have been validly given if delivered in person to the indi-
vidual or to a member of the firm or to an officer of the
corporation for whom it is intended, or if delivered at or sent
by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, to the last
business address known to the giver of the notice.
Computation of Time:
17.2.1. When any period of time is referred to in the
Contract Documents by days, it will be computed to exclude
the first and include the last day of such period. If the last
day of any such period falls on a Saturday or Sunday or
on a day made a legal holiday by the law of the applicable
jurisdiction, such day will be omitted from the computa-
tion.
17.2.2. A calendar day of twenty-four hours measured
from midnight to the next midnight shall constitute a day.
General:
17.3. Should OWNER or CONTRACTOR suffer injury.
or damage to person or property because of any error, omis-
sion or act of the other party or of any of the other party's
employees or agents or others for whose acts the other party
is legally liable, claim will be made in writing to the other
party within a reasonable time of the first observance of such
injury or damage. The provisions of this paragraph 17.3 shall
not be construed as a substitute for or a waiver of the pro-
visions of any applicable statute of limitations or repose.
17.4. The duties and obligations imposed by these Gen-'
eral Conditions and the rights and remedies available here-
under to the parties hereto, and, in particular but without
limitation, the warranties, guarantees, and obligations imposed
upon CONTRACTOR by paragraphs 6.30, ! 3.1, 13.12, 13.14,
14.3 and 15.2 and all of the rights and remedies available to
OWNER and ENGINEER thereufider, are in addition to,
and are not to be constn~ed in any way as a limitation of, any
rights and remedies available to any or all of' them which are
otherwise imposed or available by Laws or Regulations, by
special warranty or guarantee or by other provisions of the
Contract-Documents, and the provisions of this paragraph
will be as effective as if repeated specifically in the Contract
Documents in connection with each particular duty, obliga-
tion, right and remedy to which they apply. All representa-
tions, warranties and guarantees made in the Contract Doc-
uments will survive final payment and termination or com-
pletion of the Agreement.
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SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
THESE SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS AMEND THE STANDARD GENERAL
CONDITIONS OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (NO. 1910-8, 1983 ED.) AS
INDICATED BELOW. ALL PROVISIONS WHICH ARE NOT AMENDED OR
SUPPLEMENTED REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT. ALL PROVISIONS
AMENDED REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND EFFECT AS AMENDED.
ARTICLE 1 - DEFINITIONS
SC-1.
Calendar Day or Days: Any successive day or days of the week or month, no days being
excepted.
Engineer: The word "Engineer" in these contract documents and specifications shall be
understood as referring to CITY ENGINEER, City of Coppell, P.O. Box 478, Coppell, TX
75019, Engineer of the Owner, or such other representatives as may be authorized by said Owner
to act in any particular position.
Owner: The word "Owner" in these contract documents and specifications refers to the
CITY OF COPPELL acting through its authorized representatives.
Shop Drawings: Add the following language after the second reference to
CONTRACTOR: "after his review and approval of same".
All other terms used in these Supplementary Conditions which are defined in the Standard
General Conditions of the Construction Contract (No. 1910-8, 1983 ed.) shall have the same
meanings used in the General Conditions.
ARTICLE 2 - PRELIMINARY MATTERS
SC-2.2.
Amend the first sentence by changing "ten copies" to be "five copies".
SC-2.3.
Delete paragraph 2.3 in its entirety and insert the following in lieu thereof:
2.3. The contract time will commence to run on the tenth day after the date of Notice to
Proceed.
SC-2.8.
Amend the first sentence of paragraPh 2.8 to delete the following:
after the effective date of the Agreement, but".
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SC-2.9.
Amend the first sentence of paragraph 2.9. by adding the following at the beginning of
the sentence: "If requested by Owner, Engineer or Contractor".
SC-2.10.
Add the following new paragraph 2.10 immediately after paragraph 2.09;
Conflict of Interest
2.10. City Charter states that no officer of the City shall have a financial interest, direct
or indirect, in any contract with the City, nor shall be financially interested, directly or indirectly,
in the sale to the City of any land, or rights or interest in any land, materials, supplies or services.
This prohibition does not apply when the interest is represented by ownership of stock in a
corporation involved, provided such stock ownership amounts to less than one percent (1%) of
the corporation stock. Any violation of this prohibition will constitute malfeasance in office.
Any officer or employee of the City found guilty thereof should thereby forfeit his office or
position. Any violation of this prohibition with the knowledge, expressed or implied, of the
persons or corporations contracting with the City shall render the contract voidable by the City
Manager or the City Council. The Contractor represents that no employee or officer of the City
has an interest in the Contractor.
ARTICLE 3 - CONTRACT DOCUMENTS: INTENT, AMENDING, REVISE
SC-3.2.
Add the following language at the end of the paragraph 3.2.: "If there is any conflict
between the provisions of the Contract Documents and any such referenced standard
specifications, manuals or codes, the provisions of the Contract Documents shall take precedence
over that of any standard specifications, manuals or codes."
ARTICLE 4 - AVAILABILITY OF LANDS: PHYSICAL CONDITIONS:
REFERENCE POINTS
SC-4.2.1.1.
Add the following new paragraph 4.2.1.1 immediately after paragraph 4.2.1.:
4.2.1.1. In the preparation of Drawings and Specifications, ENGINEER has established
and relied upon the following reports of explorations and tests of subsurface conditions at the site
of the work:
No Geotechnical explorations or tests of subsurface conditions have been performed. The
Contractor may take borings at the site to satisfy himself as to subsurface conditions.
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SC-4.3.3.
Add the following new paragraph 4.3.3 immediately after 4.3.2:
4.3.3. Existing Utilities and Sewer Lines: The Contractor shall be responsible for the
protection of all existing utilities or service lines crossed or exposed by the construction
operations. Where existing utilities or service lines are cut, broken or damaged, the
CONTRACTOR shall replace the utilities or service lines with the same type of original
construction, or better, at his own cost and expense.
If it is necessary to change or move the property of any owner or of a public utility, such
property shall not be moved or interfered with until authorized by the ENGINEER. The right
is reserved to the owner of any public utility to enter upon the.. limits of the project for the
purpose of making such changes or repairs of their property that may be made necessary by the
performance of this contract.
SC-4.4.1
Add the following new paragraph 4.4.1 immediately after paragraph 4.4.:
4.4.1. Construction stakes shall be provided by the Contractor as per Item 4.4 of the
General Conditions. Vertical control has been established as shown on the construction plans.
Horizontal control can be established from existing inlets, street intersections or other utilities
indicated on the construction plans. The Contractor shall be responsible for establishing all lines
and grades, and the precise location of all proposed facilities. The ENGINEER may make checks
as the Work progresses to verify lines and grades established by the Contractor to determine the
conformance of the completed Work as it progresses with the requirements of the construction
documents. Such checking by the Engineer shall not relieve the Contractor of his responsibility
to perform all Work in connection with Contract Drawings and Specifications and the lines and
grades given therein.
ARTICLE 5 - BONDS AND INSURANCE
SC-5.1.
Delete this paragraph in its entirety.
SC-5.1.1.
Delete this paragraph in its entirety.
SC-5.3. through SC-5.7.
Delete sections 5.3 through 5.7 in their entirety and substitute the following in lieu
thereof:
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5.3. Insurance Required. The Contractor shall not commence work under this contract
until he has obtained all insurance required under this paragraph and Item 1.26 of the North
Central Texas Standard Specifications for Public Works Construction as amended August 23,
1990, and such insurance has been approved by the City, nor shall the Contractor allow any
subcontractor to commence work on this subcontract until all similar insurance of the
subcontractor has been so obtained and approved.
5.3.1. Compensation Insurance. The Contractor shall take out and maintain during the life
of this contract Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of his employees at the site of the
project and in case any work is sublet, the Contractor shall require the subcontractors similarly
to provide Worker's Compensation Insurance for all of the latter employees unless such
employees are covered by the protection afforded by the Contractor. In case any class'of
employee engaged in hazardous work under this contract at the site of the project is not protected
under the Worker's Compensation statute, the Contractor shall ~Provide and shall cause each
subcontractor to provide adequate and suitable insurance for the protection of his employees not
otherwise protected. The minimum amount of insurance shall be as follows:
Each Accident
Disease Each Employee
Disease Policy Limit
$100,000
$100,000
$500,000
5.3.2. Commercial General Liability Insurance. Contractor shall take out and maintain
during the life of this contract such General Liability Insurance (including explosion, collapses
and underground damage coverage) as shall protect him and any subcontractor performing work
covered by this contract, from claims for damages' for personal injury, including accidental death,
as well as from claims for property damages, which may arise from operations under this
Contract, including blasting, when blasting is done on or in connection with the work of the
project, whether such operations be by himself or by any subcontractor or by any one directly
or indirectly employed by either of them. The minimum amount of insurance shall be as follows:
General Aggregate
Products - Components/
Operations Aggregate
Personal and Advertising Injury
Each Occurrence
Fire Damage (any one fire)
Medical Expense (any one person)
$1,000,000
$1,000,000
$600,000
$600,000
$5O,OOO
$5,000
5.3.3. Automobile Liability Insurance. The Contractor shall take out and maintain during
the life of this contract such Automobile Liability Insurance for owned, hired and nonowned
vehicles as shall protect him and any subcontractor performing work covered by this contract.
The minimum amount of such insurance shall be as follows:
Combined Bodily Injury and
Property Damage
Bodily Injury
Bodily Injury
Property Damage
$600,000 per occurrence
$250,000 'per person
$500,000 per accident
$100,000
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5.4. Protective Liability Insurance. The contractor shall take out and maintain during the
life of this contract an owners protective liability insurance policy. Coverage shall be on an
"occurrence" basis and the policy shall be issued by the same insurance company that carries the
contractors liability insurance. The minimum amount of such insurance shall be as follows:
Combined Bodily Injury
and Property Damage
$600,000 per occurrence
$1,000,000 aggregate
5.5. Proof of Carriage of Insurance. The Contractor shall furnish the City with
satisfactory proof of carriage of the Insurance required as required by paragraph 5.8. of the
General Conditions.
SC-5.8.
Amend the first sentence of paragraph 5.8.: (i) by deleting the word "OWNER" in the
third line of the first sentence and substituting the word "CONTRACTOR", (ii) by deleting the
word "CONTRACTOR" in the seventh line of ihe first sentence and substituting the word
"OWNER", and (iii) by deleting the words "paragraphs 5.6. and 5.7." of the third line of the first
sentence and substituting the words "paragraphs 5.3. and 5.4.".
SC-5.10.
Delete paragraph 5.10. in its entirety and insert the following in lieu thereof:
5.10. If OWNER requests in writing that other special insurance be included in the
property insurance policy, CONTRACTOR shall, if possible, include such insurance, and the cost
thereof will be charged to OWNER by appropriate Change Order or Written Amendment. Prior
to commencement of the Work at the site, CONTRACTOR shall in writing advise OWNER
whether or not such other insurance has been procured by CONTRACTOR.
SC-5.11.1. '
Amend paragraph 5.11.1 to delete reference to paragraphs 5.6. and 5.7. in the 4th line and
substitute the words "paragraph 5.4.", and delete the word "OWNER" in the next to last line and
substitute the word "CONTRACTOR".
SC-5.11.2.
Delete paragraph 5.11.2 in its entirety and insert the following in lieu thereof:
5.11.2 CONTRACTOR intends that any policies provided in response to paragraph 5.4
shall protect all of the parties insured and provide coverage for all losses and damages caused by
the perils covered thereby. Accordingly, all such policies shall contain provisions to the effect
that in the event of payment of any loss or damage the insurer will have no rights of recovery
against any of the parties named as insured or additional insured; and if such waiver forms are
required of any Subcontractor, CONTRACTOR will obtain the same.
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SC-5.12.
Amend the first sentence of paragraph 5.12 to delete reference to paragraphs 5.6. and 5.7.
and substituting the words "paragraph 5.4. of the Supplementary Conditions."
SC-5.14.
Delete paragraph 5.14. in its entirety and insert the following in lieu thereof:
5.14 If OWNER has any objection to the coverage afforded by or other provisions of
the insurance required to be purchased and maintained by CONTRACTOR in accordance with
paragraphs 5.3 and 5.4 of on the basis of its not complying with the Contract Documents,
OWNER shall notify CONTRACTOR in writing thereof within te, n days of the date of delivery
of such certificates to OWNER in accordance with paragraph 2.7. Failure by OWNER to give
any such notice of objection within the time provided shall constitute acceptance of such
insurance purchased by the CONTRACTOR as complying with the Contract Documents.
SC-5.15.
Amend the first sentence of paragraph 5.15 to delete the word "substantial".
ARTICLE 6 - CONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES
SC-6.7.1.
Amend the sixth sentence of paragraph 6.7.1 to delete the word "substantial".
SC-6.15.1
Add the following new paragraph 6.15.1 immediately after paragraph 6.15.:
6.15.1. Recent legislation has removed the sales tax exemption previously provided by
Section 151.311 of the Tax Code covering tangible personal property purchased by a contractor
for use in the performance of a contract for the improvement of City-owned realty.
It is still possible, however, for a contractor to make tax-free purchase of tangible personal
property which will be incorporated into and become part of a City construction project through
the use of a "separated contract" with the City. A "separated contract" is one which separates
charges for materials from charges for labor. Under such a contract, the contractor becomes a
"seller" of those materials which are incorporated into the project, such as bricks, lumber,
concrete, paint, etc. The contractor issues a resale certificate in lieu of paying the sales tax at
the time such items are purchased. The contractor then receives an exemption certificate from
the City for those materials. (This procedure may not be used, however, for materials which do
not become a part of the finished product. For example, equipment rentals, form materials, etc.
are not considered as becoming "incorporated" into the project). ~
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Utilization of this "separated contract" approach eliminates the need for bidders to figure
in sales tax for materials which are to be incorporated into the project. The successful bidder's
bid form will be used to develop the "separated contract" and will determine the extent of the tax
exemption. Upon execution of the construction contract, the contractor shall furnish a breakdown
(per item) of 1) materials incorporated into the project; and 2) labor, equipment, supervision and
materials not incorporated into the project.
SC-6.20.
Amend the last sentence of paragraph 6.20 to delete the word "substantial".
ARTICLE 7 - OTHER WORK
SC-7.1
Delete the last sentence of paragraph 7.1 and substitute the following: The ENGINEER
shall coordinate such other work with the CONTRACTOR and schedule events to minimize delay
caused to the CONTRACTOR. No additional time shall be given to the CONTRACTOR for
such related work except as provided in paragraph 7.5 and Article 12.
SC-7.5.
Add the following new paragraph 7.5 immediately after paragraph 7.4.:
7.5. Should CONTRACTOR cause damage to the work or property of any separate
Contractor at the site, or should any claim arising out of CONTRACTOR's performance of the
Work at the site be made by any separate Contractor against CONTRACTOR, OWNER,
ENGINEER, Consulting Engineer or any other person, CONTRACTOR shall promptly attempt
to settle with such other Contractor by agreement, or to otherwise resolve the dispute by
arbitration or at law. CONTRACTOR shall, to the fullest extent permitted by Laws and
Regulations, indemnify and hold OWNER, ENGINEER and Consulting Engineer harmless from
and against all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including, but not limited to, fees of
engineers, architects, attorneys and other professionals and court and arbitration costs) arising
directly, indirectly or consequentially out of any action, legal or equitable, brought by any
separate Contractor against OWNER, ENGINEER or Consulting Engineer to the extent based on
a claim arising out of CONTRACTOR's performance of the Work. Should a separate Contractor
cause damage to the work or property of CONTRACTOR or should the performance of work
by any separate Contractor at the site give rise to any other claim, CONTRACTOR shall not
institute any action, legal or equitable, against OWNER, ENGINEER or Consulting Engineer or
permit any action against any of them to be maintained and continued in its name or for its
benefit in any court or before any arbiter which seeks to impose liability on or to recover
damages from OWNER, ENGINEER or Consulting Engineer on account of any such damage or
claim. If CONTRACTOR is delayed at any time in performing or furnishing Work by any act
or neglect of a separate Contractor and OWNER and CONTRACTOR are unable to agree as to
the extent of any adjustment in Contract Time attributable thereto, CONTRACTOR may make
a claim for an extension of time in accordance with Article 12. An extension of the Contract
Time shall be CONTRACTOR's exclusive remedy with respect to OWNER, ENGINEER and
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Consulting Engineer for any delay, disruption, interference or hindrance caused by any separate
Contractor."
ARTICLE 9 - ENGINEER'S STATUS DURING CONSTRUCTION
SC-9.2.
Amend the last sentence of paragraph 9.2. to delete the following: "as an experienced and
qualified design professional".
SC-9.10.
Delete Paragraph 9.10 in its entirety and insert the follow.ing in lieu thereof:
9.10. ENGINEER will have authority to determine the actual quantities and classifications
of items of Unit Price Work performed by CONTRACTOR, and the written decisions of
ENGINEER on such matters will be final, binding on OWNER and CONTRACTOR and not
subject to appeal (except as modified by ENGINEER to reflect changed factual conditions).
ENGINEER will make determination of actual quantities in accordance with Measurement
Methods identified for Unit Price Work where such methods are so identified in the Contract
Documents.
ARTICLE 11 - CHANGE OF CONTRACT PRICE
SC- 11.9.3.
Paragraph 11.9.3 is hereby deleted in its entirety and the following, including new
paragraph 11.9.3.1 through 11.9.3.4, is substituted in lieu thereof:
11.9.3 "The unit price of an item of Unit Price Work shall be subject to re-evaluation and
adjustment under the following conditions:
11.9.3.1. if the total cost of a particular item of Unit Price Work amounts to 5% or more
of the Contract Price and the variation in the quantity of that particular item of Unit Price Work
performed by Contractor differs by more than 20%, both over and under, from the estimated
quantity of such item indicated in the Agreement; and
and
11.9.3.2. if there is no corresponding adjustment with respect to any other item of Work;
11.9.3.3. if CONTRACTOR can demonstrate that it has incurred additional expense as a
result thereof; or
11.9.3.4. if OWNER can demonstrate that the quantity variation entitles it to an
adjustment in the unit price, either OWNER or CONTRACTOR may make a claim for an
adjustment in the Contract Price in accordance with Article 11 if the parties are unable to agree
as to the effect of any such variations in the quantity of Unit Price Work performed."
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ARTICLE 12 - CHANGES OF CONTRACT TIME
SC-12.2.
Add the following at the end of paragraph 12.2.' "No extension of the contract time shall
be allowed unless the CONTRACTOR can demonstrate the delay caused an adverse impact to
the critical path and that loss of time can not be made up by revising the sequence of the work
of the project."
ARTICLE 13 - WARRANTY AND GUARANTEE: TESTS AND INSPECTIONS:
SC-13.4.1.
Add the following new paragraph 13.4.1. immediately after paragraph 13.4.:
13.4.1. Observation of the contractor's work to determine compliance with the plans and
specifications will include testing of materials installed on the project. Testing of work
performed and materials furnished shall be done by a commercial laboratory employed by the
Contractor and acceptable to the OWNER. The Contractor shall furnish, at his own expense, all
necessary specimens for testing of the materials. All materials not conforming to the
requirements of the specifications will be rejected.
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DIVISION 1 - SPECIFIC PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
DIVISION 1
SPECIFIC PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
The construction specifications which apply to this project are the Standard Specifications for
Public Works Construction - North Central Texas prepared through the North Central Texas
Council of Governments (C.O.G.). The following Specific Project Requirements contain general
and specific project requirements applicable to this project in the City of Coppell. These
individual specifications control for this project. Additional amendments to the C.O.G. Standard
Specifications are contained in Division 2 - Special Provisions to Standard Specifications for
Construction. In the event that an item is not covered in the Project Drawings and these
Specifications, then the Standard Specifications for the City of Coppell, Texas shall apply.
Construction Details which apply to this project are the City to Coppell Standard.Construction
Details, unless otherwise noted. These details can be obtained from the City of Coppell
Engineering Department, 255 Parkway Boulevard, Coppell, Texas.
DIVISION 1 - SPECIFIC PROJECT REQUIREMENTS
1.1
OWNER: The "Owner" as referred to in these Specifications is the City of Coppell, P.O.
Box 478, Coppell, Texas 75019.
1.2
ENGINEER: The "Engineer" as referred to in these Specifications is the City Engineer,
City of Coppell, Engineer of the Owner, or such other representatives as may be
authorized by said Owner to act in any particular position.
1.3
CITY OF COPPELL: All improvements described in this Proposal and Construction
Drawings shall be done in accordance with the Project Drawings and Specifications. In
the event that an item is not covered in the Project Drawings and Specifications, then the
Standard Specifications for Construction for the City of Coppell, Texas shall apply.
1.4
SITE: The Contractor shall limit his work to the area shown on the Project Drawings as
within the street right-of-way or easements. Entrance onto private property shall be at the
expressed approval of the ENGINEER, only.
1.5
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: This Contract consists of the construction of drainage
improvements within the Meadows Subdivision on Leslie and Lansdowne Circle in the
City of Coppell, Texas.
1.6
CALENDAR DAY COUNT: Calendar days shall be counted by the Engineer on the
basis of the definition set out in the General Conditions of Agreement.
The calendar day count shall be suspended upon receipt by the Engineer of a written
request for final inspection. The calendar day count shall resume upon receipt by the
Contractor of a written list of items necessary to satisfactorily complete the project. This
process shall continue until such time as the project is accepted by the Engineer, and the
Owner. The calendar day count will not be suspended or otherwise affected by use of
completed portions or "substantial completion" of any of the project.
1.7
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS: The Contractor shall comply with all applicable laws
including the Occupational Safety and Health Act of 1970, ordinances, rules, regulations
and order of any public authority having jurisdiction for the safety of persons or property
to protect them from damage, injury or loss. He shall erect and maintain, as required by
existing conditions and progress of the work, all reasonable safeguards for safety and
protection, including posting danger signs and other warnings against hazards,
promulgating safety regulations and notifying owners and users of adjacent utilities.
1.8
SOIL INVESTIGATION: A geotechnical investigation report has not been prepared.
The Contractor shall visit the site and acquaint himself with the site conditions.
1.9
SURVEY AND FINISHED GRADES: The Contractor shall be responsible for
installation of the storm sewer and inlets to plus or minus 0.1 O-foot of the elevations
shown on the construction plans.
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1.10
1.11
1.12
1.13
1.14
Horizontal and vertical control is provided by the owner as shown on the plans. The
Contractor shall be responsible for layout and staking of all grades and lines for
construction. The Contractor shall preserve all stakes or markings until authorized by the
Engineer to remove same. The Contractor shall bear the cost of re-establishing any
control or construction stakes destroyed by either him or a third party and shall assume
the entire expense of rectifying work improperly constructed due to failure to maintain
established points and marks.
No separate payment shall be made to the Contractor for construction staking which shall
be considered incidental to the project and payments made under specific Pay Items shall
be considered as full compensation for these requirements.
CONFORMITY WITH DRAWINGS: All work shall conform to the lines, grades, cross-
sections, and dimensions shown on the Drawings. Any deviation from the Drawings
which may be required by the exigencies of construction will be determined by the
Engineer and authorized by him in writing.
TESTING LABORATORY SERVICE: The Contractor shall make arrangements with an
independent laboratory acceptable to the owner for all backfill compaction, concrete and
other testing as required by the construction plans and standard specifications. The
Contractor shall bear all related costs of tests, inspections or approvals. The Contractor
shall notify the ENGINEER in a timely manner of when and where tests or inspections
are to be made so that they may be present. Two copies shall be provided to the Owner
of all reports and laboratory test results. No separate payment shall be made to the
Contractor for the cost of geotechnical testing services which shall be considered
incidental to the project.
SUSPENSION OF WORK: If the work should be stopped or suspended under any order
of the court, or other public authority, the Owner may at any time during suspension upon
seven days written notice to the Contractor, terminate the Contract. In such an event, the
Owner shall be liable only for payment for all work completed plus a reasonable cost for
any expenses resulting from the termination of the Contract, but such expenses shall not
exceed $5,000.
PRESERVATION OF TREES: Permission of the Engineer must be obtained for removal
of trees on the property that obstruct the installation of the improvements as outlined in
this project. Penalty for destruction of a tree without permission shall be $500.00 each,
payable to the Owner. If damage is continuous, tree guards shall be erected when so
directed by the Engineer at the Contractor's expense.
COOPERATION OF CONTRACTOR: The Contractor shall have on the project at all
times, as his agent, a competent Superintendent capable of reading the plans and
specifications and thoroughly experienced in the type of work being performed. The
Superintendent shall have full authority to execute orders or directions and to promptly
supply such materials, equipment, tools, labor and incidentals as may be required. Such
superintendence shall be furnished irrespective of the amount of work contracted.
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1.15
1.16
The Superintendent and the Contractor shall be responsible for supervision of all work
performed by the subcontractor at all times during construction.
WARNING DEVICES: The Contractor shall have the responsibility to provide and
maintain all warning devices and take all precautionary measures required by law to
protect persons and property while said persons or property are approaching, leaving or
within the work site or any area adjacent to said work site. No separate compensation
will be paid to the Contractor for the installation or maintenance of any warning devices,
barricades, lights, signs or any other precautionary measures required by law for the
protection of persons or property.
The Contractor shall assume all duties owed by the City of Coppell to the general public
in connection with the general public's immediate approach to and travel through the
work site and area adjacent to said work site.
Where the work is carded on, in, or adjacent to, any street, alley, sidewalk, public right-
of-way or public place, the Contractor shall at his own cost and expense provide such
flagmen and watchmen and furnish, erect and maintain such warning devices, barricades,
lights, signs and other precautionary measures for the protection of persons or property
as are required by law. The Contractor's responsibility for providing and maintaining
flagmen, watchmen, warning devices, barricades, signs, and lights, and other precautionary
measures shall not cease until the project shall have been accepted.
If the Engineer discovers that the Contractor has failed to comply with the applicable
federal and state law (by failing to furnish the necessary flagmen, warning devices,
barricades, lights, signs or other precautionary measures for the protection of persons or
property), the Engineer may order such additional precautionary measures as required by
law to be taken to protect persons and property, and to be reimbursed by the Contractor
for any expense incurred in ordering such additional precautionary measures.
In addition, the Contractor will be held responsible for all damages to the work and other
public or private property due to the failure of warning devices, barricades, signs, lights,
or other precautionary measures in protecting said property, and whenever evidence is
found of such damage, the Engineer may order the damaged portion immediately removed
and replaced by and at the cost and expense of the Contractor. All of this work is
considered incidental and shall not be separate pay item.
EXISTING UTILITIES, STRUCTURES AND OTHER PROPERTY:
Prior to any excavation, the Contractor shall determine the locations of all existing
water, gas, sewer, electric, telephone, telegraph, television, and other underground
utilities and structures.
bo
After commencing the work, use every precaution to avoid interferences with
existing underground and surface utilities and structures, and protect them from
damage.
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1.17
1.18
1.19
Where the locations of existing underground and surface utilities and structures are
indicated, these locations are generally approximate, and all items which may be
encountered during the work are not necessarily indicated. The Contractor shall
determine the exact locations of all items indicated, and the existence and locations
of all items not indicated.
The Contractor shall repair or pay for all damage caused by his operations to all
existing utilities, public property, and private property, whether it is below ground
or above ground, and he shall settle in total cost of all damage suits which may
arise as a result of this operations.
eo
To avoid unnecessary interferences or delays, the Contractor shall coordinate all
utility removals, replacements and construction with the appropriate utility
company.
DRAINAGE: The Contractor shall maintain adequate drainage at all times.
PROJECT MAINTENANCE: The Contractor shall maintain, and keep in good repair,
the improvements covered by these plans and specifications during the life of the contract.
CLEANUP:
During Construction. The Contractor shall at all times keep the job site as free from all
material, debris and rubbish as is practicable and shall remove same from any portion of
the job site when it becomes objectionable or interferes with the progress of the project.
Final. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove from the site all plant,
materials, tools and equipment belonging to him and leave the site with an appearance
acceptable to the Engineer and the Owner. The Contractor shall thoroughly clean all
equipment and materials installed by him and shall deliver over such materials and
equipment in a bright, clean, polished and new-appearing condition.
1.20
INSPECTION: The word "Inspection" or other forms of the word, as used in the contract
documents for this project shall be understood as meaning an Owner's agent will observe
the construction on behalf of the Owner. The agent will observe and check the
construction in sufficient detail to satisfy himself that the work is proceeding in general
accordance with the contract documents, but he will not be a guarantor of the Contractor's
performance.
1.21
DISPOSAL OF WASTE AND SURPLUS EXCAVATION: All trees, stumps, slashings,
brush or other debris removed from the site as a preliminary to the construction shall be
removed from the property. Any required burning and disposal permits shall be the sole
responsibility of the Contractor.
All excavated earth in excess of that required for backfilling shall be removed from the
job site and disposed of in a satisfactory manner except in locations where, in the
judgement of the Engineer, it can be neatly spread over the adjacent area.
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1.22
1.23
WATER FOR CONSTRUCTION: The Contractor shall make the necessary arrangement
for securing and transporting all water required in the construction, including water
required for mixing of concrete, sprinkling, testing, flushing, flooding, or jetting. The
Contractor shall provide water as required at his own expense.
GUARANTEE: All work shall be guaranteed against defects resulting from the use of
inferior materials, equipment or workmanship for a period of one (1) year from the date
of final completion and acceptance of the project.
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DIVISION 2 - SPECIAL PROVISIONS TO STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR CONSTRUCTION
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
TO
STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS
FOR
PUBLIC WORKS CONSTRUCTION
These Special Provisions, modify, or supplement the Standard Consumction Specifications
of the North Central Texas Standard Specifications. All provisions which are not so modified
or supplemented remain in full force and effect, except payment shall be as established in the
Section 00140 - Bid Form.
PART H:
MATERIALS - DIVISION 2
ITEM 2.1.5. TRENCH BACKFIll.:
(b) Types "B" and "C"
(4) Additional Requirements
(B) Additional Requirements for Type "C" backfill when used in streets: Insert
the following paragraph at the beginning of this subsection: "All trench backfill shall be
compacted to between 95 percent and 100 percent of Standard Proctor Density as determined by
ASTM D-698 at, or up to five (5) percentage points above, optimum moisture content, using
mechanical compaction methods unless otherwise specified in the Plans. Water jetting may be
used only with specific written permission of the Engineer."
ITEM 2.1.6. RIPRAP OR STONE MASONRY:
(b) Materials and Dimensions
(4) Mortar Riprap. Add the sentence: Mortar or concrete type shall be
approved by the Engineer and shall conform to A.S.T.M. C 387-83.
ITEM 2.1.7. PIPE BEDDING MATERIAL FOR STORM SEWERS:
(a) General: Amend the tn'st sentence, by striking the words "requirements
for earth bedding" and replace with "recommendations of the pipe manufacturer, and shall
be approved by the Engineer.
(b)
paragraph:
Engineer."
Earth Bedding: Add the following sentence at the beginning of this
"Earth bedding will not be permitted without written approval of the
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ITEM 2.2.2. CHEMICAL ADMIXTURES:
(a) ' Fly Ash. Delete the three paragraphs under this subsection from the
specifications. The use of Fly Ash as an admixture in any Class of concrete is
specifically prohibited without written approval of the Engineer.
IH: DIVISION 3 - SITE PREPARATION
ITEM 3.1.2. CONSTRUCTION METHODS:
Add the following sentence after the second sentence: Thc method of protection shall be
2 inch by 4 inch wood r~iliug unless otherwise shown o9 the Plans or directed by the
Engineer.
ITEM 3.7.3. DENSITY:
Strike the first sentence and replace with the following: "Earth embedment and select
material shall be compacted to between 95 percent and 100 percent of Standard Proctor
Density as determined by ASTM D-698 at, or up to five (5) percentage points above,
optimum moisture content, using mechanical compaction methods, unless otherwise
specified in the Plans or Specifications."
PART IV: DIVISION 4 - SUBBASE AND BASE COURSES
ITEM 4.8.4. CONSTRUCTION METHODS:
(b) Compaction
Amend the last sentence of the first paragraph, by su'iking the words: "90 percent of the
maximum dry density of such material." and replace with the words "95 percent of the maximnm
dry density of such material, or as directed by Engineer.
PART V: DIVISION 5 - PAVEMF. NT AND SURFACE COURSES
ITEM 5.8.2. CONSTRUCTION METHODS
(e) Joints
(1) Expansion Joints: Delete the first paragraph and replace with the
following: "Expansion joints shall be installed perpendicularly to the surface and
centerline of the pavement. Expansion Joint material shall be redwood boards,
3/4-inch in width, and extended through curbs. Expansion joints are to be
installed at each end of radius at street intersections. Expansion joints shall be
equally spaced between intersections with not less than one every 200 linear feet
of pavement, unless otherwise specified on the Plans or directed by the Engineer.
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(c)
Engineer".
.PART VI:
ITEM
Proximity to Existing Structures: Add to end of sentence, "or as directed by the
(2) Contraction Joints. Delete the first sentence of the first paragraph and
insert the following: "Contraction or dummy joints shall be sawed to 1-1/4 inches
in depth, and 1/4 inch in width, and installed every 12 linear feet of pavement,
and extend through curb, unless otherwise directed by the Engineer."
(h) Finishing.
(1) Machine. Add the following paragraph at the end of this subsection: "Fog
sprays powered by pressure pumps, and capable of covering the entire area of
freshly placed concrete with a fine mist, shall be* used if water is needed for
f'mishing operations."
(2) ' Hand. Add a new paragraph after first paragraph which reads as follows:
"Fog sprays powered by pressure pumps, and capable of covering the entire area
of freshly placed concrete with a frae mist, shall be used if water is needed for
finishing operations."
DIVISION 6 - UNDERGROUND CONDUIT CONSTRUCTION
6.2.9. BACKFI :
(b) Compaction.
(2) Densities - Areas Not Subjected to or Influenced by Vehicular Traffic.
Amend the second sentence by striking the words "to a density comparable with
adjacent undisturbed material" and replacing with "to a density between 95 percent
and 100 percent Standard Proctor Density as determined by ASTM D-698 at, or
up to five (5) percentage points above, optimum moisture content, unless
otherwise specified in the Plans or directed by the Engineer."
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