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SECTION 01700

PROJECT CLOSEOUT

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 RELATED WORK SPECIFIED ELSEWHERE

A. Project Record Documents - Section 01720.

1.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

A. When the work is considered substantially complete, submit a written notice that the work, or a designated portion thereof, is substantially complete. Include a list of all items that require completion or correction.

B. Within a reasonable time after receipt of such notice, an observation will be made to determine the status of completion.

C. If the Work is not considered substantially complete, the Contractor will be notified in writing, giving the reasons therefore.

D. Contractor shall remedy the deficiencies in the Work, and send a second written notice of substantial completion. This notice shall include a statement of action taken on each item noted a requiring correction or completion to achieve "Substantial Completion" status.

E. The Work will be observed a second time.

F. When the Engineer concurs that the Work is substantially complete, he will:

1. Issue a letter accompanied by Contractor's list of items to be completed or corrected, as verified and amended by the Engineer.

1.3 FINAL OBSERVATION

A. When the Work is considered complete, submit written certification that:

1. Contract Documents have been reviewed.

2. Work has been observed and has been completed in compliance with

Contract Documents.

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3. Equipment and systems have been tested in the presence of the Engineer and are operational.

4. Work is ready for final observation.

B. Observation will be made to verify the status of completion with reasonable promptness after receipt of such certification.

C. If the Work is not considered complete, the Contractor will be notified in writing, listing the incomplete or defective work.

D. Contractor shall take immediate steps to remedy the stated deficiencies and, after correcting deficiencies, he shall send a second written certificate that the work is complete. This certification shall itemize each deficiency noted and a statement of action taken to remedy or complete the Work.

E. The work will be observed a second time.

F. When the Work is acceptable under the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall be required to make closeout submittals.

1.4 SECOND OBSERVATION FEES

A. Should the Engineer perform a second observation due to failure of the work to comply with the claims of status of completion made by the Contractor:

1. Engineer will deduct the amount of such compensation from the final payment to the Contractor.

1.5 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

A. Project Record documents as specified under Section 01720.

1.6 SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE MATERIALS

A. Furnish spare parts and maintenance materials as specified under various Sections of the Specifications.

B. Package and label parts and materials and store in area of the building where directed by the Engineer.

1.7 FINAL ADJUSTMENT OF ACCOUNTS

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A. Submit a final statement of accounting.

B. Statement shall reflect all adjustments to the Contract Sum:

1. The original Contract Sum.

2. Additions and deductions resulting from:

a. Previous Change Orders.

b. Allowances.

c. Unit Prices.

d. Deductions for uncorrected Work.

e. Deductions for re-inspection payments.

f. Other adjustments.

3. Total Contract Sum, as adjusted.

4. Previous payments.

5. Sum remaining due.

C. The Engineer will prepare a final Change Order, reflecting approved adjustments to the Contract sum which were not previously made by Change Orders.

1.8 FINAL APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT

A. Submit the final Application for Payment in accordance with procedures and requirements stated in the Conditions of the Contracts.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

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