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AlA DOCUMENT A201-1997

General Conditions of the Contract for Construction

TABLE OF ARTICLES

1. GENERAL PROVISIONS

2. OWNER

3. CONTRACTOR

4. ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTRACT

5. SUBCONTRACTORS

6. CONSTRUCTION BY OWNER OR BY SEPARATE CONTRACTORS

7. CHANGES IN THr. WORK

B. TIME

9. PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

10. PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

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11. INSURANCE AND BONDS

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12. UNCOVERI NG AND CORRECTION OF WORK'" :.'";~~> .

13. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

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14. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OFTHE"CONTRACT

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AlA DOCUMENT AlO1-1997

GENERAL CONDITIONS

OF THE CONTRACT FOR

CONSTRUCTtON·

The American Institute of Archirects 1735 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D,C, 20006·5292 I

(lT997 AIA®· AlA DOCUMENT AlOl·I997

GENERAL CONDITIONS

OF THE CONTRACT FOR

CONSTRUCTION

The Americ'an Institute of Architects

1735 New York Avenue, ·N.W .

Washington, D.C. 20006-5292 .

INDEX

Acceptance of Nonconforming Work

9.6.6,9·9.3,12J

Acceptance of Work 9.6.6,9,8.1,9.9.3,9.10.1,9.10.3, l2.3

Access to Work 3.16, 6.2.1, 11.1

Accident Prevention 4-2.31 10

Acts and Omissions 3.2,3.3.2, 3J2:8, 3.181 4.2.3. 43.8, 4-4-1, 8.3.1, 9·5.1, 10.2.5,13.4.1,13.7,14.1

Addenda l.l.1,3·n

Additional Costs, Claims for , 4·34 4·}5; 4·3.6, 6.1.1, 10·3

Additional Inspections and Testing

9.8.31 12.::1.1, 13.5

Additional Time, Claims for 4·3-4,4-3·;,8·3·2

ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTRACT

3.1.3,4,949'5

Advertisement or Invitation to Bid 1.1.1

Aesthetic Effect 4-2.13,4.;:1

Allowances 3.8

All-risk Insurance 11.+-1.1

Applications for rayment 4.2.5,7.3.8,9.'" 9J, 9·4. 9·5.1, 9·6·3, 9·7.1, 9.8.5, 9·10.11·1.3. 14.2.·h 14.4.3

Approvals 2·4 ).1.3, 3,5. 3·10.2, 3.12, 4-2·7, 9.3.2, 13.4.2,,13.5

Arbitration . +3.3, +4. 4·5·1, 4.5.2, 4.6, 8.3.1,9.;.1, 1l.4.9, 1l.4.10

Architect 4.1

Architect, Definition of 4.1.1

Architect, Extent of Authority

2.4 3.!2.j, 42. 4-3.6, 4-4, ;.2, 6.3, 7.1.2, 7.3.6; 7.4, 9.2,9.3.119.49.5,9.8.3.9.10.1.9.10.3, 12.1, 1.2.2.1, 13.5.1.13.5.2• 14-2.2..142.4

Architect, Limitations of Authority and Responsibility

2.1.1, 3.3.}) 3.12.4 3.12.8, ,3.ri.10. 4-1.2, 4.2.1, 4-2.2, 4-2.3,4-2.6.4-2..7.42.10, 42:12, 4,2.13. 4-40 ';.2.1.

749.4-2,9.6.4. 9·6.6

Architect's Additional Services and Expenses 2..4, 11.4-~.1. 12..2.1. 13-5.2, 13-5.3. 1402..4

Architect's Administration of ,the Contract 3·1.3, ~.i, 4·3·4. 4-4. 9·4. 9·5

Architect's Approvals

1.4 3.1.3, 3.5.1, 3·10.2, 4.2.7

Architect's Authority to Reject Work 3.5.1,4.2.6, 12.1.2, 12.2.1

Architect's Copyright 1.6

Architect's Deds'ions 4·.2.6,4·2.;. 4.:!.I1, 4·2.12, 4,2.13. 4·3·4. 4-4.1, 4.4.5, ++6,4.;,6.3,7.3.6,7.3.8,8.1.3,8.3.1,9.2,9.4,9.5.1, 9.8.oj.. 9.9.1. 13.5.2, 14-2.2, 142.4

Architect's Inspections 4.l.2, 4·2.9, 4·3·4, 9·4·2, 9·8.3. 9.9.2. 9·10.1. 13.5

Architect's Instructions 302.3,3.3.1.4.2.6.4.2.7,4-,2.8,74.1,12.1.13-5.::1

Architect's Interpretations 4-2.11 •.. p.12. 4·3.6

Architect', Project Representative 4·1.1O

. Architect's Relationship with Contractor 1.1.2, 1.6. 3.1."3, 3.2.1. 3·.2.2. 3.:'.3.3.3.1.3.4.2,3".5.1.

3·;·3,3·10, 3·ll,3·12, 3·16, 3.18, 4-1.2, 4-1·3, 402, +3.4.

4.4.1. ~..j..7) 5·2., 6.2.2. 7) 8·3·1, 9.2,9·3,9·";' 9·5, 9.7.

9.8,9.9,10.2.6.10.3.11.3, 1l .. J.,7, 12, 134-2, 13.5

Architect's Reiationship with Subcontractors 1.1.2;4.2.3,4.1.4, .p,6, 9.6.~ 9.6.4, 114-7

Architect's Representation-s 9.4.2.9.5.1, 9,10.1

Architect's Site Visits 402.·2.· +-::..5. 4·2..9, 4,3·4. 9·4-2.' 9.5.1,9.9 . .2.9.10.1.

13·5

Asbestos 10·3·1

Attorneys' Fees 3.U:U, 9.10.1. 10.3.3

Award of Soparate Contracts

6.1.1. 6.1.2-

Award of Subcontracts and' Other Contracts for Portions of the Work

Sol

Basic Definitions 1.1

Bidding Requir~~~~, 1.1.1, I.L7, 5.2.l;::tt.P·, '

Boiler and Ma~insurance 11-4.2 ;~r~-

Bonds, Lien 9·10.2 ~.",~""'''

Bonds, Perform~Pi).;;;'ent 7.3.6.4,9.6.7, 9.u;,.$iri·4 9,lL, Building Permit 3.7·1 .

Capitalization 1.3

Certificate of Substantial Completion , 9.8.3,9.8-4,9.8.5

Certificates for Payment

. ',.:;';",;-.r

"".~t.;:~

+2.5: 4-1-9, 9.3.3, 9.4,9.;,9.6.1,9.6.6,9.7.1,9.10.1,

9.10 . .3. 13.7,141.1.3,14-2.4

Certificates of Inspection, Testing or Approval '3·5·4

Certificates of Insurance 9·1O.~, 11·1.3

Change Orders 1.1.1, 2 ... p, }.4·1" 3.8.2.·3, 3.11.1. 3.12.8, 4.2.8, 4.3.4, 4·3·9. ,.2·3. 7.1. 7.2, 7.3.8.3.1, 9.3.l.l. 9.10·3. 1l.-t.1.2.,

11.4.4. 11.4·9, l2.1.2

Change Orders, Definition of 7·2.1

CHANGES IN THE WORK

3.Il. +0.8, 7. 8.3.1, 9.3.1.1, 11.4.9

Claim, Definition of 4.3.1

Claims and Disputes 3.2.3.43,4.";" 4-5, 4.6. 6.1.1, 6.3. i·S·B, 9.3.3.9.10.4, 10·3·3

Claims and Timely Assertion of Claims 4.6.5

Claims for Additional Cost 3.2.3, 4·3.4, 4.3.S. 43.6, 6.1.1.7.3.8,10.3·2

Claims for Additional Time 3·.!·), 4-3·4, 4.3.7. 6.1.1. 8.3.2, 10.,3.2

Claims for Concealed or Unknown Conditions 4.3.4

Claims for Damages 3.2.3, 3·18, 4.3.10, 6.1.1, 8.3-3, 9.5.1, 9.6.i. 10·3.:;, n.l.l, llA.5, 11·4-7, 1401.;3, 14.2.4

Claims Subject to Arbitration . 44·1, +5.1, 4·6.1

Cleaning Up 3.15,6·3

Commencement of Statutory Limitation Period

13.7 .

Commencement of the Work, Conditions Relating to

2..1.1,3·2.1. 3···P, 3.7·1, 3.10.1; 3.12.6, 4-3.5, 5.2..1, ).2·3.6.2.;;, 8.1.2. 8.2..2, 8.3.ld1.1. 11441146,ll.5,.1

Commencement of the Work, Definition of 8j,.2' .')~.;.~:., Communications Facilitating Co1It=· Admini'strati '., . on cf.;;1~~'~I'~.

~1.

Conditions of the Contract 1.1.1.1.1.7,6.1.1,6.1.4

Consent. Written 1.6,3.4-2,3.12.8, 3."P, 4-1.2, 4-3-4 4·6·4, 9·3.2, 9.8.5, 9.9.1, 9.10.2, 9.10.:;, 1l,,\.1, 13-2. 13·42

CONSTRUCTION BY OWNER OR BY SEPARATE

CONTRACTORS

1.1.4. 6

Construction Change Directive, Definition of 7·3.1

Construction Change Directives . 1.1.1,3.12.8,'4.2.8,4.3.9,7.1,7.3,9.3.1.1

Construction Schedules, Contractor's 1.4.1.2.3.10.3.12.1,3.12.2, 4·3.7·2,6.1·3

Contingent Assignment of Subcontracts 5.4, 1+2.2.2

Continuing Contract Performance 4.3.3

Contract, Definition of 1.-1.2

CONTRACT. TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF THE

;.4.1.1; Il.4.9, 14

Contract Administration 3·"3, 4, 9·4- 9·5

Contract Award and ExecUtion, Conditions Relating to

3.,.1, }olO, 5.2. 6.1. 11.1.3. n . .j..6. 11.;.1

Contract Documents, The tl, J.2

Contract Documents, Copies Furnished and Use of

1.6,2·2.·5. ,.3 Contract Documents, Definition of

1.1.1

Contract Sum 3.8.4:3-4,4.3.5,4.4.5, ,.2.}, 7·2, 7.3. 7.4, 9.1, 9.4-2.

9.5.1.'·h 9·6./. 9·7. 1O.}.2. 11.4-1.14-2-4. 14·}·2

Contract Sum, Definition of.

9·' Contra.d::1:ime

.. ~::~,*3'~f4'3.7' 4.4·5, 5-2.3, 7.2.'·}, 7.}' 74 8.1.1, 8.2, .

;:·:'·;:8:3'li9.5.1, 9.7, lO.p, 12.1.1, 14-3·2

3:9;1, 4.2.4 . :,,-;, ;-,,;.

Co;"pletion;'Conditions Rehrtirig'tJ'

" Contract Time, Definition of

1.6.1,34.', 3·n. 3.15, 4 2'? ~ '.9, B.2. 9-42, 9.8, •• , ... .t

9·9·1, 9·10, 1:2.Z) 13·7, J4X.2" ~;'f:~- .

COMPUTlON. PAYMENTS ANI); ... ; .. ~'t ..

It ":':"':.":'.;

..... ,.§.1.1

",:CO~OR

': ... , .. ;:·~i> .

Completion, Substantial . --,.

.. .. Contractor, Definition of 3.1,6.1.2

"Contractor's Construction Schedules '.4-,.2,3.10,3;12.'.3.12.0, 4.}.7.2, 6.1·3

4,'·9,8.1.1.8.1.3, B.Z.3; 9·41, 9.8, 9.9.1, 9,10.:;"

9·10.+2. 12 . .3. 13.i

Compliance with Laws 1.6.1, 3.1.2. 3.6, 3',;,3·12.10,3.13; 41',1. 4-4-8, 4.6.~-··><· 4-6.6, 9·6 . .;, 10.2.2. 11.1, 11.4,13.1,13-4. 13-5.1,·

'3.5.2, 13·6, 14'.1, 142.'.3

Concealed or Unknown Conditions 4·3·4, 8.3.1. 10.)

Contractor's Employees 3.}.2, 3-4.3. 3.8.1, 3-9, 3.18.2, 42.}, 4.2.6, 10.2. 1O.}, n.1.1.11.4.7, 14-1, 14-2.1.1.

Contractor's Liability Insurance 11.1

(11997 AIA®

AlA DOCUMENT AlOl-1997

GENERAL CONDITIONS

OF THE CONTRACT FOR

CONSTRUCTION

The American Institute of Architects

Washington. D.C. 20006·5292

(0 1 9'9 7 A! A '® AlA DOCUMENT A20j-I997

GENERAL CONDITIONS

OF THE CONTRACT FOR·

CONSTRUCTION

The American Institute of Architects

1735 New York Avenue. N.W.

Washington. D.C. 20006-S29i

Contractor's Relationship with Separate Contractors and Owner's Forces

3.12.5,3-14-2,4-1.4, 6, 11-4-7,12.1.2,12.2.4

Contractor's Relationship with Subcontractors 1.2.2, '3.3.2,3.18.1,3.18.2,5,9.6.2,9.6.7, 9.1O.!:l., 11.4.1.2,11-4-7,11-4-8

Contractor's Relationship with the Architect 1.1.2, 1.'6, 3.1.,3, 3.2.11 3·2.2, 3.2.3, 3.3.1, 3.42, 3.5.1, .

3.7.3,3.10,3-1113.12,3.16,.3.18,4.1.2,41.3,42, 43.4, 44-1.4-4.7,5.2,6.1.2,7,8.3.1,9.2,9.3,9.4,. ·5, 9.7, 9.8,,9·9, 10.2.6, 1O~3.11.3, 11.4-7, 12, 13.4.2, 13.5

, Contractor's Representations 1.5.2,3.5.1. J.12.6i 6.2.1. 8.2.1,9.3.3,9.8.:

Contractor's Responsibility for Those Performing· the Work

3.302.3.18, .".3, 4-3.8. 5.3.1, 6.1.3, 6.2. 6.3. g.5.1. 10

Contractor's Review of Contract Documents 1.5·2,3·2.3·/·3

Contractor's Right to Stop the Work 9·7

Contractor's Right to Terminate the Contract 4.3.10, 14·1

Contractor's Submittals 3.10, 3.11, "'.U. 4.2.;, 5.2.1, 5.2.3, /·3·6, 9·:>', 9.3.

9.8.2,9.8.3,9.9.1,9.10.2,9.10.3.11.1.111.5.1

Contractor's Superintendent 3.9,10.2.6

Contractor's Supervision a'nd Construction Procedures .

1.2.i, 3.3, )...J.,.,3.12.1o', •. j..1.2. 4.2.j. +3.3,6.1.3.6.2..4.

7.1.3, ;.3:.h 7.3.6, 8 . .2, 10.12. 14

Contractual Liability Insurance a.1.1.S, 11 • .2;11.3

Coordination and Correlation . 1.2, 1.5.2, 3.3.1, ).10, 3.12.6, 6.1.3, 6 • .2.1

Copies Furnished of Drawings and Specifications 1.6, 1..:!.5, ..,.11

Copyrights 1.6,3.17

Correction of Work 2·3. 2.4, 3./04, 42.1, 9.4-2. 9·8.2, 9.8.3, 9.9.1, ~1.2.,

12.2. 13./.1.3

. Correlation and Intent of the Contract Documents 1.2

Cost. Definition of 7.3.6

Costs

2.4. ..,.2.3, 3.7-4. 3.8:2, 3.15.2, 4-3, 5.4,2, 6:1.1, 6.2.3.

7·3·3·),' i·).6, 7.3.7, /.3·8,9.10,.2, 10·3.2. 10.5, 11·3, 1l.4, 12.1, 12.2..1, 12.2.<\-, 13:5. 14

Cutting and Patching 6.2·5.3.14

Damage to Construction of Owner or Separate Contractors

3.14.2., 6.2..+, 9.2.1.5.10.2..1.2.,10.2.5.10.6,11.1,11.4, 12·:·4

Damage to the Work 3.4.2,9.9.1,10 • .2.1.2,10.2.5. 10.6 ,114.12.2.4

I

Damages. Claims for 3.2.3,3018,4.3.10. 6.1.1, 8,3'-3,9.5.1, 9·6.7, 10.3.3, 11.1.1, 11 ... g, 11;4.7, 14.1.),14.2-4

Damages for Delay 6.1.1.8·3·3, 9·5·1.6, 9.;, 10.3.2

Date of Commencement of the Work. Definition ~f 8.1.2

Date of Substantial Completion, Definition of ~·1.3

Day, Definition of 8.1.4

Decisions of the Architect ..

4.2.6, .p.;, 4·2.11, 4·2.12, .. p;lJ, 4,).4, 4-4-1, 4-4.5," 4.+6,4-5,6.3,7.3.6,7.3.8,8.1.3,8.3.1,9.2,9.4, 9.5.1,

9.8.4. g.9.1. 13-5.2, 14-2.2. "i-l.4

Decisions to Withhold Certification 9·4.1.9.5, 9./. 14.1.1.3

Defe'ctive or Nonconforming Work, Acceptance.

ReJection and Correction of

2·3,2·4.3·'5·1,4-2.6.6'.2·5, 9.5.1, 9~5.:. 9.6.6, .9.8.2,- 9.9·3,9.10.4> 12.2.1, 13.i.1.3

Defective Work. Definition of 3·5·1

Definitions 1.1, ':1.1.1. 3.1, 3-5.1.3.12.1.3.12.2,3.12.3,,41.1,4-3.1,5.1, 6.1.':', ; . .2.1, 7.3·1, ;.3·6, 8.1, 9.1,9.8.1

Delays and Extensions of Tinie 3·2·3,4·3·1.4·3·4, 4·3-71"44·5, 5.2.3) 7·2.1, i·;3.1. 7.41, i.5.1, B.3, 9·5·1, 9·/.1. 1O.3.2',lO.6.1t 14:3.2

Disputes 4·1··10 4·3. 4·';' 4·5 • .;,6. 6·3.7·3·8

Documents and Samples at the Site 3.11

Drawings, Definition of 1.1.;

Drawings and Specifications. Use and Ownership of 1.1.1.1·3) 2..2·5, 3·11, 5·3

Effective Date of Insurance 8 . .2.2.11.1.2

Emergencies

4.3.5. 10.6. ~"'";",.,.

Employees, Con~t:'s .

,3.3·2,3·4·3, 3.8.1, :;~9. :;J.8.2, 4·2·31 4-Z'",~",::

n.l.1. 11.4-7. 14I, J4:2.."LI . ".

Equipment. Labor, Ma!,erials'and

1.1.3. 1.1.6, ).4, :;.,.i';jB:2, 3.8.;;, 3.12, 3.13.

4.2.6.4·2·7, 5.ti; 6::U.7=3·6, 9,3;2. g-p}'

9.10.2. 10.2.1, 10.2.4.14-2..1.2

Execution and Progress of the WaIL ._, .

1.1.3,1.2.1,1.2..2,2.2·3. 2.2..s,..301) 3-3,,34+3-~, 3·7,.

3.10, ).12. 3.14- 4.2.2. ';'2.3. 4-3.;;,.6.2.2;;;P:3. 7;>4>

8.2. 9.5. 9.g.1. 1O.2,1O."!2.2.-14-2.14-'· .

" ••• :"-I~'

Extensions of Time . .~.:~~r ."" 3·2·31 4-~.1, 4-3·4, 4-3·7, 4-4·5. 5.2.3, 7~.ti~, g.5.1. g./.I. 10.3-2. 10.6,1, 14·3·2 ·,:-.w-W

- 'l~,~""-" Failure of Payment . :,;,,,:.,,._

4.).6.9.5.1.3.9.7.9.10.2,14.1.1.:;. 14-1.l.Z.13·6

Faultv Work (Sec Defective or Nonconforming \York)

Final Completion and Final Payment

4·2..1, 4·2·9. 4·3.2., 9.8.2, 9.10,' 11.1.2, 11.1.3, H,.PI

11...j..5, 12·3·1, 13-7, 14.2-4, 14.4.3

Financial Arrangements, Owner's

2.2.1. 1,3.:1.2, 14.1.1.;

Fire and Extended Coverage Insurance 11.4

GENERAL PROVISIONS

Governing Law 13.1

Guarantees (See Warranty)

Hazardous Materials 1O.~4, 10.3, 10.5

Identification of Contract Documents 1.5·1

Identification of Subcontractors and Suppliers ).:::"'1

Indemnification 3.17.3.18, 9·10.2. 10·3.3., 10.5,11.4.1.2. 11.+7

Information and Services Required of the Owner 2.1.2,2.2,3.2.1,3.11.4. 3·l.2.1O, 4-2.j. +3-3. 6.1.).

6.1.4, 6.2·5. 9.3·2, 9.6.1, 9.6.4, 9·9.2, 9.10.3. 10.3.3, !l.l, 11.4, 13·;.1, 13·5.2, 14-1.1.4-> 14·,1.4'

Injury or Damage to Person or Property 4.3.S, lP.2, 10.6

Inspections 3.1.3.3.3.3,3.7:1,42.2,4.1.6,42.9. 9·4-2! 9.8.2.

9.8.3,9.9.2,9.10.1,12.2.1',13.5

Instructions to Bidders 1.1.1

Instructions to the Contractor ,3·.2·3. 3·],·1, 3.8.1~ 4.2.8,5.2.1, i. l~. 8.l.~, 13.).2

Insurance 3·18.1,6.1.1, /.3.6, 8.2.1, 9.3-2, 9.8..1-, 9.9.1. 9.10.2.

9.10.5, 11

Insurance, Boiler and Machinery 11.4-2

Insurance, Contractor's· Liability ll.l ?-.l;:~.~,.""

Insurance, Effective Date of .. "8:z:Z,'TI.T.2

Insurance; Loss of Use' ,,;-:

ll·43

Insurance, Owner's Liability n . .!

Insurance, Project Management Protective Liability 11.3

In.surance, Property

10.2.5. 11.04

Insurance, Stored Materials 9.3.2., 11.·P·4

INSURANcE AND BO~DS

Insurance Companies, Consent to Partial Occupancy ~.9·1, 1l·4·1·5

Insurance Companies, Settlement with 1l·4·10

Intent of the Contratt Documents 1.2.1,4·2·/.4·2.12.,4·2.13) 7.4

Interest 13-6

Interpretation 1.2.,}, 1.4, 4-1.1, 4.3.1. 5.1, 6.1.2.. 8.1.4

Interpretations, Written 4.2.11, 4.2.12, 43·6

Joinder and Consolidation of Claims Required 4-6.4

Judgment on Final Award 46.6

Labor and Materials, Equipment

1.1.3. 1.1.6,3.,4. 3.5.1. 3.8.2, 3.8.3. 3·12, 3.J3, 3.i;.1, 42-.6, 4.l.7, 5.2~1, 6.1.1.7.3·6, 9·}.2. 9·3.}, 9·5·1.,3, 9.10.2, 10.2.1. 10.2.4, 14.2.1.:.1

Labor Disputes 8.3.1

La,,~and Regulations 1.6,3.2.2. ,).6, "3.7, 3.11.10. 3.i3~ .p.l, 4·4-8, ,.;..6.

9.6.4,9.9.1, 10.2...2.. 11.1.11.4. 13-1~ 13.4 13.5.1. 13.5.~, 13·6, '4 lienS' 1.1.2, 4.4.8, 8.2 .. 2~ 9.,3.3, 9.10

Limitation on Consolidation. or Joinder 4.6.4

Limitations, Statutes of 4.6.3, 1:2.1.6, 13.7

Limitations of Liabilitv .

1.3,3.1.1, ,3.5.1;3.7.}, 3.11.8, 3.12.10, 3.1/, 3.18. -+.~.6, 4-::'.:;-.4.2.11, 6.::..2, ~.4.2, 9.6.4, 9.6", 9.10.4, 10·3-3.

10.2.),11.1.2, U.2.1, 11.4·;. 1::..2.5. 13.4.2

Limitati<;ms of Time :;"1.1, :1.2., .2...., 3.:!...1, 3·7.), 3.10, 3.B. 3.12·5, 3.15.1, ..j..2.·7, 4.3. 4-4. 4·5, 4.6, 5.~. 5·3, 5·4, 6.1.~ j.,3. ;-.-h 8.2.9.2,9.3.1, 9·3·3, 9.4-1, 9·5, 9·6, 9·i, 9·8, 9·9, 9J.O,...lL1.3, 1104.1.5. 11:4.6. 11.4-10. l2..2, 13-5. 13.;-, 14

Loss of tIse Insurance n.u

Material Suppliers 1.6, 3.n.l. 4.2.4. 4.2.6. 5·2.1. 9.3. 9.4.2. 9·6, 9·10·5

Mat.erials,.Hazardous 10.'-40 10.3, 10·5

Materials, Labor, Equipment and

1.1.3. 1.1.6, 1.6.1. 3.~ 3-5.1, 3.8.2, 3-8.23, 3.12, 3.13, 3.15.1.42.6,4.2..7,5.2.1,6.2.1.7.3.6.9,3.2.9.3.,3.

9.5.1.3. 9.10.2, 1O~2.1, 10.2.4, 14:1..1.2

Means, Methods. Techniques, Sequences and Procedures of Construction

3-3.1,3.12.10,4.2..2.,4.2.7,94-2

Mechanic's Lien ++8

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GENERAL CONDITlONS

OF THE CONTRACT FOR

CONSTRUCTION

The American Institute of Architects

1735 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 20006·5292 .

Mediation 441, 4-4-5,4-4.6, 4.4-8, U, 4-6.1, 4·6.2, 8.3.1,10.5

Minor Changes in the Work !.l.l, 3.12.8, 4-2.8) 4.3.6, 7.1, 7.~

MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

Modifications, Definition of 1.1.1

Modifications to the Contract 1.1.1,1.1.2, 3.i.3, 3.11, 41.2, 4·2.1, 5.2.31.7, 8·3.1, 9;7, 10·3·2,11·4.1

Mutual Responsibility 6.2

Nonconforming Work, Acceptance of 9·6.6,9·9·3,123

NonconfOrming Work, Rejection and Correction of 2·3,2.4, 3.5.1, 4.2.6, 6.2.5, 9.5.1,9.8.2, 9.9.3, 9.10.4, U.:l.1,13·7·1.3

Notice 2.2.1.2·3.2.";" 3.:1.3. 3.3.1, 3·7·2., 3·/·+, 3·12·9, 4.3, 4.4.8,4-6.5, ).2.1, 8.2.2, 9.71 9.10.10.2.2, 11.1.3, 11·4·6, 12.2.2..12.2.4.13-3.13.5.1. 13.5.2. 14.1. 142

Notice, Written 2·3,2.4, 3.3.1, 3.9. 3·12.·9. 3·12.10, 4-3, 448; 46·5, 5.2.1, 8.1.2, 9:7, 9.io, ID.2.2, 10·3. 11.1.3, 11.46.

12.2.2.12.1.";" 13.3, 14

Notice of Testing and Inspections 13-5·1,13·5·2

Notice to Proceed 8.2.2

Notices, P~nnits. Fees and 1.2.2.3.1,3.13, /.,).6.4,10.2.:r

Observations, Contractor's .

1·5·2.,3·2,3-7·,),43·4

Occupancy 2.2.i, 9.6.6. 9.8, 11.4.1.5

Orders, Written 1.1.1~ 2.3, 3.9, 4~3.6, 7. 8;2.2, 11.49, 12.1, 12.2,'13.5.2, 14-3·1

OWNER

Owner, Definition of 2.1

Owner, Information arid SerVices Required of the 2.1.2,2.2, ,3.2.1, 3.12.4. 3.12.10, 4.2.i, 43.3, 6.1.3, 6.1.4, 6.2.5, 9.3.2,9.6.1, 9·6.4, 9·9.2, 9.10.3, 10.3.3, 11.2.11.4, 13.5.1, 13.5.2, 14-1.1.4, 14.1.4

Owner's Authority 1.6, ;1.1, 2.3. 2.4, 3.4 .. 2, 3.8.1, ,).12.10, 3.142. 4.1.2, 4-1.3,4-2.4, 'P.9, 4·3·6, 44'7, 5.2.1, ).2.4, 5·4-1, 6.1, 6.3, 7.2.1, 7.,3.1, 8.2.2.8.,).1, 9.3.1, 9.3.2, 9.5.1, 9.9.1,9.10.2.10.,3.2. 11.1.3,11.;'.1,11.43. 11.410, 11.2.2,12·3·1,13·2.2, 14.3, l44

Owner's Financial Capability 1.2.1, 13.2.2, J4,.1.1.5

Owner's Liability Insurance 1l.2

I

Owner's Loss of Use Insur~ce 11·4-3

Owner's Relationship with Subcontractors 1.1.2,5·1,5·3, 5.-h 9.6.4 9.-10.2.. 14-2.2

Owner's Right to Carry Out the Work 2A, 12.2.4. 14.2..1.2

Owner's Right to Clean Up 6.3

Owner's Right to Perform Construction and to Award Separate Contracts

6.1

Owner's Right to Stop the y.'ork 2.3

Owner's Right to Suspend the Work 14·3

Owner's Right to Terminate thi Contract

Ownership and Use of Drawings, Specifications and Other Instruments of Service

1.1.1,1.6.2..2.5, 3-2.1. 3.11.1, 3.1i.l, 42.12, 5.3

Partial Occupancy or Use 9.6.6,9:.9,11.41.5 I'¢-

Patching. Gutting and .

3.14, 6.2.5

Patents 3·17

Payment, Applications for 4-2.5, i.J·E, 9.2, 93, 9·4, 9·5.1, 9.6·3, 9.7.1, 9.8.5, 9.10.1,9.10.3, 9·10.). 11.1.$,14-l;';" 14+3

Payment, Certificates for 4--2.5,4.1.9,9.3.5,9.4, 9.5,.9.6.1,9.6.6, 9.7.l,·9.l0.1~ 9.10.3,13.7,14.1.1.3,14.2 4

Payment, Failure of 4.3.6,9.5.1.3,'9.7, 9·1O.2,,14.l..1..3, ~.1)13-6 ..

Payment, Final 4.1.1, +.1·,9, 4·3.2. 9.8.2, 9.10, ll.l.2.,.ll.l.3, 11-4-1, 11..4.5,12.3.1. 13.7; J.4,2·4 1443

Payment Bond, Performance Bond and' 7·3·6.4, 9.6.7, 9·10·3, 11-4·9, ~ti.:~£'~tjf~~l

Payments, Progress ,.' ~:.: :~1~;~T.;~~-·:\;."

4.3.3,9·3, 9.6,!i'&S.9ilil.3, 13·6, T4 I~" ... ~. .

PAYMENTS AND COMP!.Et10H, ' . . ~~ . 9, ~

Payments to Subcontra~~.\W..... ~, 5-4.2. 9.5.1.3. 9·6.2,.9"~ 9.6.7.

lA .., 1 ' ";i~;:f"~;t' '1'"-" .- ."{~.~: ,'t./f\

PCB .~~Y 4e';

10·3·1

Perf~rrnance Bond and Pa~~:'" .-.... ~ • ---.. ' - ... f

7.3.6·40 9·6·7. 9.10·3. 1l~9;lU- :'~.,:.

..... ? ,~f

Permits. Fees and NotiC~~:~ .. i'i~';t'l"""-·

2.2 . .2.3.1,3.13, 7.3.6.4, lO'.i.~· ,:.c.;;."

PERSONS AND PROPERTY, PROTECTION

Polvchlorinated Biphenyl 10·3·1

ProduCt Data, Definition of ).11.2

Product Data and Samples, Shop Drawings 3·11,3.12, +.::..;-

Progress and Completion 4.0.0.4-3.3, 8.2, 9·8, 9-9.1, 14·!.4

Progress Payments +3.3,9.3,9.6,9.8.5,9.10.),13.6,14.2.3

Project, Definition of the 1.1.4-

Project Management Protective Liability Insurance

Project Manual, Definition of the 1.1·7

Project Manuals 2,2·5

Project Representatives 4·2.10

Property Insurance

10.2.5. 11.4

PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

Regulations and Laws 1.6, 3.2..2, 3-6,3.7.3.1.2.10,3.13, 4-1.1, 4+8. 4-6, 9.6.+ 9.9.1, 10.2.2, 1l,1, 1l,4,13.1, 13.+ 1}5.1, 1).).2, 13-6.14

Rejection of Work 3.)·1. 4-:!.6, l:!.::'l

Releases and Waivers of Lier..5 9.10.1

Representations 1.5.1, 3;5·1, 3.12.6. 6.2.2, 8.2.1, 9·3.3, 9.4.1, 9.5.1, 9.8.2, 9.10.1

Representatives 2.1.1, 3.1.1. ,)·9. 4-1.1, 4-2.1. +2-10, 501.1, 5.l.:!., 13.:!..l

Resolution of Claims and Disputes 4.4,4.5,4-6 .

Responsibility for Those Perfonning the Work 3.P, 3.18, 4-2.)'4-3'8;.,>3':" 6.L), 602, 6.), 9.).1, 10

OJ •

Retainage . ~~,-, 9.3.1,9.6.2,9.8.5,9.9:1,9.10.;:9:10.3

... ~?:i~.r Review of Contract Docuxiierii's:and Field Conditjon~ hy Conu:a::toi ./".,;."".~ ..

L.5·l,S.2, 3·7·3, 3JZ;h~~3 "';; .:

Review of Contractor';'S-'t~ bv Owner and Architect .' :~;~:~~~~:i~~~~~;""" , 3.10.1.3·1O·2,3.11,:;.u, ~6.l:.)'9.2, 9.8.2

Review of Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples by Contractor

3.12

Rights and Remedies 1.1.::', .::"3. 24 3:5.1, 3.15.2. 4.2..6~ 4-34 4·5.4·6, 5·3, 5·4, 6.1, 6.3, i.3.1, 8.3> 9.5.1., 9.7; 10.2.5,10.3,12.2.2, 12.2.4,13·4, 14

Royalties, Patents and Copyrights' 3·17

Rules and ;.lot ices for Arbitration 4-6.2

Safety of Persons and Property 10.2,10.6

Safety Precautions and Programs 3.3.1.4.2.2, 4.:!..7, 5·3.1, 10J, 10.1, 10.6

Samples,Definition of 3·12·3

Samples, Shop Drawings, Product Data and 3.11.3.12, 4.2.7

Samples at the Site, Documents and 3.11

Schedule of Values 9.2,9·3·1

Schedules, Construction

1.4.1 . .2, ,3.10. 3.1.:2..1. 3.12.2, +3.j.2, 6.1.3

Separate Contracts and Contractors 1.1.4, 3.12.5, 3.14.2, 4.2.4t 42.7) 4-6.4, 6, 8·3.1, 11.4·7, 12.1.1,12.2·5

Shop Drawings, Definition of 3·12.1

Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples 3.11,3.12.4.2.7 .

Site, Use of 3.13, 6.1.1, 6.':::.1

Site Inspections 1.2.i, 3.2.1, 3·3.3, 3.7.1) 4.1. 4.3.4, 9.4.2, 9·10.1, 13·5

Site Visits, Architect's 4.2.2., .. P .. 9, 4·3.·h 9·4.2, 9,5.1. 9·9.:l, 9.10.1, 13,5

Special Inspections and Testing 4,2.6, !2.:1.1, 13,5

Specifications. Definition of the 1.1.6

Specifications, The 1.1.1.1.1.6, lol,;, 1.2.2, 1.6, .,.n. 3·12..10, 3,17

Statute of Limitations 4.6·3. 12.2.6, 13·7

Stopping the Work l.3, +3.6, 9·7. 10·3, 14-1

Stored Materials 6.2..1..- 9.3-2. 10.l.1.2, 10.2.4, 1l.4-1·4

Subcontrilctor, Definition of ;.u

SUBCONTRACTORS

S

. Subcontractors, Work by ~ 3~3.l,. 3.12.1, 4·2.·3. 5.2.). 5·3. 5·4, 9·3·1.l. 9·6.7

SubcontIactuai Relations 5.3, 54, 9.3.1.2, 9.6, 9.10 10.1.1, 11;4.7. 11.4.8. 14·1, 14-.2.1, 14.3.1

Submittals 1.6, ',3.10, ,3.11, 3.12, +2.7, 5.:l.l, 5.2.3. 7·3·6, 9.2. 9·3.

9.8, 9.9.1, 9.lO.2, 9.10·3, 1l,1·3

Subrogation. Waivers of 6.1.1,11.4·5, 1l·4-7

Substautial Completion . 4.2.9. 8.Ll. 8.1.3. 8.2.3~ 9.4-2', 9.8,9.9.1,9.10.3.

9.10.4.2.12.2,13.7

Substantial Completion, Definition of 9·8.1 I·

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DF THE CONTRACT FOR

CONSTRUCTION

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1735 New York Avenue, N.W.

Washington, D.C. 200Q6..S292

Substitution of Subcontractors 5.2.3, 5·2-4

Substitution of Architect 4.1·3

Substitutions of Materials 304·2,3·5·1,7·3·7

Sub-subcontractor, Definition of 5.1.2

Subsurface Conditions 4.}4

Successors and Assigns 13.2

Superintendent 3.9,10.2.6

Supervision and Construction Procedures 1.2.2,3.3,3.4, 3'.12.10.. 4-2.2, 4-2.7, 4.3.3, 6.1.3, 6.2.4, 7.1.3.7.3.6,8.1,8.3.1,9;4.2,10,1.2,14

Surety 4·4.7. 5.4-1 . .4, 9·8.5, 9.10.2., 9.10.3, 14.2.2

Surety, Consent of 9·10.2, 9.10.3

Surveys 2·2.3

Suspension by the Owner for Convenience 14.4

Suspension of the Work 5-4.2,14·3

Suspension or Termination of the Contract +3.6, 5.··p.l, 11.4.9, 14

Taxes 3.6, 3.8.2.1, ~.3.6.4

Termination by the Contractor 4·3·10,14.1

Termination by the Owner for Cause 4.3.1O, 5.-l-1.1, 14.2

Termination of the Architect +1.3

Termination of the Contractor 14-2.2

TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF THE CONTRACT

Tests and Inspections

TIME

3·1·3> 3-3·3> 4-2.2, 4-2.6> 4.2.9, 9.4-2, 9.8.3> 9.9.2>

9.10.1. 1O.~.2, 11.4-1.1, 12.2.1, 13.5

Time> Delays and Extensions of 3·2·3,4-3·1,4-3,44·3·7,4-.4·5,5·2.3) 7 . .2..11 7·3.1, 7·4-1> 7.5.1>8.3.9.5.1> 9·7·'> 1O·3.1, 1O.6.'> 14-3-2

Time Limits 2..1.2, 2.2. 2..~ 3.2~'l, 3.7.31 3.1C?, 3.11, 3.12.51 3.15;1, 4-2> 4-3> 4-4- 4·5> 4-6> 5-2, 5·3> 5·4- 6.2·4 7·3> 7.4- 8.2.9·1> 9.3.1> 9·3·3> 9·4.1, 9·5> 9.6> 9·7> 9·8> 9.9> 9.10.11.1.3.1141.5,11.461 11.4.10,12.2.,13:5,13.7.14

. Time Limits on Claims 4.3.2, 4.3.4, -l-3·8> 4.4- 4.5> 4.6

I

Title to Work 9·3·2> 9·3·3

UNCOVERING ANO CORRECT·ION OF w~ 12 .

Uncovering of Work 12.1

Unforeseen Conditions 4.3-+> 8·3·1, 10·3

Unit Prices 4·3;9> 7·3-}.2

Use of Documents i.l.l. 1.6, 2.2.5) 3.12.6, 5.3 '.

Use of Site 3.1), 6.1.1. 6.2..1

Values> Schedule of 9.2,9·3-1

Waiver of Claims by the Architect 13-4.2

Waiver of Claims by the Contractor 4.3.10,9.10.5.,11.4.7,13.4.2

Waiver of Claims by the Owner

1::'.2..1.1, 13.4.2. 14-2...J.

Waiver of Consequential Damages

4.3.10. 14-2.4

Waiver of Liens 9.10.2.9.10.';

Waivers of Subrogation 6.1.1.11.4.5> 11.4.7

Warranty 3.5.4-2·9> 4·3-5·3> 9·3·3> 9·8.4, 9·9.1>9.10·412:2.2> 13·7.1·3

Weather Delays 4·3·;·2

Work, Definition of· 1,1·3 .

Written Consent 1.6> 3.4.2. 3:12.8> 3.14.2> 4-1.2,.4->.4, 4-6.4, 9.3.2;' 9.8.5,9.9.1,9·10.2; 9.10.3, 11.4-I'~1~~1~:g:~ ."'

Writ~~.l1. 4-

Written Notice

11.2.20 •. 12.:2..4, Written Orders 1.1.1, :2..3, 3.9, 14·3·1

ARTICLE 1 GENEItAL PROVISIONS

1.1 BASIC DEFINITIONS

1.1.1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

The Contract Documents consist of the Agreement between Owner and Contractor (hereinafter the Agreement), Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifiqtions, Addenda issued prior to execution of the Contract, other documents

. listed in the Agreement and Modifications issued after execution of the Contract. A Modification is (1) a written amendment to the Contract .signed by both parties, (2) a Change Order, (3) a Construction Change Directive or (4) a written order for a minor change in the Work issued by the Architect. Unless specifically enumerated in the Agreement, the Contract Documents do not include other documents such as bidding requirements (advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders, sample forms, the Contractor's bid or portions of Addenda relating to .' bidding requirements).

1.1.2 THE CONTRACT

The Contract Documents form the Contract for Construction. The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. The Contract may be amended or modified onlv by a Modification. The Contract Documents shall not be construed to create a contractual relationship of any kind (1) between the Architect and Contractor, (2) 1:letween the OWner and a Subcontractor or Sub-su1:lcontractor, (3) between the Owner and Architect or (4) between any persons or entities other than the Owner and Contractor. The Architect shall, however, be entitled to performance and enforcement of obligations under the Contract intended to facilitate performance of the Architect's duties.

1.1.3 THE WORK

The term "Work" means the construction and services required by the Contract Documents, whether completed or partially completed. and includes all other labor. matenals, equipment and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor's obligations. The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the Project.

1.1.4 THEPROJECT

The Project is the total construction of which the Work performed under the Contract Documents may be the whole or a part.and which may intlude construction by the Owner or by separate contractors.

1.1.5. THE DRAWINGS

The Drawings ·are the graphic arid pictorial portioni::~~e Contract Documents .showing the . desi~joi:ation and dim;ensions of the Work. genet!iiW"including plans, elevations, sections, . ~.;;.details;.s:chedules and diagrams. :. . ";Jp '. ~.:,: ,~--:i..~?;"/ -- .... ...," ....... " ., "" ,;.-, ." U.6:".",;;tHF;SPECIflGAT~ONcS . " ....... <>b,.. .

>. The Specifications·arethat:portion of the ContraCt:Doouments consisting of the written require .ments for. materials, equipment, systems, standards.aJJd;Workrnanship for the Work, andperfor mance of related services.

1.1.7 THE PROJECT'MANUAL

The Project Manual. is a volume assembled fo; the Work which may includeihe bidding requiremenls,.sample forms, Conditions of the-Contract and Specificati9ns.

1.2 'CORRELATION AND lNTENTOFTHE.CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.2.1 The intent of the Contract Documents is. to include all items necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work by the Contractor. The Contract Documents are

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GENERAL Co.NDITlo.NS o.F THE CONTRACT FOR

CONSTRUCTlo.N

The American InstitUte of Architects

1735 New York Avenue. N.W.

Washington. D.C. 20006-5292 complementary, and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all; performance by the Contractor shall be required only to the extent consistent with the Contract Documents and reasonably inferable from them as being necessary to produce the indicated results.

1.2.2 Organization of the Specifications into divisions, sections and articles. and arrangement of Drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the Work among Subcontractors or in establishing the extent of Work to be performed by any trade.

1.2.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, words which have well-known techriical or construction industry meanings are used in the Contract Documents in accordance with such recognized meanings.

1.3 CAPITALIZATION

1.3.1 Terms capitalized in these General Conditions include those which are. (1) specifically defined. (2) the titles of numbered articles and identified references to Paragraphs; Subparagraphs and Clauses in the' document or (3) the titles of other documents published brthe American Institute of Architects.

1.4 INTERPRETATION

,1.4.1 In the interest of brevity the Contract Documents frequently omit modifying words such as "all" and "any" and articles such as "the" and "an,:' but the fact that a modifier or an article is absent from one statement and appears in another is not intended to affect the' interpretation of either statement. .

1.5 EXECUTION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS'

1.5.1 The Contract Documents shall be signed by the Owner and Contractor; 1£ either the Owner or Contractor or both do not sign all the Contract Documents. the'Architect shaH identify such unsigned Documents up6nrequest

1.5.2 Execution of the Contract by the Contractor is 'a representation that the Contractor has visited the site, become generally familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to be performed and correlated personal observations with requirements of the-cOntract DocumentS.

1.6 OWNERSHIP AND USE OF DRAWINGS, SPECifiCATIONS AND OTHER INSTRUMENTS

OF SERVICE ,- '."

1.6.1 The Drawings, SpeCifications and other documents, including those' ,e!. ectlcoruic prepared by the Architect and the Architect's consultants are Jnst~menw"i) UlIOllgn. :i:;~~,_:.

which the Work to be executed by the Contractor is des:cril)ed::']i record set. :Neither the Contractor nor any Subcontractor, equipment supplier -shall own or claim, a copyright in the Dr:awliii doeuments prepared by the Architect or the' Architects constllI!li!J§.

indicated the Architect and the Architect's consultants shall be will retain all common law, statutory and other reserved rights.

copies of Instruments of Service. except the Contractor's record accounted for to the Architect. on request. upon compleiion Specifications and other docuinents prepared by the Architect and the Archi,tedi!'aiDsultants. and copies thereof furnished to the Contractor. are for use solely with respeClt.~jecL Thef'?re not to be used by the Contractor or any Subcontractor. Sub-subceii:llfa'; (,;ji:!Oii\.material or· equipment supplie; on other projects or for additions to this Proiect outsi&\:Fi~'st~ o(the:~~ without the specific written consent of the Owner, Architect~d the Arclri.tect's co~tJ#~W Contractor. Subcontractors. Sub-subcontractors and' matenal or eqUlpment,)lRIpplietiW.,are authorized to use and reproduce applicable portions of the Drawings, specificatfrihs,an&'jjtfler documents prepared by the Architect and the Architect's consultants appropriate to and for use in

I the execution of their Work under the Contract Documents. All copies made under this authorization shall bear the statutory copyright notice, if any, shown on the Drawings, SpeCifications and other documents prepared by the Architect and the Architect's consultants.

Submittal or distribution to meet official regulatory requirements or for other purposes in connection with this Project is not to be construed as publication in derogation of the Architect's or Architect's consultants' copyrights or other reserved rights.

ARTICLE 2 OWNER

2.1 GENERAL

2.1.1 The Owner is the person or entity identified as such in the Agreement and is referred to throughout the Contract Documents as if singular in number. The Owner shall designate in writing a representative who shall have express authority to bind the Owner with respect to aU" matters requiring the Owner's approval or authorization. Except as otherwise provided in Subparagraph 4-2.1, the Architect does not have such. authority. The term "Owner" means the

. Owner or the Owner's authorized representative.

2.1.2 The Owner shall furnish to the Contractor within fifteen days after receipt of a written request, information necessary and relevant for the Contractor to evaluate; give notice of or.

enforce mechanic's lien rights. Such information shall include a correct statement of the record legal title to the property on which the Project is located, usually referred to as the.site, and the Owner's interest therein.

2.2 INFORMATION AND SERVICES REOUIRED OF THE OWNER

e Owner shall, at the written request of the Contractor, prior to commenceme Work and therea er, the Contractor reasoriable evidence t CIa arrangements have been made to fulfill the ()ymer's 0 ug . ontrac!. Furnishing of such evidence shill be a condition preceden lellCement or contm' the Work. After such evidence has s ed, the Owner shall not materially vary such financia 0 ts u prior notice to the Contractor.

2.2.2 Except for permits and fees, including those required under Subparagraph 3./.1,which are the responsibility of the Contractor under the Contract Documents, the Owner shall secure and pay for necessary approvals, easements, assessments and charges required for construction, use or occupancy of permanent structures or for permanent changes in existing facilities.

2..2.3 The Owner shall furnish surveys describing physical characteristics, legal limitations and _ utility locations for the site of the Project, and a legal,~€#fption of the site. The Contractor shan .be entitled to rely on the accuracv of information. fuinished by the Owner but shall e.'(ercise

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. 2.2.5 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor will be furnished, free of charge, such copies of Drawings and Prol!"'t Manuals as are reasonably necessary for execution of.the Work. .

2..3 OWNER'S RIGHT TO STOP THE WORK

2;3.1 If the Contractor fails to correct Work which is not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents as reqUired by Paragraph 12.2 or persistently fails to carry out Work in

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accordance with the Contract Documents, the Owner may issue a written order to the Contractor to stop the Work, or any portion thereof, until the cause for such order has been eliminated; however, the right of the Owner to stop the Work shall not give rise to a duty on the part of the Owner to exercise this right for the benefit of the Contractor arany other person or entity, except to the extent required by Subparagraph 6.1.3-

2.4 OWNER'S RIGHT TO CARRY OUT THE WORK

2.4.1 If the Contractor defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Docuinents and fails within a seven-day period after receipt of written notice from the Owner to commence and continue correction of such default or neglect with diligence and promptness, the Owner may after such seven-day period give the Contractor a second written notice to correct such deficiencies within a three-day period. If the Contractor within such three-day period after receipt of such second notice fails to commence and continue to correct any deficiencies, the Owner may, without prejudice to other remedies the Owner may have, correct such deficiencies. In such case an appropriate Change Order shall be issued deducting.

from payments then or thereafter due the Contractor the reasonable cost of correcting sUch deficiencies, including Owner's expenses and compensation for the Architect's additional services made necessary by such defauit, neglect or failure. Such action by the Owner and amounts charged to the Contractor are both subject to prior approval of the Architect. If payments then· or thereafter due the Contractor are not sufficient to cover such amounts, the Contractor shall.pay •.

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ARTICLE 3 CONTRACTOR

3.1 GENERAL

3.1.1 The Contractor is the person or entity identified' as 'such in the Agreement and is referred to throughout the Contract Documents as if singular in number. The terin "Contractor" means the Contractor or the Contractor's authorized !~'pr<!Sentative.

3.1.2 The Contractor shall perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documen~ ...

3.1.3 The Contractor shall not be relieved of obligations to perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents either by activities Dr duties oEthe Architect in the Architect's.

administration of the Contract, or by tests, inspections or approvals required or perfonned by persons other than the Contractor.

3.2 REVIEW OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND FIELD CONDInONS BY CONTRACTOR

3.2.1 Since the Contract Documents are complementary, before starting each p()i:tioIi:~:f)th.e<,;;",j,,·~· Work, the Contractor shall carefully study and compare the vari~ings and othc;'.(~ Documents relative to that portion of the Work, as well as tli~iIifufuiation . . . . "'"\\, .... -.

Owner pursuant to Subparagraph 2.2.3, shill.take field measurements"of any exIs~!; ( rel"ted lo-that portion of t!re_ Work . site .

3.2.2 Any design errors or omissions noted by the Contractor during this rMeW shaIDbe reported promptly to the Architect, but it is recognized that the Contractor's revieW "is made the Contractor's capacity as a contractor and noi .as a licensed design professionarucless specifically provided in the Contract Documents." The Contractor is not required t6 asc:e!1~ the Contract Documents are in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, orclln'mc:es,;DlJ~~g codes, and rules and regulations, but any nonconformity discovered by or made knoWn:

Contractor shall be reported promptly to th~ Architect.

3.2.3 If the Contractor believes that additional cost or time is involved because of clarifications or instructions issuedbt the Architect in response to the Contractor's notices or requests for

:) information pursuant to Subparagraphs 3.2.1 and 3.2.2, the Contractor shall make Claims as provided in Subparagraphs 4.3.6 and 43-7. If the Contractor fails to perform the obligations of Subparagraphs 3.2.1 and 3-2.2, the Contractorshail pay such costs and damages to the Owner as would have been avoided if the Contractor had performed such obligations. The COntractor shall not be liable to the Owner or Architect for damages resulting from errors, inconsistencies or omissions in the Contract Documents or' for differences between field measurements or conditions· and the Contract Documents unless the Contractor recognized such error, inconsistency, omission or difference and knowingly faned to report it to the Architect.

3.3 SUPERVISION AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES

3.3.1 The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work, using the Contractor's best skill and attention. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for and have control over construction means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for coordinating all portions of the Work under the Contract, unless the Contract Documents give other specific instructions concerning these matters. If the Contract Documents give specific instructions concerning construction means, methods, techniques, sequences Or procedures, the Contractor shall evaluate the jobsite safety thereof and, e.'{cept as stated below, shall be fully and solely responsible for the jobsite safety of such means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures. If the Contractor determines that such means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures may not be safe, the Contractor shall give timely written notice to the Owner and Architect and shall not proceed with that portion of the Work without further written instructions from the Architect. If the Contractor is then instructed to proceeci with the required means, methods, techniques, ·sequenc.es or procedures without acceptance of changes proposed by the Contractor, the Owner shall be solely responsible· for any resulting loss or damage ..

3.3.2 The Contractor shall be responsible to the Owner for acts and omissions of the Con tractor's employees, Subcontractors and their agents and employees, and other persons or entities performing portions of the Work for or on behalf of the Contractor or any of its Subcontractors.

3.3.3 The Contractor shall be responsible for inspection of portions of Work already performed to determine that such portions are in proper condition to receive subsequent Work.

3.4 LABOR AND MATERIALS

3.4.1 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall provide and pay for laho~, material.s,§qulpment"tooIs;.i:onstruction..equipment ~d machinery, water, heat, utilities, transportatioU:-_~rre: other faciliti~s and: s~'t1lecessary for proper execution and co~pletion of ~Wo~_ether temporary or p~~t'and whether or not incorporated or to be incorporated m th~,~ :·.,,;·"~;i' ,j" ~J;f[~.i~· .

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3.4.3 The Contractor shall: enforce strict discipline and good order among the Contractor's employees md;·other .. persons carrying out, the Contract. The Contractor shall not permit employment of unfit persons or persons not. skilled in tasks assigned to them.

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3.5.1 The Contractor warrants to the Owner and Architect that materials and equipment fum.ished under the Contract will be of good quality and new unless otherwise required or permitted bv the Contract Documents, that the Work will be free from defects not inherent in the quality required or· permitted, and that the Work will conform to the requirements of the Contract

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Documents. Work not conforming to these requirements, including substitutions not properly approved and authorized, may be considered defective, The Contractor's warranty excludes remedy for damage or defect caused hy abuse. modifications not executed by the Contractor, improper or insufficient maintenance, improper operatio'n, or normal wear and tear and normal usage, If required by the Architect, the Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment. .

3.6 TAXES

3,6.1 The Contractor shall pay sales, consumer, use and similar taxes for the Work provided by the Contractor which are legally enacted when bids are received or negotiations concluded.

whether or not yet effective or merely scheduled to go into effect.

3.7 PERMITS, FEES AND NOTICES

3.7.1 Unless otherwise provided in theContracl Documents, the Contractor shall secure and pay for the building penriit and other permits and governmental fees, licenses and inspections necessary for proper e.xecution and completion of the Work which are customarlly secured after execution of the 'Contract and which are legally required when bids are received or negotiations concluded. .

3.7.2 The Contractor shall comply with ";d give notices required by laws, ordinances, rules, regulations and lawful orders of public authorities applicable to performance of the Work.

3.7.3 It is not the Contractor's. responsibility to ascertain that the Contract Documents are in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, building codes:.·and rules and' regulations.

However, if the Contractor observes that portions of the Contract Documents are at variance therewith, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Architect and Owner in writing, and necessary changes shall be accomplished by appropriate Modification.

3.7.4 If the Contractor performs Work knowing it to be contrary to laws, statutes, ordinances, bUIlding codes. and rules and regulations without such notice to the Architect and Owner, the Contractor shall assume appropriate responsibility for such Work and shall bear the costs attributable to coirection.

3.8 ALLOWANCES

3.8.1 The Contractor shall include in the Contract Sum all allowances stated in the Contract '.' .

. Documents. Items covered. by allowances shall be supplied for such amounts and bysuch persons . '. '.:,:"" or entities as the Owner may direct, but the Contractor shall noLbe required-to employ persons,::j';W:5:;"

or entities to whom the Contractor has reasonable objection. ~\,,>:,,_ "'-. .. :b<,;~>"-\j;

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• 1 allow.ances shall cO¥er thecest t-a·the C"llotraeter ef.materia:lsa:l1ci1'quipmep.1;

at the site and all req1.1ired taxes; less -appiicable trade diswwi~., .. ' .•..

. 2 Contractor's costs for. unloading and handling it the(f~~r;:installation overhead, profit and other expenses contemplated for ;&~iillowance amounts'.

be included in the Contract Sum but not in the allowances;'-",,, "

.3 whenever costs are more than or less than allowances, the Contract Sum shail be adjusted accordingly by Change Order. The amount of the Change Order shall ren:.,Ct

(1) the difference between actual costs and the allowances under Clause ).8.2_1 and

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3.9.1 The Conti'actor shall employ a competent superintendent and necessary assistants who shall be in attendance at the Project site during performance of the 'Work. The superintendent shal! represent the Contractor, and communications given to the superintendent shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor. Important communications shall be confirmed in writing.

Olher communications shall be similarly confirmed on written request in each case.

3.10 CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

3.10,1 The Contractor, promptly after being awarded the Contract, shall prepare and submit for the Owner's and Architect's information a Contractor's construction schedule for the Work. The schedule shall not exceed time limits current under the Contract Documents, shall be revised at appropriate intervals as required by the conditions of tb.e Work and Project, shall be related to the, entire Project to the extent required by the Contract Documents, and shall provide for expeditious and practicable execution of the Work.

3.10,2 The Contractor shall prepare and keep current, for the Architect's approval, a schedule of submittals which is coordinated with the Contractor's construction schedule and allows the Architect reasonable time to ,review submittals.

'3,10.3 The Contractor shall perform the Work in general accordance with the most recent schedules submitted to the Owner and Architect

3.11 DOCUMENTS AND SAMPLES AT THE SITE

3.1U The Contractor shall maintain at the site for the Owner one record copy of the Drawings, Specifications, Addenda, Change Orders and other Modifications, in good cirder and marked currently to record field changes and selections made during construction, and olie record copy of approved Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar required submittals. These shall be available to the Architect and shall be delivered to the Architect for submittal to the Owner upon completion of the Work.

3.12 SHOP DRAWINC;S, PRODUCT DATA AND SAMPLES

3.12.1 Shop Drawings are drawings, diagrams, schedules and other data specially prepared for the Work by the Contractor or a Subcontractor, Sub-subcontractor, manufacturer, supplier or distributor to illustrate some portion of the Work.

3.12.2 Product Data are illustrations, standard schedules,' performance charts, instructions, brochures, diagrams and.other infonnation furnished by the Contractor to illustrate materials or equipment for·some·portionof.theWorlc.. '~""J . ." ..... ,,-:

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,:;,;,3.12.3 Sarnplesare p~=pleS>,which illustrate,Inaterials, equipment or workmanship and .