ARTICLE 7— CONTRACTOR
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Execution of the Contract by the CONTRACTOR is a representation that the
CONTRACTOR has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which
the Work is to be performed and correlated personal observations with requirements of the
Contract Documents.
The CONTRACTOR shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents with
each other and with information furnished by the OWNER. Before commencing activities,
the CONTRACTOR shall: (1) take field measurements and verify field conditions; (2)
carefully compare this and other information known to the CONTRACTOR with the
Contract Documents; and (3) promptly report errors, inconsistencies or omissions
discovered to the OWNER.
Within ten (10) days of notification of award, and prior to commencement of work, the
CONTRACTOR shall obtain and forward to OWNER a Performance Bond and a
Payment Bond representing 100% of the contract work
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.
The CONTRACTOR, as soon as practicable after award of the Contract, shall furnish in
writing to the OWNER the names of subcontractors or suppliers for each portion of the
Work. The OWNER will promptly reply to the CONTRACTOR in writing if, after due
investigation, he has reasonable objection to the subcontractors or suppliers listed.
Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the CONTRACTOR shall provide
and pay for labor, materials, equipment, tools, utilities, transportation, and other facilities
and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the work.
The CONTRACTOR shall deliver, handle, store and install materials in accordance with
manufacturers’ instructions.
The CONTRACTOR warrants to the OWNER that (1) materials and equipment furnished
under the contract will be new and of good quality unless otherwise required or permitted
by the Contract Documents; (2) the Work will be free from defects not inherent in the
quality required or permitted; and (3) the Work will conform to the requirements of the
Contract Documents.
The CONTRACTOR shall pay sales, consumer, use and similar taxes that are legally
required when the Contract is executed.
The CONTRACTOR shall obtain and pay for the building permit and other permits and
governmental fees, licenses and inspections necessary for proper execution and completion
of the Work.
The CONTRACTOR shall comply with and give notices required by agencies having
jurisdiction over the Work. If the CONTRACTOR performs Work knowing it to be
contrary to laws, statutes, ordinances building codes, and rules and regulations without
notice to the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for such
Work and shall bear the attributable costs. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly notify the
OWNER in writing of any known inconsistencies in the Contract Documents with such
governmental laws, rules and regulations.
The CONTRACTOR shall promptly review, approve in writing and submit Shop
Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals required by the Contract
Documents. Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals are not
Contract Documents.
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