General Terms and Conditions
ARTICLE 5 — GENERAL PROVISIONS
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The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and
supersedes prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. The
Contract may be amended or modified only by a written modification.
The term “Work” means the construction and services required by the Contract Documents,
and include all other labor, materials, equipment and services provided by the
CONTRACTOR to fulfill the CONTRACTOR’s obligations.
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 complementary, and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all.
The CONTRACTOR shall take no advantage of any apparent error or omission in the
Technical Specifications, and the Engineer will be permitted to make such corrections and
interpretations as may be deemed necessary to fulfill the intent of the Contract Documents.
ARTICLE 6 —- OWNER
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If the CONTRACTOR fails to correct Work that is not in accordance with the Contract
Documents, the OWNER may direct the CONTRACTOR in writing to stop the Work
until the correction is made.
If the CONTRACTOR defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents and fails within a seven (7) day period after receipt of written notice
from the OWNER to correct such default or neglect with diligence and promptness, the
OWNER may, without prejudice to other remedies, correct such deficiencies. In such
case, a Change Order shall be issued deducting the cost of correction from payments due
the CONTRACTOR.
The OWNER reserves the right to perform operations related to the project with the
OWNER’s own forces, and to award separate contracts in connection with other portions
of the project.
The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate and cooperate with separate CONTRACTORs
employed by the OWNER.
Costs caused by delays or by improperly timed activities shall be borne by the responsible
party.
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