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 alll.
In the case of a discrepancy, calculated dimensions will govern over scaled
dimensions, Contract Drawings will govern over Standard Specifications, and
Technical Specifications will govern over both Contract Drawings and Standard
Specifications. In the case of a discrepancy between the Agreement and other
Contract Documents, the more specific or stringent obligation or requirement to
the benefit of the Owner shall take precedence.
The Contractor shall take no advantage of any apparent error or omission in the
Contract Drawings or 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
1.
Except for permits and fees, which are the responsibility of the Contractor under
the Contract Documents, the Owner shall obtain and pay for other necessary
approvals, easements, assessments and charges.
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 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 construction or operations related to the
project with the Owners 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 or defective construction
shall be borne by the responsible party.
ARTICLE 7 - CONTRACTOR
1.
Execution of the Contract by the Contractor is a representation that the
Contractor has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which
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