GENERAL CONDITIONSforCONTRACT OF CONSTRUCTION
SacramentoCity Unified School District
April 25, 2006
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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ARTICLE 1
GENERAL CONDITIONS1
1.1BASIC DEFINITIONS1
1.1.1The Contract Documents1
1.1.2The Contract1
1.1.3The Work1
1.1.4The Project2
1.1.5The Drawings2
1.1.6The Specifications 2
1.1.7The Project Manual2
1.2EXECUTION, CORRELATION AND INTENT2
1.2.1Correlation and Intent2
1.2.1.1Documents Complementary and Inclusive.2
1.2.1.2Coverage of the Drawings and Specifications.2
1.2.1.3Conflicts.3
1.2.1.4Conformance With Laws.3
1.2.1.5Ambiguity.4
1.2.1.6Execution.4
1.2.2Addenda and Deferred Approvals4
1.2.2.1Addenda.4
1.2.2.2Deferred Approvals.4
1.2.3Specification Interpretation4
1.2.3.1Titles.4
1.2.3.2As Shown, Etc.5
1.2.3.3Provide.5
1.2.3.4General Conditions.5
1.2.3.5Abbreviations.5
1.2.3.6Plural.5
1.2.3.7Not used.5
1.2.3.8Standard Specifications.5
1.2.3.9Absence of Modifiers.5
1.3Ownership and Use of Architect’s Drawings,
Specifications and Other Documents5
ARTICLE 2
OWNER6
2.1DEFINITION6
2.2INFORMATION AND SERVICES REQUIRED
OF THE OWNER6
2.2.1Intentionally Left Blank6
2.2.2Site Survey6
2.2.3Soils7
2.2.3.1Owner Furnished Services.7
2.2.3.2Contractor Reliance.7
2.2.4Utility Survey8
2.2.5Information8
2.2.6Existing Utility Lines; Removal, Relocation8
2.2.6.1Removal, Relocation.9
2.2.6.2Assessment.9
2.2.6.3Notification.9
2.2.6.4Underground Utility Clearance.9
2.2.6.5 Failure to Comply9
2.2.7Easements9
2.2.8Reasonable Promptness10
2.2.9Copies Furnished10
2.2.10Duties Cumulative10
2.3OWNER’S RIGHT TO STOP THE WORK10
2.4OWNER’S RIGHT TO CARRY OUT THE WORK10
2.5PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE11
ARTICLE 3
THE CONTRACTOR11
3.1DEFINITION11
3.2SUPERVISION AND CONSTRUCTION PROCEDURES11
3.2.1Contractor11
3.2.2Contractor Responsibility11
3.2.3Obligations not Changed by Architect's Actions12
3.2.4Contractor Responsibility for Readiness for Work12
3.3SUPERINTENDENT12
3.3.1Full Time Superintendent12
3.3.2Staff12
3.3.3Right to Remove12
3.4LABOR AND MATERIALS13
3.4.1Contractor to Provide13
3.4.2Quality13
3.4.3Replacement13
3.4.4Discipline13
3.5WARRANTY13
3.6TAXES14
3.7PERMITS, FEES AND NOTICES14
3.7.1Payment14
3.7.2Compliance14
3.7.3Contract Documents14
3.7.4Responsibility14
3.8ALLOWANCES15
3.8.1Contract15
3.8.2Scope15
3.8.2.1Prompt Selection.15
3.8.2.2Cost.15
3.8.2.3Cost Included in Contract Sum.15
3.8.2.4Contract Sum Adjustment.15
3.9CONTRACTOR'S CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES15
3.9.1Requirements15
3.9.2Failure to Meet Requirements16
3.10DOCUMENTS AND SAMPLES AT THE SITE17
3.11SHOP DRAWINGS, PRODUCT DATA, AND SAMPLES17
3.11.1Submittals Defined17
3.11.1.1Shop Drawings.17
3.11.1.2Samples.18
3.11.1.3Contractor's Responsibility.18
3.11.1.4Extent of Review.18
3.11.2Drawing Submission Procedure19
3.11.2.1Transmittal Letter and Other Requirements.19
3.11.2.2Copies Required.19
3.11.2.3Corrections.19
3.11.2.4Approval Prior to Commencement of Work.19
3.11.3Sample Submissions Procedure20
3.11.3.1Samples Required.20
3.11.3.2Labels and Instructions.20
3.11.3.3Architect's Review.20
3.11.3.4Record Drawings and Annotated Specifications.20
3.11.3.5Equipment Manuals.21
3.11.3.6Owner's Property.21
3.11.4Substitutions21
3.11.4.1One Product Specified.21
3.11.4.2Two or More Products Specified.21
3.11.4.3Substitution Request Form.21
3.11.4.4List of Manufacturers and Products Required.22
3.11.5Deferred Approvals22
3.12CUTTING AND PATCHING22
3.12.1Scope22
3.12.2Consent22
3.12.3Structural Members23
3.12.4Subsequent Removal23
3.13CLEANING UP23
3.13.1Contractor's Responsibility23
3.13.2Failure to Cleanup23
3.13.3Construction Buildings23
3.14ACCESS TO WORK24
3.15ROYALTIES AND PATENTS24
3.15.1Payment and Indemnity24
3.15.2Review24
3.16INDEMNIFICATION24
3.16.1Scope: Contractor24
3.16.2Scope: Subcontractors25
3.16.2.1Indemnity.25
3.16.2.2Joint and Several Liability.25
3.16.3No Limitation25
ARTICLE 4
ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTRACT26
4.1ARCHITECT26
4.1.1Definition26
4.1.2Modification26
4.1.3Termination26
4.2ARCHITECT'S ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTRACT26
4.2.1Status26
4.2.2Site Visits26
4.2.3Limitations of Construction Responsibility27
4.2.4Communications Facilitating Contract Administration27
4.2.5Payment Applications27
4.2.6Rejection of Work28
4.2.7Change Orders28
4.2.8Warranties Upon Completion28
4.2.9Interpretation28
4.2.10Additional Instructions28
4.2.10.1Architect's Interpretations and Decisions.29
4.2.10.2Typical Parts and Sections.29
4.2.10.3Dimensions.29
4.3INSPECTOR OF RECORD29
4.3.1General29
4.3.2Inspector's Duties29
4.3.3Inspector's Authority to Reject or Stop Work30
4.3.4Inspector's Facilities30
4.4RESPONSIBILITY FOR ADDITIONAL CHARGES
INCURRED BY THE OWNER FOR PROFESSIONAL
SERVICES30
4.5CLAIMS AND DISPUTES31
4.5.1Definition31
4.5.2Decision of Architect31
4.5.3Time Limit on Claims32
4.5.4Continuing Contract Performance32
4.5.5Claims for Concealed or Unknown Conditions32
4.5.5.1Trenches or Excavations Less Than Four
Feet Below the Surface.32
4.5.5.2Trenches or Excavations Greater Than Four
Feet Below the Surface32
4.5.6Claims for Additional Cost33
4.5.7Claims for Additional Time34
4.5.7.1Notice and Extent of Claim.34
4.5.7.2Adverse Weather Claims.34
4.5.7.3No Reservation Allowed.34
4.5.8Injury or Damage to Person or Property34
4.5.9Submission under Penalty of Perjury34
4.6RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS AND DISPUTES35
4.6.1Architect's Review35
4.6.2Documentation if Resolved35
4.6.3Actions if Not Resolved35
4.6.4Architect's Written Decision35
4.7ALTERNATE DISPUTE RESOLUTION OF
CLAIMS OF $375,000 OR LESS 36
4.7.1Claims Less Than $375,00036
4.7.2Submission of Claims Less than $375,00036
4.7.3Time Limits Not Extended36
4.8DISPUTE RESOLUTION OF CLAIMS IN
EXCESS OF $375,00036
4.8.1Meet and Confer Conference36
4.9MEDIATION PROCEDURES37
4.9.1Negotiations Before Mediation37
4.9.2Mediation37
4.9.2.1Authorization.37
4.9.2.2Initiation of Mediation.37
4.9.2.3Request for Mediation.37
4.9.2.4Selection of Mediator.37
4.9.2.5Qualifications of a Mediator.37
4.9.2.6Vacancies.37
4.9.2.7Representation.38
4.9.2.8Time and Place of Mediation.38
4.9.2.9Identification of Matters in Dispute.38
4.9.2.10Authority of Mediator.38
4.9.2.11Privacy.38
4.9.2.12Confidentiality.38
4.9.2.13No Stenographic Record.39
4.9.2.14Termination of Mediation.39
4.9.2.15Exclusion of Liability.39
4.9.2.16Interpretation and Application of
These Mediation Provisions.39
4.9.2.17Expenses.39
ARTICLE 5
SUBCONTRACTORS39
5.1DEFINITIONS39
5.1.1Subcontractor39
5.1.2Sub-Subcontractor39
5.1.3Specialty Contractors39
5.2AWARD OF SUBCONTRACTS AND OTHER
CONTRACTS FOR PORTIONS OF THE WORK40
5.2.1Assignment or Substitution - Consent of Owner40
5.2.2Grounds for Substitution40
5.2.2.1No Change in Contract.41
5.2.2.2Substitution Due to Clerical Error.41
5.3SUBCONTRACTUAL RELATIONS42
5.4CONTINGENT ASSIGNMENT OF SUBCONTRACTS42
5.5SUBCONTRACTOR'S RESPONSIBILITIES42
5.5.1Supervision by Subcontractors42
5.5.2Discipline and Order43
5.5.3Defects Discovered43
5.5.4Subcontractor Information43
5.5.5Temporary Structures43
5.5.6Charges to Subcontractor44
5.5.7Fines Imposed44
5.5.8Project Signs44
5.5.9Remedies for Failure to Perform44
5.5.10Disputes Not to Affect Work44
5.5.11Application for Payment45
5.5.12Compliance with Procedures45
5.5.13On-Site Record Keeping45
5.5.14Non-Exclusive Obligations45
ARTICLE 6
CONSTRUCTION BY OWNER OR BY SEPARATE
CONTRACTORS46
6.1OWNER'S RIGHT TO PERFORM CONSTRUCTION
AND TO AWARD SEPARATE CONTRACTS46
6.1.1OWNER'S RIGHTS46
6.1.2Designation as Contractor46
6.1.3Contractor Duties46
6.1.4Owner Obligations46
6.2MUTUAL RESPONSIBILITY46
6.2.1Delivery and Storage46
6.2.2Notice by Contractor47
6.2.3Costs Incurred47
6.2.4Correction of Damage47
6.3OWNER'S RIGHT TO CLEAN UP 47
ARTICLE 7
CHANGES IN THE WORK48
7.1CHANGES48
7.1.1No Changes Without Authorization48
7.1.2Architect Authority48
7.2CHANGE ORDERS ("CO")48
7.3CONSTRUCTION CHANGE DIRECTIVES ("CCD")49
7.3.1Definition49
7.3.2Use to Direct Change49
7.4REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (“RFI OR DCVR”)49
7.4.1Definition49
7.4.2Scope49
7.4.3Response Time50
7.4.4Costs Incurred50
7.5REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL ("RFP")50
7.5.1Definition50
7.5.2Scope50
7.6CHANGE ORDER REQUEST ("COR")51
7.6.1Definition51
7.6.2Changes in Price51
7.6.3Changes in Time51
7.7COST OF CHANGE ORDERS51
7.7.1Scope51
7.7.2Determination of Cost51
7.7.3Format for Proposed Cost Change53
7.7.4Discounts, Rebates, and Refunds54
7.7.5Accounting Records55
7.7.6Notice Required55
7.7.7Applicability to Subcontractors56
ARTICLE 8
TIME56
8.1DEFINITIONS56
8.1.1Contract Time56
8.1.2Notice to Proceed56
8.1.3Days56
8.2HOURS OF WORK56
8.2.1Sufficient Forces56
8.2.2Performance During Working Hours56
8.2.3Labor Code Application57
8.2.4Costs for After Hours Inspections57
8.2.5Time for Commencement By Subcontractors58
8.3PROGRESS AND COMPLETION58
8.3.1Time of the Essence58
8.3.2No Commencement Without Insurance58
8.3.3Expeditious Completion58
8.4EXTENSIONS OF TIME - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES58
8.4.1Excusable Delay58
8.4.2Notice by Contractor Required59
8.4.3Conditions for Extension of Time59
8.4.4Early Completion59
8.4.5Liquidated Damages59
8.5Government Approvals60
ARTICLE 9
PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION60
9.1CONTRACT SUM60
9.2COST BREAKDOWN60
9.2.1Required Information60
9.2.2Owner Approval Required61
9.3APPLICATIONS FOR PAYMENT61
9.3.1Procedure61
9.3.2Purchase of Materials and Equipment62
9.3.3Warranty of Title62
9.4REVIEW OF PROGRESS PAYMENT62
9.4.1Owner Approval62
9.4.2Architect's Review63
9.5DECISIONS TO WITHHOLD PAYMENT63
9.5.1Reasons to Withhold Payment63
9.5.2Written Reasons for Withholding Provided64
9.5.3Payment After Cure65
9.6PROGRESS PAYMENTS65
9.6.1Payments to Contractor65
9.6.2Payments to Subcontractors65
9.6.3Percentage of Completion or Payment Information65
9.6.4No Obligation of Owner for Subcontractor Payment65
9.6.5Payment to Suppliers66
9.6.6Payment Not Constituting Approval or Acceptance66
9.6.7Joint Checks66
9.7COMPLETION OF THE WORK66
9.7.1Close-Out Procedures66
9.7.2Payment Upon Completion67
9.7.3Costs of Multiple Inspections67
9.8PARTIAL OCCUPANCY OR USE67
9.8.1Owner's Rights67
9.8.2Inspection Prior to Occupancy or Use67
9.8.3No Waiver67
9.9COMPLETION AND FINAL PAYMENT68
9.9.1Final Inspection68
9.9.2Retainage69
9.9.3Procedures for Application for Final Payment69
9.10SUBSTITUTION OF SECURITIES71
ARTICLE 10
PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY71
10.1SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROGRAMS71
10.1.1Contractor Responsibility71
10.1.2Subcontractor Responsibility71
10.1.3Cooperation72
10.1.4Accident Reports72
10.1.5First-Aid Supplies at Site72
10.2SAFETY OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY72
10.2.1The Contractor72
10.2.2Contractor Notices73
10.2.3Safety Barriers and Safeguards73
10.2.4Use or Storage of Hazardous Material73
10.2.5AIR, WATER AND SOUND74
10.3PROTECTION OF WORK AND PROPERTY74
10.3.1Protection of Work74
10.3.2Protection for Elements74
10.3.3Shoring and Structural Loading74
10.3.4Conformance Within Established Limits75
10.3.5Subcontractor Enforcement of Rules75
10.3.6Site Access75
10.3.7Protection of Materials75
10.4EMERGENCIES76
10.4.1Emergency Action76
10.4.2Accident Reports76
10.4.3FINGERPRINTING REQUIREMENTS76
10.5HAZARDOUS MATERIALS77
10.5.1Discovery of Hazardous Materials77
10.5.2Hazardous Material Work Limitations77
10.5.3Indemnification By Owner for Hazardous
Material Not Caused by Contractor78
10.5.4Indemnification by Contractor for Hazardous
Material Caused by Contractor78
10.5.5Terms of Hazardous Material Provision78
10.5.6ARCHEOLOGICAL MATERIALS78
ARTICLE 11
INSURANCE AND BONDS79
11.1CONTRACTOR'S LIABILITY INSURANCE79
11.1.1Liability Insurance Requirements79
11.1.2Subcontractor Insurance Requirements80
11.1.3Owner's Insurance80
11.1.4Additional Insured Endorsement Requirements80
11.1.5Workers’ Compensation Insurance80
11.1.6Builder’s Risk/ “All Risk” Insurance81
11.1.6.1Course-of-Construction Insurance
Requirements81
11.1.7Consent of Insurer for Partial Occupancy
or Use82
11.1.8Fire Insurance82
11.1.9Other Insurance82
11.1.10Proof of Carriage of Insurance82
11.1.11Compliance83
11.2PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS83
11.2.1Bond Requirements83
11.2.2Surety Qualification83
ARTICLE 12
UNCOVERING AND CORRECTION OF WORK84
12.1Uncovering of Work84
12.1.1Uncovering Work for Required Inspections84
12.1.2Costs for Inspections not Required84
12.2Correction of Work84
12.2.1Correction of Rejected Work84
12.2.2One-Year Warranty Corrections84
12.2.3Removal of Nonconforming Work85
12.2.4Owner's Rights if Contractor Fails to Correct85
12.2.5Cost of Correcting the Work85
12.2.6No Time Limitation85
12.3Acceptance of Nonconforming Work86
ARTICLE 13
MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS86
13.1GOVERNING LAW86
13.2SUCCESSORS AND ASSIGNS86
13.3WRITTEN NOTICE86
13.4RIGHTS AND REMEDIES87
13.4.1Duties and Obligations Cumulative87
13.4.2No Waiver87
13.5TESTS AND INSPECTIONS87
13.5.1Compliance87
13.5.2Independent Testing Laboratory87
13.5.3Advance Notice to Inspector87
13.5.4Testing Off-Site87
13.5.5Additional Testing or Inspection88
13.5.6Costs for Retesting88
13.5.7Costs for Premature Test88
13.5.8Tests or Inspections Not to Delay Work88
13.6LIMITATION OF LIABILITY88
13.7TRENCH EXCAVATION89
13.7.1Trenches Greater Than Five Feet89
13.7.2Excavation Safety89
13.7.3No Tort Liability of Owner89
13.7.4No Excavation Without Permits89
13.8WAGE RATES89
13.8.1Wage Rates89
13.8.2Holiday and Overtime Pay90
13.8.3Wage Rates Not Affected by Subcontracts90
13.8.4Change in Prevailing Wage During Bid or Construction90
13.8.5Forfeiture and Payments90
13.8.6Minimum Wage Rates90
13.8.7Per Diem Wages91
13.8.8Posting of Wage Rates91
13.9RECORD OF WAGES PAID: INSPECTION91
13.9.1Application of Labor Code91
13.10APPRENTICES94
13.10.1Apprentice Wages and Definitions94
13.10.2Apprentice Labor Pool95
13.10.3.1Journeyman/Apprentice Ratio; Computation
of Hours95
13.10.4Journeyman/Apprentice Ratio96
13.10.4.1APPRENTICEABLE CRAFT OR TRADE96
13.10.5Ratio Exemption97
13.10.6Apprentice Fund97
13.10.7Prime Contractor Compliance97
13.10.8Decisions of Joint Apprenticeship Committee97
13.10.9No Bias97
13.10.10Violation of Labor Code97
13.11ASSIGNMENT OF ANTITRUST CLAIMS98
13.11.1Application98
13.11.2Assignment of Claim99
13.12STATE AUDIT99
13.13STORM WATER DISCHARGE PERMIT99
ARTICLE 14
TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF THE CONTRACT99
14.1TERMINATION BY THE CONTRACTOR FOR CAUSE99
14.1.1Grounds for Termination99
14.1.2Notice of Termination100
14.1.3Notice of Termination - Owner Fault100
14.2TERMINATION BY THE OWNER FOR CAUSE100
14.2.1Grounds for Termination100
14.2.2Notification of Termination101
14.2.3Payments Withheld101
14.2.4Payments Upon Completion101
14.2.5ADDITIONAL TERMS101
14.2.6TERMINATION FOR CONVIENCE102
14.3SUSPENSION OR TERMINATION BY THE
OWNER FOR CONVENIENCE102
14.3.1Suspension by Owner102
14.3.1.1Adjustments.102
14.3.1.2Adjustments for Fixed Cost.103
14.4TERMINATION DUE TO DISCOVERY OF
UNKNOWN OR CHANGES CONDITIONS103
14.5Mutual Termination for Convenience103
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ARTICLE 1
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1.1BASIC DEFINITIONS
1.1.1The Contract Documents
The Contract Documents consist of the Public Notice to Contractors; Instructions to Bidders; Bid Form; Noncollusion Declaration; Statement of Compliance; Designation of Subcontractors; Workers Compensation Certificate, Drug-Free Workplace Certification; Declaration Regarding Employee Fingerprinting and Criminal Background Check; Bid Bond; Determination of Bidder Responsibility Questionnaire; the Contract form (also described herein as the “Agreement”); General Conditions; Supplemental Conditions, if any; Specifications, and drawings; certificates of insurance, additional insured endorsement and declarations page, Payment Bond; Faithful Performance Bond; Project Stabilization Agreement/Contractor Agreement to Be Bound; Project Stabilization Agreement/Subcontractor Agreement to Be Bound; any addenda issued; Change Orders; any other documents described as such within these Contract Documents; Modifications issued after execution of the Contract. A Modification is a written amendment to the Contract signed by both parties, a Change Order, a Construction Change Directive, or a written order for a minor change in the Work issued by the Architect. The Contract Documents are complementary, and each obligation of the Contractor, Subcontractors, material or equipment suppliers in any one shall be binding as if specified in all.
1.1.2The Contract
The Contract Documents form the Contract. 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 only by a written Modification. The Contract Documents shall not be construed to create a contractual relationship of any kind between the Architect and Contractor, between the Owner and any Subcontractor or Sub-subcontractor, or between any persons or entities other than the Owner and the Contractor.
1.1.3The Work
The Work shall include all labor, materials, services and equipment necessary for the Contractor to fulfill all of its obligations pursuant to the Contract Documents. It shall include the initial obligation of any Contractor or Subcontractor, who performs any portion of the Work, to visit the Site of the proposed Work with Owner’s representatives, a continuing obligation after the commencement of the Work to fully acquaint and familiarize itself with the conditions as they exist and the character of the operations to be carried on under the Contract Documents, and make such investigation as it may see fit so that it shall fully understand the facilities, physical conditions, and restrictions attending the Work under the Contract Documents, including the character, quality, and quantity of the surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered. Each such Contractor or Subcontractor shall also thoroughly examine and become familiar with the Drawings, Specifications, and associated bid documents. The "Site" refers to the grounds of the Project as defined in the Contract Documents and such adjacent lands as may be directly affected by the performance of the Work.
1.1.4The Project
The Project is the total construction of the Work performed in accordance with the Contract Documents in whole or in part and which may include construction by the Owner or by separate contractors.
1.1.5The Drawings
The Drawings are graphic and pictorial portions of the Contract Documents prepared for the Project and approved changes thereto, wherever located and whenever issued, showing the design, location, and scope of the Work, generally including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and diagrams as drawn or approved by the Architect.
1.1.6The Specifications
The Specifications are that portion of the Contract Documents consisting of the written requirements for material, equipment, construction systems, instructions, quality assurance standards, workmanship, and performance of related services.
1.1.7The Project Manual
The Project Manual is the volume usually assembled for the Work which may include, without limitation, the bidding requirements, sample forms, Agreement, Conditions of the Contract, and Specifications.
1.2EXECUTION, CORRELATION AND INTENT
1.2.1Correlation and Intent
1.2.1.1Documents Complementary and Inclusive. The Contract Documents are complementary and are intended to include all items required for the proper execution and completion of the Work. Any item of work mentioned in the Specifications and not shown on the Drawings, or shown on the Drawings and not mentioned in the Specifications, shall be provided by Contractor as if shown or mentioned in both. It is the intent of these Contract Documents that the work performed under the Contract shall result in a complete operating system in satisfactory working condition with respect to the functional purposes of the installation, and no extra compensation will be allowed for anything omitted but fairly implied.
1.2.1.2Coverage of the Drawings and Specifications. The Drawings and Specifications generally describe the work to be performed by Contractor. Generally, the Specifications describe work which cannot be readily indicated on the Drawings and indicate types, qualities, and methods of installation of the various materials and equipment required for the Work. It is not intended to mention every item of Work in the Specifications, which can be adequately shown on the Drawings, or to show on the Drawings all items of Work described or required by the Specifications even if they are of such nature that they could have been shown. All materials or labor for Work, which is shown on the Drawings or the Specifications (or is reasonably inferable therefrom as being necessary to complete the Work), shall be provided by the Contractor whether or not the Work is expressly covered in the Drawings or the Specifications. It is intended that the Work be of sound, quality construction, and the Contractor shall be responsible for the inclusion of adequate amounts to cover installation of all items indicated, described, or implied in the portion of the Work to be performed by Contractor. The Contractor shall assume responsibility for design of all systems and fabrications needed to meet performance criterion described in the Contract Documents. Design by the Contractor shall include, but is not limited to, concrete form work, casework joinery, fire sprinkler systems, and mechanical and electrical systems represented diagrammatically on Contract Drawings. Design shall be governed by descriptive criterion specified for each item. The Contractor shall also assume responsibility for temporary structures used to implement construction such as shoring and scaffolding.
1.2.1.3Conflicts. In the event there is a discrepancy between the various Contract Documents, the Contract shall control. In the case of conflict or inconsistency where the Contract does not apply, the Supplementary Conditions (if any) shall control over the General Conditions, and the specifications shall control over the drawings. Without limiting Contractor's obligation to identify conflicts for resolution by the Architect, it is intended that the more stringent, higher quality, more costly or expensive interpretation and greater quantity of Work shall apply.
1.2.1.4Conformance With Laws. Each and every provision of law required by law to be inserted in this Contract shall be deemed to be inserted herein, and the Contract shall be read and enforced as though it were included herein, and if through mistake or otherwise any such provision is not inserted, or is not correctly inserted, then upon application of either party the Contract shall be amended in writing to make such insertion or correction.
Before commencing any portion of the Work, Contractor shall check and review the Drawings and Specifications for such portion for conformance and compliance with all laws, ordinances, codes, rules and regulations of all governmental authorities and public utilities affecting the construction and operation of the physical plant of the Project, all quasi-governmental and other regulations affecting the construction and operation of the physical plant of the Project, and other special requirements, if any, designated in the Contract Documents. In the event Contractor observes any violation of any law, ordinance, code, rule or regulation, or inconsistency with any such restrictions or special requirements of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall promptly notify Architect and Owner in writing of same and shall ensure that any such violation or inconsistency shall be corrected in the manner provided hereunder prior to the construction of that portion of the Project. Where requirements of the Contract Documents exceed those of the applicable building codes and ordinances, the Contract Documents shall govern.
If, as and to the extent that Public Contract Code section 1104 is deemed to apply after the Award of the Contract, Contractor shall not be required to assume responsibility for the completeness and accuracy of architectural or engineering plans and specifications, notwithstanding any other provision in the Contract Documents, except to the extent that Contractor discovered or should have discovered and reported any errors and omissions to the Architect or Owner, including but not limited to as the result of any review of the plans and specifications by Contractor required by the Instructions to Bidders or other Contract Documents, whether or not actually performed by Contractor.
1.2.1.5Ambiguity. Before commencing any portion of the Work, Contractor shall carefully examine all Drawings and Specifications and other information given to Contractor as to materials and methods of construction and other Project requirements. Contractor shall immediately notify Architect and Owner in writing of any perceived or alleged error, inconsistency, ambiguity, or lack of detail or explanation in the Drawings and Specifications in the manner provided herein. If the Contractor or its Subcontractors, material or equipment suppliers, or any of their officers, agents, and employees performs, permits, or causes the performance of any Work under the Contract Documents, which it knows or should have known to be in error, inconsistent, or ambiguous, or not sufficiently detailed or explained, Contractor shall bear any and all costs arising therefrom including, without limitation, the cost of correction thereof without increase or adjustment to the Contract Sum or the time for performance. If Contractor performs, permits, or causes the performance of any Work under the Contract Documents prepared by or on behalf of Contractor which is in error, inconsistent or ambiguous, or not sufficiently detailed or explained, Contractor shall bear any and all resulting costs, including, without limitation, the cost of correction, without increase to or adjustment in the Contract Sum or the time for performance. In no case shall any Subcontractor proceed with the Work if uncertain without the Contractor's written direction and/or approval.
1.2.1.6Execution. Execution of the Agreement Between Owner and Contractor by the Contractor is a representation that the Contractor has visited the site, become familiar with the local conditions under which the Work is to be performed and has correlated personal observations with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
1.2.2Addenda and Deferred Approvals
1.2.2.1Addenda. Addenda shall govern over all other Contract Documents. Subsequent addenda issued shall govern over prior addenda only to the extent specified. In accordance with Title 24, California Code of Regulations, addenda shall be approved by the Division of the State Architect ("DSA").
1.2.2.2Deferred Approvals. The requirements approved by the DSA on any item submitted as a deferred approval in accordance with Title 24, California Code of Regulations, shall take precedence over any previously issued addenda, drawing or specification.
1.2.3Specification Interpretation
1.2.3.1Titles. The Specifications are separated into titled sections for convenience only and not to dictate or determine the trade or craft involved. 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.
1.2.3.2As Shown, Etc. Where "as shown," "as indicated," "as detailed," or words of similar import are used, reference is made to the Drawings accompanying the Specifications unless otherwise stated. Where "as directed," "as required," "as permitted," "as authorized," "as accepted," "as selected," or words of similar import are used, the direction, requirement, permission, authorization, approval, acceptance, or selection by Architect is intended unless otherwise stated.
1.2.3.3Provide. "Provide" means "provided complete in place, all labor and materials" that is, furnished, installed, tested, and ready for operation and use.
1.2.3.4General Conditions. The General Conditions and any supplementary general conditions are a part of each and every section of the Specifications.
1.2.3.5Abbreviations. In the interest of brevity, the Specifications are written in an abbreviated form and may not include complete sentences. Omission of words or phrases such as "Contractor shall," "shall be," etc., are intentional. Nevertheless, the requirements of the Specifications are mandatory. Omitted words or phrases shall be supplied by inference in the same manner as they are when a "note" occurs on the Drawings.
1.2.3.6Plural. Words in the singular shall include the plural whenever applicable or the context so indicates.
1.2.3.7 Not used.
1.2.3.8Standard Specifications. Any reference to standard specifications of any society, institute, association, or governmental authority is a reference to the organization's standard specifications, which are in effect as of the date the Notice to Bidders is first published. If applicable specifications are revised prior to completion of any part of the Work, the Contractor may, if acceptable to Architect, perform such Work in accordance with the revised specifications. The standard specifications, except as modified in the Specifications for the Project, shall have full force and effect as though printed in the Specifications. Architect will furnish, upon request, information as to how copies of the standard specifications referred to may be obtained.