Contractor Responsibility and Approval

Responsibility for Accuracy

• The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy, proper fitting, construction, and furnishing of materials, regardless of approval of shop drawings
• The Contractor must obtain written approval from the Architect for any deviations from Drawings or Specifications

Definitions

• Sub-Contractor: anyone having a direct Contract with the Contractor, acting for or on behalf of the Contractor
• Shop Drawings: drawings prepared by the Contractor or Sub-Contractors showing layout, details, dimensions, and other necessary information
• Letter of Transmittal: a letter accompanying the submission of shop drawings, containing project name, Contractor's name, number of drawings, titles, and other pertinent data

Laws, Regulations, and Site Conditions

• The Contractor must comply with all applicable laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations
• The Contractor is responsible for costs arising from non-compliance with laws and regulations
• The Contractor is expected to have visited the site and made their own estimates of facilities and difficulties before bidding and awarding the contract
• No extra compensation or time extension will be given due to the Contractor's negligence or inadvertence

Defective Materials

• Defective materials shall not be used until approved
• The Architect has the authority to remove and replace defective materials at the Contractor's expense

Materials, Equipment, Fixtures, Appliances, and Fittings Furnished by the Owner

• Materials, equipment, fixtures, appliances, and fittings specifically indicated shall be furnished by the Owner according to a delivery schedule agreed upon with the Contractor
• The Contractor is responsible for the loss or damage of the material after receipt, unless it has been installed and accepted for safekeeping by the Owner or their representative

Making Good of Known Defects or Faults

• The Contractor shall execute, at their own expense, all work necessary for making good known defects within 60 days after the Certificate of Completion
• The Owner may carry out the work and recover the cost from the Contractor if the Contractor fails to do so

Search for Causes of Defects or Faults

• The Contractor shall search for the cause of any defect if required by the Architect
• The cost of the search shall be borne by the Owner if the defect is not the Contractor's liability, or by the Contractor if the defect is their liability

Time of Completion of Work

• The Contractor shall begin and prosecute the work regularly and uninterruptedly after receiving the Notice to Proceed
• The Contract time computation starts on the 7th day from receipt of the Notice to Proceed, unless otherwise stipulated
• The Contractor shall submit a Schedule of Construction Work in an approved form, indicating start and completion dates

Separate Contractors, Sub-Contractors, and Engineers

• The Owner reserves the right to let other contracts in connection with the work
• The Contractor shall afford other contractors reasonable opportunity for storage and execution of their work
• The Contractor shall properly connect and coordinate their work to minimize interference or obstruction
• The Contractor shall inspect and report any defects in the work of other contractors that render it unsuitable
• Engineers are responsible for their designs, computations, and professional services related to Drawings and Specifications
• Engineers assist the Architect in supervising their specific portion of the work and report discrepancies to the Architect

Authority and Duties of Project Representatives

• Project Representatives assist in supervising the work and have the authority to reject materials or suspend work until the Architect makes a decision

Schedule of Time Limits

• Contract Time commences on the 7th day from the receipt of Notice to Proceed
• Request for Time Extension must be filed within 15 days from the occurrence of a delay
• Written notice is required at least 10 days before beginning, suspending, or resuming work