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7029 Contract Executed_RedactedDocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 CONTRACTBYANDBETWEEN CITYOFDENTON, TEXASANDBEANELECTRICAL, INC. RFP7029) THISCONTRACTismadeandenteredintothisdate , by andbetween BEANELECTRICAL, INC. aTexasCorporation, whoseaddressisP.O. Box40016, FortWorth, Texas76140, hereinafterreferredtoas "Contractor," andtheCITYOFDENTON, TEXAS, aTexasMunicipalCorporationandHome-RuleCity, hereinafterreferredtoas "City," to beeffectiveuponapprovaloftheDentonCityCouncilandthesubsequentexecutionofthis ContractbytheDentonCityManager, orhisdulyauthorizeddesignee. Forandinconsiderationofthecovenantsandagreementscontainedherein, andforthe mutualbenefitstobeobtainedhereby, thepartiesagreeasfollows: SCOPEOFSERVICES RFP# 7029, a copyofwhichisonfileattheofficeofPurchasingAgentandincorporatedhereinforallpurposes writtenagreementandthefollowingitemswhichare attachedheretoandincorporatedhereinbyreference: a) SpecialTermsandConditions b) CityofDentonRequestforProposal # 7029 onfileatOfficeof PurchasingAgent) c) GeneralProvisions-StandardTermsandConditions d) PaymentandPerformanceBondRequirements e) InsuranceRequirements f) CertificateofInterestedPartiesElectronicFiling g) Contractor ; h) ConflictofInterestQuestionnaire ThesedocumentsmakeuptheContractdocumentsandwhatiscalledforbyoneshallbe asbindingasifcalledforbyall. Intheeventofaninconsistencyorconflictinanyoftheprovisions oftheContractdocuments, theinconsistencyorconflictshallberesolvedbygivingprecedence firsttothiswrittenContract, andthentotheContractdocumentsinthesequentialorderinwhich Thepartiesagreetotransactbusinesselectronically. Anystatutoryrequirementsthatcertainterms beinwritingwillbesatisfiedusingelectronicdocumentsandsigning. Electronicsigningofthis documentwillbedeemedanoriginalforalllegalpurposes. INWITNESSWHEREOF, thepartiesofthesepresentshaveexecutedthisContractin theyearanddayfirstabovewritten. DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 CONTRACTOR THISAGREEMENTHASBEEN BY: ______________________________ BOTHREVIEWED ANDAPPROVED AUTHORIZEDSIGNATUREastofinancialandoperational obligationsandbusinessterms. Date: _______________________________ PrintedName:________________________ SIGNATURE PRINTEDNAME Title: _______________________________ TITLE PHONENUMBER DEPARTMENT EMAILADDRESS TEXASETHICSCOMMISSION CERTIFICATENUMBER CITYOFDENTON, TEXAS ATexasMunicipalCorporation By: _________________________ TODDHILEMAN CITYMANAGER ATTEST: ROSARIOS, CITYSECRETARY By: _________________________________ APPROVEDASTOLEGALFORM: AARONLEAL, CITYATTORNEY By: _________________________________ DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 EXHIBITA SPECIALTERMSANDCONDITIONS TotalContractAmount TheContracttotalforservicesshallnotexceed $5,000,000. PricingshallbeperExhibitG attached. ContractTerm TheContracttermwillbethree (3) years, effectivefromdateofaward. Thecontractshall commenceupontheissuanceofaNoticeofAward. Individualpurchaseorderswillbeissuedon anasneededbasisalongwithworkordertoincludeallplansandspecificationsforeachindividual project. Quantities ThequantitiesindicatedonExhibitGareestimatesbaseduponthebestavailableinformation. The Cityreservestherighttoincreaseordecreasethequantitiestomeetitsactualneedswithoutany adjustmentsinthebidprice. DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 EXHIBITC GENERALPROVISIONS- TERMSANDCONDITIONSFORFACILITY CONSTRUCTIONSERVICES Invoices, Payments, andReleases 1. INVOICESANDPAYMENTPROCESSING: Paymentprocessing: TheCityreview, inspection, andprocessingproceduresforinvoices ordinarilyrequirethirty (30) daysafterreceiptofinvoices, materials, orservices. Proposals whichcallforpaymentbeforethirty (30) daysfromreceiptofinvoice, orcashdiscountsgiven onsuchpayment, willbeconsideredonlyif, intheopinionofthePurchasingManager, the review, inspection, andprocessingprocedurescanbecompletedasspecified. Itistheintention oftheCityofDentontomakepaymentwithinthirty (30) daysafterreceiptofvalidinvoices forwhichitemsorserviceshavebeenreceivedunlessunusualcircumstancesarise. Thethirty 30) dayprocessingperiodforinvoiceswillbeginonthedatetheinvoiceisreceivedorthe datetheitemsorservicesarereceived, whicheverdateislater. Directdepositforpayments: PrimeContractorsareencouragedtoarrangeforreceiving paymentsthroughdirectdeposit. Informationregardingdirectdepositpaymentsisavailable fromtheCityofDentonPurchasingwebsite: www.dentonpurchasing.com. Invoices: InvoicesshallbesentdirectlytotheCityofDentonAccountsPayableDepartment, 215EMcKinneySt, Denton, TX, 76201-4299withacopytotheattentionofPritam Deshmukh, CityofDenton TrafficDepartmentemailedto pritam.deshmukh@cityofdenton.com. Invoicesmustbefullydocumentedastolabor, materials, andequipmentprovided, ifapplicable, andmustreferencetheCityofDenton PurchaseOrderNumberinordertobeprocessed. Nopaymentsshallbemadeon invoicesnotlistingaPurchaseOrderNumber. Invoicesforpartialpaymentson constructionprojectsshouldnormallybepresentedforpaymentwithinthefirstfive (5) days ofthemonth, andsubmittedonthePayApplicationForm. 2. TAXEXEMPTION: TheCityofDentonqualifiesforsalestaxexemptionpursuanttotheprovisionsofArticle20.04 F) oftheTexasLimitedSales, ExciseandUseTaxAct. AnyPrimeContractorperforming workunderthisContractfortheCityofDentonmaypurchasematerialsandsuppliesandrent orleaseequipmentsalestaxfree. Thisisaccomplishedbyissuingexemptioncertificatesto 0.07and #95-0.09. 3. PAYMENTSTOCONTRACTORS: A. Uponpresentationofvalidinvoices, whichshouldbewithinthefirstweekofeachmonth, theOwnershallmakepartialpaymentstothePrimeContractorforconstruction accomplishedduringtheprecedingcalendarmonthonthebasisofcompletedconstruction certifiedtobythePrimeContractorandapprovedbytheOwnerandArchitect/Engineer solelyforthepurposesofpayment. Provided, however, thatsuchapprovalshallnotbe deemedapprovaloftheworkmanshipormaterials. Onlyninety-fivepercent (95%) ofeach paymentrequestapprovedduringtheconstructionoftheprojectshallbepaidbytheOwner tothePrimeContractorpriortocompletionoftheProject. UpontheapprovalbytheOwner Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 ofthePrime e constructionperformed, theOwnershallmakepaymenttothePrimeContractorofall amountstowhichthePrimeContractorshallbeentitledthereunderwhichshallnothave beenpaid: Provided, however, thatsuchfinalpaymentshallbemadenotlaterthanninety 90) daysafterthedateofcompletionofconstructionoftheProject, asspecifiedinthe FinalInvoiceforPayment, unlesswithheldbecauseofthefaultofthePrimeContractor. B. ThePrimeContractorshallbepaidonthebasisofthepercentageoftheworkactually completedforeachconstructionitem. Thetotalamountpaidforperiodicbillingsshallnot exceedthemaximumContractpricefortheconstructionoftheprojectassetforthinthe Contract, unlesssuchexcessshallhavebeenapprovedinwritingbythePurchasingAgent aspartofachangeorder. C. NopaymentshallbeduewhilethePrimeContractorisindefaultinrespectofanyofthe provisionsofthisContract, andtheOwnermaywithholdfromthePrimeContractorthe amountofanyclaimbyanythirdpartyagainsteitherthePrimeContractorortheOwner baseduponanallegedfailureofthePrimeContractortoperformtheworkhereunderin accordancewiththeprovisionsofthisContract. Thisincludes, withoutlimitation, the allegedfailureofthePrimeContractortomakepaymentstosubcontractors. 4. RELEASEOFLIENSANDCERTIFICATEOFCONTRACTOR: UponawardoftheContract, thePrimeContractorshallinformtheOwnerofthesubcontractors andmaterialsourcesthatwillbeused. UponthecompletionbythePrimeContractorofthe constructionoftheProject, butpriortofinalpaymenttothePrimeContractor, thePrime ContractorshalldelivertotheOwnerreleasesofallliens, andofrightstoclaimanylien, from allmanufacturers, materialmen andsubcontractorsfurnishingservicesormaterialsforthe Project, totheeffectthatallmaterialsorservicesusedonorfortheProjecthavebeenpaidfor andindicatingthattheOwnerisfullyreleasedfromallsuchclaims. 5. PAYMENTSTOMATERIALMENANDSUBCONTRACTORS: ThePrimeContractorshallpayeachmaterialman, andeachsubcontractor, ifany, notlaterthan five (5) daysafterreceiptofanypaymentfromtheOwner, theamountthereofallowedthe Contractorforandonaccountofmaterialsfurnishedorconstructionperformedbyeach materialmanoreachsubcontractor. 6. REMEDIES: A. CompletionofPrime IfdefaultshallbemadebythePrimeContractororbyanysubcontractorintheperformance ofanyofthetermsofthisproposal, theOwner, withoutinanymannerlimitingitslegal andequitableremediesinthecircumstances, mayserveuponthePrimeContractorandthe SuretyorSuretiesuponthePrimeContractor'sbondorbondsawrittennoticerequiringthe PrimeContractortocausesuchdefaulttobecorrectedforthwith. Unlesswithintwenty 20) daysaftertheserviceofsuchnoticeuponthePrimeContractorsuchdefaultshallbe correctedorarrangementsforthecorrectionthereofsatisfactorytotheOwnerand/or Architect/EngineershallbemadebythePrimeContractororitsSuretyorSureties, the OwnermaytakeovertheconstructionoftheProjectandprosecutethesametocompletion byContractorotherwisefortheaccountandattheexpenseofthePrimeContractor, and Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 thePrimeContractoranditsSuretyorSuretiesshallbeliabletotheOwnerforanycostor expenseinexcessoftheContractpriceoccasionedthereby. InsucheventtheOwnermay takepossessionofandutilize, incompletingtheconstructionoftheproject, anymaterials, tools, supplies, equipment, appliances, andplantbelongingtothePrimeContractororany ofitssubcontractors, whichmaybesituatedatthesiteoftheProject. TheOwnerinsuch contingencymayexerciseanyrights, claimsordemandswhichthePrimeContractormay haveagainstthirdpersonsinconnectionwiththisContractandforsuchpurposethePrime Contractordoesherebyassign, transferandsetoveruntotheOwnerallsuchrightsclaims anddemands. B. CumulativeRemedies EveryrightorremedyhereinconferreduponorreservedtotheOwnershallbecumulative, shallbeinadditiontoeveryrightandremedynoworhereafterexistingatlaworinequity orbystatute, andthepursuitofanyrightorremedyshallnotbeconstruedasan election. Provided, however, thattheprovisionsoftheREMEDIESSECTIONshallbe theexclusivemeasureofdamagesforfailurebythePrimeContractortocompletethe constructionoftheProjectwithinthetimehereinagreedupon. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 CITYOFDENTONGENERALCONDITIONSFORCONSTRUCTION ARTICLE1GENERALPROVISIONS GENERALDEFINITIONS 1.1ThefollowingdefinitionsapplythroughouttheseGeneralConditionsandtotheother ContractDocuments: a) THECONTRACTDOCUMENTS TheContractDocumentsconsistoftheformalBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement betweentheOwnerandthePrimeContractor, theseGeneralConditionsandother supplementaryconditionsincludedbyspecialprovisionsoraddenda, drawings, specifications, addendaissuedpriortoexecutionoftheContract, otherdocumentslistedin theContract, andAmendmentsissuedafterexecutionoftheContract. Forpurposesofthese GeneralConditions, anAmendmentis: 1) awrittenSupplementalAgreementtotheContractsignedbyauthorizedrepresentatives ofbothparties; 2) aChangeOrder, includingChangeOrderssignedonlybytheOwnerasdescribedin Subparagraph7.1(b) andSubparagraph7.1(e); or 3) awrittenorderforaminorchangeintheWorkissuedbytheArchitect/Engineeras describedinParagraph7.3. TheContractDocuments Bidders, sampleforms, thePrimeContractor'sBidProposalandportionsofaddenda relatingtoanyofthesedocuments, andanyotherdocuments, exhibitsorattachments specificallyenumeratedintheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement, butspecifically excludegeotechnicalandsubsurfacereportsthattheOwnermayhaveprovidedtothe PrimeContractor. b) THECONTRACT TheContractDocuments, asdefinedinParagraph1.1, areexpresslyincorporatedintoand madeapartoftheformalBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementbetweentheOwner andthePrimeContractorbyreferenceinthisParagraphandParagraph1.1 (which documentsaresometimesalsoreferredtocollectivelyintheseGeneralConditionsasthe betweentheOwnerandthePrimeContractorandsupersedeallpriornegotiations, representationsoragreements, eitherwrittenororal. Thetermsandconditionsofthe ContractDocumentsmaybechangedonlybyanAmendment. TheContractDocuments shallnotbeconstruedtocreateacontractualrelationshipofanykind: 1) betweentheArchitect/EngineerandPrimeContractor; Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 2) betweentheOwnerandaSubcontractoror -subcontractor; or 3) betweenanypersonsorentitiesotherthantheOwnerandPrimeContractor. TheArchitect/Engineershall, however, beentitledtoperformanceandenforcementof obligationsundertheContractDocumentsintendedtofacilitateperformanceofthe c) THEWORK whethercompletedorpartiallycompleted, andincludesalllabor, materials, equipment, andservicesprovidedortobeprovidedbythePrimeContractor, oranySubcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, materialsuppliers, oranyotherentityforwhomthePrimeContractor isresponsible, tofulfillthePrime wholeorapartoftheProject. d) THEPROJECT TheProjectisthetotalconstructionmoreparticularlydescribedintheBuilding ConstructionServicesAgreement, ofwhichtheWorkperformedundertheContract DocumentsmaybethewholeorapartoftheProjectandwhichmayincludeconstruction bytheOwnerorbyseparatecontractors. AllreferencesintheseGeneralConditionstoor concerningtheWorkorthesiteoftheWorkwillusetheterm thattheWorkmayonlybeapartoftheProject. e) THEDRAWINGS ContractDocuments, whereverlocatedandwheneverissued, showingthedesign, location anddimensionsoftheWork, generallyincludingplans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, anddiagrams. f) THESPECIFICATIONS TheSpecificationsarethatportionoftheContractDocumentsconsistingofthewritten requirementsformaterials, equipment, constructionsystems, standards, andworkmanship fortheWork, performanceofrelatedservices, andothertechnicalrequirements. g) THEPROJECTMANUAL TheProjectManualisthevolumeorvolumeswhichcontainthebiddingrequirements, sampleforms, GeneralConditionsforBuildingConstruction, specialprovisions, and Specifications. TheProjectManualmaybemodifiedbywrittenaddendumsissuedbythe Ownerduringbidding, inwhichcasethewrittenaddendumsbecomeapartoftheProject Manualupontheirissuance, unlessotherwiseindicatedbytheOwnerinwriting. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 h) ALTERNATE AnAlternateisavariationintheWorkonwhichtheOwnerrequiresapriceseparatefrom theCityBuildingGeneralConditionsBaseBid. IfanAlternateisacceptedbytheOwner, thevariationwillbecomeapartoftheContractthroughtheexecutionofachangeorderor amendmenttotheContractandtheBaseBidwillbeadjustedtoincludetheamountquoted. IfanalternateisacceptedbytheOwner, andlaterdeletedpriortoanyWorkunderthe alternatebeingperformedormaterialsdeliveredtotheProjectsite, theOwnerwillbe entitledtoacreditinthefullvalueofthealternateaspricedinthePrime i) BASEBID TheBaseBidisthepricequotedfortheWorkbeforeAlternatesareconsidered. j) HAZARDOUSSUBSTANCE ThetermHazardousSubstanceisdefinedtoincludethefollowing: 1) anyasbestosoranymaterialwhichcontainsanyhydratedmineralsilicate, including chrysolite, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyliteoractinolite, whetherfriableor non-friable; 2) -containingmaterials, orfluids; 3) radon; 4) anyotherhazardous, radioactive, toxicornoxioussubstance, material, pollutant, or solid, liquidorgaseouswaste; 5) anypollutantorcontaminant (includingbutnotlimitedtopetroleum, petroleum hydrocarbons, petroleumproducts, crudeoiloranyfractionsthereof, anyoilorgas explorationorproductionwaste, anynaturalgas, syntheticgasoranymixturethereof, lead, orothertoxicmetals) whichinitscondition, concentrationorareaofreleasecould haveasignificanteffectonhumanhealth, theenvironment, ornaturalresources; 6) anysubstancethat, whetherbyitsnatureoritsuse, issubjecttoregulationorrequires environmentalinvestigation, monitoring, orremediationunderanyfederal, state, or localenvironmental laws, rules, orregulations; 7) anyundergroundstoragetanks, asdefinedin42U.S.C. Section6991(1)(A)(I) includingthosedefinedbySection9001(1) ofthe1984HazardousandSolidWaste AmendmentstotheResourceConservationandRecoveryAct, 42U.S.C. Section6901 etseq.; theTexasWaterCodeAnnotatedSection26.344; andTitle30oftheTexas AdministrativeCodeSections334.3and334.4), whetherempty, filledorpartiallyfilled withanysubstance; and Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 8) anyotherhazardousmaterial, hazardouswaste, hazardoussubstance, solidwaste, and toxicsubstanceasthoseorsimilartermsaredefinedunderanyfederal, state, orlocal environmentallaws, rules, orregulations. k) OTHERDEFINITIONS AsusedintheContractDocuments, thefollowingadditionaltermshavethefollowing meanings: 1) materials, appurtenancesandotherexpensestocompleteinplace, readyforoperation oruse; 2) 3) 4) withtheContractDocumentsandapplicablelaws, ordinances, constructioncodes, and regulations. 1.2 EXECUTION, CORRELATIONANDINTENT a) TheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementshallbesignedbydulyauthorized representativesoftheOwnerandPrimeContractorasprovidedintheAgreement. b) ExecutionoftheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementbythePrimeContractorisa representationthatthePrimeContractorhasvisitedthesite, hasbecomefamiliarwithlocal conditions, includingbutnotlimitedtosubsurfaceconditions, underwhichtheWorkisto beperformedandcorrelatedpersonalobservationswithrequirementsoftheContract Documents. c) TheintentoftheContractDocumentsistoincludeallitemsnecessaryfortheproper executionandcompletionoftheWorkbythePrimeContractor. TheContractDocuments arecomplementary, andwhatisrequiredbyoneshallbeasbindingasifrequiredbyall; performancebythePrimeContractorshallberequiredonlytotheextentconsistentwith theContractDocumentsandreasonablyinferablefromthemasbeingnecessarytoproduce theintendedresults. d) OrganizationoftheSpecificationsintodivisions, sections, andarticles, andarrangement ofDrawingsshallnotcontrolthePrimeContractorindividingtheWorkamong Subcontractor(s) orinestablishingtheextentofWorktobeperformedbyanytrade. e) UnlessotherwisestatedintheContractDocuments, wordswhichhavewell-known technicalorconstructionindustrymeaningsareusedintheContractDocumentsin accordancewithsuchrecognizedmeanings. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 f) TheDrawingsandSpecificationsareintendedtoagreewithoneanother, andWorkcalled forbyDrawingsandnotmentionedinSpecifications, orviceversa, shallbefurnishedas ifsetforthbyboth. Specificationsshallgovernmaterials, methodsandqualityofwork. In theeventofaconflictontheDrawingsbetweenscaleanddimension, figureddimensions shallgovernoverscaledimensionsandlargescaledrawingsshallgovernoversmallscale drawings. Conflictbetweentwoormoredimensionsapplyingtoacommonpointshallbe referredtotheArchitect/Engineer/Engineerforfinaladjustment. Ifdiscrepanciesor conflictsoccurwithinorbetweentheDrawingsandSpecificationsregardingtheWork, or withinorbetweenotherContractDocuments, thePrimeContractorshallnotperformsuch WorkwithouthavingobtainedaclarificationfromtheArchitect/Engineerandresolution bytheOwner. TheOwner'sdecisionastotheappropriateresolutionofaconflictor discrepancyshallbefinal. ShouldtheDrawingsortheSpecificationsdisagreewithin themselvesorwitheachother; theBaseBidwillbebasedonthemostexpensive combinationofqualityandquantityofWorkindicated. g) DeviationsfromContractDocumentsshallbemadeonlyafterwrittenapprovalis obtainedfromArchitect/EngineerandOwner, asprovidedinArticle7. h) TheintentionoftheContractDocumentsistoincludeallmaterials, labor, tools, equipment, utilities, appliances, accessories, services, transportation, andsupervision requiredtocompletelyperformthefabrication, erectionandexecutionoftheWorkin itsfinalposition. i) ThemostrecentlyissuedDrawingorSpecificationtakesprecedenceoverprevious issuesofthesameDrawingorSpecification. Intheeventofaconflict, theorderof precedenceofinterpretationoftheContractDocumentsisasfollows: 1) Amendments (seeParagraph7.2fororderofprecedencebetweenAmendments); 2) theBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement; 3) addenda, withthoseaddendaoflaterdatehavingprecedenceoverthoseofanearlier date; 4) theSupplementaryGeneralConditionsandSpecialProvisions, ifany; 5) theGeneralConditionsforBuildingConstruction; 6) 0theSpecificationsandDrawings. SPECIFICATIONSANDOTHERDOCUMENTS AllDrawings, Specifications, andcopiesthereoffurnishedbytheArchitect/Engineerareand shallremainthepropertyoftheOwnerandare, withtheexceptionoftheContractsetforeach party, tobereturnedtotheOwneruponrequestatthecompletionoftheWork. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 1.4CAPITALIZATION TermscapitalizedintheseGeneralConditionsincludethosewhichare: 1) specificallydefinedintheseGeneralConditions (exceptthetermsdefinedinSubparagraph 1.1(j), whichtermsareofcommongrammaticalusageandarenotnormallycapitalized); 2) thetitlesofnumberedarticlesandidentifiedreferencestoParagraphs, Subparagraphs, and Clauses; 3) thetitlesofotherdocumentspublishedorusedbytheOwnerasmanualsorofficialpolicy statements; or 4) propernounsorotherwordsrequiredunderstandardgrammaticalrulestobecapitalized. ARTICLE2 - THEOWNER 2.1DEFINITIONOFOWNER TheOwneristheCityofDenton, aTexasmunicipalcorporation, andisidentifiedassuchin theBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement, andisreferredtothroughouttheContract authorizedrepresentatives. 2.2INFORMATIONANDSERVICESREQUIREDOFTHEOWNER a) TheOwnershallfurnishthemostrecentsurveydescribingthephysicalcharacteristics, legallimits, utilitylocations, andapermanentbenchmarkforthesiteoftheProject. The Ownershallalsofurnishanyenvironmentalsiteassessmentsthatmayhavebeengivento theOwnerorconductedforthepropertyuponwhichtheProjectistobeconstructed. THIS INFORMATIONISFURNISHEDTOTHEPRIMECONTRACTORONLYINORDER TOMAKEDISCLOSUREOFTHISMATERIALANDFORNOOTHERPURPOSE. BYFURNISHINGTHISMATERIAL, THEOWNERDOESNOTREPRESENT, WARRANT, ORGUARANTEEITSACCURACYEITHERINWHOLE, INPART, IMPLICITLYOREXPLICITLY, ORINANYOTHERWAY, ANDTHEOWNER SHALLHAVENOLIABILITYFORTHISMATERIAL. b) ExceptforpermitsandfeeswhichareprovidedforinSubparagraph3.7(a), theOwnershall secureandpayfornecessaryapprovals, easements, assessments, andchargesrequiredfor construction, use, oroccupancyofpermanentstructuresorforpermanentchangesin existingfacilities. c) reasonablepromptnesstoavoiddelayintheorderlyprogressoftheWork. Itisincumbent uponthePrimeContractortoidentify, establish, andmaintainacurrentscheduleoflatest datesforsubmittalandapproval, asrequiredinParagraph3.10, includingwhensuch informationorservicesmustbedelivered. IfOwnerdeliverstheinformationorservicesto thePrimeContractorasscheduledandPrimeContractorisnotpreparedtoacceptoracton Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 suchinformationorservices, thenPrimeContractorshallreimburseOwnerforallextra costsincurredofholding, storage, orretention, includingredeliveriesbytheOwnerto complywiththecurrentschedule. d) UnlessotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments, thePrimeContractorwillbe furnishedelectroniccopiesoftheDrawingsandSpecificationsforbidpurposesandone hardcopyapprovedbyBuildingInspectionsuponexecutionoftheContract. Prime Contractormayobtainadditionalcopiesbypayingthecostofadditionalprintingor reproduction. e) Theobligationsdescribedaboveareinadditiontootherdutiesandresponsibilitiesofthe OwnerenumeratedintheContractDocumentsandespeciallythoseinrespecttoArticle6 ConstructionbyOwnerorbySeparateContractors), Article9 (Paymentsand Completion), andArticle11 (InsuranceandBonds). f) TheOwnershallforwardallinstructionstothePrimeContractorthroughthe carryoutWorkasdescribedinParagraph2.4. g) performanceof theWorktoassisttheArchitect/Engineerintheperformanceofthe Prime workmenemployedontheWork, theiroccupationalclassification, thetimeeachis engagedintheWork, theequipmentusedintheperformanceoftheWork, andforpurpose ofverificationofPrime IfthePrimeContractorfailstocorrectanyportionoftheWorkwhichisnotinaccordancewith therequirementsoftheContractDocumentsasrequiredbyParagraph12.2orrefusesorfails tocarryoutalloranypartoftheWorkinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments, theOwner, bywrittenorder, mayorderthePrimeContractortostoptheWork, oranyportionoftheWork, untilthecausefortheorderhasbeeneliminated. TherightoftheOwnerhowever, tostopthe WorkshallnotcreateorimplyadutyonthepartoftheOwnertoexercisethisrightforthe benefitofthePrimeContractororanyotherpersonorentity. TherightsoftheOwnerunder Paragraph12.2. 2.4O IfthePrimeContractorfailsorrefusestocarryouttheWorkorperformanyoftheterms, covenants, orobligationsoftheContractDocuments, andfailsorrefusestocorrectanyfailure orrefusalwithdiligenceandpromptnesswithinfourteen (14) daysafterreceiptofwritten noticefromtheOwner, theOwnermaycorrectthePrime causesuchfailureorrefusaltobecorrected, withoutaffecting, superseding, orwaivingany othercontractual, legal, orequitableremediestheOwnerhas, includingbutnotlimitedtothe issueddeductingtheOwner'scostofcorrection, includingArchitect/Engineer'scompensation foradditionalservicesandexpensesmadenecessarybythefailureorrefusalofthePrime ContractorfrompaymentsthenorthereafterduetothePrimeContractor. Thecostofcorrection issubjecttoverification (butnotapproval) bytheArchitect/Engineer. Ifpaymentsthenor Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 thereafterduethePrimeContractorarenotsufficienttocoverthecostofcorrection, thePrime ContractorshallpaythedifferencetotheOwner. ARTICLE3 - THECONTRACTOR 3.1DEFINITIONOFCONTRACTOR ThePrimeContractoristhepersonorbusinessentityidentifiedassuchintheBuilding ConstructionServicesAgreement, andisreferredtothroughouttheContractDocumentsasif Prime PrimeContractororthePrime 3.2REVIEWOFCONTRACTDOCUMENTSANDFIELDCONDITIONSBY CONTRACTOR a) ThePrimeContractorshallcarefullycheck, study, andcomparetheContractDocuments witheachotherandshallatoncereporttotheArchitect/Engineerinwritingany inconsistency, ambiguity, error, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancythePrimeContractor maydiscover. ThePrimeContractorshallalsoverifyalldimensions, fieldmeasurements, andfieldconditionsbefore layingouttheWork. ThePrimeContractorwillbeheld responsibleforanysubsequenterror, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancywhichmighthave beenavoidedbytheabove-describedcheck, study, comparison, andreporting. Intheevent thePrimeContractor continuestoworkonanitemwhereaninconsistency, ambiguity, error, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancyexistswithoutobtainingsuchclarificationor resolutionorcommencesanitemoftheWorkwithoutgivingwrittennoticeofanerror, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancythatmighthavebeenavoidedbythecheck, study, and comparisonrequiredabove, itshallbedeemedthatthePrimeContractorbidandintended toexecutethemorestringent, higherquality, orstateoftheartrequirement, oraccepted theconditionasisintheContractDocuments, withoutanyincreasetotheContractSum orContractTime. ThePrimeContractorshallalsoberesponsibletocorrectanyfailureof componentpartstocoordinateorfitproperlyintofinalpositionasaresultofPrime Contractor'sfailuretogivenoticeofandobtainaclarificationorresolutionofanyerror, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancy, withoutanyrighttoanyincreasetotheContractSum orContractTime. b) ThePrimeContractorshallperformtheWorkinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments andsubmittalsapprovedpursuanttoParagraph3.12. 3.3SUPERVISIONANDCONSTRUCTIONPROCEDURES a) ThePrimeContractorshallsuperviseanddirecttheWork, usingthePrime bestskillandattention. ThePrimeContractorshallbesolelyresponsibleforandhave controloverconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequences, andproceduresandfor coordinatingallportionsoftheWork, unlesstheContractDocumentssetforthspecific instructionsconcerningthesematters. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 b) ThePrimeContractorshallberesponsibletotheOwnerfortheactsandomissionsofthe Prime -subcontractors, andtheirrespective agentsandemployees, andanyotherpersonsperformingportionsoftheWorkundera subcontractwiththePrimeContractor, orwithanySubcontractor, andallotherpersonsor entitiesforwhichthePrimeContractorislegallyresponsible. Alllaborshallbeperformed bymechanicsthataretrainedandskilledintheirrespectivetrades. Standardsofwork requiredthroughoutshallbeofaqualitythatwillbringonlyfirstclassresults. Mechanics whoseworkisunsatisfactory, orwhoareconsideredcareless, incompetent, unskilled, or otherwiseobjectionableshallbedismissedpromptlyfromtheWorkandimmediately replacedwithcompetent, skilledpersonnel. AnypartoftheWorkadverselyaffectedbythe actsoromissionsofincompetent, unskilled, careless, orobjectionablepersonnelshallbe immediatelycorrectedbythePrimeContractor. c) ThePrimeContractorshallnotberelievedofitsobligationtoperformtheWorkin accordancewiththeContractDocumentseitherbyactivitiesordutiesofthe inspections, orapprovalsrequiredorperformedbypersonsotherthanthePrime Contractor. d) ThePrimeContractorshallbe responsibleforinspectionofportionsofWorkalready performedunderthisContracttodeterminethatsuchportionsareinproperconditionto receivesubsequentWork. ThePrimeContractor'sresponsibilityunderthisparagraphwill notinanywayeliminatetheArchitect/Engineer'sresponsibilitytotheOwnerunderthe Architect/Engineer/OwnerAgreement. e) AnyPrimeContractor, Subcontractor, Sub-subcontractor, orseparatecontractorwho commencesWorkover, in, orunderanysurfacepreparedbytheOwnerorbyanyother contractor, subcontractor, sub-subcontractor oranyseparatecontractor, withoutthePrime ContractorhavinggivenwrittennoticetotheArchitect/Engineeroftheexistenceofany faultysurfaceorconditioninthesurfacethatpreventsachievingthequalityof workmanshipspecifiedbytheContractDocumentsandwithouthavingobtainedtheprior approvaloftheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwnertoproceedisdeemedtohaveaccepted thesurfaceorconditioninthesurfaceassatisfactoryatthecommencementofsuchWork. AnyunsatisfactoryWorksubsequentlyresultingfromsuchafaultysurfaceorconditionin thesurfacethatwasnotpre-approvedbytheArchitect/EngineerortheOwnerafternotice asprovidedabovemayberejectedandreplacementrequired, withoutanyincreasetothe ContractSumorContractTime. f) Allgrades, lines, levels, andbenchmarksshallbeestablishedandmaintainedonanongoing basisbythePrimeContractor. ThePrimeContractorissolelyresponsibleforanyerrors madeinestablishingormaintainingpropergrades, lines, levels, orbenchmarks. Contractor shallverifyallgrades, lines, levels, anddimensionsasindicatedonDrawings. Heshall reportanyerrors, omissions, conflicts, orinconsistenciestoArchitect/Engineerbefore commencinganyWorkaffectedbytheseconditions. Contractorshallestablishand safeguardbenchmarksinatleasttwowidelyseparatedplacesand, asWorkprogresses, establishbenchmarksateachlevelandlayoutpartitionsonroughfloorinexactlocations Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 asguidestoalltrades. TheContractorshall, fromthepermanentbenchmarkprovidedby theOwner, establishandmaintainadequatehorizontalandverticalcontrol. 3.4LABORANDMATERIALS a) ExceptasisotherwisespecificallyprovidedintheContractDocumentsasbeingthe responsibilityoftheOwner, thePrimeContractorshallprovideandpayforlabor, materials, equipment, tools, constructionequipmentandmachinery, water, heat, utilities, transportation, andotherfacilitiesandservicesnecessaryforproperexecutionand completionoftheWork, whethertemporaryorpermanentandwhetherornotincorporated ortobeincorporatedintheWork. b) ThePrimeContractorshallenforcestrictdisciplineandgoodorderamongthePrime Contraall otherpersonscarryingouttheContract. ThePrime Contractorshallnotpermitemploymentofunfitpersonsorpersonsnotskilledintasks assignedtothem. c) ThePrimeContractorshallgivepreference, whenqualifiedlaborisavailabletoperform theWorktowhichtheemploymentrelates, toalllaborhiredfortheProjectinthefollowing order: 1) residentsoftheCityofDenton, Texas; 2) residentsoftheCountyofDenton, Texas; 3.5WARRANTY a) GeneralWarranty. TheContractorwarrantstotheOwnerthatallWorkshallbe accomplishedinagoodandworkmanlikemannerandthatallmaterialsandequipment furnishedundertheContractwillbeofgoodquality, new (unlessotherwisespecified), and freefromfaultsordefects, andthattheWorkwillotherwiseconformtotheContract Documents. Worknotconformingtotheserequirements, includingsubstitutionsnot properlyapprovedandauthorized, willbeconsidereddefectiveornonconforming. The Contra modifications notexecutedbytheContractor, improperorinsufficientmaintenance, improperoperation, ornormalwearandtearundernormalusage. Ifrequiredbythe Architect/Engineer, theContractorshallfurnishsatisfactoryevidenceastothekindand qualityofmaterialsandequipment. Thecommencementdate, duration, andother conditionsrelatedtothescopeofthisgeneralwarrantyareestablishedinSubparagraphs 9.9 (a) and12.2(b) oftheseGeneralConditions. THEGENERALWARRANTY PROVIDEDINTHISSUBPARAGRAPHISINADDITIONTOANDDOESNOT LIMITORDISCLAIMANYOTHERWARRANTYORREMEDYREQUIREDOR PROVIDEDBYLAWORTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTSANDSUCHWARRANTY SHALLREQUIRETHECONTRACTORTOREPLACEDEFECTIVEMATERIALS ANDRE-EXECUTEDEFECTIVEWORKTHATISDISCLOSEDBYTHEOWNER TOTHECONTRACTORWITHINAPERIODOF TWO (2) YEARS AFTER SUBSTANTIALCOMPLETIONOFTHEENTIREWORK; OR, IFALATENT Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DEFECT IS DISCOVEREDWITHINTWOYEARSOFSUBSTATIONAL COMPLETIONOFTHEENTIREWORK. b) SpecialWarranties. TheContractorshallassigntotheOwnerinwriting, asacondition precedenttofinalpayment, thetermsandconditionsofallspecialwarrantiesrequired undertheContractDocuments. 3.6TAXES TheOwnerqualifiesforexemptionfromstateandlocalsalesandusetaxes, pursuanttothe provisionsofSection151.309oftheTexasTaxCode, asamended. Therefore, theOwnershall notbeliablefor, orpaytheContractor'scostof, suchsalesandusetaxeswhichwould otherwisebepayableinconnectionwiththepurchaseoftangiblepersonalpropertyfurnished andincorporatedintotherealpropertybeingimprovedundertheContractDocumentsorthe purchaseofmaterials, suppliesandothertangiblepersonalproperty, otherthanmachineryor equipmentanditsaccessoriesandrepairandreplacementparts, necessaryandessentialfor performanceoftheContractwhichistobecompletelyconsumedatthejobsite. TheContractor shallissueanexemptioncertificateinlieuofthetaxonsuchpurchases. 3.7PERMITS, FEESANDNOTICES a) TheArchitect/EngineerwillapplyandarrangefortheissuanceoftheCityofDenton BuildingPermit. ThePrimeContractorandSubcontractorswillapplyandarrangeforthe issuanceofallotherrequiredpermits, andwillnotberequiredtopayafeeforanyCityof DentonpermitsrequiredfortheProject. TheOwnerwillpayallserviceextensioncharges, includingtapfees, assessedbytheWaterUtilitiesDepartment. b) ThePrimeContractorshallcomplywithandgivenoticesrequiredbylaws, ordinances, rules, regulations, andlawfulordersofgovernmentalentitiesoragenciesapplyingto performanceoftheWork. c) ExceptasprovidedinSubparagraph (d) below, itisnotthePrime responsibilitytoascertainthattheContractDocumentsareinaccordancewithapplicable laws, ordinances, constructioncodes, andrulesandregulations. However, ifthePrime ContractorobservesthatportionsoftheContractDocumentsareatvariancewith applicablelaws, ordinances, constructioncodes, rulesorregulations, thePrimeContractor shallpromptlynotifytheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwnerinwriting, andnecessary changesshallbeaccomplishedbyappropriateAmendment. d) IfthePrimeContractorperformsWorkknowingittobecontrarytolaws, ordinances, constructioncodes, orrulesandregulationswithoutnotifyingtheArchitect/Engineerand theOwner, thePrimeContractorshallassumefullresponsibilityfortheWorkandshall beartheattributablecostsofthecorrectionoftheWorkandanyotherWorkinplacethat maybeadverselyaffectedbythecorrectivework. 3.8ALLOWANCES Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 a) ThePrimeContractorshallincludeintheContractSumallallowancesstatedinthe ContractDocuments. Itemscoveredbyallowancesshallbesuppliedfortheamounts identifiedintheContractandbypersonsorentitiesastheOwnermaydirect, butthePrime ContractorshallnotberequiredtoemploypersonsorentitiesagainstwhichthePrime Contractormakesreasonableobjection. b) UnlessotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments: 1) materialsandequipmentunderanallowanceshallbeselectedpromptlybytheOwner toavoiddelayintheWork; 2) theamountofeachallowanceshallcoverthecosttothePrimeContractorofmaterials andequipmentdeliveredatthesitelessallexemptedtaxesandapplicabletrade discounts; 3) theamountofeachallowanceincludesthePrime scostsforunloadingand handlingatthesite, labor, installationcosts, overhead, profit, andotherexpenses contemplatedforstatedallowanceWork; 4) whenevercostsaremorethanorlessthanallowances, theContractSumshallbe adjustedaccordingly byChangeOrder. TheamountoftheChangeOrdershallreflect: i) thedifferencebetweenactualcostsandtheallowancesunderClause (b) (2); and 5) theOwnerretainstherighttoreviewandapproveSubcontractors selectedbythePrime Contractortoperformworkactivitiescoveredbyallowances. 3.9SUPERINTENDENT ThePrimeContractorshallemployacompetentsuperintendentandnecessaryassistantswho shallbeinattendanceattheProjectSiteduringperformanceoftheWork. Thesuperintendent shallrepresentthePrimeContractor, andcommunicationsgiventothesuperintendentshallbe asbindingasifgiventothePrimeContractor. Importantcommunicationsshallbeconfirmed inwriting. Othercommunicationsshallbesimilarlyconfirmedonwrittenrequestineachcase. TheOwnerreservestherighttorequestthatthePrimeContractorreplaceitssuperintendentat anytimeandthePrime 3.10 PRIME a) ThePrimeContractorshall, immediatelyafterawardoftheContractandbeforesubmittal ofthefirstApplicationforPayment, prepareandsubmittheconstructionscheduleforthe Architect/Engineer'sandOwner'sinformation, review, andapprovalinaccordancewith thefollowingprovisions: 1) UnlessotherwiseapprovedinwritingbytheOwner, theconstructionscheduleshallnot Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 exceedtheContractTimelimitscurrentlyineffectundertheContractDocumentsand shallprovideforexpeditiousandpracticableexecutionoftheWork. 2) Theconstruction scheduleshallincludeallshopdrawingandsubmittaldata requirements, indicatingforeach: i) thelatestdatetobesubmittedbythePrimeContractor; and ii) thelatestdateforapprovalbytheArchitect/Engineer. 3) Theconstructionscheduleshallbeintheformofacriticalpathmanagementschedule, requirescompletionpriortocommencementofthetasknextfollowing (the i) actualworktime, exclusiveofslacktime, foraccomplishment; ii) thelateststartdate; iii) thelatestfinishdate; iv) theamountoffloatassociatedwitheachtask; v) theamountoflabor, material, andequipmentassociatedwitheachtask; and vi) thepercentageofcompletionasofthedateofthecurrentschedule. 4) Theconstructionscheduleshallberevisedandupdatedmonthlytoreflecttheactual statusoftheWorkandshallbesubmittedwitheachApplicationforPayment. 5) Onorbeforethefirstdayofeachmonth, followingthedateofcommencementofthe Workasstatedinthenoticetoproceed, thePrimeContractorshallprepareandsubmit totheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwneranup-to-datestatusreportoftheprogressof thevariousconstructionphasesoftheWorkintheformofanupdatedconstruction schedule. Thisstatusreportshallconsistofatimescaledrawingindicatingactual progressofthevariousphasesoftheWorkandthepercentageofcompletionofthe entireWork. Theoriginalconstructionscheduleshallbeupdatedorchangedtoindicate anyadjustmentstotheContractTimegrantedbythe Owner. Theupdatedschedule mustbesubmittedwiththePrime such applicationwillbecertifiedwithoutasatisfactoryupdatetotheconstructionschedule. 6) Theconstructionschedulewillalsoberevisedtoshowtheeffectofchangeordersand othereventsonContractTime. NorequestforanincreaseinContractTimewillbe consideredunlessitisaccompanied byaschedulerevisiondemonstratingtheamount oftimerelatedtothecauseoftherequest. IftheCo thatthePrimeContractorhasfallenbehindthepacerequiredtocompletetheWork withintheContractTime, throughnofaultoftheOwner, thePrimeContractorshall preparearecoveryscheduledemonstratinghowitintendstobringitsprogressback Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 withintheContractTime. Thisrecoveryscheduleshallbeinaformacceptabletothe Owner. 7) CostsincurredbythePrimeContractorinpreparingandmaintainingtherequired constructionschedule, anyupdatedschedule, andanyrecoveryschedulerequiredby theOwnerwillnotbepaidasanadditionalorextracostandshallbeincludedinthe ContractSum. 8) TheContractSumisdeemedtobebaseduponaconstructionschedulerequiringthe fullContractTime. NOCLAIMFORADDITIONAL COMPENSATIONSHALLBE ALLOWEDASARESULTOFTHEPRIMECONTRACTORBASINGHISBIDON ANEARLYCOMPLETIONSCHEDULE, ORASARESULTOFDELAYSAND COSTSATTRIBUTABLETOCOMPLETIONLATERTHANTHEPLANNED EARLYCOMPLETIONDATE. b) ThePrimeContractorshallalsoprepareandkeepcurrent, forthe thePrime reasonabletimetoreviewsubmittals. c) ThePrimeContractorshallconformtothemostrecentschedulesapprovedasto formbytheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwner. Anysubsequentrevisionsmadeby thePrimeContractortoschedulesineffectshallconformtotheprovisionsof Subparagraph3.10(a) d) IftheWorkfallsbehindtheapprovedconstructionschedule, thePrimeContractor shalltakesuchstepsasmaybenecessarytoimprovehisprogress, andthe Architect/EngineerandtheOwnermayrequirehimtoincreasethenumberofshifts, overtimeoperations, daysofwork, ortheamountofconstructionplant, andto submitforapprovalrevisedschedulesintheformrequiredaboveinorderto demonstratethemannerinwhichtheagreedrateofprogresswillberegained, all withoutadditionalcosttotheOwner. 3.11DOCUMENTSANDSAMPLESATTHEPROJECTSITE TheContractorshallmaintainattheProjectsitefortheOwneronerecordcopyofthe Drawings, Specifications, addenda, andAmendmentsingoodorderandmarkedcurrentlyto recordchangesandselectionsmadeduringconstruction, andinadditionshallmaintainatthe ProjectsiteapprovedShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, andsimilarrequiredsubmittals. TheseshallbeavailabletotheArchitect/Engineerandshallbedeliveredtothe Architect/EngineerforsubmittaltotheOwneruponcompletionoftheWork. 3.12SHOPDRAWINGS, PRODUCTDATAANDSAMPLES a) ShopDrawingsaredrawings, diagrams, schedules, andotherdataspeciallypreparedfor theWorkbytheContractororaSubcontractor, Sub-subcontractor, materialmen, manufacturer(s), supplier(s), ordistributor(s) toillustratesomeportionoftheWork. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 b) ProductDataareillustrations, standardschedules, performancecharts, instructions, brochures, diagrams, andotherinformationfurnishedbytheContractortoillustrate materialsorequipmentforsomeportionoftheWork. c) Samplesarephysicalexampleswhichillustratematerials, equipment, orworkmanshipand establishstandardsbywhichtheWorkwillbejudged. d) ShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, andsimilarsubmittalsarenotContract Documents. ThepurposeoftheirsubmittalistodemonstrateforthoseportionsoftheWork forwhichsubmittalsarerequiredthewaytheContractorproposestoconformtothe informationgivenandthedesignconceptexpressedintheContractDocuments. Review bytheArchitect/EngineerissubjecttothelimitationsofParagraph4.2. e) ThePrimeContractorshallreview, approveandsubmittotheArchitect/EngineerShop Drawings, ProductData, Samples, andsimilarsubmittalsrequiredbytheContract Documentswithreasonablepromptnessandinsuchsequence astocausenodelayinthe WorkorintheactivitiesoftheOwner, orofseparatecontractors. Submittalsmadebythe PrimeContractorwhicharenotrequiredbytheContractDocumentsmaybereturned withoutaction. f) ThePrimeContractorshallperformnoportionoftheWorkrequiringsubmittalandreview ofShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, orsimilarsubmittalsuntiltherespective submittalhasbeenapprovedbytheArchitect/Engineer. Workrequiringthissubmittaland reviewshallbeinaccordancewithapprovedsubmittalsandanyidentifiedexceptionsnoted bytheArchitect/Engineer. g) ByapprovingandsubmittingShopDrawings, ProductData, Samplesandsimilar submittals, thePrimeContractorrepresentsthatthePrimeContractorhasdeterminedand verifiedmaterials, fieldmeasurements, andrelatedfieldconstructioncriteria, orwilldoso, andhascheckedandcoordinatedtheinformationcontainedwithinsubmittalswiththe requirementsoftheWorkandoftheContractDocuments. ThePrimeContractor'sattention isdirectedtoParagraph3.2oftheseGeneralConditionsandtherequirementsstatedinthat Paragraph. h) ThePrimeContractorshallnotberelievedofresponsibilityfordeviations, substitutions, changes, additions, deletionsoromissionsfromrequirementsoftheContractDocuments bytheArchitect/Engineer'sapprovalofShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, orsimilar submittalsunlessthePrimeContractorhasspecificallyinformedtheArchitect/Engineerin writingofsuchsubstitutions, changes, additions, deletions, omissions, ordeviations involvedinthesubmittalatthetimeofsubmittalandtheArchitect/Engineer, subjecttoa formalChangeOrdersignedbytheOwner, Architect/EngineerandPrimeContractor, has givenwrittenapprovaltothespecificsubstitutions, changes, additions, deletions, omissions, ordeviations. ThePrimeContractorshallnotberelievedofresponsibilityfor errorsoromissionsinShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, orsimilarsubmittalsbythe Architect/Engineer'sapprovalthereof. Further, notwithstandinganyapprovalofa submittalbytheArchitect/Engineer, thePrimeContractorshallberesponsibleforall ifications, orimpacts, direct orindirect, resultingfromanyandallsubstitutions, changes, additions, deletions, omissions, ordeviations, whetherornotspecificallyidentifiedbythePrimeContractorto theArchitect/Engineeratthetimeoftheabove-mentionedsubmittals, includingadditional consultingfees, ifany, inanyandallaccommodationsassociatedwithsuchsubstitutions, changes, additions, deletions, omissions, ordeviationstotherequirementsoftheContract Documents. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 i) ThePrimeContractorshalldirectspecificattention, inwritingoronresubmittedShop Drawings, ProductData, Samples, orsimilarsubmittals, toadditionalrevisionsotherthan thoserequestedbytheArchitect/Engineeronprevioussubmittals. Intheabsenceofsuch writt additionalrevisionsnotrequested. j) InformationalsubmittalsuponwhichtheArchitect/Engineerisnotexpectedtotake responsiveactionmaybesoidentifiedintheContractDocuments. k) Whenprofessionalcertificationofperformancecriteriaofmaterials, systems, orequipment isrequiredbytheContractDocuments, theArchitect/Engineershallbeentitledtorelyupon theaccuracyandcompletenessofsuchcalculationsandcertifications. 3.13USEOFTHEPROJECTSITE ThePrimeContractorshallconfineoperationsattheProjectsitetoareaspermittedbylaw, ordinances, permits, andtheContractDocumentsandshallnotunreasonablyencumberthe Projectsitewithmaterialsorequipment. 3.14CUTTINGANDPATCHING a) ThePrimeContractorshallberesponsibleforcutting, fittingorpatchingrequiredto completetheWorkortomakeitspartsfittogetherproperly. b) ThePrimeContractorshallnotdamageorendangeraportionoftheWorkoranyfully orpartiallycompletedconstructionoftheOwnerorseparatecontractorsbycutting, patching, orotherwisealteringtheconstruction, orbyexcavating. ThePrimeContractor shallnotcutorotherwisealtertheconstructionbytheOwneroraseparatecontractor exceptwiththewrittenconsentoftheOwnerandoftheseparatecontractor; consentshall notbeunreasonablywithheld. ThePrimeContractorshallnotunreasonablywithhold fromtheOwneroraseparatecontractorthePrime otherwisealteringtheWork. c) AHotWorkPermit Department, 869S. WoodrowLane, Denton, Texas (940349-7200) foranytemporary operationinvolvingopenflamesorproducingheatand/orsparks. Thisincludes, butis notlimitedto: Brazing, Cutting, Grinding, Soldering, TorchAppliedRoofingand Welding. 3.15CLEANINGUP a) ThePrimeContractorshallkeeptheProjectsiteandsurroundingareafreefrom accumulationofwastematerialsorrubbishcausedbyoperationsundertheContract. UponthecompletionoftheWorkthePrimeContractorshallremovefromandaboutthe Projectsiteallwastematerials, andrubbish, andallofthePrime constructionequipment, machinery, andsurplusmaterials. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 b) IfthePrimeContractorfailstocleanupasprovidedintheContractDocuments, the Ownermay, cleanuptheProjectsite, upshallbechargedtotheContractor. 3.16ACCESSTOWORK ThePrimeContractorshallprovidetheOwnerandtheArchitect/EngineeraccesstotheWork inpreparationandprogresswhereverlocatedduringthecourseofconstruction. 3.17TESTSANDINSPECTIONS a) Tests, inspections, andapprovalsofportionsoftheWorkrequiredbytheContract Documentsorbylaws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orordersofgovernmentalentitiesor agencieshavingjurisdictionovertheWorkshallbemadeatappropriatetimes. Unless otherwiseprovided, thePrimeContractorshallmakearrangementsforsuchtests, inspections, andapprovalswithanindependenttestinglaboratoryorentityacceptableto theOwnerorwiththeappropriategovernmentalentityoragency, andthePrimeContractor shallbearallrelatedcostsoftests, inspections, andapprovals. ThePrimeContractorshall givetheArchitect/Engineertimelynoticeofwhenandwheretestsandinspectionsareto bemadesotheArchitect/Engineermayobservesuchprocedures. TheOwnershallbear costsoftests, inspections, orapprovalswhichbecomerequirementsafterbidsorproposals arereceived. b) IftheArchitect/Engineer, theOwnerorotherpublicauthoritieshavingjurisdictionover theWorkdeterminethatportionsoftheWorkrequireadditionaltesting, inspectionor approvalnotincludedunderSubparagraph3.17(a), theArchitect/Engineerwill, upon writtenauthorizationfromtheOwner, instructthePrimeContractortomakearrangements forsuchadditionaltesting, inspectionorapprovalbyanentityacceptabletotheOwner, andthePrimeContractorshallgivetimelynoticetotheArchitect/Engineerofwhenand wheretestsandinspectionsaretobemadesothattheArchitect/Engineermayobservesuch procedures. TheOwnershallbearsuchcostsexceptasprovidedinSubparagraph3.17(c). c) Ifproceduresfortesting, inspection, orapprovalunderSubparagraphs3.17(a) and3.17(b) revealdeficienciesornonconformitiesintheWork, thePrimeContractor shallbearall costsmadenecessarytocorrectthedeficienciesornonconformities, includingthoseof ifany. ThePrimeContractorshallbearthecostsofanysubsequenttesting, inspection, or approvalofthecorrectedWork. d) Requiredcertificatesoftesting, inspectionorapprovalshall, unlessotherwiserequiredby theContractDocuments, besecuredbythePrimeContractorandpromptlydeliveredtothe Architect/Engineer. e) IftheArchitect/Engineeristoobservetests, inspectionsorapprovalsrequiredbythe ContractDocuments, theArchitect/Engineerwilldosopromptlyand, wherepracticable, atthenormalplaceoftestingorinspection. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 f) TestsorinspectionsconductedpursuanttotheContractDocumentsshallbemadepromptly toavoidunreasonabledelayintheWork. 3.18ROYALTIESANDPATENTS TheContractorshallpayallroyaltiesandlicensefees. CONTRACTORSHALL COMPLETELYDEFEND, INDEMNIFYANDHOLDOWNERAND ARCHITECT/ENGINEERHARMLESSFROMANYANDALLLIABILITIES, SUITS ORCLAIMSFORINFRINGEMENTOFPATENTRIGHTS, REGARDLESSOF WHETHERORNOTTHEOWNERORTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEERSPECIFIEDA PARTICULARDESIGN, PROCESSORPRODUCTINTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTS THATMAYBETHESUBJECTOFAPATENTINFRINGEMENTOROTHERWISE ACTIVELYINDUCEDORCONTRIBUTEDTOTHEPATENTINFRINGEMENT. Inthe eventthePrimeContractorhasreasontobelievethataparticulardesign, processorproduct specifiedinfringesapatent, thePrimeContractorshallimmediatelynotifytheOwnerand theArchitect/Engineerofsame. 3.19INDEMNIFICATION a) THEPRIMECONTRACTORAGREESTODEFEND, INDEMNIFYANDHOLDTHE OWNER, ITSOFFICERS, AGENTSANDEMPLOYEES, ANDTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER, HARMLESSAGAINSTANYANDALLCLAIMS, LIABILITIES, LAWSUITS, JUDGMENTS, FINES, PENALTIES, COSTSAND EXPENSESFORPERSONALINJURY (INCLUDINGDEATH), PROPERTY DAMAGEOROTHERHARMORVIOLATIONSFORWHICHRECOVERYOF DAMAGES, FINES, ORPENALTIESISSOUGHT, SUFFEREDBYANYPERSONOR PERSONS, THATMAYARISEOUTOFORBEOCCASIONEDBYCONTRACTOR'S BREACHOFANY OFTHETERMSORPROVISIONSOFTHISCONTRACT, VIOLATIONSOFLAW, ORBYANYNEGLIGENT, GROSSLYNEGLIGENT, INTENTIONAL, ORSTRICTLYLIABLEACTOROMISSIONOFTHEPRIME CONTRACTOR, ITSOFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUB-SUBCONTRACTORS ANDTHEIRRESPECTIVEOFFICERS, AGENTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES, ORANYOTHERPERSONSORENTITIESFORWHICHTHE PRIMECONTRACTORISLEGALLYRESPONSIBLEINTHEPERFORMANCEOF THISCONTRACT; EXCEPTTHATTHEINDEMNITYPROVIDEDFORINTHIS PARAGRAPHSHALLNOTAPPLYTOANYLIABILITYRESULTINGFROMTHE SOLENEGLIGENCEORFAULTOFTHEOWNER, ITSOFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEESORSEPARATECONTRACTORS, OROFTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER, ANDINTHEEVENTOFJOINTANDCONCURRENT NEGLIGENCEORFAULTOFTHECONTRACTOR, THEOWNER, ANDTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER, RESPONSIBILITYANDINDEMNITY, IFANY, SHALL BEAPPORTIONEDINACCORDANCEWITHTHELAWOFTHESTATEOF TEXAS, WITHOUT, HOWEVER, WAIVINGANYGOVERNMENTALIMMUNITY AVAILABLETOTHEOWNERUNDERTEXASLAW, ANDWITHOUTWAIVING ANYDEFENSESOFTHEPARTIESUNDERTEXASLAW. THEPROVISIONSOF THISPARAGRAPHARESOLELYFORTHEBENEFITOFTHEPARTIESHERETO Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 ANDARENOTINTENDEDTOCREATEORGRANTANYRIGHTS, CONTRACTUAL OROTHERWISE, TOANYOTHERTHIRDPERSONORENTITY. b) InclaimsagainstanypersonorentityindemnifiedunderthisParagraph3.19byan employeeofthePrimeContractor, aSubcontractor, anyonedirectlyorindirectlyemployed bythemoranyoneforwhoseactstheymaybeliable, theindemnificationobligationunder thisParagraph3.19shallnotbelimitedbyalimitationonamountortypeofdamages, compensationorbenefitspayablebyorforthePrimeContractororany Subcontractor, underworkerscompensationacts, disabilitybenefitactsorotheremployeebenefitacts. c) IndemnificationunderthisParagraph3.19shallinclude, butisnotlimitedto, liability whichcouldresulttoorbecreatedfortheOwner, itsofficers, agents, oremployees, orthe Architect/EngineerpursuanttoStateorFederallawsorregulationsrelatingtopollutionof theenvironmentandStateorFederallawsorregulationsrelatingtotheoccupationalsafety andhealthofworkers. ThePrimeContractorspecificallyagreestocomplywiththeabove- mentionedlawsandregulationsintheperformance oftheWorkbythePrimeContractor andthattheobligationsoftheOwner, itsofficers, agents, andemployees, andthe Architect/Engineerundertheabove-mentionedlawsandregulationsaresecondarytothose ofthePrimeContractor. ARTICLE4 - CONTRACTADMINISTRATION 4.1THEDESIGNPROFESSIONAL (ARCHITECT/ENGINEER) a) Thedesignprofessionalisthepersonlawfullylicensedtopracticearchitectureor engineeringorafirmorotherbusinessentitylawfullypracticingarchitecture/engineering identifiedassuchintheformalBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementandisreferred tothroughouttheContractDocumentsasifsingularinnumber. Theterm representative. TheOwnermay, atitsoption, designateaqualifiedOwnerrepresentative toserveastheArchitect/EngineerontheProjectinsteadofanoutsidefirmorperson. In suchevent, thereferencesintheseGeneralConditionsthatrefertotheArchitect/Engineer shallapplytotheOwner-designatedArchitect/Engineerrepresentative andtheOwner- designatedArchitect/Engineerrepresentativeshallbeaccordedthatsamestatusbythe PrimeContractor. b) IntheeventtheArchitect/Engineerisanoutsidepersonorfirmandthe Architect/Engineer'semploymentisterminated, theOwnermay, atitsoption, contractwith anewoutsideArchitect/Engineertoreplacetheformer, ormaydesignateaqualifiedOwner representativetoserveastheArchitect/Engineer. ThereplacementArchitect/Engineer, whetheranOwnerrepresentative, anindependentArchitect/Engineeroranyotherqualified personorentity, shallberegardedastheArchitect/Engineerforallpurposesunderthe ContractDocumentsandshallbeaccordedthatsamestatusbythePrimeContractor. Any disputeinconnectionwithsuchappointmentshallbereviewedandsettledbytheOwner, whosedecisionshallbefinalandbinding. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 c) OwnerreservestherighttoappointarepresentativeempoweredtoactfortheOwnerduring ructionPhase delegationofpowerstotheArchitect/Engineer, withtheOwnernotifyingthePrime Contractorofanysuchchanges. TheArchitect/Engineershallnotbeconstruedasathird partybeneficiarytotheContractandcaninnowayobjecttoanyexpansionorreduction ofpowersassetforthinthisSubparagraph (c). Innoevent, however, shalltheOwnerhave controloverchargeof, orberesponsiblefor, constructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequences, orprocedures, orforsafetyprecautionsorprogramsinconnectionwiththe responsibleforthePrime outtheWorkinaccordancewiththe ContractDocuments. TheOwnerwillnothavecontroloverorchargeofandwillnotbe responsibleforactsoromissionsofPrimeContractor, Subcontractors, ortheiragentsor employees, orofanyotherpersonsperformingportionsoftheWork. a) TheArchitect/EngineerwilladministertheContractasdescribedintheContract DocumentsandinaccordancewiththetermsoftheArchitect/Engineer'sagreementwith theOwner, whereapplicable, subjecttothedirectionandapprovaloftheOwner. If requestedbythePrimeContractor, theprovisionsoftheOwner/Architect/Engineer AgreementwillbemadeavailabletothePrimeContractor. b) TheArchitect/Engineershallprovide, duringperformanceoftheWork, adequateand competentperiodicon-siteconstructionobservation, periodicallyvisitingtheProjectsite totheextentnecessarytopersonallyfamiliarizethemselveswiththeprogressandquality oftheWork, andtodetermineiftheWorkisproceedinginaccordancewiththeContract Documents. TheArchitect/Engineershallnot, however, berequiredtomakecontinuous on-siteinspectionstochecktheWork. Fieldreportsofeachvisitshallbepreparedbythe Architect/EngineerandsubmittedtotheOwner. TheArchitect/Engineershallemployall reasonablemeasurestosafeguardtheOwneragainstdefectsandnonconformities inthe Work. TheArchitect/Engineershallnotberesponsiblefortheconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequencesofprocedures, norforthesafetyprecautionsandprograms employedinconnectionwiththeWork. TheArchitect/Engineerwill, however, immediatelyinformtheOwnerwheneverdefectsornonconformitiesintheWorkare observed, orwhenanyobservedactionsoromissionsareundertakenbythePrime ContractororanySubcontractorwhicharenotinthebestinterestsoftheOwnerorthe Project. c) TheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwnerwillnothavecontroloverorchargeofandwillnot beresponsibleforconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequences, orprocedures, or forsafetyprecautionsandprogramsinconnectionwiththeWork, sincethesearesolely thePrime agraph4.3. TheArchitect/Engineer andtheOwnerwillnotberesponsibleforthePrime WorkinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments. TheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwner willnothavecontroloverorchargeofandwillnotberesponsibleforactsoromissionsof thePrimeContractor, Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, ortheirrespectiveagentsor Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 employees, orofanyotherpersonsperformingportionsoftheWorkforwhichthePrime Contractorisresponsible. d) ExceptasotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocumentsorwhendirectcommunications havebeenspeciallyauthorized, theOwnerandPrimeContractorshallendeavorto communicatethroughtheArchitect/Engineer. Communicationsbyandwiththe consultantsshallbethroughtheArchitect/Engineer. Communications byandwithSubcontractorsandmaterialsuppliersshallbethroughthePrimeContractor. CommunicationsbyandwithseparatecontractorswillbethroughtheOwner. ThePrime Contractorshallprovidewrittenconfirmationofcommunicationsmadedirectlywiththe OwnerandprovidecopiesofsuchconfirmationtotheArchitect/Engineer. e) Prime ApplicationsforPayment, theArchitect/Engineerwillreviewandcertifytheamountsdue thePrimeContractorandwillissueCertificatesforPaymentinsuchamounts. f) TheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwnerwilleachhaveauthoritytorejectWorkwhichdoes notconformtotheContractDocuments. WhenevertheArchitect/Engineerconsidersit necessaryoradvisableforimplementationoftheintentoftheContractDocuments, the Architect/Engineerwillhaveauthoritytorequireadditionalinspectionortestingofthe WorkinaccordancewithSubparagraphs3.17(b) and3.17(c), whetherornotsuchWorkis fabricated, installedorcompleted. However, neitherthisauthorityofthe Architect/Engineernoradecisionmadeingoodfaitheithertoexerciseornottoexercise suchauthorityshallgiverisetoanydutyorresponsibilityoftheArchitect/Engineertothe PrimeContractor, Subcontractors, materialandequipmentsuppliers, theiragentsor employees, orotherpersonsperformingportionsoftheWork. g) TheArchitect/Engineerwillreviewandapproveortakeotherappropriateactionuponthe Prime onlyforthelimitedpurposeofcheckingforconformancewithinformationgivenandthe designconceptexpressed betakenwithsuchreasonablepromptnessastonotdelaytheWorkortheactivitiesofthe Owner, Contractor, orseparatecontractors. Reviewofsuchsubmittalsisnotconductedfor thepurposeofdeterminingtheaccuracyandcompletenessofotherdetailssuchas dimensionsandquantities, orforsubstantiatinginstructionsforinstallationorperformance ofequipmentorsystems, allofwhichremaintheresponsibilityofthePrimeContractoras Prime PrimeContractorofanyobligationsunder approvalofsafetyprecautionsor, unlessotherwisespecificallystatedinwritingbythe Architect/Engineer, ofanyconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequences, or approvalofanassemblyofwhichtheitemisacomponent. h) TheArchitect/EngineerwillprepareChangeOrdersandmayauthorizeminorchangesin theWorkasprovidedinParagraph7.3. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 i) TheArchitect/Engineerwillconductinspectionstodeterminethedateor datesof SubstantialCompletionandthedateoffinalcompletion, willreceiveandforwardtothe requiredbytheContractandassembledbythePrimeContractor, andwillissueafinal CertificateforPaymentuponcompliancewiththerequirementsoftheContract Documents. j) IftheOwnerandArchitect/Engineeragree, theArchitect/Engineerwillprovideoneor responsibilitiesatthesite. Theduties, responsibilities, andlimitationsofauthorityofsuch ProjectrepresentativesshallbeassetforthinanexhibittobeincorporatedintotheContract Documents. k) TheArchitect/EngineerwillinterpretandmakerecommendationstotheOwnerconcerning performanceunderandrequirementsoftheContractDocumentsuponwrittenrequestof madewithreasonablepromptnessandwithinanytimelimitsagreedupon. The rovalbeforeissuinginstructions, interpretations, orjudgmentstothePrimeContractorwhichchangethescopeoftheWork orwhichmodifyorchangethetermsandconditionsofanyoftheContractDocuments. l) InterpretationsanddecisionsoftheArchitect/Engineerwillbeconsistentwiththeintentof andreasonablyinferablefromtheContractDocumentsandwillbeinwritingorintheform ofDrawings. Whenmakingsuchinterpretationsanddecisions, theArchitect/Engineerwill endeavortosecurefaithfulperformancebythePrimeContractor. m) consistentwiththeintentexpressedintheContractDocuments; providedthatthe Architect/EngineerhasthepriorwrittenapprovaloftheOwner. 4.3CLAIMSANDDISPUTES a) Definition; GeneralNoticeofClaimProcedure. AsusedintheseGeneralConditions, a adjustmentofthetermsoftheContractDocuments, oftheContractSum, oftheContract Time, orsomeotherreliefinrespecttothetermsoftheContractDocuments. Thetermalso includesallotherdisputesbetweentheOwnerandtheContractorarisingoutoforrelating totheProjectortheContractDocuments, includingbutnotlimitedtoclaimsthatworkwas outsidethescopeoftheContractDocuments. TheresponsibilitytosubstantiatetheClaim andtheburdenofdemonstratingcompliancewiththisprovisionshallrestwiththeparty makingtheClaim. ExceptwhereotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments, aClaim bythePrimeContractor, whetherforadditionalcompensation, additionaltime, orother relief, includingbutnotlimitedtoclaimsarisingfromconcealedconditions, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, MUSTBEMADEBYWRITTENNOTICETOTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEERANDTOTHEOWNERWITHINFOURTEEN (14) DAYS IMMEDIATELYAFTEROCCURRENCEOFTHEEVENTOREVENTSGIVING RISETOTHEPARTICULARCLAIM. EveryClaimofthePrimeContractor, whetherfor Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 additionalcompensation, additionaltime, orotherrelief, includingbutnotlimitedtoclaims arisingfromconcealedconditions, shallbesignedandsworntobyanauthorizedcorporate officer (ifnotacorporation, thenanofficialofthecompanyauthorizedtobindthePrime Contractorbyhissignature) ofthePrimeContractor, verifyingthetruthandaccuracyof theClaim. THEPRIMECONTRACTORSHALLBECONCLUSIVELYDEEMEDTO HAVEWAIVEDANYCLAIMNOTMADESTRICTLYINACCORDANCEWITH THEPROCEDURESANDTIMELIMITSSETOUTINTHISPARAGRAPH. b) ReferraltotheArchitect/Engineer. Claims, disputes, andothermattersinquestionbetween thePrimeContractorandtheOwnerrelatingtotheprogressorexecutionoftheWorkor theinterpretationoftheContractDocumentsshallbereferredtotheArchitect/Engineerfor recommendationtotheOwner, whichrecommendationtheArchitect/Engineerwillfurnish inwritingwithinareasonabletime, providedproperandadequatesubstantiationhasbeen received. FailureofthePrimeContractortosubmittheClaimtotheArchitect/Engineerfor renderingofarecommendationtotheOwnershallconstituteawaiveroftheClaim. c) ContinuingContractPerformance. PendingfinalresolutionofaclaimthePrimeContractor shallproceeddiligentlywithperformanceoftheWorkandtheOwnershallcontinueto makepaymentsinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments. d) ClaimsforConcealedorUnknownConditions. NoadjustmentintheContractSumorTime associatedwithconcealedorunknownconditionswillnormallybeconsideredorallowed; provided, however, thattheContractSumorTimemaybeadjustedbytheOwnerinsuch circumstancesonlyif: 1) aconcealedsubsurfaceconditionisencounteredinthecourseofperformanceofthe Work; 2) aconcealedorunknownconditioninanexistingstructureisatvariancewithconditions indicatedbytheContractDocuments; or 3) anunknownphysicalconditionisencounteredbelowthesurfaceofthegroundorinan existingstructurewhichisofanunusualnatureandmateriallydifferentfromthose ordinarilyencounteredandgenerallyrecognizedasinherentinthecharacterofthe Work; and 4) anoticeofclaimwithproperandadequatesubstantiationispresentedpursuantto Subparagraph4.3(a) oftheseGeneralConditions; and 5) theOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineerdeterminethat: i) priortosubmittingitsbidfortheWork, theContractorusedreasonablediligenceto fullyinspecttheportionoftheProjectsitewheretheconditionwasdiscovered; and ii) theworkcausedorrequiredbytheconcealedorunknownconditionatissuecanbe consideredextraworktotheextentthatadditionalnewDrawingsmustbepreparedand issuedandnewconstructionbeyondthescopeoftheContractDocumentsisrequired. e) DisclaimerofWarrantiesastoReports, Drawings, andSpecifications. PROJECTSITE INFORMATIONANDREPORTS (INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOSOILS TESTINGREPORTS, GEOTECHNICALREPORTS, ORENVIRONMENTALSITE Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 ASSESSMENTS) PROVIDEDBYTHEOWNERANDTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEER INTHEPROJECTMANUALORBYOTHERMEANSSHALLBEUTILIZEDBYTHE PRIMECONTRACTORATTHEPRIME OWNERANDTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEERDONOTGUARANTEEOR WARRANTANYINFORMATIONSHOWNINTHEPROJECTSITEINFORMATION ANDREPORTS. f) ClaimsforAdditionalCost. IfthePrimeContractorwishestomakeaclaimforanincrease intheContractSum, writtennoticeasprovidedinthisParagraph4.3shallbegivenbefore proceedingtoexecutetheWork. Priornoticeisnotrequiredforclaimsrelatingtoan emergencyendangeringlifeorpropertyarisingunderParagraph10.3. Inaddition, the PrimeContractor'srequestforanincreaseintheContractSumforanyreason (otherthan workperformedunderemergencyconditions) shallbemadefarenoughinadvanceof requiredworktoallowtheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineerasufficientamountoftime, withoutadverselyaffectingtheconstructionschedule, toreviewtherequest, prepareand distributesuchadditionaldocumentsasmaybenecessarytoobtainsuitableestimatesor proposalsandtonegotiate, executeanddistributeaChangeOrderfortherequiredworkif thePrimeContractorbelievesthatadditionalcostisinvolvedforreasonsincludingbutnot limitedto: 1) awritteninterpretationfromtheArchitect/Engineer; 2) awrittenorderforaminorchangeintheWorkissuedbytheArchitect/Engineer; 3) failureofpaymentbytheOwner; 4) terminationoftheContractbytheOwner; 5) onoftheWorkwherethePrime Contractorwasnotatfault; or 6) otherreasonablegrounds. g) InjuryorDamagetoPersonorProperty. IfthePrimeContractorsuffersinjuryordamages topersonorpropertybecauseofanactoromissionoftheOwner, orofanyoftheOwner's officers, employeesoragents, written, sworn-tonoticeofanyclaimfordamagesorinjury shallbegivenasprovidedinSubparagraph4.3(a). Thenoticeshallprovidesufficientdetail toenabletheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwnertoinvestigatethematter. h) SubcontractorPass-ThroughClaims. IntheeventthatanySubcontractorofthePrime ContractorassertsaclaimtothePrimeContractor, thatthePrimeContractorseekstopass throughtotheOwnerundertheContractDocuments, anyentitlementofthePrime ContractortosubmitandasserttheclaimagainsttheOwnershallbesubjectto: 1) therequirementsofParagraph4.3oftheseGeneralConditions; and Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 2) thefollowingadditionalthreerequirementslistedbelow, allthreeofwhichadditional requirementsshallbeconditionsprecedenttotheentitlementofthePrimeContractor toseekandassertsuchclaimagainsttheOwner: ii) ThePrimeContractorshall either (A) havedirectlegalliabilityasamatterof contract, commonlaw, orstatutorylawtotheSubcontractorfortheclaimthatthe Subcontractorisassertingor (B) thePrimeContractorshallhaveenteredintoawritten liquidatingagreementwiththeSubcontractor, underwhichagreementthePrime ContractorhasagreedtobelegallyresponsibletotheSubcontractorforpursuingthe assertionofsuchclaimagainsttheOwnerundertheContractandforpayingtothe Subcontractoranyamountthatmayberecovered, lessPrime markup (subjecttothelimitsintheContractDocumentsforanymarkup). Theliability orresponsibilitiesshallbeidentifiedinwritingbythePrimeContractortotheOwner atthetimesuchclaimissubmittedtoOwner, andacopyofanyliquidatingagreement shallbeincludedbythePrimeContractorintheclaimsubmittalmaterials. ii) ThePrimeContractorshallhavereviewedtheclaimoftheSubcontractorpriorto itssubmittaltoOwnerandshallhaveindependentlyevaluatedsuchclaimingoodfaith todeterminetheextenttowhichtheclaimisbelievedingoodfaithtobevalid. The PrimeContractorshallalsocertify, inwritingandunderoathtotheOwner, atthetime ofthesubmittalofsuchclaim, thatthePrimeContractorhasmadeareview, evaluation, anddeterminationthattheclaimismadeingoodfaithandisbelievedbytheContractor tobevalid. iii) TheSubcontractormakingtheclaimtothePrimeContractorshallcertifyinwriting andunderoaththatithascompiled, reviewedandevaluatedthemeritsofsuchclaim andthattheclaimisbelievedingoodfaithbytheSubcontractortobevalid. Acopyof thecertificationbytheSubcontractorshallbeincludedbyPrimeContractorintheclaim submittalmaterialsmadebyContractortotheOwner.. 3) AnyfailureofthePrimeContractortocomplywithanyoftheforegoingrequirements andconditionsprecedentwithregardtoanysuchclaimshallconstituteawaiverofany entitlementtosubmitorpursuesuchclaimagainstOwner. 4) ReceiptandreviewofaclaimbytheOwnerunderthisSubparagraphshallnotbe construedasawaiverofanydefensestotheclaimavailabletotheOwnerunderthe ContractDocumentsorbyapplicablelaw. oOrderAccelerationandtoDenyClaimedandAppropriateTime Extensions, inWholeorinPart. ThePrimeContractoracknowledgesandagreesthat SubstantialCompletionoftheWorkbyorbeforetheScheduledCompletionDateisof substantialimportancetoOwner. Thefollowingprovisions, therefore, willapply: 1) IfthePrimeContractorfallsbehindtheapprovedconstructionschedulefor orderthePrimeContractortodevelopa recoveryscheduleasdescribedin Paragraph3.10ortoaccelerateitsprogressinsuchamannerastoachieve Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 SubstantialCompletiononorbeforetheContractTimecompletiondateorsuch otherdateastheOwnermayreasonablydirectand, uponreceipt, thePrime Contractorshalltakeallactionnecessarytocomplywiththeorder. Insuchevent, anypossibleright, ifany, ofthePrimeContractortoadditionalcompensationfor anyaccelerationshallbesubjecttothetermsofthisSubparagraph (i). 2) Inthe eventthatthePrimeContractorisotherwiseentitledtoanextensionof ContractTimeandhasproperlyinitiatedaClaimforatimeextensioninaccordance solediscretion, todenyall, oranypart, oftheClaimforextensionofContractTime bygivingwrittennoticetothePrimeContractorprovidedwithinfourteen (14) days afterreceiptofthePrimeContractor'sClaim. IftheOwnerdeniesthePrime Contractor'sclaimforanextensionofContractTimeunderthisClause (i)(2), either inwholeorinpart, thePrimeContractorshallproceedtoprosecutetheWorkin suchamannerastoachieveSubstantialCompletiononorbeforethethenexisting ScheduledCompletionDate. 3) IfthePrimeContractorwouldhavebeenentitledtoatimeextensionforareason specificallyallowedundertheContractDocuments, foranamountoftimethat wouldhavejustifiedapprovalbytheOwnerifnotfortheneedandrightto accelerate, thePrimeContractormayinitiateaClaimforacceleration costs pursuanttoSubparagraph4.3(a). AnyresultingClaimforaccelerationcosts properlyinitiatedbythePrimeContractorunderSubparagraph4.3(a) aboveshall belimitedtothosereasonableanddocumenteddirectcostsoflabor, materials, equipment, andsupervisionsolelyanddirectlyattributabletotheactual accelerationactivitynecessarytobringtheWorkbackwithinthethenexisting approvedconstructionschedule. Thesedirectcostsincludethepremiumportionof overtimepay, additionalcrew, shift, orequipmentcostsifrequestedinadvanceby theContractorandapprovedinwritingbytheOwner. Apercentagemarkupforthe proratedcostofpremiumontheexistingperformanceandpaymentbondsand requiredinsurance; providedhowever, nottoexceedfive (5%) percent, willbe allowedontheclaimedaccelerationcosts. NOOTHERMARKUPFORPROFIT, OVERHEAD (INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOHOMEOFFICE OVERHEAD) ORANYOTHERCOSTSWILLBEALLOWEDONANY ACCELERATIONCLAIM. TheOwnershallnotbeliableforanycostsrelatedto anaccelerationclaimotherthanthosedescribedinthisClause (i)(3). i) WaiverofClaims; FinalPayment. Themakingoffinalpaymentshallconstituteawaiver ofclaimsbytheOwnerexceptthosearisingfrom: 1) claims, securityinterests, purportedliens, orotherattemptedencumbrancesarisingout oftheContractandremainingunsettled; 2) defectiveornonconformingWorkappearingafterSubstantialCompletion; 3) latentdefects, asdefinedinSubparagraph12.2(d), appearingafterFinalCompletion; or Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 4) thetermsofgeneralandspecialwarrantiesrequiredbytheContractDocumentsor allowedorimpliedbylaw. FEESASAPARTOFANYCLAIMMADEUNDERTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTS ORINANYSUBSEQUENTLAWSUITORALTERNATIVEDISPUTERESOLUTION PROCEEDING. l) NoWaiverofGovernmentalImmunity. NOTHINGINTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTS IMMUNITYFROMLAWSUIT, WHICHIMMUNITYISEXPRESSLYRETAINEDTO THEEXTENTITISNOTCLEARLYANDUNAMBIGUOUSLYWAIVEDBY APPLICABLESTATELAW. ARTICLE5 - SUBCONTRACTORS 5.1DEFINITIONSOFSUBCONTRACTOR a) ASubcontractorispersonorentitywhohasadirectContractwiththePrimeContractorto performaportionoftheWorkattheProjectsiteortosupplymaterialsorequipmenttothe PrimeContractorbypurchaseorleaseforuseinperformanceoforincorporationintothe singularinnumberandmeansaSubcontractororanauthorizedrepresentativeofthe Subcontr subcontractorsofaseparatecontractor. b) ASub-subcontractorisapersonorentitywhohasadirectorindirectContract witha SubcontractortoperformaportionoftheWorkattheProjectsiteortosupplymaterialsor equipmenttotheSubcontractororanotherSub-subcontractorbypurchaseorleaseforuse su tothroughouttheContractDocumentsasifsingularinnumberandmeansaSub- subcontractororanauthorizedrepresentativeoftheSub-subcontractor. 5.2AWARDOFSUBCONTRACTSANDOTHERCONTRACTSFORPORTIONSOF THEWORK a) ImmediatelyaftertheawardoftheContractbytheOwner, andbeforetheBuilding ConstructionServicesAgreementissignedbythePrimeContractorandtheOwner, the PrimeContractorshallfurnishtotheArchitect/Engineerinwriting, foracceptancebythe OwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer, alistofthenames, addresses, telephonenumbers, M/WBEcertificationnumbers (whereapplicable), andtypeofworkoftheSubcontractors includingthosewhoaretofurnishmaterialsorequipmentfabricatedtoaspecialdesign), proposedfortheprincipalportionsoftheWork, includingfurnishingswhenmadeapart oftheContract. ThePrimeContractorshallimmediatelynotifytheOwnerinwritingof anychangesinthelistastheyoccur. TheArchitect/Engineerwillpromptlyreplytothe ContractorinwritingstatingwhetherornottheOwnerortheArchitect/Engineer, afterdue Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 investigation, hasreasonableobjectiontoanysuchproposedpersonorentity. Failureof theOwnerorArchitect/Engineertoreplypromptlyshallconstitutenoticeofnoreasonable objection. b) ThePrimeContractorshallnotContract withaproposedpersonorentitytowhomthe OwnerorArchitect/Engineerhasmadereasonableandtimelyobjection. c) Architect/Engineer'sandOwner'sapprovaloforobjectiontoanySubcontractororofa particularprocessormaterialwillnotrelievethePrimeContractorofhisresponsibilityfor performanceofWorkascalledforundertheContractDocuments, andshallnotprovidea basisforanyclaimforadditionaltimeormoneyonthepartofthePrimeContractor. Approvalshallnotbeconstruedtocreateany contractualrelationshipbetweenthe SubcontractorandeithertheOwnerorArchitect/Engineer. InnoeventshalltheContract SumbeincreasedasaresultoftherejectionofanySubcontractor. d) ThePrimeContractorshallnotchangeaSubcontractorpreviouslyselectediftheOwneror Architect/Engineermakesreasonableobjectiontosuchchange. 5.3SUBCONTRACTUAL RELATIONS a) Byappropriateagreement, writtenwherelegallyrequiredforvalidity, thePrimeContractor shallrequireeachSubcontractor, totheextentoftheWorktobeperformedbythe Subcontractor, tobeboundtothePrimeContractorbythetermsoftheContractDocuments includingbutnotlimitedtotheseGeneralConditions), andtoassumetowardthePrime ContractoralltheobligationsandresponsibilitieswhichthePrimeContractor, bythe ContractDocuments, assumestowardtheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer. Each subcontractagreementshallpreserveandprotecttherightsoftheOwnerandthe Architect/EngineerundertheContractDocuments (includingbutnotlimitedtothese GeneralConditions) withrespecttotheWorktobeperformedbytheSubcontractorsothat subcontractingwillnotprejudicetherightsoftheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer. Whereappropriate, thePrimeContractorshallrequireeachSubcontractortoenterinto similaragreementswithSub-subcontractors. ThePrimeContractorshallmakeavailableto eachproposedSubcontractor, priortotheexecutionofthesubcontractagreement, copies oftheContractDocumentstowhichtheSubcontractoristobebound. Subcontractorsshall similarlymakecopiesofapplicableportionsofsuchDocumentsavailabletotheir respectiveproposedSub-subcontractors. b) ThePrimeContractorissolelyresponsibleformakingpaymentsproperly tothePrime Prime ContractorshallcomplywiththefollowingadditionalrulesregardingSubcontractor payments: 1) ThePrimeContractor shallsubmit, beginningwiththeSecondApplicationand CertificateforPayment, aSubcontractorPaymentReport (the "Report") witheach ApplicationandCertificateforPayment. TheReportshallshowallpaymentsmadeto datebythePrimeContractor (plusexistingretainage) toeachSubcontractorinvolved intheProject. TheReportshallbemadeonaformapprovedandsuppliedbytheOwner. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 AsanalternativetotheReport, thePrimeContractormayfurnishAffidavitsof PaymentReceivedwiththeApplicationandCertificateforPayment, whichaffidavits shallbeexecutedbyeachSubcontractorowedmoneyandpaidbySubcontractorduring thepreviousprogresspaymentperiodforworkormaterialsfurnishedontheProject. RECEIPTBYTHEOWNEROFTHEREPORTORAFFIDAVITSOFPAYMENT RECEIVEDSHALLBEACONDITIONPRECEDENTTOPAYMENTONANY APPLICATIONFORPAYMENT . 2) If, foranyreason, thePrimeContractoriswithholdingpaymenttoaSubcontractordue toadisputeorotherproblemwithperformance, thePrimeContractorshallnotethe amountwithheldandfurthernotethatthepaymentisindispute. TheOwnermay, inits solediscretion, requirethePrimeContractortodocumentandverifythedisputeor otherprobleminquestion. 3) TheOwnerreservestherightinitssolediscretion, towithholdpaymenttothePrime ContractorpursuanttoParagraph9.5(a) oftheGeneralConditions, shoulditappear fromtheReport, statementsofpaymentreceivedorotherinformationfurnishedtothe Ownerthat: i) theReporthasnotbeenproperlycompleted; ii) thePrimeContractorhasknowinglyprovidedfalseinformationregardingpayment ofanySubcontractor; or iii) thePrimeContractorhasotherwisefailedtomakepaymentsproperlytoany Subcontractor. 4) THEPRIMECONTRACTORSHALLNOTHAVEANYRIGHTTOMAKEA CLAIMFORADDITIONALTIMEORADDITIONALCOMPENSATIONASA RESULTOFTHEOWNER'SORARCHITECT/ENGINEER'SENFORCEMENTOF THISSUBPARAGRAPH5.3(b). NOPROVISIONOFTHISSUBPARAGRAPH OR ANYOFTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTSSHALLBECONSTRUEDTOCREATE ACONTRACTUALRELATIONSHIP, EXPRESSORIMPLIED, BETWEENANY SUBCONTRACTORANDEITHERTHEOWNERORTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEERANDSHALLNOTBECONSTRUEDTOMAKEANY SUBCONTRACTOR ORANYOTHERPERSONORENTITY, ATHIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARYOFTHECONTRACTBETWEENTHEOWNERANDTHEPRIME CONTRACTOR. 5.4CONTINGENTASSIGNMENTOFSUBCONTRACTS IntheeventofaterminationofthisContractbytheOwnerunderArticle14, thePrime Contractorshall, ifrequestedinwritingbytheOwner, withinfifteen (15) daysafterthe datenoticeofterminationissent, deliverandassigntoOwner, oranypersonorentity actingontheOwner'sbehalf, anyorallsubcontractsmadebyPrimeContractorinthe performanceoftheWork, anddelivertotheOwnertrueandcorrectoriginalsandcopies ofthesubcontractdocuments. IntheeventassignmentisnotrequestedbytheOwner, Prime Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 ContractorshallterminateallsubcontractstotheextentthatOwnerhasnotdirected assignmentofsameandtotheextentthattheyrelatetotheperformanceofWorkterminated bythenoticeoftermination. ARTICLE6 - CONSTRUCTIONBYTHEOWNER/ SEPARATECONTRACTORS AWARDSEPARATE CONTRACTS a) TheOwnerreservestherighttoperformconstructionoroperationsrelatedtotheProject portionsoftheProjectorotherconstructionoroperationsontheProjectsiteunder ConditionsoftheContractidenticalorsubstantiallysimilartotheseGeneralConditions, includingthoseportionsrelatedtoinsuranceandwaiverofsubrogation. IfthePrime Contractorclaimsthatdelayoradditionalcostisinvolvedbecauseofsuchactionbythe Owner, thePrimeContractorshallmakeaclaimasprovidedelsewherein, andin accordancewiththeContractDocuments. b) WhenseparateContractsareawardedfordifferentportionsoftheProjectorother DocumentsineachcaseshallmeantheContractorwhoexecuteseachseparateBuilding ConstructionServicesAgreementwiththeOwner. c) ofeachseparatecontractorwiththeWorkofthePrimeContractor, whoshallcooperate withthem. ThePrimeContractorshallparticipatewithotherseparatecontractorsandthe Ownerinreviewingtheirconstructionscheduleswhendirectedtodoso. ThePrime Contractorshall, withtheapprovaloftheOwner, makeanyrevisionstotheconstruction scheduledeemednecessaryafterajointreviewandmutualagreement. Theconstruction schedulesshallthenconstitutetheschedulestobeusedbythePrimeContractor, separate contractors, andtheOwneruntilsubsequentlyrevisedbymutualagreementorbywritten ChangeOrder. IfthePrimeContractorbelievesitisentitledtoanadjustmentofthe ContractSumunderthecircumstances, thePrimeContractorshallsubmitawritten proposalforaChangeOrderpursuanttoArticle7oftheGeneralConditions. Intheevent thePrime roposalisdeniedbytheOwner, thePrime ContractormustsubmitanyClaimpursuanttoParagraph4.3oftheGeneralConditions. d) UnlessotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments, whentheOwnerperforms constructionoroperationsrelatedtotheProject shallbedeemedtobesubjecttothesameobligationsandtohavethesamerightswhich applytothePrimeContractorundertheseGeneralConditions, including, without excludingothers, thosestatedinArticle3, thisArticle6, andArticles10, 11and12. 6.2MUTUALRESPONSIBILITY a) ThePrime opportunityforaccesstoandstorageoftheirmaterialsandequipmentandtheperformance Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 oftheiractivitiesandshallcoordinatethePrime withtheseparatecontractorsasrequiredbytheContractDocuments. b) IfpartofthePrime constructionoroperationsbytheOwneroraseparatecontractor, thePrimeContractor shall, priortoproceedingwiththatportionoftheWork, promptlyreporttothe Architect/Engineerapparentdiscrepanciesordefectsintheotherconstructionthatwould renderitunsuitableforproperexecutionandresults. FailureofthePrimeContractortoso completedorpartiallycompletedconstructionisfitandpropertoreceivethePrime c) TheOwnershallnotbeliabletotheprimeContractorfordamagessufferedbythePrime Contractorduetothefaultornegligenceofaseparatecontractororthroughfailureofa separatecontractortocarryoutthedirectionsoftheOwnerortheArchitect/Engineer. ShouldanyinterferenceoccurbetweenthePrimeContractorandaseparatecontractor, the Architect/EngineerortheOwnermayfurnishthePrimeContractorwithwritten instructionsdesignatingpriorityofeffortorchangeinmethods, whereuponthePrime Contractorshallimmediatelycomplywithsuchdirection. Insuchevent, thePrime Contractorshallbe entitledtoanextensionoftheContractTimeonlyforunavoidable delaysverifiedbytheArchitect/Engineer; noincreaseintheContractSum, however, shall beduetothePrimeContractor. d) ThePrimeContractorshallpromptlyremedydamagewrongfullycausedbythePrime ContractortocompletedorpartiallycompletedconstructionortopropertyoftheOwneror separatecontractorsasprovidedinSubparagraph10.2(e). e) ShouldthePrimeContractorcausedamagetotheworkorpropertyofanyseparate contractorontheProject, thePrimeContractorshall, uponduenotice, settlewiththe separatecontractorbyagreement, iftheseparatecontractorwillsosettle. Iftheseparate contractorsuestheOwnerorsubmitsaclaimonaccountofanydamageallegedtohave beensosustained, theOwnershallnotifythePrimeContractorwhoshalldefendsuch proceedings, atthePrimeContractor'ssoleexpense, andifanyjudgmentorawardagainst PrimeContractorshallfullypay orsatisfyitandshallreimbursetheOwnerforanyand allattorney'sfeesandcostswhich theOwnerhasincurred. f) TheOwnerandeachseparatecontractorshallhavethesameresponsibilitiesforcutting andpatchingasaredescribedforthePrimeContractorinParagraph3.14. IfadisputearisesamongtheContractor, separatecontractorsandtheOwnerastothe responsibilityundertheirrespectivecontractsformaintainingtheProjectSiteandsurrounding areafreefromwastematerialsandrubbishasdescribedinParagraph3.15, theOwnermay cleanup, butisnotobligatedtodoso, andOwnershallallocatethecostamongthoseparties responsible, astheArchitect/Engineerrecommendstobejust. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 ARTICLE7 - AMENDMENTS 7.1CHANGEORDERS a) AChangeOrderisawrittenordertotheContractor, signedbytheOwnerandthe Architect/Engineer, issuedafterexecutionoftheContract, authorizingachangeinthe Work, anadjustmentintheContractSum, oranadjustmenttotheContractTime, consistent withotherapplicableprovisionsofthisContract. TheOwner, withoutinvalidatingthe Contractandwithoutrequiringnoticeofanykindtothesureties, mayorderchangestothe scopeofWorkundertheContractbyadditions, deletions, orotherrevisions, theContract SumandContractTimetobeadjustedconsistentwithotherapplicableprovisionsofthis Contract. AllChangeOrdersshallbeexecutedonaChangeOrderformapprovedbythe b) InadditiontotheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer, theContractorshallsignallChange OrderstoverifyandconfirmthetermsandconditionsestablishedbyChangeOrder; however, shouldtheContractorrefusetosignaChangeOrder, thisshallnotrelievehimof hisobligationtoperformthechangedirectedbytheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineerto thebestofhisabilityinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisArticle7. AChangeOrder signedbytheContractorindicateshisagreementwithallofthechangesapproved, includingtheadjustmentintheContractSumortheContractTime. EACHCHANGE ORDERSHALLBESPECIFICANDFINALASTOPRICESANDEXTENSIONSOF TIME, WITHNORESERVATIONSOROTHERPROVISIONSALLOWINGFOR FUTUREADDITIONALMONEYORTIMEASARESULTOFTHEPARTICULAR CHANGESIDENTIFIEDANDFULLYCOMPENSATEDINTHECHANGEORDER. TheexecutionofaChangeOrderbytheContractorshallconstituteconclusiveevidenceof releasesanyclaimagainsttheOwnerforadditionaltimeorcompensationformatters relatingtoorarisingoutoforresultingfromtheWorkincludedwithinoraffectedbythe executedChangeOrder. Thisreleaseappliestoclaimsrelatedtothecumulativeimpactof allChangeOrdersandtoanyclaimrelatedtotheeffectofachangeonotherWork. c) Noextrawork (exceptunderemergencyconditions) orchangesshallbemadenorshall anysubstitutions, changesoradditionstooromissionsordeviationsfromtherequirements oftheDrawingsandSpecificationsbemadeunlesspursuanttoawrittenChangeOrder signedbytheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer, itbeingexpresslyunderstoodthatthe Ownershallnotbeliableforthecostofextraworkoranysubstitution, change, addition, omissionordeviationfromtherequirementsoftheDrawingsorSpecificationsunlessthe sameshallhavebeenauthorizedinwritingbytheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineerina writtenchangeorderorotherAmendment. TheprovisionsofthisParagraph7.1shall controlintheeventofanyinconsistencybetweensuchprovisionsandtheotherprovisions ofthisArticle7. SeeSubparagraph10.3(a) oftheGeneralConditionsforChangeOrders underemergencyconditions. d) ThemethodofdeterminingthecostorcredittotheOwnerforanychangeintheWorkshall beoneofthefollowing: Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 1) mutualacceptanceofanot-to-exceedlump-sumamountproperlyitemizedand supportedbysufficientsubstantiating datatopermitevaluation; or 2) unitpricesstatedintheContractDocumentsorsubsequentlyagreedupon; or 3) costtobedeterminedinamanneragreeduponbythepartiesandamutuallyacceptable fixedorpercentagefee; or 4) theforceaccountmethodprovidedinSubparagraph7.1(e) e) IfthepartiescannotagreetooneofthemethodsofcalculatingcostprovidedinClauses (d) 1), (d) (2), or (d) (3), orifthepartiesagreetoamethodbutcannotagreeon afinaldollar figure; oriftheContractorforwhateverreasonrefusestosigntheChangeOrderin question;theContractor, providedhereceivesawrittenordersignedbytheOwner, shall promptlyproceedwiththeWorkinvolved. ThecostoftheWorkinvolvedshallthenbe calculatedonthebasisofthereasonablejobsiteexpendituresandsavingsofthose performingtheWorkattributabletothechanges, includingareasonableallowancefor overheadandprofit, suchallowanceinanycasenevertoexceedfifteen (15%) percent. In suchcase, theContractorshallkeepanitemizedaccountingoftheWorkinvolved, ona dailybasis, insuchformandwiththeappropriatesupportingdataastheArchitect/Engineer andOwnermayprescribe. Sworncopiesoftheitemizedaccountingshallbedeliveredto theArchitect/Engineereachdayduringtheperformanceofforceaccountwork, withcopies totheOwner. FAILUREOFTHECONTRACTORTOSUBMITTHESWORN-TOITEMIZED ACCOUNTINGDAILYASREQUIREDHEREINSHALLCONSTITUTEAWAIVER BYTHECONTRACTOROFANYRIGHTTODISPUTETHEOWNER'S DETERMINATIONOFTHEAMOUNTDUETHECONTRACTORFORFORCE ACCOUNTWORK. CoststobechargedunderthisSubparagraphforforceaccountwork arelimitedtothefollowing: 1) costsoflabor, includingsocialsecurity, oldageandunemploymentinsurance, fringe benefitsrequiredbyagreementorcustom, andworkerscompensationinsurance; 2) costsofmaterials, suppliesandequipment (butnottoincludeoff-sitestorageunless approvedinwritingbytheOwner), whetherincorporatedorconsumed; 3) rentalcostsofmachineryandequipment, exclusiveofhandtools, whetherrentedfrom theContractororothers; 4) costsofpremiumsforallbondsandinsurancerelatedtotheWork; and 5) additionalcostsofsupervisionandfieldofficepersonneldirectlyattributabletothe changedWork. Pendingfinaldeterminationof costtotheOwner, paymentof undisputedamountsonforceaccountshallbeincludedontheArchitect/Engineer's CertificateofPaymentasworkiscompleted. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 f) TheamountofcredittobeallowedtotheOwnerforanydeletionofWorkoranyother changewhichresultsinanetdecreaseoftheContractSumshallbetheamountofactual netcostconfirmedbytheArchitect/Engineerplusthestatedpercentageforoverheadand profit. WhenbothadditionsanddeletionsorcreditscoveringrelatedWorkorsubstitutions areinvolvedinanyonechange, theallowanceforoverheadandprofitshallbefiguredon thebasisofthenetincreaseordecreasewithrespecttothatchange. 7.2SUPPLEMENTALAGREEMENTS AwrittenSupplementalAgreementcanalsobeusedtoimplementchangesintheWorkinsteadof aChangeOrderform, includingbutnotlimitedtosituationsinvolvingpartialoccupancyofthe WorkunderParagraph9.8, achangemadetotheDrawingsortheSpecificationswithoutan increaseintheContractSum, orspecialcircumstanceswhereitisnecessaryormoreappropriate fortheOwnertouseaSupplementalAgreement. WrittenSupplementalAgreementsshallhavea statusequaltothatofChangeOrdersforpurposesofpriorityofContractDocumentsinterpretation, exceptthattotheextentofaconflict, laterSupplementalAgreementsintimecontroloverearlier SupplementalAgreements, andthelatestChangeOrderorSupplementalAgreementintime controlsoverearlierdatedChangeOrdersandSupplementalAgreements. Therulesof Subparagraphs7.1(b) through (f) shallalsoapplytothenegotiationandexecutionofSupplemental Agreements. 7.3MINORCHANGESINTHEWORK TheArchitect/Engineer, afternotifyingtheOwner, shallbeauthorizedtoorderminorchanges intheWorknotinvolvinganadjustmentintheContractSumoranextensionoftheContract TimeandnotinconsistentwiththeintentoftheContractDocuments. Minorchangesshallbe effectedbywrittenorder, andshallbebindingontheOwnerandtheContractor. The Contractorshallcarryoutsuchwrittenorderspromptly. Thesewrittenordersshallnotbe deemedtochangeorimpacttheContractSumortheContractTime. Contractorshallhaveno ClaimforanyminorchangeorderedtotheWorkunderthisParagraph7.3unlesstheContractor submitsitschangeproposal, priortocomplyingwiththeminorchangeorderedandinnoevent laterthanten (10) workingdaysfromthedatetheminorchangewasordered, totheOwnerfor approval. 7.4TIMEREQUIREDTOPROCESSAMENDMENTS a) itemizedbreakdownofcosts. Responsestoproposalrequestsshallbesubmitted sufficientlyinadvanceoftherequiredworktoallowtheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer aminimumofthirty (30) calendardaysafterreceiptbytheArchitect/Engineertoreview theitemizedbreakdownandtoprepareordistributeadditionaldocumentsasmaybe necessary. AllofthePrimeContractor'sresponsestoproposalrequestsshallincludea statementthatthecostdescribedintheresponserepresentsthecomplete, totalandfinal costandadditionalContractTimeassociatedwiththeextrawork, change, additionto, omission, deviation, substitution, orothergroundsforseekingextracompensationunder theContractDocuments, withoutreservationorfurtherrecourse. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 b) AllAmendmentsrequireapprovalbyeithertheCityCouncilor, whereauthorizedbythe StatelawandCityordinance, bytheCityManagerpursuanttoAdministrativeAction. The approvalprocessrequiresaminimumofforty-five (45) calendardaysaftersubmissionto theOwnerinfinalformwithallsupportingdata. ReceiptofasubmissionbyOwnerdoes notconstituteacceptanceorapprovalofaproposal, nordoesitconstituteawarrantythat theproposalwillbeauthorizedbyCityCouncilResolution, OrdinanceorAdministrative Action. THETIMEREQUIREDFORTHEAPPROVALPROCESSSHALLNOTBE CONSIDEREDADELAYANDNOEXTENSIONSTOTHECONTRACTTIMEOR INCREASEINTHECONTRACTSUMWILLBECONSIDEREDORGRANTEDAS ARESULTOFTHISPROCESS. Pendingtheapprovaldescribedabove, theContractor willproceedwiththeworkunderapendingAmendmentonlyifdirectedinwritingbythe Owner. ARTICLE8 - CONTRACTTIME 8.1DEFINITIONS a) Unlessotherwiseprovided, theContractTimeistheperiodoftime, includingauthorized adjustments, allottedintheContractDocumentsforSubstantialCompletionoftheWork. b) ThedateofcommencementoftheWorkisthedateestablishedintheNoticetoProceed fromtheOwner. Thedateofcommencementshallnotbepostponedbythefailureofthe PrimeContractor, orofpersonsorentitiesforwhomthePrimeContractorisresponsible toactpromptlytocommencetheWork. IftheOwnerunreasonablydelaystheissuanceof thenoticetoproceed, throughnofaultofthePrimeContractor, thePrimeContractorshall beentitledonlytoanequitableextensionoftheContractTime; theContractSumshall remainunchanged. c) ThedateofSubstantialCompletionisthedatecertifiedbytheArchitect/Engineerin accordancewithParagraph9.7. d) andendingat12:00midnight, unlessotherwisespecificallydefinedbyspecialprovision. 8.2PROGRESSANDCOMPLETION a) TimelimitsstatedintheContractDocumentsareoftheessenceoftheContract. By executingtheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement, thePrimeContractorconfirms thattheContractTimeisareasonableperiodforperformingtheWork. b) ThePrimeContractorshallnotknowingly, exceptbyagreementwithorinstructionofthe Ownerinwriting, prematurelycommenceoperationsontheProjectsiteorelsewhereprior totheeffectivedateofinsurancetobefurnishedbythePrimeContractorasrequiredby Article11. ThedateofcommencementoftheWorkshallnotbechangedbytheeffective dateofinsurancerequiredbyArticle11. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 8.3DELAYSANDEXTENSIONSOFTIME a) IfthePrimeContractorisdelayedatanytimeintheprogressoftheWorkbyanactor neglectoftheOwnerorArchitect/Engineer, orofanemployeeofeither, orofaseparate contractoremployedbytheOwner, orbychangesorderedintheWork, orbylabor disputes, fire, unusualdelayindeliveries, unavoidablecasualtiesorothercausesbeyond thePrime byothercauseswhichtheArchitect/Engineerdeterminesmayjustifydelay, thenthe ContractTimeshallbeextendedbyChangeOrderforsuchreasonabletimeasthe Architect/EngineerandOwnermaydetermine. b) ClaimsrelatingtoContractTimeandtimeextensionsshallbemadeinaccordancewiththe applicableprovisionsofParagraph4.3. c) NoDamagesforDelay. NOTWITHSTANDINGANYOTHERPROVISIONSOFTHE CONTRACTDOCUMENTS, INCLUDINGTHEGENERALCONDITIONS, NO ADJUSTMENTSHALLBEMADETOTHECONTRACTSUMANDTHEPRIME CONTRACTORSHALLNOTBEENTITLEDTOCLAIMORRECEIVEANY ADDITIONALCOMPENSATIONASARESULTOFORARISINGOUTOFANY DELAY, HINDRANCE, DISRUPTION, FORCEMAJEURE, IMPACT, OR INTERFERENCE, INTENTIONALORUNINTENTIONAL, FORESEENOR UNFORESEEN, WHICHINCREASESTHETIMETOCOMPLETETHEWORK, INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOANYDELAYSCAUSEDINWHOLEORIN PARTBYTHEACTS, OMISSIONS, FAILURES, NEGLIGENCE, ORFAULTOFTHE OWNER, THEARCHITECT/ENGINEER, ORTHEOWNER'SREPRESENTATIVE, ANEXTENSIONOFTHECONTRACTTIMEUNDERSUBPARAGRAPH8.3(a) BEINGTHEPRIME d) TheOwnershallhavetherighttooccupy, withoutprejudicetotherightofeitherparty, anycompletedorlargelycompletedportionsofthestructureorWork, notwithstandingthe factthattheContractTimeforcompletingalloraportionoftheWorkmaynot have expired. PartialoccupancyanduseshallnotbedeemedasanacceptanceoftheWorktaken orused. e) ThePrimeContractorshallpromptlysuspendtheWorkwheneitherthePrimeContractor ortheOwnerisorderedtodosobyacourtorderfromacourthavinglawfuljurisdiction, andthePrimeContractorwillnotbeentitledtoadditionalcompensationbyvirtueofany delaysresultingfromthecourtorder. ThePrimeContractorwillalsonotbeliabletothe OwnerforadelaycausedinfactbytheWorkbeingsuspendedbyacourtorder. f) TheArchitect/Engineer, withtheconsentoftheOwner, shallhavetheauthoritytosuspend theWork, inwholeorinpart, forsuchperiodorperiodsastheArchitect/Engineerdeems necessaryduetounusualorsevereweatherconditionsasareconsideredunfavorablefor thesuitableprosecutionoftheWork, orduetofailureonthepartofthePrimeContractor tocorrectconditionsconsideredunsafeforworkmenorthegeneralpublic. Ifitshould becomenecessarytostoptheWorkforanindefiniteperiod, thePrimeContractorshall Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 storeallmaterialsinsuchamannerthattheywillnotobstructorimpedethepublic unnecessarilyorbecomedamagedinanyway, andshalltakeeveryprecautiontoprevent damageordeteriorationoftheWorkperformed. IncasesofsuspensionoftheWorkunder thisSubparagraph, thePrimeContractorshallalsoprovidesuitabledrainageaboutthe Workanderecttemporarystructureswherenecessary. ThePrimeContractorshallnot suspendtheWorkinwholeorinpartwithoutwrittenauthorityfromtheArchitect/Engineer ortheOwner, andshallresumetheWorkpromptlywhennotifiedbytheArchitect/Engineer ortheOwnertoresumeoperations. g) IntheeventofadelaythatistheresponsibilityofthePrimeContractororanyofthe Subcontractors, forwhichthePrimeContractorisnotentitledtoatimeextensionunder theprovisionsofthisContract, theOwnermaydirectthattheWorkbeacceleratedby meansofovertime, additionalcrewsoradditionalshifts, orresequencing. Thisacceleration shallbeatnocosttotheOwnerandwillcontinueuntiltheContractTimeisrestored. In theeventofadelayforwhichthePrimeContractorisentitledtoatimeextension, as determinedbytheArchitect/Engineer, Ownermaysimilarlydirectaccelerationandthe PrimeContractoragreestoperformsameonthebasisthatthePrimeContractorwillbe reimbursedonlytotheextentdescribedinSubparagraph4.3(i). THEPRIME CONTRACTOREXPRESSLYWAIVESANYOTHERCOMPENSATION RESULTINGFROMACCELERATION, SUCHASLOSSOFLABOR PRODUCTIVITYOREFFICIENCY. ARTICLE9 - PAYMENTSANDCOMPLETION 9.1CONTRACTSUM TheContractSumisstatedintheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementand, including authorizedadjustments, isthetotalamountofcompensationpayablebytheOwnertothePrime ContractorfortheperformanceoftheWorkundertheContractDocuments. 9.2SCHEDULEOFVALUES BeforethefirstApplicationforPayment, thePrimeContractorshallsubmittothe Architect/EngineerascheduleofvaluesallocatedtovariousportionsoftheWork, preparedin suchformandsupportedbysuchdatatosubstantiateitsaccuracyastheArchitect/Engineer mayrequire. Thisschedule, whenapprovedbytheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwner, shallbe usedasabasisforthePrimeContractor'sApplicationforPayment. Thescheduleofvalues shallfollowthetradedivision oftheSpecifications. PrimeContractor'sApplicationfor PaymentshallbefiledonthecurrentversionofAIAFormG702 (ApplicationandCertificate forPayment), asapprovedbytheOwner. 9.3APPLICATIONSFORPAYMENT a) Atleastten (10) daysbeforethedateestablishedforeachprogresspayment, thePrime ContractorshallsubmittotheArchitect/EngineeranitemizedApplicationforPaymentfor Workcompletedinaccordancewiththescheduleofvalues. TheApplicationshallbe notarized, ifrequired, andsupportedbydatasubstantiatingthePrime Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 paymentastheOwnerorArchitect/Engineermayrequire, includingbutnotlimitedto copiesofrequisitionsfromSubcontractorsandmaterialsuppliers, andreflectingthe applicableretainageasrequiredintheContractDocuments. PrimeContractor's ApplicationforPaymentshallalsoprovideothersupportingdocumentationastheOwner ortheotherapplicableprovisionsoftheContractDocumentsmayrequire. b) ApplicationsforPaymentmaynotincluderequestsforpaymentofamountsthePrime ContractordoesnotintendtopaytoaSubcontractorbecauseofagoodfaithdispute, unless thePrimeContractorcomplieswithClause5.3(b) (2) oftheseGeneralConditionsandthe Prime Prime Contractorofthefundsdeemedtobeindispute. c) UnlessotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments, progresspaymentsshallinclude paymentformaterialsandequipmentdeliveredandsuitablystoredattheProjectsitefor subsequentincorporationintotheWorkwithinthirty (30) daysafterdeliverytotheProject site. IfapprovedinadvancebytheOwner, paymentmaysimilarlybemadeformaterials andequipmentsuitablystoredawayfromtheProjectsiteatalocationagreeduponin writing. Paymentforcostsincurredinstorageofmaterialsorequipmentawayfromthe ProjectsitewillNOTbemadebyOwnerunless: 1) theOwnerhasgivenpriorapprovalofsuchoff-sitestorageinwriting; 2) thematerialsorequipmentarestoredinabondedwarehouselocatedinDentonCounty andidentifiedwiththeProjectforwhichtheyarestored, asevidencedbywarehouse receiptsandappropriatedocumentsoftitle; and 3) thematerialsorequipmentstoredoff-sitewillbeincorporatedintotheWorkwithin thirty (30) daysafterdelivery. STORAGEINFACILITIESOFTHE MANUFACTURERORTHEPRIMECONTRACTORWILLNOTBE PERMITTEDORPAIDFOR, UNLESSTHEOWNERHASEXPRESSLYGIVEN PRIORAPPROVALOFSUCHSTORAGEINWRITING. d) ThePrimeContractorwarrantsthattitletoallWorkcoveredbyanApplicationforPayment willpasstotheOwnernolaterthanthetimeofpayment. ThePrimeContractorfurther warrantsthatuponsubmittalofanApplicationforPaymentallWorkforwhichCertificates forPaymenthavebeenpreviouslyissuedandpaymentsreceivedfromtheOwnershallbe freeandclearofliens, claims, securityinterestsorencumbrancesinfavorofthePrime Contractor, Subcontractors, materialsuppliers, orotherpersonsorentitiesmakingaclaim byreasonofhavingprovidedlabor, materials, andequipmentrelatingtotheWork. e) AllmaterialsorequipmentdeliveredtotheProjectsiteearlierthanthirty (30) dayspriorto anapprovedsch permissionoftheOwnertobestoredontheProjectsite. Ifanyunauthorizedearlydelivery occurs, PrimeContractorshall, atPrime responsibleSubcontractororSupplier, causesuchearlydeliverytoberemovedfromthe Projectsiteandstoredoff-siteuntilrequiredattheProjectsite. Allcostsoflabor, transportationandstoragewillbeincludedaspartoftheexpense. IfthePrimeContractor failsorrefusestoremoveunauthorizedearlydeliverymaterials, theOwnermaycausesuch Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 materialstoberemovedatthePrimeContractor'ssoleexpense, andamountsmaybe withheldfromthePrimeContractor'sApplicationforPaymenttoreimbursetheOwnerfor anycostsincurredinremovingunauthorizedearlydeliverymaterials. OWNERWILL NOTBERESPONSIBLEFORTHEPROTECTIONOFORRISKOFLOSSONANY EARLYDELIVERYMATERIALSOREQUIPMENT, NORWILLOWNERBE LIABLEFORANYPAYMENTFORTHEEARLYDELIVERYMATERIALSOR EQUIPMENT. Anymaterialsorequipmentclassifiedasearlydeliverywillnotbe approvedforpaymentasstoredmaterialspriortothirty (30) daysbeforetheincorporation ofthematerialsorequipmentintotheWork, unlessstorageandpaymentatanearlierdate isexpresslyapprovedinwritingbytheOwner. f) IftheContractSumisequaltoorlessthan $25,000, andifperformanceandpaymentbonds arenotfurnishedbytheContractor, thennopaymentappliedforwillbepayableunderthe ContractuntiltheWorkhasbeenfinallycompletedandaccepted. 9.4CERTIFICATESFORPAYMENT a) TheArchitect/Engineerwill, withinten (10) daysafterreceiptofthePrime ApplicationforPayment, eitherissuetotheOwneraCertificateforPayment, withacopy tothePrimeContractor, forsuchamountastheArchitect/Engineerdeterminesisproperly due, ornotifythePrimeContractorandOwnerinwriting reasonsforwithholdingcertificationinwholeorinpartasprovidedin: a) CityofDentonGeneralConditionsforBuildingConstruction. b) Subparagraph9.5(a). TheCertificateforPaymentshallbeissuedonthecurrentversionof AIAFormG702 (ApplicationandCertificateforPayment) asapprovedbytheOwner. c) TheissuanceofaCertificateforPaymentwillconstitutearepresentationbythe andthedatacomprisingtheApplicationforPayment, thattheWorkhasprogressedtothe andbelief, qualityoftheWorkisinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments. The foregoingrepresentationsaresubjecttoanevaluationoftheWorkforconformancewith theContractDocumentsuponSubstantialandFinalCompletion, toresultsofsubsequent testsandinspections, tominordeviationsfromtheContractDocumentscorrectableprior toFinalCompletionandtospecificqualificationsexpressedbytheArchitect/Engineer. TheissuanceofaCertificateforPaymentwillfurtherconstitutearepresentationthatthe Prime approval. TheissuanceofaCertificateforPaymentisnotarepresentationthatthe Architect/Engineerhas: 1) madeexhaustiveorcontinuouson-siteinspectionstocheckthequalityorquantityof theWork; 2) reviewedconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequencesorprocedures; 3) reviewedcopiesofrequisitionsreceivedfromSubcontractorsandmaterialsuppliers andotherdatarequestedbytheOwnertosubstantiatethePrime payment; or Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 4) madeexaminationtoascertainhoworforwhatpurposethePrimeContractorhasused moneypreviouslypaidonaccountoftheContractSum. d) WhenevertheApplicationforPaymentforWorkdonesincethelastpreviousApplication forPaymentexceedsonehundreddollars ($100.00) inamount, Ownerwillpaya percentageoftheApplication, lessapplicableretainage, tothePrimeContractorwithin certifiedbytheArchitect/Engineer. TheApplicationmayincludeacceptablenonperishable materialsdeliveredtotheWorkorstoredasprovidedforinParagraph9.3(c) andthe paymentwillbeallowedonthenetinvoicevalue, lesstaxesandapplicableretainage. e) TheCityisrequiredtowithholdfivepercent (5%) retainageforpublicworkscontractsin whichthetotalcontractpriceestimateatthetimeofexecutionismorethan $400,000; however, thisrequirementisappliedbytheCityforallpublicworkscontractsinexcessof 50,000. TheretainagewillbewithheldbytheOwnerfromeachprogresspaymentuntil finalcompletionoftheWorkbytheContractor, approvaloffinalcompletionbythe Architect/Engineer, andfinalacceptanceoftheWorkbytheOwner. Unlessotherwise requiredbystatelaw, theretainagepercentageasspecifiedaboveisbasedupontheoriginal Contract Sum, andwillnotbeaffectedintheeventtheoriginalContractSumis subsequentlyincreasedbyChangeOrder. f) Noprogresspaymentsshallbemadeoncontractswhereperformanceandpaymentbonds arenotrequiredorfurnished. Insuchinstances, paymentfortheWorkperformedwillbe madeuponfinalcompletionandacceptancebytheOwnerofallWork. 9.5DECISIONSTOWITHHOLDCERTIFICATION a) TheArchitect/EngineerortheOwnermaydecidenottocertifypaymentandmaywithhold aCertificateforPaymentinwholeorinpart, totheextentreasonablynecessarytoprotect totheOwnerrequiredbySubparagraph9.4(b) cannotbemade. IftheArchitect/Engineer ortheOwnerisunabletocertifypaymentintheamountoftheApplication, the Architect/EngineerortheOwnerwillnotifythePrimeContractorasprovidedin Subparagraph9.4(a). IfthePrimeContractorandArchitect/EngineerortheOwnercannot agreeonarevisedamount, theArchitect/EngineerwillpromptlyissueaCertificatefor PaymentfortheamountforwhichtheArchitect/Engineerisabletomaketherequired representationstotheOwner. TheArchitect/EngineerortheOwnermayalsodecidenotto certifypaymentor, becauseofsubsequentlydiscoveredevidenceorsubsequent observations, maynullifythewholeorapartofaCertificateforPaymentpreviouslyissued protecttheOwnerfromlossbecauseof: 1) defectiveornonconformingWorknotremedied; Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 2) third-partyclaimsfiledorreasonableevidenceindicatingprobablefilingofsuch claims; 3) failureofthePrimeContractortomakepaymentsproperlytoSubcontractorsorfor labor, materials, orequipment; 4) reasonableevidencethattheWorkcannotbecompletedfortheunpaidbalanceofthe ContractSum; 5) damagetotheOwneroranothercontractor; 6) reasonableevidencethattheWorkwillnotbecompletedwithintheContractTime, and thattheunpaidbalancewouldnotbeadequatetocoveractualordamagesforthe anticipateddelay; 7) persistentfailuretocarryouttheWorkinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments; or 8) mathematicalorothererrorsthatarediscoveredintheApplicationforPayment. b) Whenall oftheabovereasonsthatexistedforwithholdingcertificationareremovedor remedied, then, atthattime, certificationwillbemadeforamountspreviouslywithheld. c) TheOwnermay, atitsoption, offsetanyprogresspaymentorfinalpaymentunderthe ContractDocumentsagainstanydebt (includingtaxes) lawfullyduetotheOwnerfromthe PrimeContractor, regardlessofwhethertheamountduearisespursuanttothetermsofthe ContractDocumentsorotherwise, andregardlessofwhetherornotthedebtduetothe Ownerhasbeenreducedtojudgmentbyacourt. 9.6PROGRESSPAYMENTS a) AftertheArchitect/EngineerhasissuedaCertificateforPayment, theOwnershallmake paymentinthemannerandwithinthetimeprovidedintheContractDocuments, andshall sonotifytheArchitect/Engineer. TheOwnershallnotbeliableforinterestonanylateor delayedprogresspaymentorfinalpaymentcausedbyanyclaimordispute, any discrepancyinquantities, anyfailuretoprovidesupportingdocumentationorother informationrequiredwiththeApplicationforPaymentorasapreconditiontopayment undertheContractDocuments, orduetoanypaymenttheOwnerortheArchitect/Engineer hasarighttowithholdornotcertifyundertheContractDocuments. Notwithstandingthe foregoing, theOwnermayrefusetomakepaymentonanyCertificateforPayment including, withoutlimitation, thefinalCertificateforPayment) foranydefaultunderthe ContractDocuments, includingbutnotlimitedtothosedefaultssetforthinSubparagraph 9.5(a), Clauses (1) through (7). TheOwnershallnotbedeemedindefaultbyreasonof withholdingpaymentwhileanyPrimeContractordefaultremainsuncured. b) ThePrimeContractorshallpromptlypayeachSubcontractor, uponreceiptofpayment fromtheOwner, outoftheamountpaidtothePrimeContractoronaccountofeach Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 reflectingpercentagesactuallyretainedfrompaymentstothePrimeContractoronaccount ofsuchSubcontractorsportionoftheWork. ThePrimeContractorshall, byappropriate agreementwitheachSubcontractor, requireeachSubcontractortomakepaymentstoSub- subcontractorsinsimilarmanner. c) TheArchitect/Engineerwill, onrequest, furnishtoaSubcontractor, ifpracticable, informationregardingpercentagesofcompletionoramountsappliedforbythePrime ContractorandactiontakenthereonbytheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwneronaccount ofportionsoftheWorkdonebysuchSubcontractor. d) NeithertheOwnernortheArchitect/Engineershallhaveanobligationtopayortoseeto thepaymentofmoneytoaSubcontractorexceptasmayotherwiseberequiredbylaw. That obligationbelongstothePrimeContractoror, intheeventofthePrime topayaSubcontractor, totheSuretyonthePaymentBondasrequiredunderParagraph 11.3. e) Paymenttomaterialsuppliersshallbetreatedinamannersimilartothatprovidedin Subparagraphs9.6(b), (c), and (d). f) ACertificateforPayment, aprogresspayment, orpartialorentireuseoroccupancyofthe ProjectbytheOwnershallnotconstituteacceptanceofWorknotperformedinaccordance withtheContractDocuments. 9.7SUBSTANTIALCOMPLETION a) TheDateofSubstantialCompletionoftheWork, ordesignatedportionoftheWork, isthedate certifiedbytheArchitect/Engineerwhenconstructionissufficientlycompletedinaccordancewith theCityOfDentonGeneralConditionsForBuildingConstruction. a) theContractDocumentssuchthattheOwnermaybeneficiallyoccupyandusetheWork, ordesignatedportionsoftheWork, forthepurposesforwhichitisintendedandonlytrivial andinsignificantitemsremainwhichdonotaffecttheWorkasawhole. b) WhenthePrimeContractorconsidersthattheWork, ortheportionoftheWorkwhichthe Owneragreestoacceptseparately, isSubstantiallyComplete, thePrimeContractorshall prepareandsubmittotheArchitect/Engineeracomprehensivelistofremainingitemsto becompletedorcorrected. ThePrimeContractorshallproceedpromptlytocompleteand thepunchlistdoesnotaltertheresponsibilityofthePrimeContractortocompleteallWork inaccordancewiththeContractDocuments. Uponreceiptofthepunchlist, the Architect/EngineerwillmakeaninspectiontodeterminewhethertheWork, ordesignated disclosesanyitem, whetherornotincludedonthepunchlist, whichisnotinaccordance withtherequirementsoftheContractDocumentsandwhichrenderstheWorkinspected notSubstantiallyCompletetheContractorshall, beforeissuanceoftheCertificateof SubstantialCompletion, completeorcorrecttheitemuponnotificationbythe Architect/Engineer. ThePrimeContractorshallthensubmitarequestforanother Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 inspectionbytheArchitect/EngineertodetermineSubstantialCompletion. WhentheWork ordesignatedportionoftheWorkisSubstantiallyComplete, theArchitect/Engineerwill prepareaCertificateofSubstantialCompletionwhichshallestablishthedateofSubstantial Completion, shallestablishresponsibilitiesoftheOwnerandthePrimeContractorfor security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damagetotheWorkandinsurance, andshallfixthe timewithinwhichthePrimeContractorshallfinishallitemsonthepunchlist accompanyingtheCertificate. c) TheCertificateofSubstantialCompletionshallbesubmittedtotheOwnerandthePrime Contractorfortheirwrittenacceptanceofresponsibilitiesassignedtotheminthe Certificate. d) UponSubstantialCompletionoftheWorkordesignatedportionthereofandupon applicationbythePrimeContractorandcertificationbytheArchitect/Engineer, theOwner shallmakepayment, reflectingadjustmentinretainage, ifany, fortheWork, orportionof theWork, asprovidedintheContractDocuments. 9.8PARTIALOCCUPANCYORUSE a) TheOwnermayoccupyoruseanycompletedorpartiallycompletedportionoftheWork atanystagewhensuchportionisdesignatedbyseparateSupplementalAgreementwith thePrimeContractor, providedsuchoccupancyoruseisconsentedtobytheinsureras requiredunderSubparagraph11.2(e) andauthorizedbypublicauthoritieshaving jurisdictionovertheWork. Suchpartialoccupancyorusemaycommencewhetherornot theportionisSubstantiallyComplete, providedtheOwnerandPrimeContractorhave acceptedinwritingtheresponsibilitiesassignedtoeachofthemforpayments, retainageif any, security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damagetotheWorkandinsurance, andhave agreedinwritingconcerningtheperiodforcorrectionoftheWorkandcommencementof warrantiesrequiredbytheContractDocuments. WhenthePrimeContractorconsidersa portionSubstantiallyComplete, thePrimeContractorshallprepareandsubmitalisttothe Architect/EngineerasprovidedunderSubparagraph9.7(b). Consentofthe Prime Contractortopartialoccupancyoruseshallnotbeunreasonablywithheld. Thestageofthe progressoftheWorkshallbedeterminedbywrittenagreementbetweentheOwnerand PrimeContractoror, ifnoagreementisreached, bydecisionoftheArchitect/Engineer. b) Immediatelypriortosuchpartialoccupancyoruse, theOwner, PrimeContractor, and Architect/EngineershalljointlyinspecttheareatobeoccupiedorportionoftheWorkto beusedinordertodetermineandrecordtheconditionoftheWork. c) Unlessotherwiseagreedupon, partialoccupancyoruseofaportionorportionsoftheWork shallnotconstituteacceptanceofWorknotcomplyingwiththerequirementsofthe ContractDocuments. 9.9FINALCOMPLETIONANDFINALPAYMENT a) UponreceiptofwrittennoticethattheWorkisreadyforfinalinspectionandacceptance anduponreceiptofafinalApplicationforPayment, theArchitect/Engineer, accompanied Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 Architect/EngineerfindstheWorkacceptableundertheContractDocumentsandthe ContractDocumentsfullyperformed, theArchitect/Engineerwillpromptlyissueafinal info inspections, theWorkhasbeencompletedinaccordancewithtermsandconditionsofthe ContractDocumentsandthattheentirebalancefoundtobeduethePrimeContractorand forPaymentwillconstituteafurtherrepresentationthatconditionslistedinSubparagraph 9.9(b) asaconditionprecedenttothePrime itledtofinalpayment havebeenfulfilled. Ownerwillnormallymakefinalpaymentwithinthirty (30) daysafter Owner'sreceiptandapprovalofthefinalCertificateforPayment. Warrantiesrequiredby theContractDocumentsshallcommenceonthedateofSubstantialCompletionofthe Work, unlessotherwiseprovidedbyseparateagreementbetweentheOwnerandthePrime Contractor. b) Neitherfinalpaymentnoranyremainingretainedpercentageshallbecomedueuntilthe PrimeContractorsubmitstotheArchitect/Engineer: 1) anaffidavitthatpayrolls, billsformaterialsandequipment, andotherindebtedness responsibleorencumbered (lessamountswithheldbyOwner) havebeenpaidor otherwisesatisfied; 2) acertificateevidencingthatinsurancerequiredbytheContractDocumentstoremain inforceafterfinalpaymentiscurrentlyineffectandwillnotbecancelledorallowed toexpireuntilatleastthirty (30) dayspriorwritten noticehasbeengiventotheOwner; 3) awrittenstatementthatthePrimeContractorknowsofnosubstantialreasonthatthe insurancewillnotberenewabletocovertheperiodrequiredbytheContract Documents; 4) aconsentofsuretytofinalpayment; and 5) ifrequiredbytheOwner, otherdataestablishingpaymentorsatisfactionofobligations, suchasreceipts, releasesandwaiversofliens, claims, securityinterestsor encumbrancesarisingoutoftheContract, totheextentandinsuchformasmaybe designatedbytheOwner. c) AsapreconditiontofinalpaymentbytheOwnerunderthisContract, thePrime Contractor'saffidavitunderClause (b)(1) shallstatethatthePrimeContractorhaspaid eachofhissubcontractors, laborersormaterialmeninfullforalllaborandmaterials providedto Contractor fortheWorkperformedunderthisContract. IntheeventthePrime Contractorhasnotpaideachofhissubcontractors, laborersormaterialmeninfull, the PrimeContractorshallstateintheaffidavittheamountowedandthenameofeach subcontractor, laborerormaterialmentowhomsuchpaymentisowed. INANYEVENT, THEPRIMECONTRACTORSHALLBEREQUIREDTOEXECUTETHEOWNER'S STANDARDAFFIDAVITOFFINALPAYMENTANDRELEASEASA PRECONDITIONTORECEIPTOFFINALPAYMENT. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 d) If, afterSubstantialCompletionoftheWork, finalcompletionoftheWorkismaterially delayedthroughnofaultofthePrimeContractororbyissuanceofChangeOrdersaffecting finalcompletionandtheArchitect/Engineerconfirmsthedelay, theOwnershall, upon applicationbythePrimeContractorandcertificationbytheArchitect/Engineer, and withoutterminatingtheContract, makepaymentofthebalancedueforthatportionofthe Workfullycompletedandaccepted. IftheremainingbalanceforWorknotfullycompleted orcorrectedislessthanretainagestipulatedintheContractDocuments, andifbondshave beenfurnished, thewrittenconsentofsuretytopaymentofthebalancedueforthatportion oftheWorkfullycompletedandacceptedshallbesubmittedbytheContractortothe Architect/Engineerpriortocertificationofpayment. Paymentshallbemadeunderterms andconditionsgoverningfinalpayment, exceptthatitshallnotconstituteawaiverof claims. e) TheacceptancebythePrimeContractorofthefinalpaymentshalloperateasand shallbeacompletereleaseoftheOwnerfromallclaimsorliabilitiesunderthe Contract, foranythingdoneorfurnishedorrelatingtotheWorkortheProject, or foranyactorneglectoftheOwnerrelatingtoorconnectedwiththeWorkorthe Project. ARTICLE10SAFETY, SECURITYANDUTILITYPROVISIONS; ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 10.1SAFETYPRECAUTIONSANDPROGRAMS ThePrimeContractorshallberesponsibleforinitiating, maintainingandsupervisingallsafety precautionsandprogramsinconnectionwiththeperformanceoftheContract, andwill complywithallapplicableCity, County, StateandFederalhealthandsafetyregulations. 10.2SAFETYOFPERSONSANDPROPERTY a) ThePrimeContractorshalltakereasonableprecautionsforsafetyof, andshallprovide reasonableprotectiontopreventdamage, injuryorlossto: 1) employeesontheWorkandotherpersonswhomaybeaffectedthereby; 2) theWorkandmaterialsandequipmenttobeincorporatedtherein, whetherinstorage onoroffthesite, undercare, custodyorcontrolofthePrimeContractororthePrime subcontractors; and 3) otherproperty atthesiteoradjacentthereto, suchastrees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structuresandutilitiesnotdesignatedforremoval, relocationor replacementinthecourseofconstruction. b) ThePrimeContractorshallgivenoticesandcomplywithapplicablelaws, ordinances, rules, regulationsandlawfulordersofpublicauthoritiesbearingonsafetyofpersonsor propertyortheirprotectionfromdamage, injuryorloss. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 c) ThePrimeContractorshallerectandmaintain, asrequiredbyexistingconditionsand performanceoftheContract, reasonablesafeguardsforsafetyandprotection, including postingdangersignsandotherwarningsagainsthazards, promulgatingsafetyregulations andnotifyingownersandusersofadjacentsitesandutilities. d) Whenuseorstorageofexplosivesorotherhazardousmaterialsorequipmentorunusual methodsarenecessaryforexecutionoftheWork, thePrimeContractorshallexercise utmostcareandcarryonsuchactivitiesundersupervisionofproperlyqualifiedpersonnel. e) USEOFEXPLOSIVES - CLAIMSANDTOTALINDEMNIFICATION. TheOwner shallhavetherighttopre-approvetheuseofanyexplosivesontheProject; thePrime Contractorshallnotassumeinitsbidthatpermissiontouseexplosiveswillbegranted. TheOwnershallNOTbeliableforanyclaimforadditionaltimeorcompensationasa resultoftheOwner'sdenialofpermissiontouseexplosives. Whereuseofexplosivesis permittedbytheOwner, thePrimeContractorEXPRESSLYAGREESTOBESOLELY RESPONSIBLEforthedeterminationastowhetherexplosivesshallactuallybeused, and foranyresultfromtheuse, handlingorstorageofexplosives, andshallINDEMNIFY, DEFENDANDHOLDCOMPLETELYHARMLESStheOwner, itsofficers, agentsand employees, andtheArchitect/Engineeragainstanyandallclaims, lawsuits, judgments, costsorexpensesforpersonalinjury (includingdeath), propertydamageorotherharmfor whichrecoveryofdamagesissought, sufferedbyanypersonorpersons, astheresultof theuse, handlingorstorageoftheexplosivesbythePrimeContractororanySubcontractor, REGARDLESSOFWHETHERSAIDUSE, HANDLINGORSTORAGEWAS NEGLIGENTORNOT, ANDREGARDLESSOFWHETHERTHEDAMAGEOR INJURYWASCONTRIBUTEDTOINANYWAYBYTHENEGLIGENCEOR FAULTOFTHEOWNER, ITSOFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR REPRESENTATIVES, ORTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEERANDITSOFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, ORREPRESENTATIVES. Intheeventofconflictwithany otherindemnityparagraphinthisContract, thisparagraphcontrols. Thisindemnity paragraphisintendedsolelyforthebenefitofthepartiestothisContractandisnotintended tocreateorgrantanyrights, contractualorotherwise, toorforanyotherpersonorentity. ThePrimeContractorshallfurnishtheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineerwithevidenceof insurancesufficienttocoverpossibledamageorinjury, whichinsuranceshalleither includetheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineerasadditionalinsuredsorbesufficiently broadincoverageastofullyprotecttheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer. Allexplosives shallbestoredinasafeandsecuremanner, underthecareofacompetentwatchmanatall times, andallstorageplacesshallbemarkedclearlyandconspicuously: "DANGEROUS- EXPLOSIVES." Themethodofstoringandhandlingexplosivesandhighlyflammable materialsshallconformtoFederalandStatelaws, CityofDentonordinances, andtheCity ofDentonFireDepartmentregulations. ThePrimeContractorshallnotifyany telecommunications andpublicutilitycompanyandanyprivatepropertyownershaving structuresintheproximityoftheProjectSiteofthePrime explosives, andsuchnoticeshallbegivensufficientlyinadvancetoenablethe telecommunicationsandpublicutilitycompaniesandprivatepropertyownerstotakesuch stepsastheymaydeemnecessarytoprotecttheirpropertyfrominjury. Thenoticeshall notrelievethePrimeContractorofanyresponsibilityfordamageresultingfromany blastingoperations. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 f) ThePrimeContractorshallpromptlyremedydamageandloss (otherthandamageorloss insuredunderpropertyinsurancerequiredbytheContractDocuments) topropertyreferred toinClauses10.2(a)(2) and10.2(a)(3) causedinwholeorinpartbythePrimeContractor, aSubcontractor, oranyonedirectlyorindirectlyemployedbyanyofthem, orbyanyone forwhoseactstheymaybeliableandforwhichthePrimeContractorisresponsibleunder Clauses10.2(a)(2) and10.2(a)(3), exceptdamageorlossattributabletoactsoromissions oftheOwnerorArchitect/Engineeroranyonedirectlyorindirectlyemployedbyeitherof them, orbyanyoneforwhoseactseitherofthemmaybeliable, andnotattributabletothe faultornegligenceofthePrimeContractororanyofitsSubcontractors. Theforegoing obligationsofthePrimeContractorareinadditiontothePrime underParagraph3.l9. Totheextentthatanysuchdamageorlossmaybecoveredby propertyinsuranceorotherinsurancerequiredbytheContractDocuments, theOwnerand thePrimeContractorshallexercisetheirbesteffortstomakeaclaimandobtainrecovery fromtheinsurerstoprovideforthecost, inwholeorinpart, oftherepairworkortoprovide forreimbursementforsuchdamageorloss. g) ThePrimeContractorshalldesignatearesponsiblememberofthePrime organizationatthesitewhosedutyshallbethepreventionofaccidents. Thispersonshall bethePrime Prime ContractorinwritingtotheOwnerandArchitect/Engineer. h) ThePrimeContractorshallnotloadorpermitanypartoftheWorkortheProjectsitetobe loadedsoastoendangeritssafety. 10.3EMERGENCIES Inanemergencyaffectingsafety, health, orsecurityofpersonsorproperty, thePrime Contractorshallact, atthePrime injury, orloss. AdditionalcompensationorextensionoftimeclaimedbythePrime ContractoronaccountofanemergencyshallbedeterminedasprovidedinParagraph4.3and Article7. 10.4PUBLICCONVENIENCEANDSAFETY a) ThePrimeContractorshallplacematerialsstoredabouttheWorkandshallconductthe Workatalltimesinamannerthatcausesnogreaterobstructiontothepublicthanis considerednecessarybytheOwner. Sidewalksorstreetsshallnotbeobstructed, except byspecialpermissionoftheOwner. Thematerialsexcavatedandtheconstruction materialsorplantusedintheperformanceoftheWorkshallbeplacedinamannerthat doesnotendangertheWorkorpreventfreeaccesstoallfirehydrants, watermainsand appurtenances, watervalves, gasvalves, manholesforthetelephone, telegraphsignalor electricconduits, wastewatermainsandappurtenances, andfirealarmorpolicecall boxesinthevicinity. b) TheOwnerreservestherighttoremedyanyneglectonthepartofthePrimeContractor inregardtopublicconvenienceandsafetywhichmaycometotheOwner'sattention, Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 aftertwenty-four (24) hoursnoticeinwritingtothePrimeContractor. Incaseofan emergency, theOwnershallhavetherighttoimmediatelyremedyanyneglectwithout notice. Ineithercase, thecostofanyworkdonebytheOwnertoremedythePrime PrimeContractor shallnotifytheCityTrafficControlDepartmentwhenanystreetistobeclosedor obstructed. Thenoticeshall, inthecaseofmajorthoroughfaresorstreetuponwhich transitlinesoperate, beforty-eight (48) hoursinadvance. TheOwnerreservestheright topostponeorprohibitanyclosureorobstructionofanystreetsorthoroughfarestothe extentnecessaryforthesafetyandbenefitofthetravelingpublic. ThePrimeContractor shall, whendirectedbytheArchitect/EngineerortheOwner, keepanystreetorstreetsin conditionforunobstructedusebyCitydepartments. WhenthePrimeContractoris requiredtoconstructtemporarybridgesormakeotherarrangementsforcrossingover ditchesoraroundstructures, thePrime includetheroadwayapproachesaswellasthecrossingstructures. 10.5BARRICADES, LIGHTSANDWATCHMEN IftheWorkiscarriedonoradjacenttoanystreet, alleyorpublicplace, thePrimeContractor shall, atthePrime rectandmaintainsufficient barricades, fences, lightsanddangersignals, shallprovidesufficientwatchmen, andshall takesuchotherprecautionarymeasuresasarenecessaryfortheprotectionofpersonsor propertyandoftheWork. Allbarricadesshallbepaintedinacolorthatwillbevisibleat night, shallindicateinboldlettersthereonthePrimeContractor'snameandshallbe shallmeanflares, flashers, orotherilluminateddevices. Asufficientnumberofbarricades withadequatemarkingsanddirectionaldevicesshallalsobeerectedtokeepvehiclesfrom beingdrivenonorintoanyWorkunderconstruction. ThePrimeContractorwillbeheld responsiblefor alldamagetotheWorkduetofailureofbarricades, signs, lightsand watchmentoprotecttheWork. Wheneverevidenceisfoundofsuchdamage, the Architect/Engineermayorderthedamagedportionimmediatelyremovedandreplacedby thePrimeContractoratPrimeContractor'scostandexpense. ThePrimeContractor's responsibilityformaintenanceofbarricades, signs, andlights, andforprovidingwatchmen, shallnotceaseuntiltheProjecthasbeenfinallyacceptedbytheOwner. 10.6PUBLICUTILITIESANDOTHERPROPERTIESTOBECHANGED IncaseitisnecessarytochangeormovethepropertyoftheOwnerorofany telecommunicationsorpublicutility, suchpropertyshallnotberemovedorinterferedwith untilorderedtodosobytheArchitect/Engineer. Therightisreservedtotheownerofany publicorprivateutilitiestoenterupontheProjectsiteforthepurposeofmakingsuch changesorrepairsoftheirpropertythatmaybecomenecessaryduringtheperformanceof theWork. TheOwnerreservestherightofentryupontheProjectsiteforanypurpose, includingrepairingorrelayingsewerandwaterlinesandappurtenances, repairingstructures, andformakingotherrepairs, changes, orextensionstoanyoftheOwner'sproperty. The Owner'sactionsshallconformtothePrimeContractor'scurrentandapprovedschedulefor theperformanceoftheWork, providedthatpropernotificationofschedulerequirementshas beengiventotheOwnerbythePrimeContractor. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 10.7TEMPORARYSTORMSEWERANDDRAINCONNECTIONS Whenexistingstormsewersordrainshavetobetakenuporremoved, thePrimeContractor shallathisownexpenseprovideandmaintaintemporaryoutletsandconnectionsforall publicandprivatestormsewersanddrains. ThePrimeContractorshallalsotakecareofall stormsewageanddrainagewhichwillbereceivedfromthesestormdrainsandsewers; for thispurpose, thePrimeContractorshallprovideandmaintain, atthePrime expense, adequatepumpingfacilitiesandtemporaryoutletsordiversions. ThePrime Contractorshall, atthePrime otherstructuresnecessaryandshallbepreparedatalltimestodisposeofstormdrainageand sewagereceivedfromthesetemporaryconnectionsuntilsuchtimeasthepermanent connectionsarebuiltandinservice. Theexistingstormsewersandconnectionsshallbekept inserviceandmaintained undertheContract, exceptwherespecifiedororderedtobe abandonedbytheArchitect/Engineer. Allstormwaterandsewageshallbedisposedofina satisfactorymannersothatnonuisanceiscreatedandthattheWorkunderconstructionwill beadequatelyprotected. 10.8ARRANGEMENTANDCHARGEFORWATERFURNISHEDBYTHEOWNER; ELECTRICITYFORTHEPROJECT a) WhenthePrimeContractordesirestousetheOwner'swaterinconnectionwiththeWork, thePrimeContractorshallmakecompleteandsatisfactoryarrangementswiththeDenton WaterUtilitiesDepartmentandshallberesponsibleforthecostofthewaterthePrime Contractoruses. Wheremetersareused, thechargewillbeattheregularestablishedrate; wherenometersareused, thechargewillbeasprescribedbyCityordinance, orwhereno ordinanceapplies, paymentshallbebasedonestimatesmadebytheDentonWaterUtilities Department. b) ThePrimeContractorshallmakecompleteandsatisfactoryarrangementsforelectricity andmeteredelectricalconnectionswiththeOwnerorwithDentonMunicipalElectricin theeventthatseparatelymeteredelectricalconnectionsarerequiredfortheProject. The PrimeContractorshallpayforallelectricityusedintheperformanceoftheWorkthrough separatemeteredelectricalconnectionsobtainedbythePrimeContractorthroughtheCity ofDenton. 10.9USEOFFIREHYDRANTS ThePrimeContractor, Subcontractors, andanyotherpersonworkingontheProjectshallnot open, turnoff, interferewith, attachanypipeorhoseto, orconnectanythingwithanyfire hydrant, stopvalve, orstopcock, ortapanywatermainbelongingtotheOwner, unlessduly authorizedtodosobytheDentonWaterUtilitiesDepartmentinaccordancewiththeDenton CityCode. 10.10ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 a) ThePrimeContractoranditsSubcontractorsaredeemedtohavemadethemselves familiarwithandatalltimesshallcomplywithallapplicablefederal, stateorlocal laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, andrulesofcommonlawnowineffect (including anyamendmentsnowineffect), relatingtotheenvironment, HazardousSubstancesor exposuretoHazardousSubstances, includingbutnotlimitedtotheComprehensive EnvironmentalResponse, CompensationandLiabilityActof1980, 42U.S.C.A. §§ 9601, etseq.; theHazardousMaterialsTransportationAct, 49U.S.C.A. §§ 1801, et seq.; theResourceConservationandRecoveryActof1976, 42U.S.C.A. §§ 6901, et seq.; theFederalWaterPollutionControlAct, 33U.S.C.A §§ 1201, etseq.; theToxic SubstancesControlAct, 15U.S.C.A. §§ 2601, etseq.; theCleanAirAct, 42U.S.C.A. 7401, etseq.; theSafeDrinkingWaterAct, 42U.S.C.A. §§ 3808, etseq., andany currentjudicialoradministrativeinterpretationoftheselaws, rules, regulations, ordinances, orrulesofcommonlaw, includingbutnotlimitedtoanyjudicialor administrativeorder, consentdecree, orjudgmentaffectingtheProject. b) IntheeventthePrimeContractorencountersonthesitematerialsreasonablybelieved tobeaHazardousSubstancethathavenotbeenrenderedharmless, andremovalof suchmaterialsisnotapartofthescopeofWorkrequiredundertheContract Documents, thePrimeContractorshallimmediatelystopWorkintheaffectedareaand reportinwritingthefactsofsuchencountertotheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwner. Workintheaffectedareashallnotthereafterberesumedexceptbywrittenorderofthe OwnerunlessanduntilthematerialisdeterminednottobeaHazardousSubstanceor theHazardousSubstanceisremediated. TheOwnermaychoosetoremediatethe HazardousSubstancewithaseparatecontractororthroughaChangeOrderwiththe PrimeContractor. IftheOwnerdeterminesthattheHazardousSubstanceexistsinthe affectedareaduetothefaultornegligenceofthePrimeContractororanyofits Subcontractors, thePrimeContractorshallberesponsibleforremediatingthecondition atthesoleexpenseofthePrimeContractorinaccordancewiththePrime APPROVEDSpillRemediationPlan. AnextensionoftheContractTimeforanydelay intheprogressschedulecausedasaresultofthediscoveryandremediationofa HazardousSubstancemaybegrantedbytheOwneronlyifallremainingWorkonthe Projectmustbesuspendedandthedelaycannotbemadeupelsewhereintheprogress schedule. AnyrequestforanextensionoftheContractTimerelatedtothediscovery andremediationofaHazardousSubstanceissubjecttotheprovisionsofParagraph4.3 andArticle8. c) ThePrimeContractorshallberesponsibleforidentification, abatement, cleanup, control, removal, remediation, anddisposalofanyHazardousSubstancebroughtinto oruponthesitebythePrimeContractororanySubcontractororSupplier. ThePrime Contractorshallobtainanyandallpermitsnecessaryforthelegalandproperhandling, transportation, anddisposaloftheHazardousSubstanceandshall, priortoundertaking anyabatement, cleanup, control, removal, remediation, anddisposal, notifytheOwner andtheArchitect/Engineersothattheymayobservetheactivities; provided, however, thatitshallbethePrime laws, rules, regulations, orordinancesgoverningtheactivities. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 d) SpillPreventionPlan. Atleastseventy-two (72) hourspriortocommencing performanceofanyoftheWorkattheProjectsite, thePrimeContractorshallsubmit totheOwnerforreviewandapprovalaSpillPreventionandResponsePlan (SPRP) meetingtherequirementsoffederalandstatelaw, rules, andregulations. TheSPRP shallbespeciallydesignedforthePrimeContractor'splannedworkmethodsand procedures. TheSPRPshallbedesignedtocomplementallapplicablesafetystandards, firepreventionregulations, andpollutionpreventionpoliciesandprocedures. The SPRPshallincludeestimatesofthequantityandrateofflowshouldequipmentfail, anddetailcontainmentordiversionarystructurestopreventspillsfromleavingthesite ormigratingintoadjacentproperties ornavigablewaters. TheSPRPshallinclude methodsofrecoveryofspilledmaterialsandallapplicabletwenty-four (24) hour Managerorotherdesignatedrepresentative. ThePrimeContractorshallnotcommence anyfieldworkpriortoapprovalofsuchplanbytheOwner. Thefollowingadditional rulesshallapplywithrespecttospillscausedbythePrimeContractorora Subcontractor: 1) ThePrimeContractorshallimmediatelyreportanyspillorreleaseattheProject Managerorotherdesignatedrepresentative. Thereafter, withintwo (2) working daysaftertheoccurrenceofsuchevent, thePrimeContractorshallsubmitawritten reportdescribingsucheventinadegreeofdetailreasonablyacceptabletothe Owner. 2) ThePrimeContractorshallimmediatelyrespondinaccordancewiththeSPRPin theeventofaspill. 3) ThePrimeContractorshalldispose ofspilledmaterialsinaccordancewithEPA andTexasCommissiononEnvironmentalQuality (TCEQ) regulationsandany otherapplicablefederal, state, orlocallaws, rules, orregulations. Inconnection withsuchdisposals, thePrimeContractorshalluseonlythosetransportersand disposalfacilitiesthatareapprovedinadvanceinwritingbytheOwner. Acopyof alltransportmanifestsforthespilledmaterialsshallbeobtainedandretainedinthe Prime provideduponrequestof theArchitect/Engineer, theOwner, oranygovernmentalregulatoryagencywith jurisdictionoverthematter. ALLCOSTSOFCOLLECTION, CONTAINMENT, ANDDISPOSALOFSPILLEDMATERIALSSHALLBETHESOLE RESPONSIBILITYOFTHEPRIMECONTRACTOR. 4) environmentaldischargeorrelease. e) CleanAirManagementPlan. ThePrimeContractorshallcomplywiththeCleanAir ManagementPlansubmittedtoandapprovedbytheOwnerduringthecontractor selectionprocess. TheOwnerreservestheright, atthePrime torequiretheremovalorretrofittingofanyequipmentusedinthecourseof Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 constructionthatdoesnotcomplywiththePlansubmittedtoandapprovedbythe Owner. f) ThePrimeContractorshalldepositsurplusorwasteexcavationorothermaterials removedaspartoftheWorkatalegaldisposalsiteinaccordancewithallapplicable state, federal, andlocallaws, rules, regulations, andordinances. ThePrimeContractor shallsubmittotheOwnerforreviewandapprovalallplanneddisposalsitesor proposedusesforthesurplusorwasteexcavationorothermaterialspriortoremoval ofanyexcavationorothermaterialfromtheProjectsite. Acopyofalltransport manifestsforsurplusorwasteexcavationorothermaterialsshallbeobtainedand retainedinthePrime requesttotheArchitect/Engineer, theOwner, oranygovernmentalregulatoryagency withjurisdictionoverthematter. g) ThePrimeContractorisresponsibleforobtainingallTXPDESStormWaterPermits fromTCEQforconstructionoftheProjectunderregulationscontainedin40CFRPart 122, asamended, pursuanttotheCleanWaterAct, 33U.S.C.A. §§1251etseq. These regulationsrequirethefilingofanoticeofintenttoobtainandabidebythegeneral stormwaterpermitforconstructionactivitiespromulgatedbyEPA, includingbutnot limitedtocleaning, grading, andexcavationthatdisturbtheapplicableamountoftotal landarea. Inaddition, thePrimeContractorshallcomplywithallregulationsofthe OwnerrelatingtostormwaterandstormwaterrunoffmanagementattheProjectsite pursuanttoChapter19, ArticleIX, DentonCityCode, asamended. h) ThePrimeContractorshallnotinstallanymaterialsintheperformanceoftheWork thatcontainasbestosorasbestos-relatedmaterialsuchashydratedmineralsilicate, includingchrysolite, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyliteoractinolite, whether friableornon-friable. i) TheOwnerreservestherightinitssoleoptiontoexercisethefollowingremedies withoutwaivingtherighttopursuetheimpositionofanycivilorcriminalfinesor penaltiesthatmaybeimposedunderstate, federal, orlocallawsorordinances), atno additionalcosttotheOwnerandwithoutanextensionoftheContractTime, inthe eventthePrimeContractorfailsorrefusesafterseven (7) daysadvancewrittennotice fromtheOwnertocomplywiththeprovisionsofthisParagraph10.10, thetermsofthe SPRP, thetermsoftheCleanAirManagementPlan, anystormwaterpermitorother environmentalpermitissuedinconnectionwiththeWork, oranyapplicable environmentallaw, rule, regulation, orordinance: 1) suspendalloranyportionoftheWorkuntilthenoncomplianceiscorrected, oruntil adetailedplantoachievecompliancewithinareasonablypromptperiodoftimeis preparedbythePrimeContractorandapprovedbytheOwner; 2) ifthePrimeContractorfailstoproperlyaddressthenoncompliancewithinthetime stipulatedbytheOwner, performthenecessaryremediationorcorrectionworkand backchargethePrimeContractorforthecostoftheremediationorcorrection; or Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 3) terminatetheContractforcauseasprovidedinArticle13. ARTICLE11INSURANCEANDBONDS 11.1 PRIME PrimeContractorsshallrefertotherequirementslistedwithinthesolicitationdocumentand resultingcontractforallCityofDentoninsurancerequirements. Shouldaconflictarise betweenthesolicitationdocumentandtheresultingcontract, therequirementssetforthinthe actualcontractshallprevail. 11.2PROPERTYINSURANCE PrimeContractorsshallrefertotherequirementslistedwithinthesolicitationdocumentand resultingcontractforallCityofDentoninsurancerequirements. Shouldaconflictarise betweenthesolicitationdocumentandtheresultingcontract, therequirementssetforthinthe actualcontractshallprevail. 11.3 PrimeContractorsshallrefertotherequirementslistedwithinthesolicitationdocumentand resultingcontractforallCityofDentoninsurancerequirements. Shouldaconflictarise betweenthesolicitationdocumentandtheresultingcontract, therequirementssetforthinthe actualcontractshallprevail. 11.4 POLICYENDORSEMENTS ANDSPECIALCONDITIONS PrimeContractorsshallrefertotherequirementslistedwithinthesolicitationdocumentand resultingcontractforallCityofDentoninsurancerequirements. Shouldaconflictarise betweenthesolicitationdocumentandtheresultingcontract, therequirementssetforthinthe actualcontractshallprevail. 11.5 PERFORMANCEANDPAYMENTBONDS a) SubjecttotheprovisionsofSubparagraph11.5(b), thePrimeContractorshall, withthe executionanddeliveryoftheConstructionServicesAgreement, furnishandfilewiththe OwnerintheamountsrequiredinthisParagraph, thesuretybondsdescribedinClauses a)(1) and (a)(2) below, whichsuretybondsshallbeinaccordancewiththeCharterofthe CityofDentonandtheprovisionsofChapter2253, TexasGovernmentCode, asamended; eachbondshallbesignedbythePrimeContractor, asPrincipal, andbyanestablished bondingcompany, assurety, meetingtherequirementsofSubparagraph11.5(c) and approvedbytheOwner. ThesuretybondsshallbeaccompaniedbyanappropriatePower- of-Attorneyclearlyestablishingtheextentandlimitations oftheauthorityofeachsigner tososign: Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 1) PerformanceBond. Agoodandsufficientbondinanamountequalto100% ofthe totalContractSum, guaranteeingthefullandfaithfulexecutionoftheWorkand performanceoftheContractinaccordancewithPlans, Specificationsandallother ContractDocuments, includinganyAmendmentsthereof, fortheprotectionofthe Owner. Thisbondshallalsoprovidefortherepairandmaintenanceofalldefectsdue tofaultymaterialsandworkmanshipthatappearwithinaperiodoftwo (2) yearsfrom thedateoffinalcompletionandacceptanceoftheimprovementsbytheOwnerorlesser orlongerperiodsasmaybeotherwisedesignatedintheContractDocuments. 2) PaymentBond. Agoodandsufficientbondinanamountequalto100% ofthetotal ContractSum, guaranteeingthefullandpromptpaymentofallclaimantssupplying laborormaterialsintheprosecutionoftheWorkprovidedforintheContract DocumentsandanyAmendmentsthereto, andfortheuseandprotectionofeach claimant. b) IftheContractSum, includingOwner-acceptedalternatesandallowances, ifany, isgreater than $50,000, Paymentbondsin100% oftheContractSumaremandatoryandshallbe requiredtobeprovidedbytheContractor. IftheContractSumisgreaterthan $100,000, a PaymentBondandPerformanceBondin100% oftheContractamountismandatory. c) NosuretywillbeacceptedbytheOwnerwhoisnowindefaultordelinquentonanybonds orwhoisapartytoanylitigationagainsttheOwner. Allbondsshallbemadeandexecuted ontheOwner'sstandardforms, shallbeapprovedbytheOwner, andshallbeexecutedby notlessthanonecorporatesuretythatisauthorizedandadmittedtodobusinessintheState ofTexas, islicensedbytheStateofTexastoissuesuretybonds, islistedinthemostcurrent UnitedStatesDepartmentoftheTreasuryListofAcceptableSureties, andisotherwise acceptabletotheOwner. EachbondshallbeexecutedbythePrimeContractorandthe surety, andshallspecifythatlegalvenueforenforcementofeachbondshalllieexclusively inDentonCounty, Texas. EachsuretyshalldesignateanagentresidentinDentonCounty, Texastowhomanyrequisitestatutorynoticesmaybedeliveredandonwhomserviceof processmaybehadinmattersarisingoutofthesuretyship. Contractorwillberequiredtofurnishoriginalperformanceandpaymentbondsfor100 percentofthetotalsubmissionpricebeforeworkistocommence. TheContractorshall assumeallcostsinincreasingthebondlimitsif changeordersareformallyapproved. BondsshallbeinaccordancewiththeV.T.C.AGovernmentCodeSection2253.021, as amended, fromasuretylicensedtodobusinessintheStateofTexas. TheCity, atits option, maywaivethepaymentandperformancebondrequirementsforprojectsofless than $50,000. BondformsareattachedandshallbereturneduponnoticeofcontractawardbytheCity. Bonds shouldbeforwardedtotheCityofDentonwithinfourteen (14) calendardaysfromcontract award. Thiscontractisnotfullyexecuteduntilpaymentandperformancebondsarereceived andacceptedbytheCity. Uponapproval, apurchaseorderwillbeissued. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 d) ThefailureoftheContractortodelivertherequiredstatutorybondsandevidenceof insurancewithinfourteen (14) calendardaysaftertheContractisawardedshallconstitute amaterialbreachofthePrime Contractawardandcollectorretaintheproceedsofthebidsecurity. Byreasonofthe uncertaintyofthemarketpricesormaterialsandlabor, anditbeingimpracticableand difficulttodetermineaccuratelytheamountofdamagesoccurringtotheOwnerbyreason ofthePrimeContractor'sfailuretoexecuteandfurnishthestatutorybondswithin fourteen 14) calendardays, thefilingofabidproposalwiththeaccompanyingbidsecuritywillbe consideredasanacceptanceofthisSubparagraph11.5(e). IntheeventtheOwnershould re-advertiseforbids, thedefaultingPrimeContractorshallnotbeeligibletobid, andthe lowestresponsiblebidobtainedinthere-advertisementshallbethebidreferredtointhis Paragraph. ARTICLE12 DEFECTIVEANDNONCONFORMINGWORK 12.1UNCOVERINGOFWORK a) requirementsspecificallyexpressedintheContractDocuments, theWorkmust, if observationandbereplacedatthePrime ContractTime. b) IfaportionoftheWorkhasbeencoveredwhichtheArchitect/Engineerhasnot specificallyrequestedtoobservepriortoitbeingcovered, theArchitect/Engineermay requesttoseesuchWorkanditshallbeuncoveredbythePrimeContractor. IfsuchWork isinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments, costsofuncoveringandreplacementshall, byappropriateChangeOrder, bechargedtotheOwner. IfanyWorkisnotinaccordance withtheContractDocuments, thePrimeContractorshallpaythecostsofuncovering, repair, replacementunlesstheconditionwascausedbytheOwneroraseparatecontractor inwhicheventtheOwnershallberesponsibleforpaymentofsuchcosts. 12.2CORRECTIONOFWORK a) ThePrimeContractorshallpromptlycorrectWorkrejectedbytheArchitect/Engineeras failingtoconformtotherequirementsoftheContractDocuments, whetherobserved beforeorafterSubstantialCompletionandwhetherornotfabricated, installedor completed. ThePrimeContractorshallbearcostsofcorrectingsuchrejectedWork, includingadditionaltestingandinspectionsandcompensationforthe y. b) IfanyoftheWorkisfoundtobedefectiveornonconformingwiththerequirementsof theContractDocuments, thePrimeContractorshallcorrectitpromptlyafterreceiptof writtennoticefromtheArchitect/EngineerortheOwnertodosounlesstheOwnerhas previouslygiventhePrimeContractorawrittenacceptanceorwaiverofthedefector nonconformity. ThePrime Workremainsineffectfor: Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 1) oneyearafterthedateofSubstantialCompletionoftheWorkordesignatedportion oftheWork; 2) oneyearafterthedateforcommencementofwarrantiesestablishedbyagreementin connectionwithpartialoccupancyunderSubparagraph9.8(a); or 3) thestipulateddurationofanyapplicablespecialwarrantyrequiredbytheContract Documents. c) Theone-yearperioddescribedinClauses (b)(1) and (b)(2) shallbeextendedwithrespect toportionsoftheWorkperformed, repaired, orcorrectedafterSubstantialCompletion bytheperiodoftimebetweenSubstantialCompletionandtheactualcompletionofthe Work. d) TheobligationsofthePrimeContractorunderthisParagraph12.2shallsurvivefinal acceptanceoftheWorkandterminationofthisContract. TheOwnershallgivenoticeto thePrimeContractorpromptlyafterdiscoveryofadefectiveornonconformingcondition intheWork. Theone-yearperiodstatedinClauses (b)(1) and (b)(2) doesnotlimitthe abilityoftheOwnertorequirethePrimeContractortocorrectlatentdefectsor nonconformitiesintheWork, whichdefectsornonconformitiescouldnothavebeen discoveredthroughreasonablediligencebytheOwnerortheArchitect/Engineeratthe timetheWorkwasperformedoratthetimeofinspectionforcertificationofSubstantial CompletionorFinalCompletion. TheoneyearperiodalsodoesnotrelievethePrime ContractorfromliabilityforanydefectsordeficienciesintheWorkthatmaybe discoveredaftertheexpirationoftheoneyearcorrectionperiod. e) ThePrimeContractorshallremovefromtheProjectsiteportionsoftheWorkwhichare notinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheContractDocumentsandareneither correctedbythePrimeContractornoracceptedbytheOwner. f) IfthePrimeContractorfailstocorrectdefectiveornonconformingWorkwithina reasonabletimeafternoticefromtheOwnerortheArchitect/Engineer, theOwnermay correctitinaccordancewithParagraph2.4. IfthePrimeContractordoesnotproceed withcorrectionofdefectiveornonconformingWorkwithinareasonabletimefixedby writtennoticefromtheArchitect/Engineer, theOwnermayremoveorreplacethe defectiveornonconformingWorkandstorethesalvageablematerialsorequipmentat thePrime expense. IfthePrimeContractordoesnotpaycostsofremoval andstoragewithintendaysafterwrittennotice, theOwnermay, uponten (10) additional dayswrittennotice, sellthematerialsandequipmentatauctionoratprivatesaleandshall accountfortheproceedsafterdeductingcostsanddamagesthatshouldhavebeenborne bythePrime andexpensesmadenecessaryasaresultofthesale. Iftheproceedsofsaledonotcover costswhichthePrimeContractorshouldhaveborne, theContractSumshallbereduced bythedeficiency. IfpaymentsduetothePrimeContractorthenorthereafterarenot sufficienttocoverthedeficiency, thePrimeContractorshallpaythedifferencetothe Owner. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 g) ThePrimeContractorshallbearthecostofcorrectingdestroyedordamagedconstruction oftheOwnerorseparatecontractors, whethertheconstructioniscompletedorpartially completed, thatiscausedbythePrime removalofWorkwhich isnotinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheContractDocuments. h) NothingcontainedinthisParagraph12.2shallbeconstruedtoestablishaperiodof limitationwithrespecttootherobligationswhichthePrimeContractormighthaveunder theContractDocuments. Establishmentoftheone-yeartimeperiodasdescribedin Subparagraph12.2(b) relatesonlytothespecificobligationofthePrimeContractorto correcttheWork, andhasnorelationshiptothetimewithinwhichtheobligationto complywiththeContractDocumentsmaybesoughttobeenforced, nortothetime withinwhichproceedingsmaybecommencedtoestablishthePrime liabilitywithrespecttothePrime o correcttheWork. i) AnyWorkrepairedorreplacedpursuanttothisArticle12shallbesubjecttothe provisionsofArticle12tothesameextentasWorkoriginallyperformedorinstalled. 12.3ACCEPTANCEOFNONCONFORMINGWORK TheOwnermay, intheO therequirementsoftheContractDocumentsinsteadofrequiringitsremovalandcorrection, inwhichcasetheContractSumwillbereducedasappropriateandequitable. Theadjustment willbeaccomplishedwhetherornotfinalpaymenthasbeenmade. ARTICLE13COMPLETIONOFTHECONTRACT; TERMINATION; TEMPORARY SUSPENSION 13.1FINALCOMPLETIONOFCONTRACT TheContractwillbeconsideredcompleted, exceptasprovidedinanywarrantyor maintenancestipulations, bond, orbylaw, whenalltheWorkhasbeenfinallycompleted, the finalinspectionismadebytheArchitect/Engineer, andfinalacceptanceandfinalpaymentis madebytheOwner. 13.2WARRANTYFULFILLMENT PriortotheexpirationofthespecifiedwarrantyperiodprovidedforintheContract Documents, theArchitect/EngineerwillmakeadetailedinspectionoftheWorkandwill advisethePrimeContractorandthePrime correction. TheArchitect/Engineerwillmakeasubsequentinspectionandifthecorrections havebeenproperlyperformed, theArchitect/Engineerwillissuealetterofreleaseonthe maintenancestipulationstothePrimeContractorandtheSurety. IfforanyreasonthePrime Contractorhasnotmadetherequiredcorrectionsbeforetheexpirationofthewarrantyperiod, thewarrantyprovisionsasprovidedforintheContractDocumentsshallremainineffectuntil thecorrectionshavebeenproperlyperformedandaletterofreleaseissued. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 13.3TERMINATIONBYTHEOWNERFORCAUSE a) NotwithstandinganyotherprovisionoftheseGeneralConditions, theWorkorany portionoftheWorkmaybeterminatedimmediatelybytheOwnerforanygoodcause aftergivingseven (7) daysadvancewrittennoticeandopportunitytocuretothePrime Contractor, includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingcauses: 1) FailureorrefusalofthePrimeContractortostarttheWorkwithinten (10) daysafter thedateofwrittennoticebytheOwnertocommencetheWork. 2) Areasonablebeliefthattheprogressofthe WorkbeingmadebythePrime ContractorisinsufficienttocompletetheWorkwithinthespecifiedtime. 3) FailureorrefusalofthePrimeContractortoprovidesufficientandproperequipment orconstructionforcestoproperlyexecutetheWorkinatimelymanner. 4) AreasonablebeliefthatthePrimeContractorhasabandonedtheWork. 5) AreasonablebeliefthattheContractorhasbecomeinsolvent, bankrupt, orotherwise financiallyunabletocarryontheWork. 6) FailureorrefusalonthepartoftheContractortoobserveanyrequirementsofthe ContractDocumentsortocomplywithanywrittenordersgivenbythe Architect/EngineerortheOwnerasprovidedforintheContractDocuments. 7) FailureorrefusalofthePrimeContractortopromptlymakegoodanydefectsin materialsorworkmanship, oranydefectsofanynature, thecorrectionofwhichhas beendirectedinwritingbytheArchitect/Engineer. 8) AreasonablebeliefbytheOwnerthatcollusionexistsorhasoccurredforthe purposeofillegallyprocuringtheContractoraSubcontractor, orthatafraudisbeing perpetratedontheOwnerinconnectionwiththeconstructionofWorkunderthe Contract. 9) Repeatedandflagrantviolationofsafeworkingprocedures. 10) ThefilingbythePrimeContractoroflitigationagainsttheOwnerpriorto completionoftheWork. b) WhentheWorkoranyportionoftheWorkisterminatedforanyofthecausesitemized aboveorforanyothercauseexceptterminationforconveniencepursuantto Subparagraph13.3(e), thePrimeContractorshall, asofthedatespecifiedbytheOwner, discontinuetheWorkorportionoftheWorkastheOwnershalldesignate, whereupon thesuretyshall, withinfifteen (15) daysafterthewrittennoticeofterminationforcause hasbeenserveduponthePrimeContractorandthesuretyoritsauthorizedagents, Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 assumetheobligationsofthePrimeContractorfortheWorkorthatportionoftheWork whichtheOwnerhasorderedthePrimeContractortodiscontinueandmay: 1) performtheWorkwithforcesemployedbythesurety; 2) withthewrittenconsentoftheOwner, tenderareplacementcontractortotakeover andperformtheWork, inwhicheventthesuretyshallberesponsibleforandpaythe amountofanycostsrequiredtobeincurredforthecompletionoftheWorkthatare inexcessoftheamountoffundsremainingundertheContractasofthetimeofthe termination; or 3) withthewrittenconsentoftheOwner, tenderandpaytotheOwnerinsettlementthe amountofmoneynecessarytofinishthebalanceofuncompletedWorkunderthe Contract, correctexistingdefectiveornonconformingWork, andcompensatethe OwnerforanyotherlosssustainedasaresultofPrimeContractor'sdefault. IntheeventofterminationforcauseinvolvingClause (b)(1) or (b)(2), theSurety shallassumethePrimeContractor'splaceinallrespects, andtheamountoffunds remainingunpaidundertheContractshallbepaidbytheOwnerforallWork performedbythesuretyorthereplacementcontractorinaccordancewiththeterms oftheContractDocuments, subjecttoanyrightsoftheOwnertodeductanycosts, damages, oractualdamagesthattheOwnermayhaveincurred, includingbutnot limitedtoadditionalfeesandexpensesoftheArchitect/Engineerandattorneysfees, asaresultofsuchtermination. c) ThebalanceoftheContractSumremainingatthetimeofthePrime andoftheterminationshallbecomedueandpayabletothesuretyastheWork progresses, subjecttoalloftheterms, covenants, andconditionsoftheContract Documents. Ifthesuretydoesnot, withinthetimespecifiedinSubparagraph13.3(b), exerciseitsobligationtoassumetheobligationsoftheContract, orthatportionofthe ContractwhichtheOwnerhasorderedthePrimeContractortodiscontinue, thenthe OwnershallhavethepowertocompletetheWorkbycontractorotherwise, asitmay deemnecessary. ThePrimeContractoragreesthattheOwnershallhavetherighttotake possessionoforuseanyorallofthematerials, plant, tools, equipment, supplies, and propertyofeverykindprovidedbythePrimeContractorforthepurposeoftheWork, andtoprocureothertools, equipment, labor, andmaterialsforthecompletionofthe Work, andtochargetotheaccountofthePrimeContractortheexpensesofcompletion andlabor, materials, tools, equipment, andincidentalexpenses. Theexpensesincurred bytheOwnertocompletetheWorkshallbedeductedbytheOwneroutofthebalance oftheContractSumremainingunpaidtoorunearnedbytheContractor. ThePrime ContractorandthesuretyshallbeliabletotheOwnerforanycostsincurredinexcess ofthebalanceoftheContractSumforthecompletionandcorrectionoftheWork, and foranyothercosts, damages, expenses (includingbutnotlimitedtoadditionalfeesof theArchitect/Engineerand termination. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 d) TheOwnershallnotberequiredtoobtainthelowestbidfortheWorkofcompletingthe ContractasdescribedinSubparagraph13.3(c), buttheexpensestobedeductedfrom theContra lessthanthesumwhichwouldhavebeenpayableundertheContract, ifthesamehad beencompletedbythePrimeContractor, thentheOwnermaypaytothePrime Contractor (ortheSurety, intheeventofacompleteterminationforcause) thedifference inthecost, providedthatthePrimeContractor (ortheSurety) shallnotbeentitledtoany claimfordamagesorforlossofanticipatedprofits. Incasesuchexpensesforcompletion shallexceedtheamountwhichwouldhavebeenpayableundertheContractifthesame hadbeencompletedbythePrimeContractor, thenthePrimeContractorandhisSureties shallpaytheamountoftheexcesstotheOwneronnoticefromtheOwnerforexcess due. WhenonlyaparticularpartoftheWorkisbeingcarriedonbytheOwnerby contractorotherwiseundertheprovisionsofthisSubparagraph, thePrimeContractor shallcontinuetheremainderoftheWorkinconformitywiththetermsoftheContract, andinsuchmannerasnottohinderorinterferewiththeperformanceofworkmen employedandprovidedbytheOwner. e) TheunconditionalrighttoterminatethisContractfortheconvenienceoftheOwner includingbutnotlimitedtonon-appropriationoffunding) isexpresslyretainedbythe Owner. Intheeventofterminationforconvenience, theOwnershalldeliveratleastten 10) daysadvancewrittennoticeofterminationforconveniencetothePrimeContractor. UponthePrime writtennotice, thePrimeContractorshall ceasetheperformanceoftheWorkandshalltakereasonableandappropriateactionto secureandprotecttheWorkinplace. ThePrimeContractorshallthenbereimbursedby theOwnerinaccordancewiththetermsandprovisionsoftheContractDocuments, not toexceedactuallaborcostsincurred, materialsstoredattheProjectsiteorawayfrom theProjectsiteasapprovedbytheOwnerbutnotyetpaidfor, plusactual, reasonable, anddocumentedterminationcharges, ifany, paidbythePrimeContractorinconnection withtheWorkinplacewhichiscompletedandinconformancewiththeContract Documentstothedateofterminationforconvenience. Noamountshalleverbedueto thePrimeContractorforlostoranticipatedprofits. 13.4TEMPORARYSUSPENSIONOFTHEWORK a) TheWorkoranyportionoftheWorkmaybetemporarilysuspendedbytheOwner immediatelyuponwrittennoticetothePrimeContractorforanyreason, includingbut notlimitedto: 1) thecausesdescribedinClauses13.1(a)(1) through (a)(10) above; 2) whereotherprovisionsintheContractDocumentsrequireorpermittemporary suspensionoftheWork; 3) situationswheretheWorkisthreatenedby, contributesto, orcausesanimmediate threattopublichealth, safety, orsecurity; or 4) otherunforeseenconditionsorcircumstances. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 b) ThePrimeContractorshallimmediatelyresumethetemporarilysuspendedWorkwhen orderedinwritingbytheOwnertodoso. TheOwnershallnotunderanycircumstances beliableforanyclaimofthePrimeContractorarisingfromatemporarysuspensiondue toacausedescribedinClause (a)(1) above; provided, however, thatinthecaseofa temporarysuspensionforanyofthereasonsdescribedunderClauses (a)(2) through a)(4), wherethePrimeContractorisnotacontributingcauseofthesuspensionunder oneofthoseClausesorwheretheprovisionoftheContractDocumentsinquestion specificallyprovidesthatthesuspensionisatnocosttotheOwner, theOwnerwillmake anequitableadjustmentforthefollowingitems, providedthataclaimisproperlymade bythePrimeContractorunderSubparagraph4.3oftheseGeneralConditions: 1) anequitableextensionoftheContractTime, nottoexceedtheactualdelaycaused bythetemporarysuspensionasdeterminedbytheArchitect/Engineerandthe Owner; 2) anequitableadjustmenttotheContractSumfortheactual, necessary, and reasonablecostsofproperlyprotectinganyWorkthatisfinishedorpartially finishedduringtheperiodofthetemporarysuspension (noprofitandoverheadshall beallowedontopofthesecosts); and 3) ifitbecomesnecessarytomoveequipmentfromtheProjectsiteandthenreturnit totheProjectsitewhentheWorkisorderedtoberesumed, anequitableadjustment totheContractSumfortheactual, necessary, andreasonablecostofthesemoves; provided, however, thatnoadjustmentshallbedueiftheequipmentismovedto anotherProjectsiteoftheOwner. ARTICLE14MISCELLANEOUSPROVISIONS 14.1GOVERNINGLAW; COMPLIANCE WITHLAWSANDREGULATIONS a) ThisContractshallbeinallthingsgovernedbythelawsoftheStateofTexaswithout regardtoconflictoflawsprinciples. b) TheContractorshall, duringtheperformanceoftheWork, complywithallapplicable Citycodesandordinances, asamended, andallapplicableStateandFederallaws, rules andregulations, asamended. 14.2SUCCESSORSANDASSIGNS TheOwnerandthePrimeContractorrespectivelybindthemselves, theirpartners, successors, assigns, andlegalrepresentativestothepromises, covenants, terms, conditions, and obligationscontainedintheContractDocuments. ThePrimeContractorshallnotassign, transfer, orconveyitsinterestorrightsintheContract, inpartorasawhole, withoutwritten consentoftheOwner. IfthePrimeContractorattemptstomakeanassignment, transfer, or lessremain legallyresponsibleforallobligationsundertheContractDocuments. TheOwnershallnot assignanyportionoftheContractSumdueortobecomedueunderthisContractwithoutthe Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 writtenconsentofthePrimeContractor, exceptwhereassignmentiscompelledorallowedby courtorder, thetermsoftheContractDocuments, orotheroperationoflaw. 14.3WRITTENNOTICE ExceptasotherwiseprovidedinArticle16, anynotice, payment, statement, ordemand requiredorpermittedtobegivenunderthisContractbyeitherpartytotheothermaybe effectedbypersonaldeliveryinwritingorbymail, postageprepaidtotheProjectManageror Superintendentofeitherparty, ortoanofficer, partner, orotherdesignatedrepresentative of eitherparty. Mailednoticesshallbeaddressedtothepartiesatanaddressdesignatedbyeach party, buteachpartymaychangeitsaddressbywrittennoticeinaccordancewiththissection. Mailednoticesshallbedeemedcommunicatedasofthree (3) daysaftermailing. 14.4RIGHTSANDREMEDIES; NOWAIVEROFRIGHTSBYOWNER a) ThedutiesandobligationsimposedonthePrimeContractorbytheContractDocuments andtherightsandremediesavailabletotheOwnerundertheContractDocumentsshallbein additionto, andnotalimitationof, anyduties, obligations, rights, andremediesotherwise imposedormadeavailablebylaw. b) NoactionorfailuretoactbytheOwnershallconstituteawaiverofarightaffordedthe OwnerundertheContractDocuments, norshallanyactionorfailuretoactbytheOwner constituteapprovaloforacquiescenceinabreachoftheContractbyPrimeContractor, except asmaybespecificallyagreedinwritingbyChangeOrderorSupplementalAgreement. 14.5INTEREST TheOwnershallnotbeliableforinterestonanyprogressorfinalpaymenttobemadeunder theContractDocuments, exceptasmaybeprovidedbytheapplicableprovisionsofthe PromptPaymentAct, Chapter2251, TexasGovernmentCode, asamended, subjectto Paragraph9.6(a) oftheseGeneralConditions. 14.6OFFICERSOREMPLOYEESOFTHEOWNERNOTTOHAVEFINANCIAL INTERESTINANYCONTRACTOFTHEOWNER NoofficeroremployeeoftheOwnershallhaveafinancialinterest, directorindirect, inany ContractwiththeOwner, orbefinanciallyinterested, directlyorindirectly, inthesaletothe Ownerofanyland, materials, suppliesorservices, exceptonbehalfoftheOwnerasanofficer oremployee. Anyviolationofthisarticleshallconstitutemalfeasanceinoffice, andany officeroremployeeofOwnerguiltythereofshalltherebyforfeithisofficeorposition. Any violationofthissection, withtheknowledge, expressorimplied, oftheperson, persons, partnership, company, firm, associationorcorporationcontractingwiththeOwnershall rendertheContractinvolvedvoidablebytheOwner'sCityManagerorCityCouncil. 14.7VENUE ThisContractis deemedtobeperformedinDentonCounty, Texas, andiflegalactionis Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 necessarytoenforcethisContract, exclusivevenueshalllieinDentonCounty, Texas. 14.8INDEPENDENTCONTRACTOR InperformingtheWorkunderthisContract, therelationshipbetweentheOwnerandthe PrimeContractoristhatofanindependentcontractor. ThePrimeContractorshallexercise independentjudgmentinperformingtheWorkandissolelyresponsibleforsettingworking hours, schedulingorprioritizingtheWorkflowanddeterminingthemeansandmethodsof performingtheWork, subjectonlytotherequirementsoftheContractDocuments. Noterm orprovisionofthisContractshallbeconstruedasmakingthePrimeContractoranagent, servant, oremployeeoftheOwner, ormakingthePrimeContractororanyofthePrime insuranceandworker'scompensation, whichtheOwnerprovidestoitsemployees. 14.9NONDISCRIMINATION AsaconditionofthisContract, thePrimeContractorcovenantsthathewilltakeallnecessary actionstoinsurethat, inconnectionwithanyworkunderthisContract, thePrimeContractor anditsSubcontractorswillnotdiscriminateinthetreatmentoremploymentofanyindividual orgroupsofindividualsonthegroundsofrace, color, religion, nationalorigin, age, sex, sexualorientation, orhandicapunrelatedtojobperformance, eitherdirectly, indirectlyor throughcontractualorotherarrangements. ThePrimeContractorshallalsocomplywithall applicablerequirementsoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct, 42U.S.C.A. §§12101-12213, asamended. Inthisregard, thePrimeContractorshallkeep, retainandsafeguardallrecords relatingtohisContractorWorkperformedthereunderforaminimumperiodofthree (3) years fromfinalContractcompletion, withfullaccessallowedtoauthorizedrepresentativesofthe Owner, uponrequest, forpurposesofevaluatingcompliancewiththisandotherprovisionsof theContract. 14.10GIFTSTOPUBLICSERVANTS a) TheOwnermayterminatethisContractimmediatelyifthePrimeContractorhas offered, conferred, oragreedtoconferanybenefitonaCityofDentonemployeeor officialthattheCityofDentonemployeeorofficialisprohibitedbylawfrom accepting. b) ForpurposesofthisArticle, "benefit" meansanythingreasonablyregardedas pecuniarygainorpecuniaryadvantage, includingbenefittoanyotherpersoninwhose welfarethebeneficiaryhasadirectorsubstantialinterest, butdoesnotincludea contributionorexpendituremadeandreportedinaccordancewithlaw. c) Notwithstandinganyotherlegalremedies, theOwnermayrequirethePrimeContractor toremoveanyemployeeofthePrimeContractorfromtheProjectwhohasviolatedthe restrictionsofthisArticleoranysimilarStateorFederallaw, andobtainreimbursement foranyexpendituresmadetothePrimeContractorasaresultoftheimproperoffer, agreementtoconfer, orconferringofabenefittoaCityofDentonemployeeorofficial. Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 ARTICLE15RIGHTTOAUDITCONTRACTOR'SRECORDS ByexecutionoftheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement, thePrimeContractorgrantsthe Ownertherighttoaudit, attheOwner'selection, allofthePrimeContractor'srecordsandbillings relatingtotheperformanceoftheWorkundertheContractDocuments. ThePrimeContractor agreestoretainitsProjectrecordsforaminimumoffive (5) yearsfollowingcompletionofthe Work. TheOwneragreesthatitwillexercisetherighttoauditonlyatreasonablehours. Citymay reviewanyandalloftheservicesperformedbyPrimeContractorunderthisContract. Any payment, settlement, satisfaction, orreleasemadeorprovidedduringthecourseofperformance ofth ARTICLE16NOTICEOFCONTRACTCLAIM ThisContractissubjecttotheprovisionsoftheDentonCityCode, asamended, relatingto requirementsforfilinganoticeofabreachofcontractclaimagainstCity. PrimeContractorshall complywiththerequirementsofthisordinanceasapreconditionofanylitigationrelatingtothis Contract, inadditiontoallotherrequirementsinthisContractrelatedtoclaimsandnoticeof claims. Shouldaconflictarisebetweenanyofthecontractdocuments, itshallberesolvedwiththe followingorderofprecedence (ifapplicable). Inanyevent, thefinalnegotiatedcontractshall takeprecedenceoveranyandallcontractdocumentstotheextentofsuchconflict. 1. Finalnegotiatedcontract 2. RFP/Biddocuments 3. 4. Purchaseorder 5. Contractortermsandconditions Contract7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 EXHIBITD PAYMENTANDPERFORMANCEBONDREQUIREMENTS BondsshallbeinaccordancewiththeV.T.C.AGovernmentCodeSection2253.021, asamended, fromasuretylicensedtodobusinessintheStateofTexas. TheCity, atitsoption, maywaivethe paymentandperformancebondrequirementsforprojectsoflessthan $50,000. BondformsareattachedandshallbereturneduponnoticeofcontractawardbytheCity. Bonds shouldbeforwardedtotheCityofDentonwithinfourteen (14) calendardaysfromcontractaward. Thiscontractisnotfullyexecuteduntilpaymentandperformancebondsarereceivedandaccepted bytheCity. Uponapproval, apurchaseorderwillbeissued. File # 7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 EXHIBITE INSURANCEREQUIREMENTSAND COMPENSATIONREQUIREMENTS Uponcontractexecution, allinsurancerequirementsshallbecomecontractualobligations, which thesuccessfulcontractorshallhaveadutytomaintainthroughoutthecourseofthiscontract. STANDARDPROVISIONS: WithoutlimitinganyoftheotherobligationsorliabilitiesoftheContractor, theContractorshall provideandmaintainuntilthecontractedworkhasbeencompletedandacceptedbytheCityof Denton, Owner, theminimuminsurancecoverageasindicatedhereinafter. ContractorshallfilewiththePurchasingDepartmentsatisfactorycertificatesofinsurance includinganyapplicableaddendumorendorsements, containingthecontractnumberandtitle oftheproject. Contractormay, uponwrittenrequesttothePurchasingDepartment, askfor clarificationofanyinsurancerequirementsatanytime; however, Contractorshallnot commenceanyworkordeliveranymaterialuntilheorshereceivesnotificationthatthecontract hasbeenaccepted, approved, andsignedbytheCityofDenton. Allinsurancepoliciesproposedorobtainedinsatisfactionoftheserequirementsshallcomply withthefollowinggeneralspecifications, andshallbemaintainedincompliancewiththese generalspecificationsthroughout thedurationoftheContract, orlonger, ifsonoted: EachpolicyshallbeissuedbyacompanyauthorizedtodobusinessintheStateofTexas withanA.M. BestCompanyratingofatleastAorbetter. Anydeductiblesorself-insuredretentionsshallbedeclaredintheproposal. Ifrequested bytheCity, theinsurershallreduceoreliminatesuchdeductiblesorself-insuredretentions withrespecttotheCity, itsofficials, agents, employeesandvolunteers; or, thecontractor shallprocureabondguaranteeingpaymentoflossesandrelatedinvestigations, claim administrationanddefenseexpenses. Liabilitypoliciesshallbeendorsedtoprovidethefollowing: NameasAdditionalInsuredtheCityofDenton, itsOfficials, Agents, Employees andvolunteers. ThatsuchinsuranceisprimarytoanyotherinsuranceavailabletotheAdditional Insuredwithrespect toclaimscoveredunderthepolicyandthatthisinsurance appliesseparatelytoeachinsuredagainstwhomclaimismadeorsuitisbrought. Theinclusionofmorethanoneinsuredshallnotoperatetoincreasetheinsurer's limitofliability. ProvideaWaiverofSubrogationinfavoroftheCityofDenton, itsofficials, agents, employees, andvolunteers. File # 7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 Cancellation: Cityrequires30daywrittennoticeshouldanyofthepoliciesdescribedon thecertificatebecancelledormateriallychangedbeforetheexpirationdate. Shouldanyoftherequiredinsurancebeprovidedunderaclaimsmadeform, Contractor shallmaintainsuchcoveragecontinuouslythroughoutthetermofthiscontractand, without lapse, foraperiodofthreeyearsbeyondthecontractexpiration, suchthatoccurrences arisingduringthecontracttermwhichgiverisetoclaimsmadeafterexpirationofthe contractshallbecovered. Shouldanyoftherequiredinsurancebeprovidedunderaformofcoveragethatincludesa generalannualaggregatelimitprovidingforclaimsinvestigationorlegaldefensecoststo beincludedinthegeneralannualaggregatelimit, theContractorshalleitherdoublethe occurrencelimitsorobtainOwnersandContractorsProtectiveLiabilityInsurance. Should anyrequiredinsurancelapseduringthecontractterm, requestsforpayments originatingaftersuchlapseshallnotbeprocesseduntiltheCityreceivessatisfactory evidenceofreinstatedcoverageasrequiredbythiscontract, effectiveasofthelapsedate. Ifinsuranceisnotreinstated, Citymay, atitssoleoption, terminatethisagreementeffective onthedateofthelapse. SPECIFICADDITIONALINSURANCEREQUIREMENTS: AllinsurancepoliciesproposedorobtainedinsatisfactionofthisContractshalladditionally complywiththefollowingmarkedspecifications, andshallbemaintainedincompliancewith theseadditionalspecificationsthroughoutthedurationoftheContract, orlonger, ifsonoted: X\] A. GeneralLiabilityInsurance: GeneralLiabilityinsurancewithcombinedsinglelimitsofnotlessthan $1,000,000.00 shallbeprovidedandmaintainedbytheContractor. Thepolicyshallbewrittenonan occurrencebasiseitherinasinglepolicyorinacombinationofunderlyingand umbrellaorexcesspolicies. IftheCommercialGeneralLiabilityform (ISOFormCG0001currentedition) isused: CoverageAshallincludepremises, operations, products, andcompleted operations, independentcontractors, contractualliabilitycoveringthis contractandbroadformpropertydamagecoverage. CoverageBshallincludepersonalinjury. CoverageC, medicalpayments, isnotrequired. IftheComprehensiveGeneralLiabilityform (ISOFormGL0002CurrentEdition andISOFormGL0404) isused, itshallincludeatleast: File # 7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 BodilyinjuryandPropertyDamageLiabilityforpremises, operations, products andcompletedoperations, independentcontractorsandpropertydamage resultingfromexplosion, collapseorunderground (XCU) exposures. Broadformcontractualliability (preferablybyendorsement) coveringthis contract, personalinjuryliabilityandbroadformpropertydamageliability. X\] AutomobileLiabilityInsurance: ContractorshallprovideCommercialAutomobileLiabilityinsurancewithCombined SingleLimits (CSL) ofnotlessthan $500,000eitherinasinglepolicyorinacombination ofbasicandumbrellaorexcesspolicies. Thepolicywillincludebodilyinjuryandproperty damageliabilityarisingoutoftheoperation, maintenanceanduseofallautomobilesand mobileequipmentusedinconjunctionwiththiscontract. Satisfactionoftheaboverequirementshallbeintheformofapolicyendorsementfor: anyauto, or allownedhiredandnon-ownedautos. X\] additiontomeetingtheminimumstatutoryrequirementsforissuanceofsuchinsurance, hasEmployer'sLiabilitylimitsofatleast $100,000foreachaccident, $100,000pereach employee, anda $500,000policylimitforoccupationaldisease. TheCityneednotbe namedasan "AdditionalInsured" buttheinsurershallagreetowaiveallrightsof subrogationagainsttheCity, itsofficials, agents, employeesandvolunteersforanywork performedfortheCitybytheNamedInsured. Forbuildingorconstructionprojects, the ContractorshallcomplywiththeprovisionsofAttachment1inaccordancewith §406.096 Commission (TWCC). Owner'sandContractor'sProtectiveLiabilityInsurance TheContractorshallobtain, payforandmaintainatalltimesduringtheprosecutionofthe workunderthiscontract, anOwner'sandContractor'sProtectiveLiabilityinsurancepolicy namingtheCityasinsuredforpropertydamageandbodilyinjurywhichmayariseinthe prosecutionoftheworkorContractor'soperationsunderthiscontract. Coverageshallbe thatcarriestheContractor'sliabilityinsurance. Policylimitswillbeatleast $500,000.00 combinedbodilyinjuryandpropertydamageperoccurrencewitha $1,000,000.00 aggregate. FireDamageLegalLiabilityInsurance File # 7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 CoverageisrequiredifBroadformGeneralLiabilityisnotprovidedorisunavailableto thecontractororifacontractorleasesorrentsaportionofaCitybuilding. Limitsofnot lessthan eachoccurrencearerequired. ProfessionalLiabilityInsurance Professionalliabilityinsurancewithlimitsnotlessthan $1,000,000.00 perclaimwith respecttonegligentacts, errorsoromissionsinconnectionwithprofessionalservicesis requiredunderthisAgreement. X\] Builders' RiskInsurance Builders' RiskInsurance, onanAll-Riskformfor100% ofthecompletedvalueshallbe provided. Suchpolicyshallincludeas "NamedInsured" theCityofDentonandall subcontractorsastheirinterestsmayappear. EnvironmentalLiabilityInsurance Environmentalliabilityinsurancefor $1,000,000tocoverallhazardscontemplatedbythis contract. RiggersInsurance Saidcoveragemaybe theexistingCGLcoverage; throughand InstallationFloatercoveringriggingcontractors; orthroughISOformIH00911211, Saidcoverageshallmirrorthelimitsprovidedbythe CGLcoverage CommercialCrime Providescoverageforthetheftordisappearanceofcashorchecks, robberyinside/outside thepremises, burglaryofthepremises, andemployeefidelity. Theemployeefidelity es, includingnewhires. Thistypeinsuranceshouldberequiredifthecontractorhasaccessto Cityfunds. Limitsofnotlessthan $ eachoccurrencearerequired. AdditionalInsurance Otherinsurancemayberequiredonanindividualbasisforextrahazardouscontractsand specificserviceagreements. Ifsuchadditionalinsuranceisrequiredforaspecificcontract, thatrequirementwillbedescribedinthe "SpecificConditions" ofthecontract specifications. File # 7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 ATTACHMENT1 X\] CompensationCoverageforBuildingorConstructionProjectsfor GovernmentalEntities A. Definitions: Certificateofcoverage ("certificate")-Acopyofacertificateofinsurance, acertificate ofauthoritytoself-insureissuedbythecommission, oracoverageagreement (TWCC- 81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, orTWCC-84), showingstatutoryworkers' compensation insurancecoveragefortheperson'sorentity'semployeesprovidingservicesona project, forthedurationoftheproject. Durationoftheproject - includesthetimefromthebeginningoftheworkonthe projectuntilthecontractor's/person'sworkontheprojecthasbeencompletedand acceptedbythegovernmentalentity. Personsprovidingservicesontheproject ("subcontractor" in §406.096) - includesall personsorentitiesperformingallorpartoftheservicesthecontractorhasundertaken toperformontheproject, regardlessofwhetherthatpersoncontracteddirectlywith thecontractorandregardlessofwhetherthatpersonhasemployees. Thisincludes, withoutlimitation, independentcontractors, subcontractors, leasingcompanies, motor carriers, owner-operators, employeesofanysuchentity, oremployeesofanyentity whichfurnishespersonstoprovideservicesontheproject. "Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling, ordeliveringequipmentormaterials, orproviding labor, transportation, orotherservicerelatedtoaproject. "Services" doesnotinclude activitiesunrelatedtotheproject, suchasfood/beveragevendors, officesupply deliveries, anddeliveryofportabletoilets. B. Thecontractorshallprovidecoverage, basedonproperreportingofclassification codesandpayrollamountsandfilingofanyoverageagreements, whichmeetsthe statutoryrequirementsofTexasLaborCode, Section401.011(44) forallemployees oftheContractorprovidingservicesontheproject, forthedurationoftheproject. C. TheContractormustprovideacertificateofcoveragetothegovernmentalentityprior tobeingawardedthecontract. D. Ifthecoverageperiodshownonthecontractor'scurrentcertificateofcoverageends duringthedurationoftheproject, thecontractormust, priortotheendofthecoverage period, fileanewcertificateofcoveragewiththegovernmentalentityshowingthat coveragehasbeenextended. E. Thecontractorshallobtainfromeachpersonprovidingservicesonaproject, and providetothegovernmentalentity: 1. acertificateofcoverage, priortothatpersonbeginningworkontheproject, so thegovernmentalentity willhaveonfilecertificatesofcoverageshowing coverageforallpersonsprovidingservicesontheproject; and File # 7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 2. nolaterthansevendaysafterreceiptbythecontractor, anewcertificateof coverageshowingextensionofcoverage, ifthecoverageperiodshownonthe currentcertificateofcoverageendsduringthedurationoftheproject. F. Thecontractorshallretainallrequiredcertificatesofcoverageforthedurationofthe projectandforoneyearthereafter. G. Thecontractorshallnotifythegovernmentalentityinwritingbycertifiedmailor personaldelivery, within10daysafterthecontractorkneworshouldhaveknown, of anychangethatmateriallyaffectstheprovisionofcoverageofanypersonproviding servicesontheproject. H. Thecontractorshallpostoneachprojectsiteanotice, inthetext, formandmanner prescribedbytheTexasWorkers' CompensationCommission, informingallpersons providingservicesontheprojectthattheyarerequiredtobecovered, andstatinghow apersonmayverifycoverageandreportlackofcoverage. I. Thecontractorshallcontractually requireeachpersonwithwhomitcontractsto provideservicesonaproject, to: 1. providecoverage, basedonproperreportingofclassificationcodesandpayroll amountsandfilingofanycoverageagreements, whichmeetsthestatutory requirementsofTexasLaborCode, Section401.011(44) forallofitsemployees providingservicesontheproject, forthedurationoftheproject; 2. providetothecontractor, priortothatperson beginningworkontheproject, a certificateofcoverageshowingthatcoverageisbeingprovidedforallemployees ofthepersonprovidingservicesontheproject, forthedurationoftheproject; 3. providethecontractor, priortotheendofthecoverageperiod, anewcertificateof coverageshowingextensionofcoverage, ifthecoverageperiodshownonthe currentcertificateofcoverageendsduringthedurationoftheproject; 4. obtainfromeachotherpersonwithwhomitcontracts, andprovidetothecontractor: a. acertificateofcoverage, priortotheotherpersonbeginningworkontheproject; and b. anewcertificateofcoverageshowingextensionofcoverage, priortotheendof thecoverageperiod, ifthecoverageperiodshownonthecurrentcertificateof coverageendsduringthedurationoftheproject; 5. retainallrequiredcertificatesofcoverageonfileforthedurationoftheprojectand foroneyearthereafter; 6. notifythegovernmentalentityinwritingbycertifiedmailorpersonaldelivery, within10daysafterthepersonkneworshouldhaveknown, ofanychangethat File # 7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 materiallyaffectstheprovisionofcoverageofanypersonprovidingservicesonthe project; and 7. Contractuallyrequireeachpersonwithwhomitcontracts, toperformasrequired byparagraphs (1) - (7), withthecertificatesofcoveragetobeprovidedtotheperson forwhomtheyareprovidingservices. J. Bysigningthiscontractorprovidingorcausingtobeprovidedacertificateof coverage, thecontractorisrepresentingtothegovernmentalentitythatallemployees ofthecontractorwhowillprovideservicesontheprojectwillbecoveredbyworkers' compensationcoverageforthedurationoftheproject, thatthecoveragewillbebased onproperreportingofclassificationcodesandpayrollamounts, andthatallcoverage agreementswillbefiledwiththeappropriateinsurancecarrieror, inthecaseofaself- insured, withthecommission'sDivisionofSelf-InsuranceRegulation. Providingfalse ormisleadinginformationmaysubjectthecontractortoadministrativepenalties, criminalpenalties, civilpenalties, orothercivilactions. K. Th bythecontractorwhichentitlesthegovernmentalentitytodeclarethecontractvoidif thecontractordoesnotremedythebreachwithintendaysafterreceiptofnoticeof breachfromthegovernmentalentity. File # 7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 ExhibitF CertificateofInterestedPartiesElectronicFiling In2015, theTexasLegislatureadoptedHouseBill1295, whichaddedsection2252.908ofthe GovernmentCode. ThelawstatesthattheCitymaynotenterintothiscontractunlessthe Contractorsubmitsadisclosureofinterestedparties (Form1295) totheCityatthetimethe Contractorsubmitsthesignedcontract. TheTexasEthicsCommissionhasadoptedrulesrequiring thebusinessentitytofileForm1295electronicallywiththeCommission. ContractorwillberequiredtofurnishaCertificateofInterestPartiesbeforethecontractis awarded, inaccordancewithGovernmentCode2252.908. Thecontractorshall: 1. LogontotheStateEthicsCommissionWebsiteat : https://www.ethics.state.tx.us/whatsnew/elf_info_form1295.htm 2. RegisterutilizingthetutorialprovidedbytheState 3. PrintacopyofthecompletedForm1295 4. EntertheCertificateNumberonpage2ofthiscontract. 5. CompleteandsigntheForm1295 6. Emailtheformtopurchasing@cityofdenton.comwiththecontractnumberinthesubjectline. EX: Contract1234 Form1295) TheCitymustacknowledgethereceiptofthefiledForm1295notlaterthanthe30thdayafter Councilaward. OnceaForm1295isacknowledged, itwillbepostedtotheTexasEthics File # 7029 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 8A986D7D-CE0E-4A85-A758-1F2A38824959 Exhibit CONFLICTOFINTERESTQUESTIONNAIRE - FORMCIQ Forvendororotherpersondoingbusinesswithlocalgovernmentalentity ThisquestionnairereflectschangesmadetothelawbyH.B. 23, 84thLeg., RegularSession. ThisquestionnaireisbeingfiledinaccordancewithChapter176, LocalGovernmentCode, byavendorwhohasabusinessrelationshipas definedbySection176.001(1-a) withalocal governmentalentityandthevendormeetsrequirementsunderSection176.006(a). Bylawthisquestionnairemustbefiledwiththerecordsadministratorofthelocalgovernmententitynotlaterthanthe7thbusinessdayafter thedatethevendorbecomesawareoffactsthatrequirethestatementtobefiled. SeeSection 176.006(a-1), LocalGovernmentCode. AvendorcommitsanoffenseifthevendorknowinglyviolatesSection176.006, LocalGovernmentCode. Anoffenseunderthissectionisa misdemeanor. Nameofvendorwhohasabusinessrelationshipwithlocalgovernmentalentity. 1 2 Checkthisboxifyouarefilinganupdatetoapreviouslyfiledquestionnaire. thThelawrequiresthatyoufileanupdatedcompletedquestionnairewiththeappropriatefilingauthoritynotlaterthanthe7business dayafterthedateonwhichyoubecameawarethattheoriginallyfiledquestionnairewasincompleteorinaccurate.) 3Nameoflocalgovernmentofficeraboutwhomtheinformationinthissectionisbeingdisclosed. NameofOfficer Thissection, (item3includingsubpartsA, B, C & D), mustbecompletedforeachofficerwithwhomthevendorhasanemploymentorotherbusinessrelationship asdefinedbySection176.001(1-a), LocalGovernmentCode. AttachadditionalpagestothisFormCIQasnecessary. A. Isthelocalgovernmentofficernamedinthissectionreceivingorlikelytoreceivetaxableincome, otherthaninvestmentincome, fromthevendor? Yes No B. Isthevendorreceivingorlikelytoreceivetaxableincome, otherthaninvestmentincome, fromoratthedirectionofthelocalgovernmentofficer namedinthissectionANDthetaxableincomeisnotreceivedfromthelocalgovernmentalentity? Yes No C. Isthefilerofthisquestionnaireemployedbyacorporationorotherbusinessentitywithrespecttowhichthelocalgovernmentofficerservesasan officerordirector, orholdsanownershipofonepercentormore? Yes No D. Describeeachemploymentorbusinessandfamilyrelationshipwiththelocalgovernmentofficernamedinthissection. 4 IhavenoConflictofInteresttodisclose. 5 Signatureofvendordoingbusinesswiththegovernmentalentity Date CertificateOfCompletion EnvelopeId: 8A986D7DCE0E4A85A7581F2A38824959Status: Completed Subject: PleaseDocuSign: CityCouncilContract7029TrafficSignalConstruction SourceEnvelope: DocumentPages: 95Signatures: 6EnvelopeOriginator: CertificatePages: 7Initials: 1JamieCogdell AutoNav: Enabled901BTexasStreet EnvelopeIdStamping: EnabledDenton, TX 76209 TimeZone: (UTC-06:00) CentralTime (US & Canada)Jamie.Cogdell@cityofdenton.com IPAddress: 129.120.6.150 RecordTracking Status: OriginalHolder: JamieCogdellLocation: DocuSign 5/24/20199:05:27AM Jamie.Cogdell@cityofdenton.com SignerEventsSignatureTimestamp JamieCogdellSent: 5/24/20199:05:53AMCompletedjamie.cogdell@cityofdenton.comViewed: 5/24/20199:06:00AM SeniorBuyerSigned: 5/24/20199:07:11AM UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150CityOfDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign LoriHewellSent: 5/24/20199:07:14AM lori.hewell@cityofdenton.comViewed: 5/24/20199:10:57AM PurchasingManagerSigned: 5/24/20199:11:08AM CityofDenton SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleSecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication UsingIPAddress: 47.184.68.6None) Signedusingmobile ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign MackReinwandSent: 5/24/20199:11:11AM mack.reinwand@cityofdenton.comViewed: 5/24/201911:00:58AM CityofDentonSigned: 5/24/201911:05:30AM SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleNone) UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150 ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign RoyBeanIISent: 5/24/201911:05:33AM cbean@beanelectrical.comResent: 5/24/201912:25:35PM PresidentViewed: 5/24/201911:06:33AM BeanElectrical, IncSigned: 5/24/20191:35:54PMSignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleSecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication UsingIPAddress: 71.86.127.142None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: Accepted: 5/24/201911:06:33AM ID: ad92d716-8115-4fa7-9670-a404e5df40b7 SignerEventsSignatureTimestamp ToddEstesSent: 5/24/20191:35:57PM todd.estes@cityofdenton.comViewed: 5/24/20199:04:25PM CityEngineerSigned: 5/28/20198:26:32AM CapitalProjects SignatureAdoption: DrawnonDeviceSecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication UsingIPAddress: 174.227.12.217None) Signedusingmobile ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: Accepted: 5/24/20199:04:25PM ID: 4350dcfe-b6f3-4d69-9156-6a0d32867f12 TabithaMillsopSent: 5/28/20198:26:35AMCompleted tabitha.millsop@cityofdenton.comViewed: 6/12/20192:56:51PM CityofDentonSigned: 6/12/20192:57:17PM UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign ToddHilemanSent: 6/12/20192:57:22PM Todd.Hileman@cityofdenton.comViewed: 6/12/20193:06:35PM CityManagerSigned: 6/12/20193:06:43PM CityofDenton SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleSecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication UsingIPAddress: 47.190.47.120None) Signedusingmobile ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: Accepted: 7/25/201711:02:14AM ID: 57619fbf-2aec-4b1f-805d-6bd7d9966f21 RosaRiosSent: 6/12/20193:06:46PM rosa.rios@cityofdenton.comViewed: 6/12/20194:05:59PM SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication Signed: 6/12/20194:06:59PM None) SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyle UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150 ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: Accepted: 6/12/20194:05:59PM ID: fd0aea03-fb60-4af3-93d4-60c327428df3 InPersonSignerEventsSignatureTimestamp EditorDeliveryEventsStatusTimestamp AgentDeliveryEventsStatusTimestamp IntermediaryDeliveryEventsStatusTimestamp CertifiedDeliveryEventsStatusTimestamp CarbonCopyEventsStatusTimestamp TabithaMillsopSent: 5/24/20199:07:14AM tabitha.millsop@cityofdenton.com CityofDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign CarbonCopyEventsStatusTimestamp SherriThurmanSent: 5/24/20199:07:14AM sherri.thurman@cityofdenton.com CityofDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign AnnieBungerSent: 5/24/20191:35:57PM annie.bunger@cityofdenton.comViewed: 5/24/20191:37:33PM AdministrativeAssistantIV CityofDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign JaneRichardsonSent: 6/12/20192:57:21PM jane.richardson@cityofdenton.com AssistantCitySecretary CityofDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign JaneRichardsonSent: 6/12/20194:07:03PM jane.richardson@cityofdenton.comViewed: 6/20/201912:14:09PM AssistantCitySecretary CityofDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign PamelaAlummoottilSent: 6/12/20194:07:05PM pamela.alummoottil@cityofdenton.com SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign PritamDeshmukhSent: 6/12/20194:07:06PM pritam.deshmukh@cityofdenton.com SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign WitnessEventsSignatureTimestamp NotaryEventsSignatureTimestamp EnvelopeSummaryEventsStatusTimestamps EnvelopeSentHashed/Encrypted6/12/20194:07:06PM CertifiedDeliveredSecurityChecked6/12/20194:07:06PM SigningCompleteSecurityChecked6/12/20194:07:06PM CompletedSecurityChecked6/12/20194:07:06PM PaymentEventsStatusTimestamps ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure ELECTRONICRECORDANDSIGNATUREDISCLOSURE Fromtimetotime, CityofDenton (we, usorCompany) mayberequiredbylawtoprovideto youcertainwrittennoticesordisclosures. 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