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6899- O’Haver Contractors - Ordinance and Contract Award1 # • R R... l ...., . i I : . :, [. R ,' . 1 C .'.. ; R. . ! . R.. .. f #, ',, . ,... '. ! : : '',. .., .. f .: . , I I R •:... ,.. . t 1 ' •• . .., R *. M•• 1 # # ' • '" :. # . • •. . l • • '• *:111 WHEREAS, the City has solicited, received, and evaluated cornpetitive proposals for a new Fire Station # 3 for the City of Denton; and i , • - , , - - - - , ' - - • . - - - . r r, # a . '' "• - i +- ' • . t ' ! ' r ' ' ' . . . . #' ' • ' • ' # ' ! r '; R ! ' : •'' 1 r - • - • • + . . - , w • ' • ' ' ' . r. . r !• . - . . . r ' I ' ` # r ' • , • , RFP NUMBER CONT_______CTOR AMO T r . #' . . "• ''i 111 i , - . - . . • . ' ` . # ' " - w I i • + ' . - . 1 li # ' " . ' # ' . , — . . , . . . .; R • •' ! " • / • ' ', '' ' . . . . hereby authorized to execute the written contract; provided that the written contract is in accordance with the terms, conditions, specifications, standards, quantities, and specified sums contained in the Proposal and related documents herein approved and accepted.. SECTIONm4. The City Council of the City of Denton, hereby expressly delegates the authority to take any actions that may be required or permitted to be performed by the City ofDenton under this ordinance to the City Manager of the City of Denton, or his designee. SECTION 5. By the acceptance and approval ofthe above enumerated bids, the City Council hereby authorizes the expenditure of funds therefor in the amount and in accordance with the approved bids. SECTION 6. This ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval a` p .., a c 1 wt:d,, uF<. e: , '^ _. °r __ a:la rc r O tm : wt c c,a c;ci " _ ' °" , the ordmance was passed and approved by the rl c rvuir. v a, I..'"'..... " ;. Mayor Chris Watts: Gerard Hudspeth, District 1: Keely G. Briggs, District 2: Don Duff, District 3: John Ryan, District 4: Deb Armintor, At Large Place 5 Paul Meltzer, At Large Place 6: Aye Nay Abstain PASSED AND APPROVED this the ,"' Absent day of .... ... .... ........ .. . 2019. w . w.ae n m — -- -. CHRI "'', ] l', MAYOR ATTEST: ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY a BY. ,,..--. , "' ._ m.,,.m„- APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: AARON LEAL, CITY ATTORNEY d . qBY. ° TM. .d b . s' DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 CONTRACTBYANDBETWEEN CITYOFDENTON, TEXASANDTHE CONTRACTORS RFP6899) THISCONTRACTismadeandenteredintothisdate , by andbetween aTexaslimitedpartnership, whoseaddressis 78233, hereinafterreferredtoas Contractor," andtheCITYOFDENTON, TEXAS, aTexasMunicipalCorporationandHome- RuleCity, hereinafterreferredtoas "City," tobeeffectiveuponapprovaloftheDentonCity CouncilandthesubsequentexecutionofthisContractbytheDentonCityManager, orhisduly authorizeddesignee. Forandinconsiderationofthecovenantsandagreementscontainedherein, andforthe mutualbenefitstobeobtainedhereby, thepartiesagreeasfollows: SCOPEOFSERVICES RFP # 6899, acopyofwhichisonfileattheofficeofPurchasingAgentandincorporatedhereinforallpurposes BTheContractconsistsofthiswrittenagreementandthefollowingitemswhichare attachedheretoandincorporatedhereinbyreference: a) SpecialTermsandConditions b) CityofDentonRequestforProposal # 6899 onfileatOfficeof PurchasingAgent) c) GeneralProvisions-StandardTermsandConditions C; d) PaymentandPerformanceBondRequirements D e) InsuranceRequirements E); f) CertificateofInterestedPartiesElectronicFiling g) Contractor "); h) ConflictofInterestQuestionnaire ThesedocumentsmakeuptheContractdocumentsandwhatiscalledforbyoneshallbe asbindingasifcalledforbyall. Intheeventofaninconsistencyorconflictinanyoftheprovisions oftheContractdocuments, theinconsistencyorconflictshallberesolvedbygivingprecedence firsttothiswrittenContract, andthentotheContractdocumentsinthesequentialorderinwhich ProhibitiononContractswithCompaniesBoycottingIsrael Supplier acknowledges thatinaccordancewithChapter2270oftheTexasGovernmentCode, Cityis prohibitedfromenteringintoacontractwithacompanyforgoodsorservicesunlessthecontractcontains awrittenverificationfromthecompanythatit: (1) doesnotboycottIsrael; and (2) willnotboycottIsrael duringthetermofthecontract. tothosetermsinSection808.001oftheTexasGovernmentCode. Bysigningthisagreement, Supplier certifiesthatSupplierswrittenverificationtotheCitythatSupplier: (1) doesnot boycottIsrael; and (2) willnotboycottIsraelduringthetermoftheagreement. Failuretomeetor Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 maintaintherequirementsunderthisprovisionwillbeconsideredamaterialbreach. ProhibitionOnContractsWithCompaniesDoingBusinesswithIran, Sudan, oraForeign TerroristOrganization Section2252oftheTexasGovernmentCoderestrictsCITYfromcontractingwithcompaniesthatdo businesswithIran, Sudan, oraforeignterroristorganization. Bysigningthisagreement, Suppliercertifies thatSupplierswrittenverificationtotheCitythatSupplier, pursuanttoChapter 2252, isnotineligibletoenterintothisagreementandwillnotbecomeineligibletoreceivepayments underthisagreementbydoingbusinesswithIran, Sudan, oraforeignterroristorganization. Failureto meetormaintaintherequirementsunderthisprovisionwillbeconsideredamaterialbreach. Thepartiesagreetotransactbusinesselectronically. Anystatutoryrequirementsthatcertain termsbeinwritingwillbesatisfiedusingelectronicdocumentsandsigning. Electronicsigningof thisdocumentwillbedeemedanoriginalforalllegalpurposes. SIGNATUREPAGETOFOLLOW Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 INWITNESSWHEREOF, thepartiesofthesepresentshaveexecutedthisContractintheyear anddayfirstabovewritten. CONTRACTOR BY: ______________________________ THISAGREEMENTHASBEEN AUTHORIZEDSIGNATUREBOTHREVIEWEDANDAPPROVED astofinancialandoperational Date: _______________________________ obligationsandbusinessterms. PrintedName:________________________ Title: _______________________________ SIGNATURE PRINTEDNAME PHONENUMBERTITLE EMAILADDRESSDEPARTMENT TEXASETHICSCOMMISSION CERTIFICATENUMBER CITYOFDENTON, TEXAS ATexasMunicipalCorporation By: _________________________ TODDHILEMAN CITYMANAGER ATTEST: ROSARIOS, CITYSECRETARY By: _________________________________ APPROVEDASTOLEGALFORM: AARONLEAL, CITYATTORNEY By: _________________________________ Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 EXHIBITA SPECIALTERMSANDCONDITIONS TotalContractAmount TheContracttotal forservicesshallnotexceed $6,298,000. PricingshallbeperExhibitG attached. ContractTerm TheContract shallcommenceupontheissuanceofaNoticetoProceed. Contractorshallbegin workonsitewithinfifteen (14) calendardaysofreceiptofNoticetoProceed. Phase1substantial completionshallbewithinthreehundredthirty (330) calendardaysafterNoticetoProceed. Phase 1finalcompletionshallbewithin45calendardaysafterPhase1substantialcompletion. Phase2 substantialcompletionshallbewithin75daysafterPhase1substantialcompletion. Phase2final completionshallbewithin15calendardaysafterPhase2substantialcompletion. Delaysare furtherdiscussedintheStandardTermsandConditionsExhibitC, Section8.3. ScopeofWork TheContractisforcompleteconstructionoftheFireStation #3facility. Theworkforwhich proposalsweresolicitedisdescribedindetailintheTechnicalSpecificationscontainedinExhibit 3andDrawingsandPlansinExhibit4oftheSolicitationDocuments #6899, whichareonfilewith theCityofDentonPurchasingDivision. SpecialNoticeandAdditionalRequirement(s): 1. Additionalsafetyprecautionsshallbeinstitutedbycontractor, astheworkenvironment willbeinanareawherecitizensandemployeesmaybepresent, andworksafetymustbe coordinatedwiththeCity. 2. TheContractorshallberesponsibleforallspoilremovals, andanyexcesssoilthatwill requireremoval. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 EXHIBITB CityofDentonRequestforProposal # 6899onfileatOfficeofPurchasingAgent Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 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: Contractorsareencouragedtoarrangeforreceivingpayments throughdirectdeposit. Informationregardingdirectdepositpaymentsisavailablefromthe CityofDentonPurchasingwebsite: www.dentonpurchasing.com. Invoices: InvoicesshallbesentdirectlytotheCityofDentonAccountsPayableDepartment, 215EMcKinneySt, Denton, TX, 76201-4299withacopytotheattentionofFacilities Management, CityofDenton, 869S. WoodrowLane, Denton, TX 76205. Thecopymayalso beemailedtoMr. Strickland atjody.strickland@cityofdenton.com. Invoicesmustbefully documentedastolabor, materials, andequipmentprovided, ifapplicable, andmust referencetheCityofDentonPurchaseOrderNumberinordertobeprocessed. No paymentsshallbemadeoninvoicesnotlistingaPurchaseOrderNumber. Invoicesfor partialpaymentsonconstructionprojectsshouldnormallybepresentedforpaymentwithinthe firstfive (5) daysofthemonth, andsubmittedonthePayApplicationForm. 2. TAXEXEMPTION: TheCityofDentonqualifiesforsalestaxexemptionpursuanttotheprovisionsofArticle20.04 F) oftheTexasLimitedSales, ExciseandUseTaxAct. AnyContractorperformingwork underthisContractfortheCityofDentonmaypurchasematerialsandsuppliesandrentor leaseequipmentsalestaxfree. Thisisaccomplishedbyissuingexemptioncertificatesto 0.07and #95-0.09. 3. PAYMENTSTOCONTRACTORS: A. Uponpresentationofvalidinvoices, whichshouldbewithinthefirstweekofeachmonth, theCity shallmakepartialpaymentstotheContractorforconstructionaccomplished duringtheprecedingcalendarmonthonthebasisofcompletedconstructioncertifiedtoby theContractorandapprovedbytheCityandArchitect/Engineersolelyforthepurposesof Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 payment. Provided, however, thatsuchapprovalshallnotbedeemedapprovalofthe workmanshipormaterials. Onlyninetypercent (90%) ofeachpaymentrequestapproved duringtheconstructionoftheprojectshallbepaidbytheCitytotheContractorpriorto completionoftheProject. UpontheapprovalbytheCityoftheContractor talcostoftheconstructionperformed, theCityshallmake paymenttotheContractorofallamountstowhichtheContractorshallbeentitledthere underwhichshallnothavebeenpaid: Provided, however, thatsuchfinalpaymentshallbe madenotlaterthanninety (90) daysafterthedateofcompletionofconstructionofthe Project, asspecifiedintheFinalInvoiceforPayment, unlesswithheldbecauseofthefault oftheContractor. B. TheContractorshallbepaidonthebasisofthepercentageoftheworkactuallycompleted foreachconstructionitem. Thetotalamountpaidforperiodicbillingsshallnotexceedthe maximumContractpricefortheconstructionoftheprojectassetforthintheContract, unlesssuchexcessshallhavebeenapprovedinwritingbythePurchasingAgentaspartof achangeorder. C. NopaymentshallbeduewhiletheContractor isindefaultinrespectofanyofthe provisionsofthisContract, andtheCitymaywithholdfromtheContractortheamountof anyclaimbyanythirdpartyagainsteithertheContractorortheCitybaseduponanalleged failureoftheContractortoperformtheworkhereunderinaccordancewiththeprovisions ofthisContract. Thisincludes, withoutlimitation, theallegedfailureoftheContractorto makepaymentstosubcontractors. 4. RELEASEOFLIENSANDCERTIFICATEOFCONTRACTOR: UponawardoftheContract, theContractorshallinformtheCityofthesubcontractorsand materialsourcesthatwillbeused. UponthecompletionbytheContractoroftheconstruction oftheProject, butpriortofinalpaymenttotheContractor, theContractorshalldelivertothe Cityreleasesofallliens, andofrightstoclaimanylien, fromallmanufacturers, materialmen andsubcontractorsfurnishingservicesormaterialsfortheProject, totheeffectthatall materialsorservicesusedonorfortheProjecthavebeenpaidforandindicatingthattheCity isfullyreleasedfromallsuchclaims. 5. PAYMENTSTOMATERIALMENANDSUBCONTRACTORS: TheContractorshallpayeachmaterialman, andeachsubcontractor, ifany, notlaterthanfive 5) daysafterreceiptofanypaymentfromtheCity, theamountthereofallowedtheContractor forandonaccountofmaterialsfurnishedorconstructionperformedbyeachmaterialmanor eachsubcontractor. 6. REMEDIES: A. CompletionofContractor IfdefaultshallbemadebytheContractororbyanysubcontractorintheperformanceof anyofthetermsofthisproposal, theCity, withoutinanymannerlimitingitslegaland equitableremediesinthecircumstances, mayserveupontheContractorandtheSuretyor SuretiesupontheContractor'sbondorbondsawrittennoticerequiringtheContractorto causesuchdefaulttobecorrectedforthwith. Unlesswithintwenty (20) daysafterthe serviceofsuchnoticeupontheContractorsuchdefaultshallbecorrectedorarrangements forthecorrectionthereofsatisfactorytotheCityand/orArchitect/Engineershallbemade Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 bytheContractororitsSuretyorSureties, theCitymaytakeovertheconstruction ofthe ProjectandprosecutethesametocompletionbyContractorotherwisefortheaccountand attheexpenseoftheContractor, andtheContractoranditsSuretyorSuretiesshallbeliable totheCityforanycostorexpenseinexcessoftheContractpriceoccasionedthereby. In sucheventtheCitymaytakepossessionofandutilize, incompletingtheconstructionof theproject, anymaterials, tools, supplies, equipment, appliances, andplantbelongingto theContractor oranyofitssubcontractors, whichmaybesituatedatthesiteofthe Project. TheCityinsuchcontingencymayexerciseanyrights, claimsordemandswhich theContractormayhaveagainstthirdpersonsinconnectionwiththisContractandforsuch purposetheContractor doesherebyassign, transferandsetoveruntotheCity allsuch rightsclaimsanddemands. B. LiquidatedDamages Thetimeofthecompletionofconstructionoftheprojectisoftheessenceofthe contract. ShouldtheContractorneglect, refuseorfailtocompletetheconstructionwithin thetimehereinagreedupon, aftergivingeffecttoextensionsoftime, ifany, hereinprovided, then, inthateventandinviewofthedifficultyofestimatingwithexactnessdamagescaused bysuchdelay, theCityshallhavetherighttodeductfromandretainoutofsuchmoney whichmaybethendueorwhichmaybecomedueandpayabletotheContractorthesumof FIVEHUNDREDDOLLARS ($500.00) perdayforeachandeveryday, including weekends, thatsuchconstructionisdelayedonitscompletionbeyondthespecifiedtime, as liquidateddamagesandnotasapenalty; iftheamountdueandtobecomeduefromtheCity totheContractorisinsufficienttopayinfullanysuchliquidateddamages, theContractor shallpaytotheCitytheamountnecessarytoeffectsuchpaymentinfull: Provided, however, thattheCityshallpromptlynotifytheContractorinwritingofthemannerinwhich theamountretained, deductedorclaimedasliquidateddamageswascomputed. C. CumulativeRemedies EveryrightorremedyhereinconferreduponorreservedtotheCityshallbecumulative, shallbeinadditiontoeveryrightandremedynoworhereafterexistingatlaworinequity orbystatute, andthepursuitofanyrightorremedyshallnotbeconstruedasan election. Provided, however, thattheprovisionsoftheREMEDIESSECTIONshallbe theexclusivemeasureofdamagesforfailurebytheContractortocompletetheconstruction oftheProjectwithinthetimehereinagreedupon. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 CITYOFDENTONGENERALCONDITIONSFORCONSTRUCTION ARTICLE1GENERALPROVISIONS GENERALDEFINITIONS 1.1ThefollowingdefinitionsapplythroughouttheseGeneralConditionsandtotheother ContractDocuments: a) THECONTRACTDOCUMENTS TheContractDocumentsconsistoftheformalBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement betweentheCityandtheContractor, theseGeneralConditionsandothersupplementary conditionsincludedbyspecialprovisionsoraddenda, drawings, specifications, addenda issuedpriortoexecutionoftheContract, otherdocumentslistedintheContract, and Amendmentsissuedafterexecution oftheContract. ForpurposesoftheseGeneral Conditions, anAmendmentis: 1) awrittenSupplementalAgreementtotheContractsignedbyauthorizedrepresentatives ofbothparties; 2) aChangeOrder, includingChangeOrderssignedonlybytheCity asdescribedin Subparagraph7.1(b) andSubparagraph7.1(e); or 3) awrittenorderforaminorchangeintheWorkissuedbytheArchitect/Engineeras describedinParagraph7.3. TheContractDocumentsalsoincludebiddocumentssuchastheCityctionsto Bidders, sampleforms, theContractor'sBidProposalandportionsofaddendarelatingto anyofthesedocuments, andanyotherdocuments, exhibitsorattachmentsspecifically enumeratedintheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement, butspecificallyexclude geotechnicalandsubsurfacereportsthattheCitymayhaveprovidedtotheContractor. b) THECONTRACT TheContractDocuments, asdefinedinParagraph1.1, areexpresslyincorporatedintoand madeapartoftheformalBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementbetweentheCityand theContractor byreferenceinthisParagraphandParagraph1.1 (whichdocumentsare ContractDocumentsrepresenttheentireandintegratedagreementbetweentheCityand theContractor andsupersedeallpriornegotiations, representationsoragreements, either writtenororal. ThetermsandconditionsoftheContractDocumentsmaybechangedonly byanAmendment. TheContractDocumentsshallnotbeconstruedtocreateacontractual relationshipofanykind: 1) betweentheArchitect/EngineerandContractor; 2) betweentheCityandaSubcontractoror -subcontractor; or Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 3) betweenanypersonsorentitiesotherthantheCityandContractor. TheArchitect/Engineershall, however, beentitledtoperformanceandenforcementof obligationsundertheContractDocumentsintendedtofacilitateperformanceofthe c) THEWORK whethercompletedorpartiallycompleted, andincludesalllabor, materials, equipment, andservicesprovidedortobeprovidedbytheContractor, oranySubcontractors, Sub- subcontractors, materialsuppliers, oranyotherentityforwhomtheContractor is responsible, tofulfilltheContractor apartoftheProject. d) THEPROJECT TheProjectisthetotalconstructionmoreparticularlydescribedintheBuilding ConstructionServicesAgreement, ofwhichtheWorkperformedundertheContract DocumentsmaybethewholeorapartoftheProjectandwhichmayincludeconstruction bytheCity orbyseparatecontractors. AllreferencesintheseGeneralConditionstoor thattheWorkmayonlybeapartoftheProject. e) THEDRAWINGS TheDrawings (also 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 City duringbidding, inwhichcasethewrittenaddendumsbecomeapartoftheProject Manualupontheirissuance, unlessotherwiseindicatedbytheCityinwriting. h) ALTERNATE Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 AnAlternateisavariationintheWorkonwhichtheCityrequiresapriceseparatefrom theCityBuildingGeneralConditionsBaseBid. IfanAlternateisacceptedbytheCity, the variationwillbecomeapartoftheContractthroughtheexecutionofachangeorderor amendmenttotheContractandtheBaseBidwillbeadjustedtoincludetheamountquoted. IfanalternateisacceptedbytheCity, andlaterdeletedpriortoanyWorkunderthe alternatebeingperformedormaterialsdeliveredtotheProjectsite, theCitywillbeentitled toacreditinthefullvalueofthealternateaspricedintheContractor 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 Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 8) anyotherhazardousmaterial, hazardouswaste, hazardoussubstance, solidwaste, and toxicsubstanceasthoseorsimilartermsaredefinedunderanyfederal, state, orlocal environmentallaws, rules, orregulations. k) OTHERDEFINITIONS AsusedintheContractDocuments, thefollowingadditionaltermshavethefollowing meanings: 1) materials, appurtenancesandotherexpensestocompleteinplace, readyforoperation oruse; 2) eismandatory; 3) 4) withtheContractDocumentsandapplicablelaws, ordinances, constructioncodes, and regulations. 1.2 EXECUTION, CORRELATIONANDINTENT a) TheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementshallbesignedbydulyauthorized representativesoftheCityandContractorasprovidedintheAgreement. b) ExecutionoftheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement bytheContractor isa representationthattheContractor hasvisitedthesite, hasbecomefamiliarwithlocal conditions, includingbutnotlimitedtosubsurfaceconditions, underwhichtheWorkisto beperformedandcorrelatedpersonalobservationswithrequirementsoftheContract Documents. c) TheintentoftheContractDocumentsistoincludeallitemsnecessaryfortheproper executionandcompletionoftheWorkbytheContractor. TheContractDocumentsare complementary, andwhatisrequiredbyoneshallbeasbindingasifrequiredbyall; performancebytheContractor shallberequiredonlytotheextentconsistentwiththe ContractDocumentsandreasonablyinferablefromthemasbeingnecessarytoproducethe intendedresults. d) OrganizationoftheSpecificationsintodivisions, sections, andarticles, andarrangement ofDrawingsshallnotcontroltheContractorindividingtheWorkamongSubcontractor(s) orinestablishingtheextentofWorktobeperformedbyanytrade. e) UnlessotherwisestatedintheContractDocuments, wordswhichhavewell-known technicalorconstructionindustrymeaningsareusedintheContractDocumentsin accordancewithsuchrecognizedmeanings. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 f) TheDrawingsandSpecificationsareintendedtoagreewithoneanother, andWorkcalled forbyDrawingsandnotmentionedinSpecifications, orviceversa, shallbefurnishedas ifsetforthbyboth. Specificationsshallgovernmaterials, methodsandqualityofwork. In theeventofaconflictontheDrawingsbetweenscaleanddimension, figureddimensions shallgovernoverscaledimensionsandlargescaledrawingsshallgovernoversmallscale drawings. Conflictbetweentwoormoredimensionsapplyingtoacommonpointshallbe referredtotheArchitect/Engineer/Engineerforfinaladjustment. Ifdiscrepanciesor conflictsoccurwithinorbetweentheDrawingsandSpecificationsregardingtheWork, or withinorbetweenotherContractDocuments, theContractorshallnotperformsuchWork withouthavingobtainedaclarificationfromtheArchitect/Engineerandresolutionbythe City. TheCity'sdecisionastotheappropriateresolutionofaconflictordiscrepancyshall befinal. ShouldtheDrawingsortheSpecificationsdisagreewithinthemselvesorwitheach other; theBaseBidwillbebasedonthemostexpensivecombinationofqualityand quantityofWorkindicated. g) DeviationsfromContractDocumentsshallbemadeonlyafterwrittenapprovalis obtainedfromArchitect/EngineerandCity, 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. 1.3CITY SPECIFICATIONSANDOTHERDOCUMENTS AllDrawings, Specifications, andcopiesthereoffurnishedbytheArchitect/Engineerareand shallremainthepropertyoftheCityandare, withtheexceptionoftheContractsetforeach party, tobereturnedtotheCityuponrequestatthecompletionoftheWork. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 1.4CAPITALIZATION TermscapitalizedintheseGeneralConditionsincludethosewhichare: 1) specificallydefinedintheseGeneralConditions (exceptthetermsdefinedinSubparagraph 1.1(j), whichtermsareofcommongrammaticalusageandarenotnormallycapitalized); 2) thetitlesofnumberedarticlesandidentifiedreferencestoParagraphs, Subparagraphs, and Clauses; 3) thetitlesofotherdocumentspublishedorusedbytheCityasmanualsorofficialpolicy statements; or 4) propernounsorotherwordsrequiredunderstandardgrammaticalrulestobecapitalized. ARTICLE2 - THECITY 2.1DEFINITIONOFCITY TheCityistheCityofDenton, aTexasmunicipalcorporation, andisidentifiedassuchinthe BuildingConstructionServicesAgreement, andisreferredtothroughouttheContract CityCityortheCity representatives. 2.2INFORMATIONANDSERVICESREQUIREDOFTHECITY a) TheCityshallfurnishthemostrecentsurveydescribingthephysicalcharacteristics, legal limits, utilitylocations, andapermanentbenchmarkforthesiteoftheProject. TheCity shallalsofurnishanyenvironmentalsiteassessmentsthatmayhavebeengiventotheCity orconductedforthepropertyuponwhichtheProjectistobeconstructed. THIS INFORMATIONISFURNISHEDTOTHECONTRACTOR ONLYINORDERTO MAKEDISCLOSUREOFTHISMATERIALANDFORNOOTHERPURPOSE. BY FURNISHINGTHISMATERIAL, THECITYDOESNOTREPRESENT, WARRANT, ORGUARANTEEITSACCURACYEITHERINWHOLE, INPART, IMPLICITLYOR EXPLICITLY, ORINANYOTHERWAY, ANDTHECITY SHALLHAVENO LIABILITYFORTHISMATERIAL. b) ExceptforpermitsandfeeswhichareprovidedforinSubparagraph3.7(a), theCityshall secureandpayfornecessaryapprovals, easements, assessments, andchargesrequiredfor construction, use, oroccupancyofpermanentstructuresorforpermanentchangesin existingfacilities. c) InformationorservicesundertheCityCitywith reasonablepromptnesstoavoiddelayintheorderlyprogressoftheWork. Itisincumbent upontheContractortoidentify, establish, andmaintainacurrentscheduleoflatestdates forsubmittalandapproval, asrequiredinParagraph3.10, includingwhensuchinformation orservicesmustbedelivered. IfCitydeliverstheinformationorservicestotheContractor asscheduledandContractorisnotpreparedtoacceptoractonsuchinformationorservices, Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 thenContractor shallreimburseCityforallextracostsincurredofholding, storage, or retention, includingredeliveriesbytheCitytocomplywiththecurrentschedule. d) UnlessotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments, theContractorwillbefurnished electroniccopiesoftheDrawingsandSpecificationsforbidpurposesandonehardcopy approvedbyBuildingInspectionsuponexecutionoftheContract. Contractormayobtain additionalcopiesbypayingthecostofadditionalprintingorreproduction. e) Theobligationsdescribedaboveareinadditiontootherdutiesandresponsibilitiesofthe City enumeratedintheContractDocumentsandespeciallythoseinrespecttoArticle6 ConstructionbyCityorbySeparateContractors), Article9 (PaymentsandCompletion), andArticle11 (InsuranceandBonds). f) TheCityshallforwardallinstructionstotheContractorthroughtheArchitect/Engineer, exceptfortheCity'sNoticetoProceedandtheCity describedinParagraph2.4. g) TheCity maybepresentattheProjectsiteduring performanceoftheWorktoassisttheArchitect/Engineerintheperformanceofthe Contractor workmenemployedontheWork, theiroccupationalclassification, thetimeeachis engagedintheWork, theequipmentusedintheperformanceoftheWork, andforpurpose ofverificationofContractor 2.3CITY IftheContractorfailstocorrectanyportionoftheWorkwhichisnotinaccordancewiththe requirementsoftheContractDocumentsasrequiredbyParagraph12.2orrefusesorfailsto carryoutalloranypartoftheWorkinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments, theCity, by writtenorder, mayordertheContractortostoptheWork, oranyportionoftheWork, untilthe causefortheorderhasbeeneliminated. TherightoftheCityhowever, tostoptheWorkshall notcreateorimplyadutyonthepartoftheCitytoexercisethisrightforthebenefitofthe Contractororanyotherpersonorentity. TherightsoftheCityunderthisParagraph2.3shall beinadditionto, andnotinrestrictionof, theCity 2.4CITYEWORK IftheContractorfailsorrefusestocarryouttheWorkorperformanyoftheterms, covenants, orobligationsoftheContractDocuments, andfailsorrefusestocorrectanyfailureorrefusal withdiligenceandpromptnesswithinfourteen (14) daysafterreceiptofwrittennoticefrom theCity, theCitymaycorrecttheContractor tobecorrected, withoutaffecting, superseding, orwaivinganyothercontractual, legal, or equitableremediestheCityhas, includingbutnotlimitedtotheCity Article13. Inthatcase, anappropriateChangeOrderwillbeissueddeductingtheCity'scost ofcorrection, includingArchitect/Engineer'scompensationforadditionalservicesand expensesmadenecessarybythefailureorrefusaloftheContractor frompaymentsthenor thereafterduetotheContractor. Thecostofcorrectionissubjecttoverification (butnot approval) bytheArchitect/Engineer. IfpaymentsthenorthereafterduetheContractorarenot sufficienttocoverthecostofcorrection, theContractorshallpaythedifferencetotheCity. 2.5NOTICETOPROCEED Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 AfterfinalexecutionoftheContractandreceiptandapprovaloftherequiredperformanceand paymentbondsandevidenceofrequiredinsurance, theCitywillissueawrittenNoticeto ProceedwiththeWork, includingthedesignatedContractTimewithinwhichSubstantial CompletionoftheWorkmustbeachieved. IftheCity unreasonablydelaysissuanceofa writtenNoticetoProceedthroughnofaultoftheContractor, theContractorshallbeentitled onlytoanequitableadjustmentoftheContractTime, ifproperlyclaimedpursuanttothe requirementsofParagraph4.3; buttheContractorshallnotbeentitledtoanyincreasetothe ContractSumwhatsoeverforthisreason. ARTICLE3 - THECONTRACTOR 3.1DEFINITIONOFCONTRACTOR TheContractoristhepersonorbusinessentityidentifiedassuchintheBuildingConstruction ServicesAgreement, andisreferredtothroughouttheContractDocumentsasifsingularin ContractorContractor ortheContractor employeesorrepresentatives. 3.2REVIEWOFCONTRACTDOCUMENTSANDFIELDCONDITIONSBY CONTRACTOR a) TheContractorshallcarefullycheck, study, andcomparetheContractDocumentswith eachotherandshallatoncereporttotheArchitect/Engineerinwritinganyinconsistency, ambiguity, error, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancytheContractor maydiscover. The Contractorshallalsoverifyalldimensions, fieldmeasurements, andfieldconditionsbefore layingouttheWork. TheContractor willbeheldresponsibleforanysubsequenterror, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancywhichmighthavebeenavoidedbytheabove-described check, study, comparison, andreporting. IntheeventtheContractorcontinuestoworkon anitemwhereaninconsistency, ambiguity, error, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancyexists withoutobtainingsuchclarificationorresolutionorcommencesanitemoftheWork withoutgivingwrittennoticeofanerror, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancythatmighthave beenavoidedbythecheck, study, andcomparisonrequiredabove, itshallbedeemedthat theContractor bidandintendedtoexecutethemorestringent, higherquality, orstateof theartrequirement, oracceptedtheconditionasisintheContractDocuments, without anyincreasetotheContractSumorContractTime. TheContractor shallalsobe responsibletocorrectanyfailureofcomponentpartstocoordinateorfitproperlyintofinal positionasaresultofContractor'sfailuretogivenoticeofandobtainaclarificationor resolutionofanyerror, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancy, withoutanyrighttoanyincrease totheContractSumorContractTime. b) TheContractor shallperformtheWorkinaccordancewiththeContractDocumentsand submittalsapprovedpursuanttoParagraph3.12. 3.3SUPERVISIONANDCONSTRUCTIONPROCEDURES a) TheContractorshallsuperviseanddirecttheWork, usingtheContractor attention. TheContractorshallbesolelyresponsibleforandhavecontroloverconstruction Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 means, methods, techniques, sequences, andproceduresandforcoordinatingallportions oftheWork, unlesstheContractDocumentssetforthspecificinstructionsconcerningthese matters. b) TheContractor shallberesponsibletotheCity fortheactsandomissionsofthe Contractor-subcontractors, andtheirrespectiveagents andemployees, andanyotherpersonsperformingportionsoftheWorkunderasubcontract withtheContractor, orwithanySubcontractor, andallotherpersonsorentitiesforwhich theContractor islegallyresponsible. Alllaborshallbeperformedbymechanicsthatare trainedandskilledintheirrespectivetrades. Standardsofworkrequiredthroughoutshall beofaqualitythatwillbringonlyfirstclassresults. Mechanicswhoseworkis unsatisfactory, orwhoareconsideredcareless, incompetent, unskilled, orotherwise objectionableshallbedismissedpromptlyfromtheWorkandimmediatelyreplacedwith competent, skilledpersonnel. AnypartoftheWorkadverselyaffectedbytheactsor omissionsofincompetent, unskilled, careless, orobjectionablepersonnelshallbe immediatelycorrectedbytheContractor. c) TheContractorshallnotberelievedofitsobligationtoperformtheWorkinaccordance withtheContractDocumentseitherbyactivitiesordutiesoftheArchitect/Engineerinthe requiredorperformedbypersonsotherthantheContractor. d) TheContractorshallberesponsibleforinspectionofportionsofWorkalreadyperformed underthisContracttodeterminethatsuchportionsareinproperconditiontoreceive subsequentWork. TheContractor'sresponsibilityunderthisparagraphwillnotinanyway eliminatetheArchitect/Engineer'sresponsibilitytothe City underthe Architect/Engineer/CityAgreement. e) AnyContractor, Subcontractor, Sub-subcontractor, orseparatecontractorwhocommences Workover, in, orunderanysurfacepreparedbytheCity orbyanyothercontractor, subcontractor, sub-subcontractor oranyseparatecontractor, withouttheContractorhaving givenwrittennoticetotheArchitect/Engineeroftheexistenceofanyfaultysurfaceor conditioninthesurfacethatpreventsachievingthequalityofworkmanshipspecifiedby theContractDocumentsandwithouthavingobtainedthepriorapprovalofthe Architect/EngineerandtheCity toproceedisdeemedtohaveacceptedthesurfaceor conditioninthesurfaceassatisfactoryatthecommencementofsuchWork. Any unsatisfactoryWorksubsequentlyresultingfromsuchafaultysurfaceorconditioninthe surfacethatwasnotpre-approvedbytheArchitect/EngineerortheCityafternoticeas providedabovemayberejectedandreplacementrequired, withoutanyincreasetothe ContractSumorContractTime. f) Allgrades, lines, levels, andbenchmarksshallbeestablishedandmaintainedonanongoing basisbytheContractor. TheContractor issolelyresponsibleforanyerrorsmadein establishingormaintainingpropergrades, lines, levels, orbenchmarks. Contractorshall verifyallgrades, lines, levels, anddimensionsasindicatedonDrawings. Heshallreport anyerrors, omissions, conflicts, orinconsistenciestoArchitect/Engineerbefore commencinganyWorkaffectedbytheseconditions. Contractorshallestablishand Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 safeguardbenchmarksinatleasttwowidelyseparatedplacesand, asWorkprogresses, establishbenchmarksateachlevelandlayoutpartitionsonroughfloorinexactlocations asguidestoalltrades. TheContractorshall, fromthepermanentbenchmarkprovidedby theCity, establishandmaintainadequatehorizontalandverticalcontrol. 3.4LABORANDMATERIALS a) ExceptasisotherwisespecificallyprovidedintheContractDocumentsasbeingthe responsibilityoftheCity, theContractor shallprovideandpayforlabor, materials, equipment, tools, constructionequipmentandmachinery, water, heat, utilities, transportation, andotherfacilitiesandservicesnecessaryforproperexecutionand completionoftheWork, whethertemporaryorpermanentandwhetherornotincorporated ortobeincorporatedintheWork. b) TheContractor shallenforcestrictdisciplineandgoodorderamongtheContractor employeesandallotherpersonscarryingouttheContract. TheContractorshallnotpermit employmentofunfitpersonsorpersonsnotskilledintasksassignedtothem. c) TheContractorshallgivepreference, whenqualifiedlaborisavailabletoperformtheWork towhichtheemploymentrelates, toalllaborhiredfortheProjectinthefollowingorder: 1) residentsoftheCityofDenton, Texas; 2) residentsoftheCountyofDenton, Texas; 3.5WARRANTY a) GeneralWarranty. TheContractorwarrantstotheCitythatallWorkshallbeaccomplished inagoodandworkmanlikemannerandthatallmaterialsandequipmentfurnishedunder theContractwillbeofgoodquality, new (unlessotherwisespecified), andfreefromfaults ordefects, andthattheWorkwillotherwiseconformtotheContractDocuments. Worknot conformingtotheserequirements, includingsubstitutionsnotproperlyapprovedand excludesanyremedyfordamageordefectcausedbyabuse, modificationsnotexecutedby theContractor, improperorinsufficientmaintenance, improperoperation, ornormalwear andtearundernormalusage. IfrequiredbytheArchitect/Engineer, theContractorshall furnishsatisfactoryevidenceastothekindandqualityofmaterialsandequipment. The commencementdate, duration, andotherconditionsrelatedtothescopeofthisgeneral warrantyareestablishedinSubparagraphs9.9 (a) and12.2(b) oftheseGeneralConditions. THEGENERALWARRANTYPROVIDEDINTHISSUBPARAGRAPHISIN ADDITIONTOANDDOESNOTLIMITORDISCLAIMANYOTHERWARRANTY ORREMEDYREQUIREDORPROVIDEDBYLAWORTHECONTRACT DOCUMENTSANDSUCHWARRANTYSHALLREQUIRETHECONTRACTORTO REPLACEDEFECTIVEMATERIALSANDRE-EXECUTEDEFECTIVEWORK THATISDISCLOSEDBYTHECITYTOTHECONTRACTORWITHINAPERIOD OF TWO (2) YEARS AFTERSUBSTANTIALCOMPLETIONOFTHEENTIRE Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 WORK; OR, IFALATENTDEFECT ISDISCOVEREDWITHINTWOYEARSOF SUBSTANTIALCOMPLETIONOFTHEENTIREWORK. b) SpecialWarranties. TheContractorshallassigntotheCity inwriting, asacondition precedenttofinalpayment, thetermsandconditionsofallspecialwarrantiesrequired undertheContractDocuments. 3.6TAXES TheCity qualifiesforexemptionfromstateandlocalsalesandusetaxes, pursuanttothe provisionsofSection151.309oftheTexasTaxCode, asamended. Therefore, theCityshall notbeliablefor, orpaytheContractor'scostof, suchsalesandusetaxeswhich would otherwisebepayableinconnectionwiththepurchaseoftangiblepersonalpropertyfurnished andincorporatedintotherealpropertybeingimprovedundertheContractDocumentsorthe purchaseofmaterials, suppliesandothertangiblepersonalproperty, otherthanmachineryor equipmentanditsaccessoriesandrepairandreplacementparts, necessaryandessentialfor performanceoftheContractwhichistobecompletelyconsumedatthejobsite. TheContractor shallissueanexemptioncertificateinlieuofthetaxonsuchpurchases. 3.7PERMITS, FEESANDNOTICES a) TheArchitect/EngineerwillapplyandarrangefortheissuanceoftheCityofDenton BuildingPermit. TheContractorandSubcontractorswillapplyandarrangefortheissuance ofallotherrequiredpermits, andwillnotberequiredtopayafeeforanyCityofDenton permitsrequiredfortheProject. TheCitywillpayallserviceextensioncharges, including tapfees, assessedbytheWaterUtilitiesDepartment. b) TheContractor shallcomplywithandgivenoticesrequiredbylaws, ordinances, rules, regulations, andlawfulordersofgovernmentalentitiesoragenciesapplyingto performanceoftheWork. c) ExceptasprovidedinSubparagraph (d) below, itisnottheContractor ascertainthattheContractDocumentsareinaccordancewithapplicablelaws, ordinances, constructioncodes, andrulesandregulations. However, iftheContractor observesthat portionsoftheContractDocumentsareatvariancewithapplicablelaws, ordinances, constructioncodes, rulesorregulations, theContractor shallpromptlynotifythe Architect/EngineerandtheCityinwriting, andnecessarychangesshallbeaccomplished byappropriateAmendment. d) IftheContractorperformsWorkknowingittobecontrarytolaws, ordinances, construction codes, orrulesandregulationswithoutnotifyingtheArchitect/EngineerandtheCity, the ContractorshallassumefullresponsibilityfortheWorkandshallbeartheattributablecosts ofthecorrectionoftheWorkandanyotherWorkinplacethatmaybeadverselyaffected bythecorrectivework. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 3.8ALLOWANCES a) TheContractor shallincludeintheContractSumallallowancesstatedintheContract Documents. Itemscoveredbyallowancesshallbesuppliedfortheamountsidentifiedin theContractandbypersonsorentitiesastheCitymaydirect, buttheContractorshallnot berequiredtoemploypersonsorentitiesagainstwhichtheContractormakesreasonable objection. b) UnlessotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments: 1) materialsandequipmentunderanallowanceshallbeselectedpromptlybytheCityto avoiddelayintheWork; 2) theamountofeachallowanceshallcoverthecosttotheContractorofmaterialsand equipmentdeliveredatthesitelessallexemptedtaxesandapplicabletradediscounts; 3) theamountofeachallowanceincludestheContractor handlingatthesite, labor, installationcosts, overhead, profit, andotherexpenses contemplatedforstatedallowanceWork; 4) whenevercostsaremorethanorlessthanallowances, theContractSumshallbe adjustedaccordinglybyChangeOrder. TheamountoftheChangeOrdershallreflect: i) thedifferencebetweenactualcostsandtheallowancesunderClause (b) (2); and 5) theCity retainstherighttoreviewandapproveSubcontractorsselectedbythe Contractortoperformworkactivitiescoveredbyallowances. 3.9SUPERINTENDENT TheContractorwillsuperviseanddirecttheworkefficientlyandwithhisbestskilland attention. Hewillbesolelyresponsibleforthemeans, methods, techniques, sequences andprocedureofconstruction, unlessotherwisespecified. TheContractorwillbe responsibletoseethatthefinishedWorkcompliesaccuratelywiththeContract Documents. TheContractorwillkeeponthesiteatalltimesduringitsprogressa competent, residentsuperintendentwhoshallnotbereplacedwithoutwrittennoticeto theProjectManager. ThesuperintendentwillbetheContractor'srepresentativeatthesite andshallhaveauthoritytoactonbehalfoftheContractor. Allcommunicationsgivento thesuperintendentshallbeasbindingasifgiventotheContractor. TheProjectManagermayrequireinwritingthattheContractorremovefromtheWork anyofContractor'spersonnelthattheProjectManagerdeterminestobeincompetent, carelessorotherwiseobjectionable. NoclaimsforanincreaseinContractAmountorContractTimebasedontheProject Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 Manager'suseofthisprovisionwillbevalid. Contractorshallindemnifyandholdthe CountyharmlessfromandagainstanyclaimbyContractor'spersonnelonaccountofthe useofthisprovision. 3.10 CONTRACTOR a) TheContractorshall, immediatelyafterawardoftheContractandbeforesubmittalofthe firstApplicationforPayment, prepareandsubmittheconstructionscheduleforthe Architect/Engineer'sandCity'sinformation, review, andapprovalinaccordancewiththe followingprovisions: 1) UnlessotherwiseapprovedinwritingbytheCity, theconstructionscheduleshallnot exceedtheContractTimelimitscurrentlyineffectundertheContractDocumentsand shallprovideforexpeditiousandpracticableexecutionoftheWork. 2) Theconstruction scheduleshallincludeallshopdrawingandsubmittaldata requirements, indicatingforeach: i) thelatestdatetobesubmittedbytheContractor; 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, theContractorshallprepareandsubmittothe Architect/EngineerandtheCity anup-to-datestatusreportoftheprogressofthe variousconstructionphasesoftheWorkintheformofanupdatedconstruction schedule. Thisstatusreportshallconsistofatimescaledrawingindicatingactual progressofthevariousphasesoftheWorkandthepercentageofcompletionofthe Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 entireWork. Theoriginalconstructionscheduleshallbeupdatedorchangedtoindicate anyadjustmentstotheContractTimegrantedbytheCity. Theupdatedschedulemust besubmittedwiththeContractorsuch applicationwill becertifiedwithoutasatisfactoryupdatetotheconstructionschedule. 6) Theconstructionschedulewillalsoberevisedtoshowtheeffectofchangeordersand othereventsonContractTime. NorequestforanincreaseinContractTimewillbe consideredunlessitisaccompaniedbyaschedulerevisiondemonstratingtheamount thattheContractorhasfallenbehindthepacerequiredtocompletetheWorkwithinthe ContractTime, throughnofaultoftheCity, theContractor shallpreparearecovery scheduledemonstratinghowitintendstobringitsprogressbackwithintheContract Time. ThisrecoveryscheduleshallbeinaformacceptabletotheCity. 7) CostsincurredbytheContractorinpreparingandmaintainingtherequiredconstruction schedule, anyupdatedschedule, andanyrecoveryschedulerequiredbytheCitywill notbepaidasanadditionalorextracostandshallbeincludedintheContractSum. 8) TheContractSumisdeemedtobebaseduponaconstructionschedulerequiringthe fullContractTime. NOCLAIMFORADDITIONALCOMPENSATIONSHALLBE ALLOWEDASARESULTOFTHECONTRACTOR BASINGHISBIDONAN EARLYCOMPLETIONSCHEDULE, ORASARESULTOFDELAYSAND COSTSATTRIBUTABLETOCOMPLETIONLATERTHANTHEPLANNED EARLYCOMPLETIONDATE. b) TheContractor approval, ascheduleofsubmittalswhichiscoordinatedwiththeContractor constructionscheduleandallowstheArchitect/Engineerreasonabletimetoreview submittals. c) TheContractorshallconformtothemostrecentschedulesapprovedastoformby theArchitect/EngineerandtheCity. Anysubsequentrevisionsmadebythe ContractortoschedulesineffectshallconformtotheprovisionsofSubparagraph 3.10(a) d) IftheWorkfallsbehindtheapprovedconstructionschedule, theContractorshall takesuchstepsasmaybenecessarytoimprovehisprogress, andthe Architect/EngineerandtheCitymayrequirehimtoincreasethenumberofshifts, overtimeoperations, daysofwork, ortheamountofconstructionplant, andto submitforapprovalrevisedschedulesintheformrequiredaboveinorderto demonstratethemannerinwhichtheagreedrateofprogresswillberegained, all withoutadditionalcosttotheCity. 3.11DOCUMENTSANDSAMPLESATTHEPROJECTSITE TheContractorshallmaintainattheProjectsitefortheCityonerecordcopyoftheDrawings, Specifications, addenda, andAmendmentsingoodorderandmarkedcurrentlytorecord Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 changesandselectionsmadeduringconstruction, andinadditionshallmaintainattheProject siteapprovedShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, andsimilarrequiredsubmittals. These shallbeavailabletotheArchitect/EngineerandshallbedeliveredtotheArchitect/Engineer forsubmittaltotheCityuponcompletionoftheWork. 3.12SHOPDRAWINGS, PRODUCTDATAANDSAMPLES a) ShopDrawingsaredrawings, diagrams, schedules, andotherdataspeciallypreparedfor theWorkbytheContractororaSubcontractor, Sub-subcontractor, materialmen, manufacturer(s), supplier(s), ordistributor(s) toillustratesomeportionoftheWork. 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) AllShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, andsimilarsubmittalsrequiredbytheContract DocumentswillbesubmittedtotheDesignProfessionalnolaterthanthefirstthirtypercent 30%) oftheContractTimecommencingontheNoticetoProceeddate. f) TheContractorshallreview, approveandsubmittotheArchitect/EngineerShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, andsimilarsubmittalsrequiredbytheContractDocumentswith reasonablepromptnessandinsuchsequenceastocausenodelayintheWorkorinthe activitiesoftheCity, orofseparatecontractors. SubmittalsmadebytheContractorwhich arenotrequiredbytheContractDocumentsmaybereturnedwithoutaction. g) TheContractorshallnotforwardtotheDesignProfessionalproductsnotlistedas approvedintheContractDocumentsorpreviouslyapprovedasaproductsubstitution.. h) TheDesignProfessionalhasfourteencalendardaystoreviewandreturnsubmittalstothe Contractor. Submittalsshallbereturnedwiththefollowingactionsnecessary; a. installtheproductwithoutrevisionintheWork b. installtheproductincludingtheminorrevisionsnoted. c. theproductassubmittedisnotapprovedforinstallation. Resubmittalofcorrectedandspecifiedinformationisrequiredforreviewand approval. NoproductsaretobeinstalledintheWorkwithoutpreviousreviewand approvalofarequiredsubmittal. i) ExcessivesubmittalreviewsbytheDesignProfessionalcausedbywrongful, incomplete orunrevisedsubmissionswill timespentbythe DesignProfessionaltobedeductedbyissuanceofadeductivechangeordertothe ConstructionContract. j) TheContractorshallperformnoportionoftheWorkrequiringsubmittalandreviewof ShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, orsimilarsubmittalsuntiltherespectivesubmittal hasbeenapprovedbytheArchitect/Engineer. Workrequiringthissubmittalandreview shallbeinaccordancewithapprovedsubmittalsandanyidentifiedexceptionsnotedbythe Architect/Engineer. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 k) ByapprovingandsubmittingShopDrawings, ProductData, Samplesandsimilar submittals, theContractor representsthattheContractor hasdeterminedandverified materials, fieldmeasurements, andrelatedfieldconstructioncriteria, orwilldoso, andhas checkedandcoordinatedtheinformationcontainedwithinsubmittalswiththe requirementsoftheWorkandoftheContractDocuments. TheContractor'sattentionis directedtoParagraph3.2oftheseGeneralConditionsandtherequirementsstatedinthat Paragraph. l) TheContractorshallnotberelievedofresponsibilityfordeviations, substitutions, changes, additions, deletionsoromissionsfromrequirementsoftheContractDocumentsbythe Architect/Engineer'sapprovalofShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, orsimilar submittalsunlesstheContractor hasspecificallyinformedtheArchitect/Engineerin writingofsuchsubstitutions, changes, additions, deletions, omissions, ordeviations involvedinthesubmittalatthetimeofsubmittalandtheArchitect/Engineer, subjecttoa formalChangeOrdersignedbytheCity, Architect/EngineerandContractor, hasgiven writtenapprovaltothespecificsubstitutions, changes, additions, deletions, omissions, or deviations. TheContractorshallnotberelievedofresponsibilityforerrorsoromissionsin ShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, orsimilarsubmittalsbytheArchitect/Engineer's approvalthereof. Further, notwithstandinganyapprovalofasubmittalbythe Architect/Engineer, the Contractor shallberesponsibleforallassociatedProjectcosts, fromanyandallsubstitutions, changes, additions, deletions, omissions, ordeviations, whetherornotspecificallyidentifiedbytheContractor totheArchitect/Engineeratthe timeoftheabove-mentionedsubmittals, includingadditionalconsultingfees, ifany, inany andallaccommodationsassociatedwithsuchsubstitutions, changes, additions, deletions, omissions, ordeviationstotherequirementsoftheContractDocuments. m) TheContractorshalldirectspecificattention, inwritingoronresubmittedShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, orsimilarsubmittals, toadditionalrevisionsotherthanthose requestedbytheArchitect/Engineeronprevioussubmittals. Intheabsenceofsuchwritten revisionsnotrequested. n) Informationalsubmittalsuponwhichthe Architect/Engineerisnotexpectedtotake responsiveactionmaybesoidentifiedintheContractDocuments. o) Whenprofessionalcertificationofperformancecriteriaofmaterials, systems, orequipment isrequiredbytheContractDocuments, theArchitect/Engineershallbeentitledtorelyupon theaccuracyandcompletenessofsuchcalculationsandcertifications. 3.13USEOFTHEPROJECTSITE TheContractor shallconfineoperationsattheProjectsitetoareaspermittedbylaw, ordinances, permits, andtheContractDocumentsandshallnotunreasonablyencumberthe Projectsitewithmaterialsorequipment. 3.14CUTTINGANDPATCHING a) TheContractorshallberesponsibleforcutting, fittingorpatchingrequiredtocomplete theWorkortomakeitspartsfittogetherproperly. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 b) TheContractor shallnotdamageorendangeraportionoftheWorkoranyfullyor partiallycompletedconstructionoftheCityorseparatecontractorsbycutting, patching, orotherwisealteringtheconstruction, orbyexcavating. TheContractorshallnotcutor otherwisealtertheconstructionbytheCity oraseparatecontractorexceptwiththe writtenconsentoftheCity andoftheseparatecontractor; consentshallnotbe unreasonablywithheld. TheContractorshallnotunreasonablywithholdfromtheCityor aseparatecontractortheContractor c) AHotWorkPermitmust Department, 869S. WoodrowLane, Denton, Texas (940349-7200) foranytemporary operationinvolvingopenflamesorproducingheatand/orsparks. Thisincludes, butis notlimitedto: Brazing, Cutting, Grinding, Soldering, TorchAppliedRoofingand Welding. 3.15CLEANINGUP a) TheContractorshallkeeptheProjectsiteandsurroundingareafreefromaccumulation ofwastematerialsorrubbishcausedbyoperationsundertheContract. Uponthe completionoftheWorktheContractorshallremovefromandabouttheProjectsiteall wastematerials, andrubbish, andalloftheContractor machinery, andsurplusmaterials. b) IftheContractorfailstocleanupasprovidedintheContractDocuments, theCitymay, atCitycleanuptheProjectsite, andtheCity chargedtotheContractor. 3.16ACCESSTOWORK TheContractor shallprovidetheCity andtheArchitect/EngineeraccesstotheWorkin preparationandprogresswhereverlocatedduringthecourseofconstruction. 3.17TESTSANDINSPECTIONS a) Tests, inspections, andapprovalsofportionsoftheWorkrequiredbytheContract Documentsorbylaws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orordersofgovernmentalentitiesor agencieshavingjurisdictionovertheWorkshallbemadeatappropriatetimes. Unless otherwiseprovided, theContractorshallmakearrangementsforsuchtests, inspections, and approvalswithanindependenttestinglaboratoryorentityacceptabletotheCityorwith theappropriategovernmentalentityoragency, andtheContractor shallbearallrelated costsoftests, inspections, andapprovals. TheContractorshallgivetheArchitect/Engineer timelynoticeofwhenandwheretestsandinspectionsaretobemadesothe Architect/Engineermayobservesuchprocedures. TheCity shallbear costsoftests, inspections, orapprovalswhichbecomerequirementsafterbidsorproposalsarereceived. b) IftheArchitect/Engineer, theCityorotherpublicauthoritieshavingjurisdictionoverthe WorkdeterminethatportionsoftheWorkrequireadditionaltesting, inspectionorapproval notincludedunderSubparagraph3.17(a), theArchitect/Engineerwill, uponwritten Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 authorizationfromtheCity, instructtheContractor tomakearrangementsforsuch additionaltesting, inspectionorapprovalbyanentityacceptabletotheCity, andthe ContractorshallgivetimelynoticetotheArchitect/Engineerofwhenandwheretestsand inspectionsaretobemadesothattheArchitect/Engineermayobservesuchprocedures. TheCityshallbearsuchcostsexceptasprovidedinSubparagraph3.17(c). c) Ifproceduresfortesting, inspection, orapprovalunderSubparagraphs3.17(a) and3.17(b) revealdeficienciesornonconformitiesintheWork, theContractorshallbearallcostsmade necessarytocorrectthedeficienciesornonconformities, includingthoseofrepeated TheContractor shallbearthecostsofanysubsequenttesting, inspection, orapprovalof thecorrectedWork. d) Requiredcertificatesoftesting, inspectionorapprovalshall, unlessotherwiserequiredby theContractDocuments, besecuredbytheContractor andpromptlydeliveredtothe Architect/Engineer. e) IftheArchitect/Engineeristoobservetests, inspectionsorapprovalsrequiredbythe ContractDocuments, theArchitect/Engineerwilldosopromptlyand, wherepracticable, atthenormalplaceoftestingorinspection. f) TestsorinspectionsconductedpursuanttotheContractDocumentsshallbemadepromptly toavoidunreasonabledelayintheWork. 3.18ROYALTIESANDPATENTS TheContractorshallpayallroyaltiesandlicensefees. CONTRACTORSHALL COMPLETELY DEFEND, INDEMNIFYANDHOLD CITY AND ARCHITECT/ENGINEERHARMLESSFROMANYANDALLLIABILITIES, SUITS ORCLAIMSFORINFRINGEMENTOFPATENTRIGHTS, REGARDLESSOF WHETHERORNOTTHECITY ORTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEERSPECIFIEDA PARTICULARDESIGN, PROCESSORPRODUCTINTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTS THATMAYBETHE SUBJECTOFAPATENTINFRINGEMENTOROTHERWISE ACTIVELYINDUCEDORCONTRIBUTEDTOTHEPATENTINFRINGEMENT. Inthe eventtheContractor hasreasontobelievethataparticulardesign, processorproduct specifiedinfringesapatent, theContractor shallimmediatelynotifytheCity andthe Architect/Engineerofsame. 3.19INDEMNIFICATION a) THECONTRACTORAGREESTODEFEND, INDEMNIFYANDHOLDTHECITY, ITSOFFICERS, AGENTSANDEMPLOYEES, ANDTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEER, HARMLESSAGAINSTANYANDALLCLAIMS, LIABILITIES, LAWSUITS, JUDGMENTS, FINES, PENALTIES, COSTSANDEXPENSESFORPERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDINGDEATH), PROPERTYDAMAGEOROTHERHARMOR VIOLATIONSFORWHICHRECOVERYOFDAMAGES, FINES, ORPENALTIESIS SOUGHT, SUFFEREDBYANYPERSONORPERSONS, THATMAYARISEOUT Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 OFORBEOCCASIONEDBYCONTRACTOR'SBREACHOFANYOFTHETERMS ORPROVISIONSOFTHISCONTRACT, VIOLATIONSOFLAW, ORBYANY NEGLIGENT, GROSSLYNEGLIGENT, INTENTIONAL, ORSTRICTLYLIABLE ACTOROMISSIONOFTHECONTRACTOR, ITSOFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, ORSUB-SUBCONTRACTORSANDTHEIR RESPECTIVEOFFICERS, AGENTS, ORREPRESENTATIVES, ORANYOTHER PERSONSORENTITIESFORWHICHTHECONTRACTOR ISLEGALLY RESPONSIBLEINTHEPERFORMANCEOFTHISCONTRACT; EXCEPTTHAT THEINDEMNITYPROVIDEDFORINTHISPARAGRAPHSHALLNOTAPPLYTO ANYLIABILITYRESULTINGFROMTHESOLENEGLIGENCEORFAULTOFTHE CITY, ITSOFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEESORSEPARATECONTRACTORS, OROFTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEER, ANDINTHEEVENTOFJOINTAND CONCURRENTNEGLIGENCEORFAULTOFTHECONTRACTOR, THECITY, ANDTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEER, RESPONSIBILITYANDINDEMNITY, IFANY, SHALLBEAPPORTIONEDINACCORDANCEWITHTHELAWOFTHESTATE OFTEXAS, WITHOUT, HOWEVER, WAIVINGANYGOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITYAVAILABLETOTHECITY UNDERTEXASLAW, ANDWITHOUT WAIVINGANYDEFENSESOFTHEPARTIESUNDERTEXASLAW. THE PROVISIONSOFTHISPARAGRAPHARESOLELYFORTHEBENEFITOFTHE PARTIESHERETOANDARENOTINTENDEDTOCREATEORGRANTANY RIGHTS, CONTRACTUALOROTHERWISE, TOANYOTHERTHIRDPERSONOR ENTITY. b) InclaimsagainstanypersonorentityindemnifiedunderthisParagraph3.19byan employeeoftheContractor, aSubcontractor, anyonedirectlyorindirectlyemployedby themoranyoneforwhoseactstheymaybeliable, theindemnificationobligationunder thisParagraph3.19shallnotbelimitedbyalimitationonamountortypeofdamages, compensationorbenefitspayablebyorfortheContractor orany Subcontractor, under workerscompensationacts, disabilitybenefitactsorotheremployeebenefitacts. c) IndemnificationunderthisParagraph3.19shallinclude, butisnotlimitedto, liability whichcouldresulttoorbecreatedfortheCity, itsofficers, agents, oremployees, orthe Architect/EngineerpursuanttoStateorFederallawsorregulationsrelatingtopollutionof theenvironmentandStateorFederallawsorregulationsrelatingtotheoccupationalsafety andhealthofworkers. TheContractor specificallyagreestocomplywiththeabove- mentionedlawsandregulationsintheperformanceoftheWorkbytheContractorandthat theobligationsoftheCity, itsofficers, agents, andemployees, andtheArchitect/Engineer undertheabove-mentionedlawsandregulationsaresecondarytothoseoftheContractor. ARTICLE4 - CONTRACTADMINISTRATION 4.1THEDESIGNPROFESSIONAL (ARCHITECT/ENGINEER) a) Thedesignprofessionalisthepersonlawfullylicensedtopracticearchitectureor engineeringorafirmorotherbusinessentitylawfullypracticingarchitecture/engineering identifiedassuchintheformalBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementandisreferred tothroughouttheContractDocumentsasifsingularinnumber. Theterm Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 representative. TheCitymay, atitsoption, designateaqualifiedCity representative to serveastheArchitect/EngineerontheProjectinsteadofanoutsidefirmorperson. Insuch event, thereferencesintheseGeneralConditionsthatrefertotheArchitect/Engineershall applytotheCity-designatedArchitect/EngineerrepresentativeandtheCity-designated Architect/EngineerrepresentativeshallbeaccordedthatsamestatusbytheContractor. b) IntheeventtheArchitect/Engineerisanoutsidepersonorfirmandthe Architect/Engineer'semploymentisterminated, theCitymay, atitsoption, contractwitha newoutsideArchitect/Engineertoreplacetheformer, ormaydesignateaqualifiedCity representativetoserveastheArchitect/Engineer. ThereplacementArchitect/Engineer, whetheraCity representative, anindependentArchitect/Engineeroranyotherqualified personorentity, shallberegardedastheArchitect/Engineerforallpurposesunderthe ContractDocumentsandshallbeaccordedthatsamestatusbytheContractor. Anydispute inconnectionwithsuchappointmentshallbereviewedandsettledbytheCity, whose decisionshallbefinalandbinding. c) CityreservestherighttoappointarepresentativeempoweredtoactfortheCityduringthe responsibility. Similarly, fromtimetotimetheCity mayexpandorreducetheCity delegationofpowerstotheArchitect/Engineer, withtheCitynotifyingtheContractorof anysuchchanges. TheArchitect/Engineershallnotbeconstruedasathirdparty beneficiarytotheContractandcaninnowayobjecttoanyexpansionorreductionof powersassetforthinthisSubparagraph (c). Innoevent, however, shalltheCityhave controloverchargeof, orberesponsiblefor, constructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequences, orprocedures, orforsafetyprecautionsorprogramsinconnectionwiththe Citywillnotberesponsible fortheContractor Documents. TheCitywillnothavecontroloverorchargeofandwillnotberesponsible foractsoromissionsofContractor, Subcontractors, ortheiragentsoremployees, orofany otherpersonsperformingportionsoftheWork. a) TheArchitect/EngineerwilladministertheContractasdescribedintheContract DocumentsandinaccordancewiththetermsoftheArchitect/Engineer'sagreementwith theCity, whereapplicable, subjecttothedirectionandapprovaloftheCity. Ifrequested bytheContractor, theprovisionsoftheCity/Architect/EngineerAgreementwillbemade availabletotheContractor. b) TheArchitect/Engineershallprovide, duringperformanceoftheWork, adequateand competentperiodicon-siteconstructionobservation, periodicallyvisitingtheProjectsite totheextentnecessarytopersonallyfamiliarizethemselveswiththeprogressandquality oftheWork, andtodetermineiftheWorkisproceedinginaccordancewiththeContract Documents. TheArchitect/Engineershallnot, however, berequiredtomakecontinuous on-siteinspectionstochecktheWork. Fieldreportsofeachvisitshallbepreparedbythe Architect/EngineerandsubmittedtotheCity. TheArchitect/Engineershallemployall Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 reasonablemeasurestosafeguardtheCity againstdefectsandnonconformitiesinthe Work. TheArchitect/Engineershallnotberesponsiblefortheconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequencesofprocedures, norforthesafetyprecautionsandprograms employedinconnectionwiththeWork. TheArchitect/Engineerwill, however, immediatelyinformtheCity wheneverdefectsornonconformitiesintheWorkare observed, orwhenanyobservedactionsoromissionsareundertakenbytheContractoror anySubcontractorwhicharenotinthebestinterestsoftheCityortheProject. c) TheArchitect/EngineerandtheCitywillnothavecontroloverorchargeofandwillnot beresponsibleforconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequences, orprocedures, or forsafetyprecautionsandprogramsinconnectionwiththeWork, sincethesearesolely theContractoreArchitect/Engineerand theCity willnotberesponsiblefortheContractor accordancewiththeContractDocuments. TheArchitect/EngineerandtheCitywillnot havecontroloverorchargeofandwillnotberesponsibleforactsoromissionsofthe Contractor, Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, ortheirrespectiveagentsoremployees, orofanyotherpersonsperformingportionsoftheWorkforwhichtheContractor is responsible. d) ExceptasotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocumentsorwhendirectcommunications havebeenspeciallyauthorized, theCityandContractor shallendeavortocommunicate consultantsshallbethroughtheArchitect/Engineer. Communicationsbyandwith SubcontractorsandmaterialsuppliersshallbethroughtheContractor. Communicationsby andwithseparatecontractorswillbethroughtheCity. TheContractorshallprovidewritten confirmationofcommunicationsmadedirectlywiththeCity andprovidecopiesofsuch confirmationtotheArchitect/Engineer. e) Contractor ApplicationsforPayment, theArchitect/Engineerwillreviewandcertifytheamountsdue theContractorandwillissueCertificatesforPaymentinsuchamounts. f) TheArchitect/EngineerandtheCitywilleachhaveauthoritytorejectWorkwhichdoes notconformtotheContractDocuments. WhenevertheArchitect/Engineerconsidersit necessaryoradvisableforimplementationoftheintentoftheContractDocuments, the Architect/Engineerwillhaveauthoritytorequireadditionalinspectionortestingofthe WorkinaccordancewithSubparagraphs3.17(b) and3.17(c), whetherornotsuchWorkis fabricated, installedorcompleted. However, neitherthisauthorityofthe Architect/Engineernoradecisionmadeingoodfaitheithertoexerciseornottoexercise suchauthorityshallgiverisetoanydutyorresponsibilityoftheArchitect/Engineertothe Contractor, Subcontractors, materialandequipmentsuppliers, theiragentsoremployees, orotherpersonsperformingportionsoftheWork. g) TheArchitect/Engineerwillreviewandapproveortakeotherappropriateactionuponthe ContractorbmittalssuchasShopDrawings, ProductData, andSamples, butonlyfor thelimitedpurposeofcheckingforconformancewithinformationgivenandthedesign Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 takenwithsuchreasonablepromptnessastonotdelaytheWorkortheactivitiesofthe City, Contractor, orseparatecontractors. Reviewofsuchsubmittalsisnotconductedfor thepurposeofdeterminingtheaccuracyandcompletenessofotherdetailssuchas dimensionsandquantities, orforsubstantiatinginstructionsforinstallationorperformance ofequipmentorsystems, allofwhichremaintheresponsibility oftheContractor as Contractor submittalsshallnotrelievetheContractorofanyobligationsunderParagraphs3.3, 3.5, precautionsor, unlessotherwisespecificallystatedinwritingbytheArchitect/Engineer, of anyconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequences, orprocedures. The ofwhichtheitemisacomponent. h) TheArchitect/EngineerwillprepareChangeOrdersandmayauthorizeminorchangesin theWorkasprovidedinParagraph7.3. i) TheArchitect/Engineerwillconductinspectionstodeterminethedateordatesof SubstantialCompletionandthedateoffinalcompletion, willreceiveandforwardtothe CityfortheCity bytheContractandassembledbytheContractor, andwillissueafinalCertificatefor PaymentuponcompliancewiththerequirementsoftheContractDocuments. j) IftheCityandArchitect/Engineeragree, theArchitect/Engineerwillprovideoneormore thesite. Theduties, responsibilities, andlimitationsofauthorityof suchProject representativesshallbeassetforthinanexhibittobeincorporatedintotheContract Documents. k) TheArchitect/EngineerwillinterpretandmakerecommendationstotheCityconcerning performanceunderandrequirementsoftheContractDocumentsuponwrittenrequestof eithertheCity madewithreasonablepromptnessandwithinanytimelimitsagreedupon. The Architect/EngineershallsecuretheCitylbeforeissuinginstructions, interpretations, orjudgmentstotheContractor whichchangethescopeoftheWorkor whichmodifyorchangethetermsandconditionsofanyoftheContractDocuments. l) InterpretationsanddecisionsoftheArchitect/Engineerwillbeconsistentwiththeintentof andreasonablyinferablefromtheContractDocumentsandwillbeinwritingorintheform ofDrawings. Whenmakingsuchinterpretationsanddecisions, theArchitect/Engineerwill endeavortosecurefaithfulperformancebytheContractor. m) consistentwiththeintentexpressedintheContractDocuments; providedthatthe Architect/EngineerhasthepriorwrittenapprovaloftheCity. 4.3CLAIMSANDDISPUTES Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 a) Definition; GeneralNoticeofClaimProcedure. AsusedintheseGeneralConditions, a adjustmentofthetermsoftheContractDocuments, oftheContractSum, oftheContract Time, orsomeotherreliefinrespecttothetermsoftheContractDocuments. Thetermalso includesallotherdisputesbetweentheCityandtheContractorarisingoutoforrelatingto theProjectortheContractDocuments, includingbutnotlimitedtoclaimsthatworkwas outsidethescopeoftheContractDocuments. TheresponsibilitytosubstantiatetheClaim andtheburdenofdemonstratingcompliancewiththisprovisionshallrestwiththeparty makingtheClaim. ExceptwhereotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments, aClaim bytheContractor, whetherforadditionalcompensation, additionaltime, orotherrelief, includingbutnotlimitedtoclaimsarisingfromconcealedconditions, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, MUSTBEMADE BYWRITTENNOTICETOTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEERANDTOTHECITY WITHINFOURTEEN (14) DAYS IMMEDIATELYAFTEROCCURRENCEOFTHEEVENTOREVENTSGIVING RISETOTHEPARTICULARCLAIM. EveryClaimoftheContractor, whetherfor additionalcompensation, additionaltime, orotherrelief, includingbutnotlimitedtoclaims arisingfromconcealedconditions, shallbesignedandsworntobyanauthorizedcorporate officer (ifnotacorporation, thenanofficialofthecompanyauthorizedtobindthe Contractor byhissignature) oftheContractor, verifyingthetruthandaccuracyofthe Claim. THECONTRACTOR SHALLBECONCLUSIVELYDEEMEDTOHAVE WAIVEDANYCLAIMNOTMADESTRICTLYINACCORDANCEWITHTHE PROCEDURESANDTIMELIMITSSETOUTINTHISPARAGRAPH. b) ReferraltotheArchitect/Engineer. Claims, disputes, andothermattersinquestionbetween theContractor andtheCity relatingtotheprogressorexecutionoftheWorkorthe interpretationoftheContractDocumentsshallbereferredtotheArchitect/Engineerfor recommendationtotheCity, whichrecommendationtheArchitect/Engineerwillfurnishin writingwithinareasonabletime, providedproperandadequatesubstantiationhasbeen received. FailureoftheContractor tosubmittheClaimtotheArchitect/Engineerfor renderingofarecommendationtotheCityshallconstituteawaiveroftheClaim. c) ContinuingContractPerformance. PendingfinalresolutionofaclaimtheContractorshall proceeddiligentlywithperformanceoftheWorkandtheCity shallcontinuetomake paymentsinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments. d) ClaimsforConcealedorUnknownConditions. NoadjustmentintheContractSumorTime associatedwithconcealedorunknownconditionswillnormallybeconsideredorallowed; provided, however, thattheContractSumorTimemaybeadjustedbytheCity insuch circumstancesonlyif: 1) aconcealedsubsurfaceconditionisencounteredinthecourseofperformanceofthe Work; 2) aconcealedorunknownconditioninanexistingstructureisatvariancewithconditions indicatedbytheContractDocuments; or 3) anunknownphysicalconditionisencounteredbelowthesurfaceofthegroundorinan existingstructurewhichisofanunusualnatureandmateriallydifferentfromthose Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 ordinarilyencounteredandgenerallyrecognizedasinherentinthecharacterofthe Work; and 4) anoticeofclaimwithproperandadequatesubstantiationispresentedpursuantto Subparagraph4.3(a) oftheseGeneralConditions; and 5) theCityandtheArchitect/Engineerdeterminethat: i) priortosubmittingitsbidfortheWork, theContractorusedreasonablediligenceto fullyinspecttheportionoftheProjectsitewheretheconditionwasdiscovered; and ii) theworkcausedorrequiredbytheconcealedorunknownconditionatissuecanbe consideredextraworktotheextentthatadditionalnewDrawingsmustbepreparedand issuedandnewconstructionbeyondthescopeoftheContractDocumentsisrequired. e) DisclaimerofWarrantiesastoReports, Drawings, andSpecifications. PROJECTSITE INFORMATIONANDREPORTS (INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOSOILS TESTINGREPORTS, GEOTECHNICALREPORTS, ORENVIRONMENTALSITE ASSESSMENTS) PROVIDEDBYTHECITYANDTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEERIN THEPROJECTMANUALORBYOTHERMEANSSHALLBEUTILIZEDBYTHE CONTRACTOR ATTHECONTRACTORCITY ANDTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEERDONOTGUARANTEEORWARRANTANY INFORMATIONSHOWNINTHEPROJECTSITEINFORMATIONANDREPORTS. f) ClaimsforAdditionalCost. IftheContractorwishestomakeaclaimforanincreaseinthe ContractSum, writtennoticeasprovidedinthisParagraph4.3shallbegivenbefore proceedingtoexecutetheWork. Priornoticeisnotrequiredforclaimsrelatingtoan emergencyendangeringlifeorpropertyarisingunderParagraph10.3. Inaddition, the Contractor'srequestforanincreaseintheContractSumforanyreason (otherthanwork performedunderemergencyconditions) shallbemadefarenoughinadvanceofrequired worktoallowtheCityandtheArchitect/Engineerasufficientamountoftime, without adverselyaffectingtheconstructionschedule, toreviewtherequest, prepareanddistribute suchadditionaldocumentsasmaybenecessarytoobtainsuitableestimatesorproposals andtonegotiate, executeanddistributeaChangeOrderfortherequiredworkifthe Contractorbelievesthatadditionalcostisinvolvedforreasonsincludingbutnotlimited to: 1) awritteninterpretationfromtheArchitect/Engineer; 2) awrittenorderforaminorchangeintheWorkissuedbytheArchitect/Engineer; 3) failureofpaymentbytheCity; 4) terminationoftheContractbytheCity; 5) theCityContractor wasnotatfault; or 6) otherreasonablegrounds. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 g) InjuryorDamagetoPersonorProperty. IftheContractor suffersinjuryordamagesto personorpropertybecauseofanactoromissionoftheCity, orofanyoftheCity'sofficers, employeesoragents, written, sworn-tonoticeofanyclaimfordamagesorinjuryshallbe givenasprovidedinSubparagraph4.3(a). Thenoticeshallprovidesufficientdetailto enabletheArchitect/EngineerandtheCitytoinvestigatethematter. h) SubcontractorPass-ThroughClaims. IntheeventthatanySubcontractoroftheContractor assertsaclaimtotheContractor, thattheContractorseekstopassthroughtotheCityunder theContractDocuments, anyentitlementofthePrime Contractortosubmitandassertthe claimagainsttheCityshallbesubjectto: 1) therequirementsofParagraph4.3oftheseGeneralConditions; and 2) thefollowingadditionalthreerequirementslistedbelow, allthreeofwhichadditional requirementsshallbeconditionsprecedenttotheentitlementoftheContractortoseek andassertsuchclaimagainsttheCity: ii) TheContractorshalleither (A) havedirectlegalliabilityasamatterofcontract, commonlaw, orstatutorylawtotheSubcontractorfortheclaimthattheSubcontractor isassertingor (B) theContractorshallhaveenteredintoawrittenliquidatingagreement withtheSubcontractor, underwhichagreementtheContractorhasagreedtobelegally responsibletotheSubcontractorforpursuingtheassertionofsuchclaimagainstthe CityundertheContractandforpayingtotheSubcontractoranyamountthatmaybe recovered, lessContractorsincludedmarkup (subjecttothelimitsintheContract Documentsforanymarkup). Theliabilityorresponsibilitiesshallbeidentifiedin writingbytheContractortotheCityatthetimesuchclaimissubmittedtoCity, anda copyofanyliquidatingagreementshallbeincludedbytheContractorintheclaim submittalmaterials. ii) TheContractor shallhavereviewedtheclaimoftheSubcontractorpriortoits submittaltoCityandshallhaveindependentlyevaluatedsuchclaimingoodfaithto determinetheextenttowhichtheclaimisbelievedingoodfaithtobevalid. The Contractorshallalsocertify, inwritingandunderoathtotheCity, atthetimeofthe submittalofsuchclaim, thattheContractor hasmadeareview, evaluation, and determinationthattheclaimismadeingoodfaithandisbelievedbytheContractorto bevalid. iii) TheSubcontractormakingtheclaimtotheContractorshallcertifyinwritingand underoaththatithascompiled, reviewedandevaluatedthemeritsofsuchclaimand thattheclaimisbelievedingoodfaithbytheSubcontractortobevalid. Acopyofthe certificationbytheSubcontractorshallbeincludedbyContractorintheclaimsubmittal materialsmadebyContractortotheCity. 3) AnyfailureoftheContractor tocomplywithanyoftheforegoingrequirementsand conditionsprecedentwithregardtoanysuchclaimshallconstituteawaiverofany entitlementtosubmitorpursuesuchclaimagainstCity. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 4) ReceiptandreviewofaclaimbytheCity underthisSubparagraphshallnotbe construedasawaiverofanydefensestotheclaimavailabletotheCity underthe ContractDocumentsorbyapplicablelaw. i) CityationandtoDenyClaimedandAppropriateTime Extensions, inWholeorinPart. TheContractor acknowledgesandagreesthat SubstantialCompletionoftheWorkbyorbeforetheScheduledCompletionDateisof substantialimportancetoCity. Thefollowingprovisions, therefore, willapply: 1) IftheContractor fallsbehindtheapprovedconstructionscheduleforwhatever reason, theCity shallhavetheright, intheCity Contractor todeveloparecoveryscheduleasdescribedinParagraph3.10orto accelerateitsprogressinsuchamannerastoachieveSubstantialCompletiononor beforetheContractTimecompletiondateorsuchotherdateastheCity may reasonablydirectand, uponreceipt, theContractorshalltakeallactionnecessary tocomplywiththeorder. Insuchevent, anypossibleright, ifany, oftheContractor toadditionalcompensationforanyaccelerationshallbesubjecttothetermsofthis Subparagraph (i). 2) IntheeventthattheContractor isotherwiseentitledtoanextensionofContract TimeandhasproperlyinitiatedaClaimforatimeextensioninaccordancewith Subparagraph4.3(a) above, theCity shallhavetheright, intheCity discretion, todenyall, oranypart, oftheClaimforextensionofContractTimeby givingwrittennoticetotheContractor providedwithinfourteen (14) daysafter receiptoftheContractor'sClaim. IftheCity deniestheContractor'sclaimforan extensionofContractTimeunderthisClause (i)(2), eitherinwholeorinpart, the Contractor shallproceedtoprosecutetheWorkinsuchamannerastoachieve SubstantialCompletiononorbeforethethenexistingScheduledCompletionDate. 3) IftheContractor wouldhavebeenentitledtoatimeextensionforareason specificallyallowedundertheContractDocuments, foranamountoftimethat wouldhavejustifiedapprovalbytheCityifnotfortheneedandrighttoaccelerate, theContractormayinitiateaClaimforaccelerationcostspursuanttoSubparagraph 4.3(a). AnyresultingClaimforaccelerationcostsproperlyinitiatedbythe ContractorunderSubparagraph4.3(a) aboveshallbelimitedtothosereasonable anddocumenteddirectcostsoflabor, materials, equipment, andsupervisionsolely anddirectlyattributabletotheactualaccelerationactivitynecessarytobringthe Workbackwithinthethenexistingapprovedconstructionschedule. Thesedirect costsincludethepremiumportionofovertimepay, additionalcrew, shift, or equipmentcostsifrequestedinadvancebytheContractorandapprovedinwriting bytheCity. Apercentagemarkupfortheproratedcostofpremiumontheexisting performanceandpaymentbondsandrequiredinsurance; providedhowever, notto exceedfive (5%) percent, willbeallowedontheclaimedaccelerationcosts. NO OTHERMARKUPFORPROFIT, OVERHEAD (INCLUDINGBUTNOT LIMITEDTOHOMEOFFICEOVERHEAD) ORANYOTHERCOSTSWILL BEALLOWEDONANYACCELERATIONCLAIM. TheCityshallnotbeliable Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 foranycostsrelatedtoanaccelerationclaimotherthanthosedescribedinthis Clause (i)(3). i) WaiverofClaims; FinalPayment. Themakingoffinalpaymentshallconstituteawaiver ofclaimsbytheCityexceptthosearisingfrom: 1) claims, securityinterests, purportedliens, orotherattemptedencumbrancesarisingout oftheContractandremainingunsettled; 2) defectiveornonconformingWorkappearingafterSubstantialCompletion; 3) latentdefects, asdefinedinSubparagraph12.2(d), appearingafterFinalCompletion; or 4) thetermsofgeneralandspecialwarrantiesrequiredbytheContractDocumentsor allowedorimpliedbylaw. FEESASAPARTOFANYCLAIMMADEUNDERTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTS ORINANYSUBSEQUENTLAWSUITORALTERNATIVEDISPUTERESOLUTION PROCEEDING. p) NoWaiverofGovernmentalImmunity. NOTHINGINTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTS SHALLBECONSTRUEDTOWAIVETHECITY FROMLAWSUIT, WHICHIMMUNITYISEXPRESSLYRETAINEDTOTHE EXTENTITISNOTCLEARLYANDUNAMBIGUOUSLYWAIVEDBY APPLICABLESTATELAW. ARTICLE5 - SUBCONTRACTORS 5.1DEFINITIONSOFSUBCONTRACTOR a) ASubcontractorispersonorentitywhohasadirectContractwiththeContractor to performaportionoftheWorkattheProjectsiteortosupplymaterialsorequipmenttothe ContractorbypurchaseorleaseforuseinperformanceoforincorporationintotheWork. entsasifsingular innumberandmeansaSubcontractororanauthorizedrepresentativeoftheSubcontractor. separatecontractor. b) ASub-subcontractorisapersonorentitywhohasadirectorindirectContract witha SubcontractortoperformaportionoftheWorkattheProjectsiteortosupplymaterialsor equipmenttotheSubcontractororanotherSub-subcontractorbypurchaseorleaseforuse inperformanceoforin- tothroughouttheContractDocumentsasifsingularinnumberandmeansaSub- subcontractororanauthorizedrepresentativeoftheSub-subcontractor. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 5.2AWARDOFSUBCONTRACTSANDOTHERCONTRACTSFORPORTIONSOF THEWORK a) ImmediatelyaftertheawardoftheContractbytheCity, andbeforetheBuilding ConstructionServicesAgreementissignedbytheContractorandtheCity, theContractor shallfurnish totheArchitect/Engineerinwriting, foracceptancebytheCity andthe Architect/Engineer, alistofthenames, addresses, telephonenumbers, M/WBE certificationnumbers (whereapplicable), andtypeofworkoftheSubcontractors includingthosewhoaretofurnishmaterialsorequipmentfabricatedtoaspecialdesign), proposedfortheprincipalportionsoftheWork, includingfurnishingswhenmadeapart oftheContract. TheContractorshallimmediatelynotifytheCityinwritingofanychanges inthelistastheyoccur. TheArchitect/EngineerwillpromptlyreplytotheContractorin writingstatingwhetherornottheCityortheArchitect/Engineer, afterdueinvestigation, hasreasonableobjectiontoanysuchproposedpersonorentity. FailureoftheCity or Architect/Engineertoreplypromptlyshallconstitutenoticeofnoreasonableobjection. b) TheContractor shallnotContractwithaproposedpersonorentitytowhomtheCityor Architect/Engineerhasmadereasonableandtimelyobjection. c) Architect/Engineer'sandCity'sapprovaloforobjectiontoanySubcontractororofa particularprocessormaterialwillnotrelievetheContractor ofhisresponsibilityfor performanceofWorkascalledforundertheContractDocuments, andshallnotprovidea basisforanyclaimforadditionaltimeormoneyonthepartoftheContractor. Approval shallnotbeconstruedtocreateanycontractualrelationshipbetweentheSubcontractorand eithertheCityorArchitect/Engineer. InnoeventshalltheContractSumbeincreasedasa resultoftherejectionofanySubcontractor. d) TheContractor shallnotchangeaSubcontractorpreviouslyselectediftheCity or Architect/Engineermakesreasonableobjectiontosuchchange. 5.3SUBCONTRACTUAL RELATIONS a) Byappropriateagreement, writtenwherelegallyrequiredforvalidity, theContractorshall requireeachSubcontractor, totheextentoftheWorktobeperformedbytheSubcontractor, tobeboundtotheContractorbythetermsoftheContractDocuments (includingbutnot limitedtotheseGeneralConditions), andtoassumetowardtheContractor allthe obligationsandresponsibilitieswhichtheContractor, bytheContractDocuments, assumes towardtheCityandtheArchitect/Engineer. Eachsubcontractagreementshallpreserveand protecttherightsoftheCity andtheArchitect/EngineerundertheContractDocuments includingbutnotlimitedtotheseGeneralConditions) withrespecttotheWorktobe performedbytheSubcontractorsothatsubcontractingwillnotprejudicetherightsofthe City andtheArchitect/Engineer. Whereappropriate, theContractor shallrequireeach SubcontractortoenterintosimilaragreementswithSub-subcontractors. TheContractor shallmakeavailabletoeachproposedSubcontractor, priortotheexecutionofthe subcontractagreement, copiesoftheContractDocumentstowhichtheSubcontractoristo bebound. Subcontractorsshallsimilarlymakecopiesofapplicableportionsofsuch DocumentsavailabletotheirrespectiveproposedSub-subcontractors. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 b) TheContractor issolelyresponsibleformakingpaymentsproperlytothePrime Contractor shallcomplywiththefollowingadditionalrulesregardingSubcontractor payments: 1) TheContractorshallsubmit, beginningwiththeSecondApplicationandCertificatefor Payment, aSubcontractorPaymentReport (the "Report") witheachApplicationand CertificateforPayment. TheReportshallshowallpaymentsmadetodatebythe Contractor (plusexistingretainage) toeachSubcontractorinvolvedintheProject. The ReportshallbemadeonaformapprovedandsuppliedbytheCity. Asanalternative totheReport, theContractor mayfurnishAffidavitsofPaymentReceivedwiththe ApplicationandCertificateforPayment, whichaffidavitsshallbeexecutedbyeach SubcontractorowedmoneyandpaidbySubcontractorduringthepreviousprogress paymentperiodforworkormaterialsfurnishedontheProject. RECEIPTBYTHE CITYOFTHEREPORTORAFFIDAVITSOFPAYMENTRECEIVEDSHALLBE ACONDITIONPRECEDENTTOPAYMENTONANYAPPLICATION FOR PAYMENT. 2) If, foranyreason, theContractoriswithholdingpaymenttoaSubcontractorduetoa disputeorotherproblemwithperformance, the Contractor shallnotetheamount withheldandfurthernotethatthepaymentisindispute. TheCity may, initssole discretion, requiretheContractortodocumentandverifythedisputeorotherproblem inquestion. 3) TheCityreservestherightinitssolediscretion, towithholdpaymenttotheContractor pursuanttoParagraph9.5(a) oftheGeneralConditions, shoulditappearfromthe Report, statementsofpaymentreceivedorotherinformationfurnishedtotheCitythat: i) theReporthasnotbeenproperlycompleted; ii) theContractorhasknowinglyprovidedfalseinformationregardingpaymentofany Subcontractor; or iii) theContractor hasotherwisefailedtomakepaymentsproperlytoany Subcontractor. 4) THECONTRACTORSHALLNOTHAVEANYRIGHTTOMAKEACLAIMFOR ADDITIONALTIMEORADDITIONALCOMPENSATION ASARESULTOF THECITY'SORARCHITECT/ENGINEER'SENFORCEMENTOFTHIS SUBPARAGRAPH5.3(b). NOPROVISIONOFTHISSUBPARAGRAPHORANY OFTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTSSHALLBECONSTRUEDTOCREATEA CONTRACTUALRELATIONSHIP, EXPRESSORIMPLIED, BETWEENANY SUBCONTRACTORANDEITHERTHECITYORTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEER ANDSHALLNOTBECONSTRUEDTOMAKEANYSUBCONTRACTOROR ANYOTHERPERSONORENTITY, ATHIRD-PARTYBENEFICIARYOFTHE CONTRACTBETWEENTHECITYANDTHECONTRACTOR. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 5.4CONTINGENTASSIGNMENTOFSUBCONTRACTS IntheeventofaterminationofthisContractbytheCityunderArticle14, theContractor shall, ifrequestedinwritingbytheCity, withinfifteen (15) daysafterthedatenoticeof terminationissent, deliverandassigntoCity, oranypersonorentityactingontheCity's behalf, anyorallsubcontractsmadebyContractorintheperformanceoftheWork, and delivertotheCitytrueandcorrectoriginalsandcopiesofthesubcontractdocuments. In theeventassignmentisnotrequestedbytheCity, Contractor shallterminateall subcontractstotheextentthatCityhasnotdirectedassignmentofsameandtotheextent thattheyrelatetotheperformanceofWorkterminatedbythenoticeoftermination. ARTICLE6 - CONSTRUCTIONBYTHECITY/ SEPARATECONTRACTORS 6.1CITY CONTRACTS a) TheCityreservestherighttoperformconstructionoroperationsrelatedtotheProjectwith theCity theProjectorotherconstructionoroperationsontheProjectsiteunderConditionsofthe ContractidenticalorsubstantiallysimilartotheseGeneralConditions, includingthose portionsrelatedtoinsuranceandwaiverofsubrogation. IftheContractorclaimsthatdelay oradditionalcostisinvolvedbecauseofsuchactionbytheCity, theContractorshallmake aclaimasprovidedelsewherein, andinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments. b) WhenseparateContractsareawardedfordifferentportionsoftheProjectorother constructionoroperationsontheProjectsite, theterm DocumentsineachcaseshallmeantheContractorwhoexecuteseachseparateBuilding ConstructionServicesAgreementwiththeCity. c) TheCityshallprovideforcoordinationoftheactivitiesoftheCity eachseparatecontractorwiththeWorkoftheContractor, whoshallcooperatewiththem. TheContractorshallparticipatewithotherseparatecontractorsandtheCityinreviewing theirconstructionscheduleswhendirectedtodoso. TheContractorshall, withtheapproval oftheCity, makeanyrevisionstotheconstructionscheduledeemednecessaryafterajoint reviewandmutualagreement. Theconstructionschedulesshallthenconstitutethe schedulestobeusedbytheContractor, separatecontractors, andtheCity until subsequentlyrevisedbymutualagreementorbywrittenChangeOrder. IftheContractor believesitisentitledtoanadjustmentoftheContractSumunderthecircumstances, the ContractorshallsubmitawrittenproposalforaChangeOrderpursuanttoArticle7ofthe GeneralConditions. IntheeventtheContractor City, theContractor mustsubmitanyClaimpursuanttoParagraph4.3oftheGeneral Conditions. d) UnlessotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments, whentheCity performs constructionoroperationsrelatedtotheProjectwiththeCityCityshall bedeemedtobesubjecttothesameobligationsandtohavethesamerightswhichapply Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 totheContractor undertheseGeneralConditions, including, withoutexcludingothers, thosestatedinArticle3, thisArticle6, andArticles10, 11and12. 6.2MUTUALRESPONSIBILITY a) TheContractorshallaffordtheCity onableopportunityfor accesstoandstorageoftheirmaterialsandequipmentandtheperformanceoftheir activitiesandshallcoordinatetheContractor separatecontractorsasrequiredbytheContractDocuments. b) IfpartoftheContractor oroperationsbytheCityoraseparatecontractor, theContractorshall, priortoproceeding withthatportionoftheWork, promptlyreporttotheArchitect/Engineerapparent discrepanciesordefectsintheotherconstructionthatwouldrenderitunsuitableforproper executionandresults. FailureoftheContractor tosoreportshallconstitutean acknowledgmentthattheCity constructionisfitandpropertoreceivetheContractor thenreasonablydiscoverable. c) TheCityshallnotbeliabletotheContractorfordamagessufferedbytheContractordue tothefaultornegligenceofaseparatecontractororthroughfailureofaseparatecontractor tocarryoutthedirectionsoftheCityortheArchitect/Engineer. Shouldanyinterference occurbetweentheContractorandaseparatecontractor, theArchitect/EngineerortheCity mayfurnishtheContractorwithwritteninstructionsdesignatingpriorityofeffortorchange inmethods, whereupontheContractorshallimmediatelycomplywithsuchdirection. In suchevent, theContractorshallbeentitledtoanextensionoftheContractTimeonlyfor unavoidabledelaysverifiedbytheArchitect/Engineer; noincreaseintheContractSum, however, shallbeduetotheContractor. d) TheContractor shallpromptlyremedydamagewrongfullycausedbytheContractorto completedorpartiallycompletedconstructionortopropertyoftheCity orseparate contractorsasprovidedinSubparagraph10.2(e). e) ShouldtheContractorcausedamagetotheworkorpropertyofanyseparatecontractoron theProject, theContractor shall, uponduenotice, settlewiththeseparatecontractorby agreement, iftheseparatecontractorwillsosettle. IftheseparatecontractorsuestheCity orsubmitsaclaimonaccountofanydamageallegedtohavebeensosustained, theCity shallnotifytheContractor whoshalldefendsuchproceedings, attheContractor'ssole expense, andifanyjudgmentorawardagainsttheCity claim, theContractorshallfullypayorsatisfyitandshallreimbursetheCityforanyand allattorney'sfeesandcostswhichtheCityhasincurred. f) TheCityandeachseparatecontractorshallhavethesameresponsibilitiesforcuttingand patchingasaredescribedfortheContractorinParagraph3.14. 6.3CITY IfadisputearisesamongtheContractor, separatecontractorsandtheCity astothe Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 responsibilityundertheirrespectivecontractsformaintainingtheProjectSiteandsurrounding areafreefromwastematerialsandrubbishasdescribedinParagraph3.15, theCitymayclean up, butisnotobligatedtodoso, andCity shallallocatethecostamongthoseparties responsible, astheArchitect/Engineerrecommendstobejust. ARTICLE7 - AMENDMENTS 7.1CHANGEORDERS a) AChangeOrderisawrittenordertotheContractor, signedbytheCity andthe Architect/Engineer, issuedafterexecutionoftheContract, authorizingachangeinthe Work, anadjustmentintheContractSum, oranadjustmenttotheContractTime, consistent withotherapplicableprovisionsofthisContract. TheCity, withoutinvalidatingthe Contractandwithoutrequiringnoticeofanykindtothesureties, mayorderchangestothe scopeofWorkundertheContractbyadditions, deletions, orotherrevisions, theContract SumandContractTimetobeadjustedconsistentwithotherapplicableprovisionsofthis Contract. AllChangeOrdersshallbeexecutedonaChangeOrderformapprovedbythe CityandtheCity b) InadditiontotheCity andtheArchitect/Engineer, theContractorshallsignallChange OrderstoverifyandconfirmthetermsandconditionsestablishedbyChangeOrder; however, shouldtheContractorrefusetosignaChangeOrder, thisshallnotrelievehimof hisobligationtoperformthechangedirectedbytheCityandtheArchitect/Engineertothe bestofhisabilityinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisArticle7. AChangeOrder signedbytheContractorindicateshisagreementwithallofthechangesapproved, includingtheadjustmentintheContractSumortheContractTime. EACHCHANGE ORDERSHALLBESPECIFICANDFINALASTOPRICESANDEXTENSIONSOF TIME, WITHNORESERVATIONSOROTHERPROVISIONSALLOWINGFOR FUTUREADDITIONALMONEYORTIMEASARESULTOFTHEPARTICULAR CHANGESIDENTIFIEDANDFULLYCOMPENSATEDINTHECHANGEORDER. TheexecutionofaChangeOrderbytheContractorshallconstituteconclusiveevidenceof releasesanyclaimagainsttheCityforadditionaltimeorcompensationformattersrelating toorarisingoutoforresultingfromtheWorkincludedwithinoraffectedbytheexecuted ChangeOrder. ThisreleaseappliestoclaimsrelatedtothecumulativeimpactofallChange OrdersandtoanyclaimrelatedtotheeffectofachangeonotherWork. c) Noextrawork (exceptunderemergencyconditions) orchangesshallbemadenorshall anysubstitutions, changesoradditionstooromissionsordeviationsfromtherequirements oftheDrawingsandSpecificationsbemadeunlesspursuanttoawrittenChangeOrder signedbytheCityandtheArchitect/Engineer, itbeingexpresslyunderstoodthattheCity shallnotbeliableforthecostofextraworkoranysubstitution, change, addition, omission ordeviationfromtherequirementsoftheDrawingsorSpecificationsunlessthesameshall havebeenauthorizedinwritingbytheCityandtheArchitect/Engineerinawrittenchange orderorotherAmendment. TheprovisionsofthisParagraph7.1shallcontrolintheevent ofanyinconsistencybetweensuchprovisionsandtheotherprovisionsofthisArticle7. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 SeeSubparagraph10.3(a) oftheGeneralConditionsforChangeOrdersunderemergency conditions. d) Withrespecttotheallowancesforbonds, overheadandprofitthefollowingscheduleshall beusedindeterminingthetotalcostofanyWorkcoveredbyaChangeOrderorofany claimforanincreaseordecreaseintheContractprice: i. FortheContractor, forWork (i.e., thecostoflabor, materialsand constructionequipmentasdescribedabove) performedbythe Contractorsownforces; 15% ofthecost. ii. Subcontractor; 7 ½% oftheamountduetheSubcontractor. iii. ForeachSubcontractorinvolved, forWorkperformedbythat 15% ofthecost. iv. Sub- 7.5% oftheamountduetheSub-Subcontractor. Costtowhichoverheadandprofitistobeappliedshallbedeterminedinaccordancewith provisionsofthisArticle. TheCostoftheWorkinvolvedinaChangeOrdershallnotincludeanyofthefollowing costs (consideredadministrativecostsorcontingenciescoveredbytheoverheadand profit): 1. Payrollcostsandothercompensationof (a) executives, generaland administrativemanagers, estimators, claimconsultants, attorneys, accountants, labor relationcoordinators, contractandsubcontractadministrators, purchasers, expeditersand managers, engineers, architects, schedulers, detailers, safetypersonnel, clerksandother administrativestaffemployedinhisprincipalorbranchoffices; 2. CostsinthepreparationofChangeOrdersorclaims (whetherornotultimately authorizedbytheCounty); 3. Costsofengineers, architects, accountants, consultants, attorneysandothers, inthe directemployoftheContractororotherwise, utilizedforservicesrelatedtoacontroversy orclaimabouttheacceptabilityoftheWork; 4. AnypartoftheContra Workinvolved, lostinterestonunpaidretainage, andchargesfordelinquentpayments; andyardfacilities. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 e) ThemethodofdeterminingthecostorcredittotheCityforanychangeintheWorkshall beoneofthefollowing: 1) mutualacceptanceofanot-to-exceedlump-sumamountproperlyitemizedand supportedbysufficientsubstantiating datatopermitevaluation; or 2) unitpricesstatedintheContractDocumentsorsubsequentlyagreedupon; or 3) costtobedeterminedinamanneragreeduponbythepartiesandamutuallyacceptable fixedorpercentagefee; or f) IfthepartiescannotagreetooneofthemethodsofcalculatingcostprovidedinClauses (d) 1), (d) (2), or (d) (3), orifthepartiesagreetoamethodbutcannotagreeon afinaldollar figure; oriftheContractorforwhateverreasonrefusestosigntheChangeOrderin question; theContractor, providedhereceivesawrittenordersignedbytheCity, shall promptlyproceedwiththeWorkinvolved. ThecostoftheWorkinvolvedshallthenbe calculatedonthebasisofthereasonablejobsiteexpendituresandsavingsofthose performingtheWorkattributabletothechanges, includingareasonableallowancefor overheadandprofit, suchallowanceinanycasenevertoexceedfifteen (15%) percent. In suchcase, theContractorshallkeepanitemizedaccountingoftheWorkinvolved, ona dailybasis, insuchformandwiththeappropriatesupportingdataastheArchitect/Engineer andCitymayprescribe. Sworncopiesoftheitemizedaccountingshallbedeliveredtothe Architect/Engineereachdayduringtheperformanceofforceaccountwork, withcopiesto theCity. FAILUREOFTHECONTRACTORTOSUBMITTHESWORN-TOITEMIZED ACCOUNTINGDAILYASREQUIREDHEREINSHALLCONSTITUTEAWAIVER BYTHECONTRACTOROFANYRIGHTTODISPUTETHECITY'S DETERMINATIONOFTHEAMOUNTDUETHECONTRACTORFORFORCE ACCOUNTWORK. CoststobechargedunderthisSubparagraphforforceaccountwork arelimitedtothefollowing: 1) costsoflabor, includingsocialsecurity, oldageandunemploymentinsurance, fringe benefitsrequiredbyagreementorcustom, andworkerscompensationinsurance; 2) costsofmaterials, suppliesandequipment (butnottoincludeoff-sitestorageunless approvedinwritingbytheCity), whetherincorporatedorconsumed; 3) rentalcostsofmachineryandequipment, exclusiveofhandtools, whetherrentedfrom theContractororothers; 4) costsofpremiumsforallbondsandinsurancerelatedtotheWork; and 5) additionalcostsofsupervisionandfieldofficepersonneldirectlyattributabletothe changedWork. PendingfinaldeterminationofcosttotheCity, paymentofundisputed Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 amountsonforceaccountshallbeincludedontheArchitect/Engineer'sCertificateof Paymentasworkiscompleted. g) TheamountofcredittobeallowedtotheCityforanydeletionofWorkoranyotherchange whichresultsinanetdecreaseoftheContractSumshallbetheamountofactualnetcost confirmedbytheArchitect/Engineerplusthestatedpercentageforoverheadandprofit. WhenbothadditionsanddeletionsorcreditscoveringrelatedWorkorsubstitutionsare involvedinanyonechange, theallowanceforoverheadandprofitshallbefiguredonthe basisofthenetincreaseordecreasewithrespecttothatchange. 7.2SUPPLEMENTALAGREEMENTS AwrittenSupplementalAgreementcanalsobeusedtoimplementchangesintheWorkinsteadof aChangeOrderform, includingbutnotlimitedtosituationsinvolvingpartialoccupancyofthe WorkunderParagraph9.8, achangemadetotheDrawingsortheSpecificationswithoutan increaseintheContractSum, orspecialcircumstanceswhereitisnecessaryormoreappropriate fortheCity touseaSupplementalAgreement. WrittenSupplementalAgreementsshallhavea statusequaltothatofChangeOrdersforpurposesofpriorityofContractDocumentsinterpretation, exceptthattotheextentofaconflict, laterSupplementalAgreementsintimecontroloverearlier SupplementalAgreements, andthelatestChangeOrderorSupplementalAgreementintime controlsoverearlierdatedChangeOrdersandSupplementalAgreements. Therulesof Subparagraphs7.1(b) through (f) shallalsoapplytothenegotiationandexecutionofSupplemental Agreements. 7.3MINORCHANGESINTHEWORK TheArchitect/Engineer, afternotifyingtheCity, shallbeauthorizedtoorderminorchangesin theWorknotinvolvinganadjustmentintheContractSumoranextensionoftheContract TimeandnotinconsistentwiththeintentoftheContractDocuments. Minorchangesshallbe effectedbywrittenorder, andshallbebindingontheCityandtheContractor. TheContractor shallcarryoutsuchwrittenorderspromptly. Thesewrittenordersshallnotbedeemedto changeorimpacttheContractSumortheContractTime. ContractorshallhavenoClaimfor anyminorchangeorderedtotheWorkunderthisParagraph7.3unlesstheContractorsubmits itschangeproposal, priortocomplyingwiththeminorchangeorderedandinnoeventlater thanten (10) workingdaysfromthedatetheminorchangewasordered, totheCity for approval. 7.4TIMEREQUIREDTOPROCESSAMENDMENTS a) itemizedbreakdownofcosts. Responsestoproposalrequestsshallbesubmitted sufficientlyinadvanceoftherequiredworktoallowtheCityandtheArchitect/Engineera minimumofthirty (30) calendardaysafterreceiptbytheArchitect/Engineertoreviewthe itemizedbreakdownandtoprepareordistributeadditionaldocumentsasmaybenecessary. AlloftheContractor'sresponsestoproposalrequestsshallincludeastatementthatthecost describedintheresponserepresentsthecomplete, totalandfinalcostandadditional ContractTimeassociatedwiththeextrawork, change, additionto, omission, deviation, Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 substitution, orothergroundsforseekingextracompensationundertheContract Documents, withoutreservationorfurtherrecourse. b) AllAmendmentsrequireapprovalbyeithertheCityCouncilor, whereauthorizedbythe StatelawandCityordinance, bytheCityManagerpursuanttoAdministrativeAction. The approvalprocessrequiresaminimumofforty-five (45) calendardaysaftersubmissionto theCityinfinalformwithallsupportingdata. ReceiptofasubmissionbyCitydoesnot constituteacceptanceorapprovalofaproposal, nordoesitconstituteawarrantythatthe proposalwillbeauthorizedbyCityCouncilResolution, Ordinance orAdministrative Action. THETIMEREQUIREDFORTHEAPPROVALPROCESSSHALLNOTBE CONSIDEREDADELAYANDNOEXTENSIONSTOTHECONTRACTTIMEOR INCREASEINTHECONTRACTSUMWILLBECONSIDEREDORGRANTEDAS ARESULTOFTHISPROCESS. Pendingtheapprovaldescribedabove, theContractor willproceedwiththeworkunderapendingAmendmentonlyifdirectedinwritingbythe City. ARTICLE8 - CONTRACTTIME 8.1DEFINITIONS a) Unlessotherwiseprovided, theContractTimeistheperiodoftime, includingauthorized adjustments, allottedintheContractDocumentsforSubstantialCompletionoftheWork. b) ThedateofcommencementoftheWorkisthedateestablishedintheNoticetoProceed fromtheCity. Thedateofcommencementshallnotbepostponedbythefailureofthe Contractor, orofpersonsorentitiesforwhomtheContractorisresponsibletoactpromptly tocommencetheWork. IftheCity unreasonablydelaystheissuanceofthenoticeto proceed, throughnofaultoftheContractor, theContractorshallbeentitledonlytoan equitableextensionoftheContractTime; theContractSumshallremainunchanged. c) ThedateofSubstantialCompletionisthedatecertifiedbytheArchitect/Engineerin accordancewithParagraph9.7. d) andendingat12:00midnight, unlessotherwisespecificallydefinedbyspecialprovision. 8.2PROGRESSANDCOMPLETION a) TimelimitsstatedintheContractDocumentsareoftheessenceoftheContract. By executingtheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement, theContractorconfirmsthatthe ContractTimeisareasonableperiodforperformingtheWork. b) TheContractorshallnotknowingly, exceptbyagreementwithorinstructionoftheCityin writing, prematurelycommenceoperationsontheProjectsiteorelsewherepriortothe effectivedateofinsurancetobefurnishedbytheContractorasrequiredbyArticle11. The dateofcommencementoftheWorkshallnotbechangedbytheeffectivedateofinsurance requiredbyArticle11. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 8.3DELAYSANDEXTENSIONSOFTIME a) IftheContractorisdelayedatanytimeintheprogressoftheWorkbyanactorneglectof theCity orArchitect/Engineer, orofanemployeeofeither, orofaseparatecontractor employedbytheCity, orbychangesorderedintheWork, orbylabordisputes, fire, unusual delayindeliveries, unavoidablecasualtiesorothercausesbeyondtheContractor orbydelayauthorizedbytheCity pendingaclaim, orbyothercauseswhichthe Architect/Engineerdeterminesmayjustifydelay, thentheContractTimeshallbeextended byChangeOrderforsuchreasonabletimeastheArchitect/EngineerandCity may determine. b) ClaimsrelatingtoContractTimeandtimeextensionsshallbemadeinaccordancewiththe applicableprovisionsofParagraph4.3. c) NoDamagesforDelay. NOTWITHSTANDINGANYOTHERPROVISIONSOFTHE CONTRACTDOCUMENTS, INCLUDINGTHEGENERALCONDITIONS, NO ADJUSTMENTSHALLBEMADETOTHECONTRACTSUMANDTHE CONTRACTOR SHALLNOTBEENTITLEDTOCLAIMORRECEIVEANY ADDITIONALCOMPENSATIONASARESULTOFORARISINGOUTOFANY DELAY, HINDRANCE, DISRUPTION, FORCEMAJEURE, IMPACT, OR INTERFERENCE, INTENTIONALORUNINTENTIONAL, FORESEENOR UNFORESEEN, WHICHINCREASESTHETIMETOCOMPLETETHEWORK, INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOANYDELAYSCAUSEDINWHOLEORIN PARTBYTHEACTS, OMISSIONS, FAILURES, NEGLIGENCE, ORFAULTOFTHE CITY, THEARCHITECT/ENGINEER, ORTHECITY'SREPRESENTATIVE, AN EXTENSIONOFTHECONTRACTTIMEUNDERSUBPARAGRAPH8.3(a) BEING THECONTRACTOR d) TheCityshallhavetherighttooccupy, withoutprejudicetotherightofeitherparty, any completedorlargelycompletedportionsofthestructureorWork, notwithstandingthefact thattheContractTimeforcompletingalloraportionoftheWorkmaynothaveexpired. PartialoccupancyanduseshallnotbedeemedasanacceptanceoftheWorktakenorused. e) TheContractorshallpromptlysuspendtheWorkwheneithertheContractorortheCityis orderedtodosobyacourtorderfromacourthavinglawfuljurisdiction, andtheContractor willnotbeentitledtoadditionalcompensationbyvirtueofanydelaysresultingfromthe courtorder. TheContractorwillalsonotbeliabletotheCityforadelaycausedinfactby theWorkbeingsuspendedbyacourtorder. f) TheArchitect/Engineer, withtheconsentoftheCity, shallhavetheauthoritytosuspend theWork, inwholeorinpart, forsuchperiodorperiodsastheArchitect/Engineerdeems necessaryduetounusualorsevereweatherconditionsasareconsideredunfavorablefor thesuitableprosecutionoftheWork, orduetofailureonthepartoftheContractorto correctconditionsconsideredunsafeforworkmenorthegeneralpublic. Ifitshould becomenecessarytostoptheWorkforanindefiniteperiod, theContractorshallstoreall materialsinsuchamannerthattheywillnotobstructorimpedethepublicunnecessarily Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 orbecomedamagedinanyway, andshalltakeeveryprecautiontopreventdamageor deteriorationoftheWorkperformed. IncasesofsuspensionoftheWorkunderthis Subparagraph, theContractorshallalsoprovidesuitabledrainageabouttheWorkanderect temporarystructureswherenecessary. TheContractorshallnotsuspendtheWorkinwhole orinpartwithoutwrittenauthorityfromtheArchitect/EngineerortheCity, andshall resumetheWorkpromptlywhennotifiedbytheArchitect/EngineerortheCitytoresume operations. g) IntheeventofadelaythatistheresponsibilityoftheContractor oranyofthe Subcontractors, forwhichtheContractor isnotentitledtoatimeextensionunderthe provisionsofthisContract, theCitymaydirectthattheWorkbeacceleratedbymeansof overtime, additionalcrewsoradditionalshifts, orresequencing. Thisaccelerationshallbe atnocosttotheCityandwillcontinueuntiltheContractTimeisrestored. Intheeventof adelayforwhichtheContractor isentitledtoatimeextension, asdeterminedbythe Architect/Engineer, City maysimilarlydirectaccelerationandtheContractoragreesto performsameonthebasisthattheContractor willbereimbursedonlytotheextent describedinSubparagraph4.3(i). THECONTRACTOR EXPRESSLYWAIVESANY OTHERCOMPENSATIONRESULTINGFROMACCELERATION, SUCHASLOSS OFLABORPRODUCTIVITYOREFFICIENCY. ARTICLE9 - PAYMENTSANDCOMPLETION 9.1CONTRACTSUM TheContractSumisstatedintheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementand, including authorizedadjustments, isthetotalamountofcompensationpayablebytheCity tothe ContractorfortheperformanceoftheWorkundertheContractDocuments. 9.2SCHEDULEOFVALUES BeforethefirstApplicationforPayment, theContractorshallsubmittotheArchitect/Engineer ascheduleofvaluesallocatedtovariousportionsoftheWork, preparedinsuchformand supportedbysuchdatatosubstantiateitsaccuracyastheArchitect/Engineermayrequire. This schedule, whenapprovedbytheArchitect/EngineerandtheCity, shallbeusedasabasisfor theContractor'sApplicationforPayment. Thescheduleofvaluesshallfollowthetrade divisionoftheSpecifications. Contractor'sApplicationforPaymentshallbefiledonthe ApplicationforPaymentbytheCity. 9.3APPLICATIONSFORPAYMENT a) Atleastten (10) daysbeforethedateestablishedforeachprogresspayment, theContractor shallsubmittotheArchitect/EngineeranitemizedApplicationforPaymentforWork completedinaccordancewiththescheduleofvalues. TheApplicationshallbenotarized, ifrequired, andsupportedbydatasubstantiatingtheContractor CityorArchitect/Engineermayrequire, includingbutnotlimitedtocopiesofrequisitions fromSubcontractorsandmaterialsuppliers, andreflectingtheapplicableretainageas requiredintheContractDocuments. Contractor'sApplicationforPaymentshallalso Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 provideothersupportingdocumentationastheCityortheotherapplicableprovisionsof theContractDocumentsmayrequire. b) ApplicationsforPaymentmaynotincluderequestsforpaymentofamountstheContractor doesnotintendtopaytoaSubcontractorbecauseofagoodfaithdispute, unlessthe Contractor complieswithClause5.3(b) (2) oftheseGeneralConditionsandthe ContractordSuretyconsentsinwritingtopaymenttotheContractorofthe fundsdeemedtobeindispute. c) UnlessotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments, progresspaymentsshallinclude paymentformaterialsandequipmentdeliveredandsuitablystoredattheProjectsitefor subsequentincorporationintotheWorkwithinthirty (30) daysafterdeliverytotheProject site. IfapprovedinadvancebytheCity, paymentmaysimilarlybemadeformaterialsand equipmentsuitablystoredawayfromtheProjectsiteatalocationagreeduponinwriting. PaymentforcostsincurredinstorageofmaterialsorequipmentawayfromtheProjectsite willNOTbemadebyCityunless: 1) theCityhasgivenpriorapprovalofsuchoff-sitestorageinwriting; 2) thematerialsorequipmentarestoredinabondedwarehouselocatedinDentonCounty andidentifiedwiththeProjectforwhichtheyarestored, asevidencedbywarehouse receiptsandappropriatedocumentsoftitle. d) TheContractorwarrantsthattitletoallWorkcoveredbyanApplicationforPaymentwill passtotheCitynolaterthanthetimeofpayment. TheContractor furtherwarrantsthat uponsubmittalofanApplicationforPaymentallWorkforwhichCertificatesforPayment havebeenpreviouslyissuedandpaymentsreceivedfromtheCityshallbefreeandclear ofliens, claims, securityinterestsorencumbrances infavoroftheContractor, Subcontractors, materialsuppliers, orotherpersonsorentitiesmakingaclaimbyreason ofhavingprovidedlabor, materials, andequipmentrelatingtotheWork. e) AllmaterialsorequipmentdeliveredtotheProjectsiteearlierthanthirty (30) dayspriorto permissionoftheCitytobestoredontheProjectsite. Ifanyunauthorizedearlydelivery occurs, Contractor shall, atContractor SubcontractororSupplier, causesuchearlydeliverytoberemovedfromtheProjectsite andstoredoff-siteuntilrequiredattheProjectsite. Allcostsoflabor, transportationand storagewillbeincludedaspartoftheexpense. IftheContractorfailsorrefusestoremove unauthorizedearlydeliverymaterials, theCitymaycausesuchmaterialstoberemovedat theContractor'ssoleexpense, andamountsmaybewithheldfromtheContractor's ApplicationforPaymenttoreimbursetheCity foranycostsincurredinremoving unauthorizedearlydeliverymaterials. CITYWILLNOTBERESPONSIBLEFORTHE PROTECTIONOFORRISKOFLOSSONANYEARLYDELIVERYMATERIALS OREQUIPMENT, NORWILLCITY BELIABLEFORANYPAYMENTFORTHE EARLYDELIVERYMATERIALSOREQUIPMENT. Anymaterialsorequipment classifiedasearlydeliverywillnotbeapprovedforpaymentasstoredmaterialspriorto thirty (30) daysbeforetheincorporationofthematerialsorequipmentintotheWork, unlessstorageandpaymentatanearlierdateisexpresslyapprovedinwritingbytheCity. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 f) IftheContractSumisequaltoorlessthan $25,000, andifperformanceandpaymentbonds arenotfurnishedbytheContractor, thennopaymentappliedforwillbepayableunderthe ContractuntiltheWorkhasbeenfinallycompletedandaccepted. 9.4CERTIFICATESFORPAYMENT a) TheArchitect/Engineerwill, withinten (10) daysafterreceiptoftheContractor ApplicationforPayment, eitherissuetotheCityaCertificateforPayment, withacopyto theContractor, forsuchamountastheArchitect/Engineerdeterminesisproperlydue, or notifytheContractor andCity inwritingoftheArchitect/E withholdingcertificationinwholeorinpartasprovidedin: a) CityofDentonGeneralConditionsforBuildingConstruction. b) Subparagraph9.5(a). TheApplicationforPaymentshallbeissuedonApplicationfor PaymentformprovidedbytheCity. c) TheissuanceofaCertificateforPaymentwillconstitutearepresentationbythe Architect/EngineertotheCity siteandthedatacomprisingtheApplicationforPayment, thattheWorkhasprogressed informationandbelief, qualityoftheWorkisinaccordancewiththeContract Documents. TheforegoingrepresentationsaresubjecttoanevaluationoftheWorkfor conformancewiththeContractDocumentsuponSubstantialandFinalCompletion, to resultsofsubsequenttestsandinspections, tominordeviationsfromtheContract DocumentscorrectablepriortoFinalCompletionandtospecificqualifications expressedbytheArchitect/Engineer. TheissuanceofaCertificateforPaymentwill furtherconstitutearepresentationthattheContractor isentitledtopaymentinthe amountcertified, subjecttotheCity PaymentisnotarepresentationthattheArchitect/Engineerhas: 1) madeexhaustiveorcontinuouson-siteinspectionstocheckthequalityorquantityof theWork; 2) reviewedconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequencesorprocedures; 3) reviewedcopiesofrequisitionsreceivedfromSubcontractorsandmaterialsuppliers andotherdatarequestedbytheCitytosubstantiatetheContractor or 4) madeexaminationtoascertainhoworforwhatpurposetheContractorhasusedmoney previouslypaidonaccountoftheContractSum. d) WhenevertheApplicationforPaymentforWorkdonesincethelastprevious ApplicationforPaymentexceedsonehundreddollars ($100.00) inamount, Citywill payapercentageoftheApplication, lessapplicableretainage, totheContractorwithin thirty (30) daysfollowingCity certifiedbytheArchitect/Engineer. TheApplicationmayincludeacceptable nonperishablematerialsdeliveredtotheWorkorstoredasprovidedforinParagraph Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 9.3(c) andthepaymentwillbeallowedonthenetinvoicevalue, lesstaxesand applicableretainage. e) TheCityisrequiredtowithholdtenpercent (10%) retainageforpublicworkscontracts inwhichthetotalcontractpriceestimateatthetimeofexecutionismorethan $400,000; however, thisrequirementisappliedbytheCityforallpublicworkscontractsinexcess of $50,000. TheretainagewillbewithheldbytheCity fromeachprogresspayment untilfinalcompletionoftheWorkbytheContractor, approvaloffinalcompletionby theArchitect/Engineer, andfinalacceptanceoftheWorkbytheCity. Unlessotherwise requiredbystatelaw, theretainagepercentageasspecifiedaboveisbaseduponthe originalContractSum, andwillnotbeaffectedintheeventtheoriginalContractSum issubsequentlyincreasedbyChangeOrder. f) Noprogresspaymentsshallbemadeoncontractswhereperformanceandpayment bondsarenotrequiredorfurnished. Insuchinstances, paymentfortheWorkperformed willbemadeuponfinalcompletionandacceptancebytheCityofallWork. 9.5DECISIONSTOWITHHOLDCERTIFICATION a) TheArchitect/EngineerortheCitymaydecidenottocertifypaymentandmaywithholda CertificateforPaymentinwholeorinpart, totheextentreasonablynecessarytoprotect theCityCity theCityrequiredbySubparagraph9.4(b) cannotbemade. IftheArchitect/Engineerorthe CityisunabletocertifypaymentintheamountoftheApplication, theArchitect/Engineer ortheCitywillnotifytheContractorasprovidedinSubparagraph9.4(a). IftheContractor andArchitect/EngineerortheCity cannotagreeonarevisedamount, the Architect/EngineerwillpromptlyissueaCertificateforPaymentfortheamountforwhich theArchitect/EngineerisabletomaketherequiredrepresentationstotheCity. The Architect/EngineerortheCity mayalsodecidenottocertifypaymentor, becauseof subsequentlydiscoveredevidenceorsubsequentobservations, maynullifythewholeora partofaCertificateforPaymentpreviouslyissuedtosuchextentasmaybenecessary, in CityCityfromlossbecauseof: 1) defectiveornonconformingWorknotremedied; 2) third-partyclaimsfiledorreasonableevidenceindicatingprobablefilingofsuch claims; 3) failureoftheContractor tomakepaymentsproperlytoSubcontractorsorforlabor, materials, orequipment; 4) reasonableevidencethattheWorkcannotbecompletedfortheunpaidbalanceofthe ContractSum; 5) damagetotheCityoranothercontractor; Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 6) reasonableevidencethattheWorkwillnotbecompletedwithintheContractTime, and thattheunpaidbalancewouldnotbeadequatetocoveractualordamagesforthe anticipateddelay; 7) persistentfailuretocarryouttheWorkinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments; or 8) mathematicalorothererrorsthatarediscoveredintheApplicationforPayment. b) Whenall oftheabovereasonsthatexistedforwithholdingcertificationareremovedor remedied, then, atthattime, certificationwillbemadeforamountspreviouslywithheld. c) TheCity may, atitsoption, offsetanyprogresspaymentorfinalpaymentunderthe ContractDocumentsagainstanydebt (includingtaxes) lawfullyduetotheCityfromthe Contractor, regardlessofwhethertheamountduearisespursuanttothetermsof the ContractDocumentsorotherwise, andregardlessofwhetherornotthedebtduetotheCity hasbeenreducedtojudgmentbyacourt. 9.6PROGRESSPAYMENTS a) AftertheArchitect/EngineerhasissuedaCertificateforPayment, theCityshallmake paymentinthemannerandwithinthetimeprovidedintheContractDocuments, andshall sonotifytheArchitect/Engineer. TheCityshallnotbeliableforinterestonanylateor delayedprogresspaymentorfinalpaymentcausedbyanyclaimordispute, any discrepancyinquantities, anyfailuretoprovidesupportingdocumentationorother informationrequiredwiththeApplicationforPaymentorasapreconditiontopayment undertheContractDocuments, orduetoanypaymenttheCityortheArchitect/Engineer hasarighttowithholdornotcertifyundertheContractDocuments. Notwithstandingthe foregoing, theCitymayrefusetomakepaymentonanyCertificateforPayment (including, withoutlimitation, thefinalCertificateforPayment) foranydefaultundertheContract Documents, includingbutnotlimitedtothosedefaultssetforthinSubparagraph9.5(a), Clauses (1) through (7). TheCityshallnotbedeemedindefaultbyreasonofwithholding paymentwhileanyContractordefaultremainsuncured. b) TheContractorshallpromptlypayeachSubcontractor, uponreceiptofpaymentfromthe City, outoftheamountpaidtotheContractor oftheWork, theamounttowhichsaidSubcontractorisentitled, reflectingpercentages actuallyretainedfrompaymentstotheContractor onaccountofsuchSubcontractors portionoftheWork. TheContractor shall, byappropriateagreementwitheach Subcontractor, requireeachSubcontractortomakepaymentstoSub-subcontractorsin similarmanner. c) TheArchitect/Engineerwill, onrequest, furnishtoaSubcontractor, ifpracticable, informationregardingpercentagesofcompletionoramountsappliedforbytheContractor andactiontakenthereonbytheArchitect/EngineerandtheCityonaccountofportionsof theWorkdonebysuchSubcontractor. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 d) NeithertheCitynortheArchitect/Engineershallhaveanobligationtopayortoseetothe paymentofmoneytoaSubcontractorexceptasmayotherwiseberequiredbylaw. That obligationbelongstotheContractoror, intheeventoftheContractor Subcontractor, totheSuretyonthePaymentBondasrequiredunderParagraph11.3. e) Paymenttomaterialsuppliersshallbetreatedinamannersimilartothatprovidedin Subparagraphs9.6(b), (c), and (d). f) ACertificateforPayment, aprogresspayment, orpartialorentireuseoroccupancyofthe ProjectbytheCityshallnotconstituteacceptanceofWorknotperformedinaccordance withtheContractDocuments. 9.7SUBSTANTIALCOMPLETION a) TheDateofSubstantialCompletionoftheWork, ordesignatedportionoftheWork, isthedate certifiedbytheCityandtheArchitect/Engineerwhenconstructionissufficientlycompletedin accordancewiththeCityOfDentonGeneralConditionsForBuildingConstruction. a) SubstantialCompletionwarrantsthattheCitymaybeneficiallyoccupyandusetheWork, ordesignatedportionsoftheWork, forthepurposesforwhichitisintendedandonlytrivial andinsignificantitemsremainwhichdonotaffecttheWorkasawhole. Apartialorwhole CertificateofOccupancyissuedbytheCityisrequiredforachievingSubstantial Completion. b) WhentheContractorconsidersthattheWork, ortheportionoftheWorkwhichtheCity agreestoacceptseparately, isSubstantiallyComplete, theContractorshallprepareand submittotheArchitect/Engineeracomprehensivelistofremainingitemstobecompleted orcorrected. TheContractorshallproceedpromptlytocompleteandcorrectitemsonthe list (hereinaftercalled notaltertheresponsibilityoftheContractortocompleteallWorkinaccordancewiththe ContractDocuments. Uponreceiptofthepunchlist, theArchitect/Engineerwillmakean inspectiontodeterminewhethertheWork, ordesignatedportionoftheWork, is ornotincludedonthepunchlist, whichisnotinaccordancewiththerequirementsofthe ContractDocumentsandwhichrenderstheWorkinspectednotSubstantiallyCompletethe Contractorshall, beforeissuanceoftheCertificateofSubstantialCompletion, completeor correcttheitemuponnotificationbytheArchitect/Engineer. TheContractor shallthen submitarequestforanotherinspectionbytheArchitect/EngineertodetermineSubstantial Completion. WhentheWorkordesignatedportionoftheWorkisSubstantiallyComplete, theArchitect/EngineerwillprepareaCertificateofSubstantialCompletionwhichshall establishthedateofSubstantialCompletion, shallestablishresponsibilitiesoftheCityand theContractorforsecurity, maintenance, heat, utilities, damagetotheWorkandinsurance, andshallfixthetimewithinwhichtheContractorshallfinishallitemsonthepunchlist accompanyingtheCertificate. c) TheCertificateofSubstantialCompletionshallbesubmittedtotheCityandtheContractor fortheirwrittenacceptanceofresponsibilitiesassignedtothemintheCertificate. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 d) UponSubstantialCompletionoftheWorkordesignatedportionthereofandupon applicationbytheContractor andcertificationbytheArchitect/Engineer, theCityshall makepayment, reflectingadjustmentinretainage, ifany, fortheWork, orportionofthe Work, asprovidedintheContractDocuments. 9.8PARTIALOCCUPANCYORUSE a) TheCitymayoccupyoruseanycompletedorpartiallycompletedportionoftheWorkat anystagewhensuchportionisdesignated byseparateSupplementalAgreementwiththe Contractor, providedsuchoccupancyoruseisconsentedtobytheinsurerasrequiredunder Subparagraph11.2(e) andauthorizedbypublicauthoritieshavingjurisdictionoverthe Work. Suchpartialoccupancyorusemaycommencewhetherornottheportionis SubstantiallyComplete, providedtheCity andContractor haveacceptedinwritingthe responsibilitiesassignedtoeachofthemforpayments, retainageifany, security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damagetotheWorkandinsurance, andhaveagreedinwriting concerningtheperiodforcorrectionoftheWorkandcommencementofwarranties requiredbytheContractDocuments. WhentheContractor considersaportion SubstantiallyComplete, theContractor shallprepareandsubmitalisttothe Architect/EngineerasprovidedunderSubparagraph9.7(b). ConsentoftheContractorto partialoccupancyoruseshallnotbeunreasonablywithheld. Thestageoftheprogressof theWorkshallbedeterminedbywrittenagreementbetweentheCityandContractoror, if noagreementisreached, bydecisionoftheArchitect/Engineer. b) Immediatelypriortosuchpartialoccupancyoruse, theCity, Contractor, and Architect/EngineershalljointlyinspecttheareatobeoccupiedorportionoftheWorkto beusedinordertodetermineandrecordtheconditionoftheWork. c) Unlessotherwiseagreedupon, partialoccupancyoruseofaportionorportionsoftheWork shallnotconstituteacceptanceofWorknotcomplyingwiththerequirementsofthe ContractDocuments. 9.9FINALCOMPLETIONANDFINALPAYMENT a) UponreceiptofwrittennoticefromtheContractorthattheWorkisreadyforfinal inspectionandacceptanceanduponreceiptofafinalApplicationforPayment, the Architect/Engineer, accompaniedbytheCity inspectionand, whentheArchitect/EngineerfindstheWorkacceptableundertheContract DocumentsandtheContractDocumentsfullyperformed, theArchitect/Engineerwill promptlyissueafinalCertificateforPaymentstatingthattothebestofthe andinspections, theWorkhasbeencompletedin accordancewithtermsandconditionsoftheContractDocumentsandthattheentire balancefoundtobeduetheContractor andnotedinsaidfinalCertificateisdueand lCertificateforPaymentwillconstituteafurther representationthatconditionslistedinSubparagraph9.9(b) asaconditionprecedenttothe ContractorCitywillnormallymake Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 finalpaymentwithinthirty (30) daysafterCity'sreceiptandapprovalofthefinal CertificateforPayment. WarrantiesrequiredbytheContractDocumentsshallcommence onthedateofSubstantialCompletionoftheWork, unlessotherwiseprovidedbyseparate agreementbetweentheCityandtheContractor. b) Neitherfinalpaymentnoranyremainingretainedpercentageshallbecomedueuntilthe ContractorsubmitstotheArchitect/Engineer: 1) anaffidavitthatpayrolls, billsformaterialsandequipment, andotherindebtedness connectedwiththeWorkforwhichtheCityortheCity orencumbered (lessamountswithheldbyCity) havebeenpaidorotherwisesatisfied; 2) acertificateevidencingthatinsurancerequiredbytheContractDocumentstoremain inforceafterfinalpaymentiscurrentlyineffectandwillnotbecancelledorallowed toexpireuntilatleastthirty (30) dayspriorwritten noticehasbeengiventotheCity; 3) awrittenstatementthattheContractorknowsofnosubstantialreasonthattheinsurance willnotberenewabletocovertheperiodrequiredbytheContractDocuments; 4) aconsentofsuretytofinalpayment; and 5) ifrequiredbytheCity, otherdataestablishingpaymentorsatisfactionofobligations, suchasreceipts, releases andwaiversofliens, claims, securityinterestsor encumbrancesarisingoutoftheContract, totheextentandinsuchformasmaybe designatedbytheCity. c) AsapreconditiontofinalpaymentbytheCity underthisContract, theContractor's affidavit underClause (b)(1) shallstatethattheContractor haspaideachofhis subcontractors, laborersormaterialmeninfullforalllaborandmaterialsprovidedto Contractor fortheWorkperformedunderthisContract. IntheeventtheContractorhas notpaideachofhissubcontractors, laborersormaterialmeninfull, theContractorshall stateintheaffidavittheamountowedandthenameofeachsubcontractor, laboreror materialmentowhomsuchpaymentisowed. INANYEVENT, THECONTRACTOR SHALLBEREQUIREDTOEXECUTETHECITY'SSTANDARDAFFIDAVITOF FINALPAYMENTANDRELEASEASAPRECONDITIONTORECEIPTOFFINAL PAYMENT. d) If, afterSubstantialCompletionoftheWork, finalcompletionoftheWorkismaterially delayedthroughnofaultoftheContractororbyissuanceofChangeOrdersaffectingfinal completionandtheArchitect/Engineerconfirmsthedelay, theCityshall, uponapplication bytheContractorandcertificationbytheArchitect/Engineer, andwithoutterminatingthe Contract, makepaymentofthebalancedueforthatportionoftheWorkfullycompleted andaccepted. IftheremainingbalanceforWorknotfullycompletedorcorrectedisless thanretainagestipulatedintheContractDocuments, andifbondshavebeenfurnished, the writtenconsentofsuretytopaymentofthebalancedueforthatportionoftheWorkfully completedandacceptedshallbesubmittedbytheContractortotheArchitect/Engineer priortocertificationofpayment. Paymentshallbemadeundertermsandconditions governingfinalpayment, exceptthatitshallnotconstituteawaiverofclaims. e) TheacceptancebytheContractorofthefinalpaymentshalloperateasandshallbe acompletereleaseoftheCity fromallclaimsorliabilitiesundertheContract, for Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 anythingdoneorfurnishedorrelatingtotheWorkortheProject, orforanyactor neglectoftheCityrelatingtoorconnectedwiththeWorkortheProject. ARTICLE10SAFETY, SECURITYANDUTILITYPROVISIONS; ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 10.1SAFETYPRECAUTIONSANDPROGRAMS TheContractor shallberesponsibleforinitiating, maintainingandsupervisingallsafety precautionsandprogramsinconnectionwiththeperformanceoftheContract, andwill complywithallapplicableCity, County, StateandFederalhealthandsafetyregulations. 10.2SAFETYOFPERSONSANDPROPERTY a) TheContractorshalltakereasonableprecautionsforsafetyof, andshallprovidereasonable protectiontopreventdamage, injuryorlossto: 1) employeesontheWorkandotherpersonswhomaybeaffectedthereby; 2) theWorkandmaterialsandequipmenttobeincorporatedtherein, whetherinstorage onoroffthesite, undercare, custodyorcontroloftheContractorortheContractor SubcontractorsorSub-subcontractors; and 3) otherpropertyatthesiteoradjacentthereto, suchastrees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structuresandutilitiesnotdesignatedforremoval, relocationor replacementinthecourseofconstruction. b) TheContractor shallgivenoticesandcomplywithapplicablelaws, ordinances, rules, regulationsandlawfulordersofpublicauthoritiesbearingonsafetyofpersonsorproperty ortheirprotectionfromdamage, injuryorloss. c) TheContractor shallerectandmaintain, asrequiredbyexistingconditionsand performanceoftheContract, reasonablesafeguardsforsafetyandprotection, including postingdangersignsandotherwarningsagainsthazards, promulgatingsafetyregulations andnotifyingCitysandusersofadjacentsitesandutilities. d) Whenuseorstorageofexplosivesorotherhazardousmaterialsorequipmentorunusual methodsarenecessaryforexecutionoftheWork, theContractorshallexerciseutmostcare andcarryonsuchactivitiesundersupervisionofproperlyqualifiedpersonnel. e) USEOFEXPLOSIVES - CLAIMSANDTOTALINDEMNIFICATION. TheCityshall havetherighttopre-approvetheuseofanyexplosivesontheProject; theContractorshall notassumeinitsbidthatpermissiontouseexplosiveswillbegranted. TheCityshallNOT beliableforanyclaimforadditionaltimeorcompensationasaresultoftheCity'sdenial ofpermissiontouseexplosives. WhereuseofexplosivesispermittedbytheCity, the Contractor EXPRESSLYAGREESTOBESOLELYRESPONSIBLEforthe determinationastowhetherexplosivesshallactuallybeused, andforanyresultfromthe Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 use, handlingorstorageofexplosives, andshallINDEMNIFY, DEFENDANDHOLD COMPLETELYHARMLESStheCity, itsofficers, agentsandemployees, andthe Architect/Engineeragainstanyandallclaims, lawsuits, judgments, costsorexpensesfor personalinjury (includingdeath), propertydamageorotherharmforwhichrecoveryof damagesissought, sufferedbyanypersonorpersons, astheresultoftheuse, handlingor storageoftheexplosivesbytheContractor oranySubcontractor, REGARDLESSOF WHETHERSAIDUSE, HANDLINGORSTORAGEWASNEGLIGENTORNOT, ANDREGARDLESSOFWHETHERTHEDAMAGEORINJURYWAS CONTRIBUTEDTOINANYWAYBYTHENEGLIGENCEORFAULTOFTHE CITY, ITSOFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, ORREPRESENTATIVES, ORTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEERANDITSOFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR REPRESENTATIVES. Intheeventofconflictwithanyotherindemnityparagraphinthis Contract, thisparagraphcontrols. Thisindemnityparagraphisintendedsolelyforthe benefitofthepartiestothisContractandisnotintendedtocreateorgrantanyrights, contractualorotherwise, toorforanyotherpersonorentity. TheContractorshallfurnish theCityandtheArchitect/Engineerwithevidenceofinsurancesufficienttocoverpossible damageorinjury, whichinsuranceshalleitherincludetheCityandtheArchitect/Engineer asadditionalinsuredsorbesufficientlybroadincoverageastofullyprotecttheCityand theArchitect/Engineer. Allexplosivesshallbestoredinasafeandsecuremanner, under thecareofacompetentwatchmanatalltimes, andallstorageplacesshallbemarkedclearly andconspicuously: "DANGEROUS-EXPLOSIVES." Themethodofstoringandhandling explosivesandhighlyflammablematerialsshallconformtoFederalandStatelaws, City ofDentonordinances, andtheCityofDentonFireDepartmentregulations. TheContractor shallnotifyanytelecommunicationsandpublicutilitycompanyandanyprivateproperty CityshavingstructuresintheproximityoftheProjectSiteoftheContractor useexplosives, andsuchnoticeshallbegivensufficientlyinadvancetoenablethe telecommunicationsandpublicutilitycompaniesandprivatepropertyCitystotakesuch stepsastheymaydeemnecessarytoprotecttheirpropertyfrominjury. Thenoticeshall notrelievetheContractor ofanyresponsibilityfordamageresultingfromanyblasting operations. f) TheContractorshallpromptlyremedydamageandloss (otherthandamageorlossinsured underpropertyinsurancerequiredbytheContractDocuments) topropertyreferredtoin Clauses10.2(a)(2) and10.2(a)(3) causedinwholeorinpartbytheContractor, a Subcontractor, oranyonedirectlyorindirectlyemployedbyanyofthem, orbyanyonefor whoseactstheymaybeliableandforwhichtheContractorisresponsibleunderClauses 10.2(a)(2) and10.2(a)(3), exceptdamageorlossattributabletoactsoromissionsofthe CityorArchitect/Engineeroranyonedirectlyorindirectlyemployedbyeitherofthem, or byanyoneforwhoseactseitherofthemmaybeliable, andnotattributabletothefaultor negligenceoftheContractororanyofitsSubcontractors. Theforegoingobligationsofthe Contractor areinadditiontotheContractor extentthatanysuchdamageorlossmaybecoveredbypropertyinsuranceorother insurancerequiredbytheContractDocuments, theCityandtheContractorshallexercise theirbesteffortstomakeaclaimandobtainrecoveryfromtheinsurerstoprovideforthe cost, inwholeorinpart, oftherepairworkortoprovideforreimbursementforsuch damageorloss. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 g) TheContractor shalldesignatearesponsiblememberoftheContractor thesitewhosedutyshallbethepreventionofaccidents. Thispersonshallbethe ContractorContractorinwritingtothe CityandArchitect/Engineer. h) TheContractorshallnotloadorpermitanypartoftheWorkortheProjectsitetobeloaded soastoendangeritssafety. 10.3EMERGENCIES Inanemergencyaffectingsafety, health, orsecurityofpersonsorproperty, theContractor shallact, attheContractor AdditionalcompensationorextensionoftimeclaimedbytheContractoronaccountofan emergencyshallbedeterminedasprovidedinParagraph4.3andArticle7. 10.4PUBLICCONVENIENCEANDSAFETY a) TheContractorshallplacematerialsstoredabouttheWorkandshallconducttheWork atalltimesinamannerthatcausesnogreaterobstructiontothepublicthanisconsidered necessarybytheCity. Sidewalksorstreetsshallnotbeobstructed, exceptbyspecial permissionoftheCity. Thematerialsexcavatedandtheconstructionmaterialsorplant usedintheperformanceoftheWorkshallbeplacedinamannerthatdoesnotendanger theWorkorpreventfreeaccesstoallfirehydrants, watermainsandappurtenances, water valves, gasvalves, manholesforthetelephone, telegraphsignalorelectricconduits, wastewatermainsandappurtenances, andfirealarmorpolicecallboxesinthevicinity. b) TheCityreservestherighttoremedyanyneglectonthepartoftheContractorinregard topublicconvenienceandsafetywhichmaycometotheCity'sattention, aftertwenty- four (24) hoursnoticeinwritingtotheContractor. Incaseofanemergency, theCityshall havetherighttoimmediatelyremedyanyneglectwithoutnotice. Ineithercase, thecost ofanyworkdonebytheCitytoremedytheContractor theContractSum. TheContractorshallnotifytheCityTrafficControlDepartmentwhen anystreetistobeclosedorobstructed. Thenoticeshall, inthecaseofmajor thoroughfaresorstreetuponwhichtransitlinesoperate, beforty-eight (48) hoursin advance. TheCityreservestherighttopostponeorprohibitanyclosureorobstructionof anystreetsorthoroughfarestotheextentnecessaryforthesafetyandbenefitofthe travelingpublic. TheContractor shall, whendirectedbytheArchitect/Engineerorthe City, keepanystreetorstreetsinconditionforunobstructedusebyCitydepartments. WhentheContractor isrequiredtoconstructtemporarybridgesormakeother arrangementsforcrossingoverditchesoraroundstructures, theContractor responsibilityforaccidentsshallincludetheroadwayapproachesaswellasthecrossing structures. 10.5BARRICADES, LIGHTSANDWATCHMEN IftheWorkiscarriedonoradjacenttoanystreet, alleyorpublicplace, theContractorshall, attheContractor Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 fences, lightsanddangersignals, shallprovidesufficientwatchmen, andshalltakesuchother precautionarymeasuresasarenecessaryfortheprotectionofpersonsorpropertyandofthe Work. Allbarricadesshallbepaintedinacolorthatwillbevisibleatnight, shallindicatein boldlettersthereontheContractor'snameandshallbeilluminatedbylightsfromsunsetto illuminateddevices. Asufficientnumberofbarricadeswithadequatemarkingsand directionaldevicesshallalsobeerectedtokeepvehiclesfrombeingdrivenonorintoany Workunderconstruction. TheContractorwillbeheldresponsibleforalldamagetotheWork duetofailureofbarricades, signs, lightsandwatchmentoprotecttheWork. Whenever evidenceisfoundofsuchdamage, theArchitect/Engineermayorderthedamagedportion immediatelyremovedandreplacedbytheContractoratContractor'scostandexpense. The Contractor'sresponsibilityformaintenanceofbarricades, signs, andlights, andforproviding watchmen, shallnotceaseuntiltheProjecthasbeenfinallyacceptedbytheCity. 10.6PUBLICUTILITIESANDOTHERPROPERTIESTOBECHANGED IncaseitisnecessarytochangeormovethepropertyoftheCity orofany telecommunicationsorpublicutility, suchpropertyshallnotberemovedorinterferedwith untilorderedtodosobytheArchitect/Engineer. TherightisreservedtotheCityofany publicorprivateutilitiestoenterupontheProjectsiteforthepurposeofmakingsuch changesorrepairsoftheirpropertythatmaybecomenecessaryduringtheperformanceof theWork. TheCityreservestherightofentryupontheProjectsiteforanypurpose, including repairingorrelayingsewerandwaterlinesandappurtenances, repairingstructures, andfor makingotherrepairs, changes, orextensionstoanyoftheCity'sproperty. TheCity'sactions shallconformtotheContractor'scurrentandapprovedschedulefortheperformanceofthe Work, providedthatpropernotificationofschedulerequirementshasbeengiventotheCity bytheContractor. 10.7TEMPORARYSTORMSEWERANDDRAINCONNECTIONS Whenexistingstormsewersordrainshavetobetakenuporremoved, theContractorshall athisownexpenseprovideandmaintaintemporaryoutletsandconnectionsforallpublic andprivatestormsewersanddrains. TheContractorshallalsotakecareofallstormsewage anddrainagewhichwillbereceivedfromthesestormdrainsandsewers; forthispurpose, theContractor shallprovideandmaintain, attheContractor pumpingfacilitiesandtemporaryoutletsordiversions. TheContractor shall, atthe Contractorerstructuresnecessaryand shallbepreparedatalltimestodisposeofstormdrainageandsewagereceivedfromthese temporaryconnectionsuntilsuchtimeasthepermanentconnectionsarebuiltandinservice. Theexistingstormsewersandconnectionsshallbekeptinserviceandmaintainedunderthe Contract, exceptwherespecifiedororderedtobeabandonedbytheArchitect/Engineer. All stormwaterandsewageshallbedisposedofinasatisfactorymannersothatnonuisanceis createdandthattheWorkunderconstructionwillbeadequatelyprotected. 10.8ARRANGEMENTANDCHARGEFORWATERFURNISHEDBYTHECITY; ELECTRICITYFORTHEPROJECT Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 a) WhentheContractor desirestousetheCity'swaterinconnectionwiththeWork, the Contractor shallmakecompleteandsatisfactoryarrangementswiththeDentonWater UtilitiesDepartmentandshallberesponsibleforthecostofthewatertheContractoruses. Wheremetersareused, thechargewillbeattheregularestablishedrate; wherenometers areused, thechargewillbeasprescribedbyCityordinance, orwherenoordinanceapplies, paymentshallbebasedonestimatesmadebytheDentonWaterUtilitiesDepartment. b) TheContractor shallmakecompleteandsatisfactoryarrangementsforelectricityand meteredelectricalconnectionswiththeCityorwithDentonMunicipalElectricintheevent thatseparatelymeteredelectricalconnectionsarerequiredfortheProject. TheContractor shallpayforallelectricityusedintheperformanceoftheWorkthroughseparatemetered electricalconnectionsobtainedbytheContractorthroughtheCityofDenton. 10.9USEOFFIREHYDRANTS TheContractor, Subcontractors, andanyotherpersonworkingontheProjectshallnotopen, turnoff, interferewith, attachanypipeorhoseto, orconnectanythingwithanyfirehydrant, stopvalve, orstopcock, ortapanywatermainbelongingtotheCity, unlessdulyauthorized todosobytheDentonWaterUtilitiesDepartmentinaccordancewiththeDentonCityCode. 10.10ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE a) TheContractor anditsSubcontractorsaredeemedtohavemadethemselvesfamiliar withandatalltimesshallcomplywithallapplicablefederal, stateorlocallaws, rules, regulations, ordinances, andrulesofcommonlawnowineffect (includingany amendmentsnowineffect), 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) IntheeventtheContractorencountersonthesitematerialsreasonablybelievedtobea HazardousSubstancethathavenotbeenrenderedharmless, andremovalofsuch materialsisnotapartofthescopeofWorkrequiredundertheContractDocuments, theContractorshallimmediatelystopWorkintheaffectedareaandreportinwriting thefactsofsuchencountertotheArchitect/EngineerandtheCity. Workintheaffected areashallnotthereafterberesumedexceptbywrittenorderoftheCityunlessanduntil thematerialisdeterminednottobeaHazardousSubstanceortheHazardousSubstance isremediated. TheCity maychoosetoremediatetheHazardousSubstancewitha separatecontractororthroughaChangeOrderwiththeContractor. IftheCity determinesthattheHazardousSubstanceexistsintheaffectedareaduetothefaultor Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 negligenceoftheContractor oranyofitsSubcontractors, theContractor shallbe responsibleforremediating theconditionatthesoleexpenseoftheContractor in accordancewiththeContractorAPPROVED SpillRemediationPlan. Anextension oftheContractTimeforanydelayintheprogressschedulecausedasaresultofthe discoveryandremediationofaHazardousSubstancemaybegrantedbytheCityonly ifallremainingWorkontheProjectmustbesuspendedandthedelaycannotbemade upelsewhereintheprogress schedule. AnyrequestforanextensionoftheContract TimerelatedtothediscoveryandremediationofaHazardousSubstanceissubjectto theprovisionsofParagraph4.3andArticle8. c) TheContractor shallberesponsibleforidentification, abatement, cleanup, control, removal, remediation, anddisposalofanyHazardousSubstancebroughtintoorupon thesitebytheContractororanySubcontractororSupplier. TheContractorshallobtain anyandallpermitsnecessaryforthelegalandproperhandling, transportation, and disposaloftheHazardousSubstanceandshall, priortoundertakinganyabatement, cleanup, control, removal, remediation, anddisposal, notifytheCity andthe Architect/Engineersothattheymayobservetheactivities; provided, however, thatit shallbetheContractor regulations, orordinancesgoverningtheactivities. d) SpillPreventionPlan. Atleastseventy-two (72) hourspriortocommencing performanceofanyoftheWorkattheProjectsite, theContractorshallsubmittothe CityforreviewandapprovalaSpillPreventionandResponsePlan (SPRP) meetingthe requirementsoffederalandstatelaw, rules, andregulations. TheSPRPshallbe speciallydesignedfortheContractor'splannedworkmethodsandprocedures. The SPRPshallbedesignedtocomplementallapplicablesafetystandards, fireprevention regulations, andpollutionpreventionpoliciesandprocedures. TheSPRPshallinclude estimatesofthequantityandrateofflowshouldequipmentfail, anddetailcontainment ordiversionarystructurestopreventspillsfromleavingthesiteormigratinginto adjacentpropertiesornavigablewaters. TheSPRPshallincludemethodsofrecovery ofspilledmaterialsandallapplicabletwenty-four (24) houremergencyphone numbers, includingwithoutlimitationthatoftheCity designatedrepresentative. TheContractorshallnotcommenceanyfieldworkpriorto approvalofsuchplanbytheCity. Thefollowingadditionalrulesshallapplywith respecttospillscausedbytheContractororaSubcontractor: 1) TheContractor shallimmediatelyreportanyspillorreleaseattheProjectsite, whetherornotitisassociatedwiththisContract, totheCity otherdesignatedrepresentative. Thereafter, withintwo (2) workingdaysafterthe occurrenceofsuchevent, theContractorshallsubmitawrittenreportdescribing sucheventinadegreeofdetailreasonablyacceptabletotheCity. 2) TheContractorshallimmediatelyrespondinaccordancewiththeSPRPintheevent ofaspill. 3) TheContractorshalldisposeofspilledmaterialsinaccordancewithEPAandTexas CommissiononEnvironmentalQuality (TCEQ) regulationsandanyother Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 applicablefederal, state, orlocallaws, rules, orregulations. Inconnectionwithsuch disposals, theContractor shalluseonlythosetransportersanddisposalfacilities thatareapprovedinadvanceinwritingbytheCity. Acopyofalltransport manifestsforthespilledmaterialsshallbeobtainedandretainedintheContractor recordsforreferencepurposes, tobeprovideduponrequestofthe Architect/Engineer, theCity, oranygovernmentalregulatoryagencywith jurisdictionoverthematter. ALLCOSTSOFCOLLECTION, CONTAINMENT, ANDDISPOSALOFSPILLEDMATERIALSSHALLBETHESOLE RESPONSIBILITYOFTHECONTRACTOR. 4) environmentaldischargeorrelease. e) CleanAirManagementPlan. TheContractor shallcomplywiththeCleanAir ManagementPlansubmittedtoandapprovedbytheCity duringthecontractor selectionprocess. TheCity reservestheright, attheContractor requiretheremovalorretrofittingofanyequipmentusedinthecourseofconstruction thatdoesnotcomplywiththePlansubmittedtoandapprovedbytheCity. f) TheContractorshalldepositsurplusorwasteexcavationorothermaterialsremovedas partoftheWorkatalegaldisposalsiteinaccordancewithallapplicablestate, federal, andlocallaws, rules, regulations, andordinances. TheContractorshallsubmittothe Cityforreviewandapprovalallplanneddisposalsitesorproposedusesforthesurplus orwasteexcavationorothermaterialspriortoremovalofanyexcavationorother materialfromtheProjectsite. Acopyofalltransportmanifestsforsurplusorwaste excavationorothermaterialsshallbeobtainedandretainedintheContractor forreferencepurposes, tobeprovideduponrequesttotheArchitect/Engineer, theCity, oranygovernmentalregulatoryagencywithjurisdictionoverthematter. g) TheContractorisresponsibleforobtainingallTXPDESStormWaterPermitsfrom TCEQforconstructionoftheProjectunderregulationscontainedin40CFRPart122, asamended, pursuanttotheCleanWaterAct, 33U.S.C.A. §§1251etseq. These regulationsrequirethefilingofanoticeofintenttoobtainandabidebythegeneral stormwaterpermitforconstructionactivitiespromulgatedbyEPA, includingbutnot limitedtocleaning, grading, andexcavationthatdisturbtheapplicableamountoftotal landarea. Inaddition, theContractor shallcomplywithallregulationsoftheCity relatingtostormwaterandstormwaterrunoffmanagementattheProjectsitepursuant toChapter19, ArticleIX, DentonCityCode, asamended. h) TheContractor shallnotinstallanymaterialsintheperformanceoftheWorkthat containasbestosorasbestos-relatedmaterialsuchashydratedmineralsilicate, includingchrysolite, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyliteoractinolite, whether friableornon-friable. i) TheCityreservestherightinitssoleoptiontoexercisethefollowingremedies (without waivingtherighttopursuetheimpositionofanycivilorcriminalfinesorpenaltiesthat maybeimposedunderstate, federal, orlocallawsorordinances), atnoadditionalcost Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 totheCityandwithoutanextensionoftheContractTime, intheeventtheContractor failsorrefusesafterseven (7) daysadvancewrittennoticefromtheCitytocomply withtheprovisionsofthisParagraph10.10, thetermsoftheSPRP, thetermsofthe CleanAirManagementPlan, anystormwaterpermitorotherenvironmentalpermit issuedinconnectionwiththeWork, oranyapplicableenvironmentallaw, rule, regulation, orordinance: 1) suspendalloranyportionoftheWorkuntilthenoncomplianceiscorrected, oruntil adetailedplantoachievecompliancewithinareasonablypromptperiodoftimeis preparedbytheContractorandapprovedbytheCity; 2) iftheContractor failstoproperlyaddressthenoncompliancewithinthetime stipulatedbytheCity, performthenecessaryremediationorcorrectionworkand backchargetheContractorforthecostoftheremediationorcorrection; or 3) terminatetheContractforcauseasprovidedinArticle13. ARTICLE11INSURANCEANDBONDS 11.1 CONTRACTOR Contractorsshallrefertotherequirementslistedwithinthesolicitationdocumentand resultingcontractforallCityofDentoninsurancerequirements. Shouldaconflictarise betweenthesolicitationdocumentandtheresultingcontract, therequirementssetforthinthe actualcontractshallprevail. 11.2PROPERTYINSURANCE Contractorsshallrefertotherequirementslistedwithinthesolicitationdocumentand resultingcontractforallCityofDentoninsurancerequirements. Shouldaconflictarise betweenthesolicitationdocumentandtheresultingcontract, therequirementssetforthinthe actualcontractshallprevail. 11.3 Contractorsshallrefertotherequirementslistedwithinthesolicitationdocumentand resultingcontractforallCityofDentoninsurancerequirements. Shouldaconflictarise betweenthesolicitationdocumentandtheresultingcontract, therequirementssetforthinthe actualcontractshallprevail. 11.4 POLICYENDORSEMENTS ANDSPECIALCONDITIONS Contractorsshallrefertotherequirementslistedwithinthesolicitationdocumentand resultingcontractforallCityofDentoninsurancerequirements. Shouldaconflictarise betweenthesolicitationdocumentandtheresultingcontract, therequirementssetforthinthe actualcontractshallprevail. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 11.5 PERFORMANCEANDPAYMENTBONDS a) SubjecttotheprovisionsofSubparagraph11.5(b), theContractorshall, withtheexecution anddeliveryoftheConstructionServicesAgreement, furnishandfilewiththeCityinthe amountsrequiredinthisParagraph, thesuretybondsdescribedinClauses (a)(1) and (a)(2) below, whichsuretybondsshallbeinaccordancewiththeCharteroftheCityofDenton andtheprovisionsofChapter2253, TexasGovernmentCode, asamended; eachbondshall besignedbytheContractor, asPrincipal, andbyanestablishedbondingcompany, as surety, meetingtherequirementsofSubparagraph11.5(c) andapprovedbytheCity. The suretybondsshallbeaccompaniedbyanappropriatePower-of-Attorneyclearly establishingtheextentandlimitationsoftheauthorityofeachsignertososign: 1) PerformanceBond. Agoodandsufficientbondinanamountequalto100% ofthe totalContractSum, guaranteeingthefullandfaithfulexecutionoftheWorkand performanceoftheContractinaccordancewithPlans, Specificationsandallother ContractDocuments, includinganyAmendmentsthereof, fortheprotectionoftheCity. Thisbondshallalsoprovidefortherepairandmaintenanceofalldefectsduetofaulty materialsandworkmanshipthatappearwithinaperiodoftwo (2) yearsfromthedate offinalcompletionandacceptanceoftheimprovementsbytheCityorlesserorlonger periodsasmaybeotherwisedesignatedintheContractDocuments. 2) PaymentBond. Agoodandsufficientbondinanamountequalto100% ofthetotal ContractSum, guaranteeingthefullandpromptpaymentofallclaimantssupplying laborormaterialsintheprosecutionoftheWorkprovidedforintheContract DocumentsandanyAmendmentsthereto, andfortheuseandprotectionofeach claimant. b) IftheContractSum, includingCity-acceptedalternatesandallowances, ifany, isgreater than $50,000, Paymentbondsin100% oftheContractSumaremandatoryandshallbe requiredtobeprovidedbytheContractor. IftheContractSumisgreaterthan $100,000, a PaymentBondandPerformanceBondin100% oftheContractamountismandatory. c) NosuretywillbeacceptedbytheCitywhoisnowindefaultordelinquentonanybonds orwhoisapartytoanylitigationagainsttheCity. Allbondsshallbemadeandexecuted ontheCity'sstandardforms, shallbeapprovedbytheCity, andshallbeexecutedbynot lessthanonecorporatesuretythatisauthorizedandadmittedtodobusinessintheStateof Texas, islicensedbytheStateofTexastoissuesuretybonds, islistedinthemostcurrent UnitedStatesDepartmentoftheTreasuryListofAcceptableSureties, andisotherwise acceptabletotheCity. EachbondshallbeexecutedbytheContractorandthesurety, and shallspecifythatlegalvenueforenforcementofeachbondshalllieexclusivelyinDenton County, Texas. EachsuretyshalldesignateanagentresidentinDentonCounty, Texasto whomanyrequisitestatutorynoticesmaybedeliveredandonwhomserviceofprocess maybehadinmattersarisingoutofthesuretyship. d) Contractorwillberequiredtofurnishoriginalperformanceandpaymentbondsfor100 percentofthetotalsubmissionpricebeforeworkistocommence. TheContractorshall assumeallcostsinincreasingthebondlimitsifchangeordersareformallyapproved. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 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. e) ThefailureoftheContractortodelivertherequiredstatutorybondsandevidenceof insurancewithinfourteen (14) calendardaysaftertheContractisawardedshallconstitute amaterialbreachoftheContractorCitymayrescindtheContract awardandcollectorretaintheproceedsofthebidsecurity. Byreasonoftheuncertaintyof themarketpricesormaterialsandlabor, anditbeingimpracticableanddifficultto determineaccuratelytheamountofdamagesoccurringtotheCity byreasonofthe Contractor'sfailuretoexecuteandfurnishthestatutorybondswithin fourteen (14) calendardays, thefilingofabidproposalwiththeaccompanyingbidsecuritywillbe consideredasanacceptanceofthisSubparagraph11.5(e). IntheeventtheCityshouldre- advertiseforbids, thedefaultingContractor shallnotbeeligibletobid, andthelowest responsiblebidobtainedinthere-advertisementshallbethebidreferredtointhis Paragraph. ARTICLE12 DEFECTIVEANDNONCONFORMINGWORK 12.1UNCOVERINGOFWORK a) requirementsspecificallyexpressedintheContractDocuments, theWorkmust, if observationandbereplacedattheContractor Time. b) IfaportionoftheWorkhasbeencoveredwhichtheArchitect/Engineerhasnot specificallyrequestedtoobservepriortoitbeingcovered, theArchitect/Engineermay requesttoseesuchWorkanditshallbeuncoveredbytheContractor. IfsuchWorkisin accordancewiththeContractDocuments, costsofuncoveringandreplacementshall, by appropriateChangeOrder, bechargedtotheCity. IfanyWorkisnotinaccordancewith theContractDocuments, theContractor shallpaythecostsofuncovering, repair, replacementunlesstheconditionwascausedbytheCityoraseparatecontractorinwhich eventtheCityshallberesponsibleforpaymentofsuchcosts. 12.2CORRECTIONOFWORK Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 a) TheContractorshallpromptlycorrectWorkrejectedbytheArchitect/Engineerasfailing toconformtotherequirementsoftheContractDocuments, whetherobservedbeforeor afterSubstantialCompletionandwhetherornotfabricated, installedorcompleted. The ContractorshallbearcostsofcorrectingsuchrejectedWork, includingadditionaltesting madenecessarythereby. b) IfanyoftheWorkisfoundtobedefectiveornonconformingwiththerequirementsof theContractDocuments, theContractorshallcorrectitpromptlyafterreceiptofwritten noticefromtheArchitect/EngineerortheCity todosounlesstheCityhaspreviously giventheContractorawrittenacceptanceorwaiverofthedefectornonconformity. The Contractor for: 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) TheobligationsoftheContractorunderthisParagraph12.2shallsurvivefinalacceptance oftheWorkandterminationofthisContract. TheCityshallgivenoticetotheContractor promptlyafterdiscoveryofadefectiveornonconformingconditionintheWork. The one-yearperiodstatedinClauses (b)(1) and (b)(2) doesnotlimittheabilityoftheCity torequiretheContractortocorrectlatentdefectsornonconformitiesintheWork, which defectsornonconformitiescouldnothavebeendiscoveredthroughreasonablediligence bytheCityortheArchitect/EngineeratthetimetheWorkwasperformedoratthetime ofinspectionforcertificationofSubstantialCompletionorFinalCompletion. Theone yearperiodalsodoesnotrelievetheContractor fromliabilityforanydefectsor deficienciesintheWorkthatmaybediscoveredaftertheexpirationoftheoneyear correctionperiod. e) TheContractorshallremovefromtheProjectsiteportionsoftheWorkwhicharenotin accordancewiththerequirementsoftheContractDocumentsandareneithercorrected bytheContractornoracceptedbytheCity. f) IftheContractorfailstocorrectdefectiveornonconformingWorkwithinareasonable timeafternoticefromtheCity ortheArchitect/Engineer, theCity maycorrectitin accordancewithParagraph2.4. IftheContractor doesnotproceedwithcorrectionof Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 defectiveornonconformingWorkwithinareasonabletimefixedbywrittennoticefrom theArchitect/Engineer, theCitymayremoveorreplacethedefectiveornonconforming WorkandstorethesalvageablematerialsorequipmentattheContractor theContractor doesnotpaycostsofremovalandstoragewithintendaysafterwritten notice, theCitymay, uponten (10) additionaldayswrittennotice, sellthematerialsand equipmentatauctionoratprivatesaleandshallaccountfortheproceedsafterdeducting costsanddamagesthatshouldhavebeenbornebytheContractor, including compensationfortheArchi resultofthesale. IftheproceedsofsaledonotcovercostswhichtheContractorshould haveborne, theContractSumshallbereducedbythedeficiency. Ifpaymentsduetothe Contractor thenorthereafterarenotsufficienttocoverthedeficiency, theContractor shallpaythedifferencetotheCity. g) TheContractorshallbearthecostofcorrectingdestroyedordamagedconstructionofthe City orseparatecontractors, whethertheconstructioniscompletedorpartially completed, thatiscausedbytheContractor inaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheContractDocuments. h) NothingcontainedinthisParagraph12.2shallbeconstruedtoestablishaperiodof limitationwithrespecttootherobligationswhichtheContractormighthaveunderthe ContractDocuments. Establishmentoftheone-yeartimeperiodasdescribedin Subparagraph12.2(b) relatesonlytothespecificobligationoftheContractortocorrect theWork, andhasnorelationshiptothetimewithinwhichtheobligationtocomplywith theContractDocumentsmaybesoughttobeenforced, nortothetimewithinwhich proceedingsmaybecommencedtoestablishtheContractorecttothe Contractor i) AnyWorkrepairedorreplacedpursuanttothisArticle12shallbesubjecttothe provisionsofArticle12tothesameextentasWorkoriginallyperformedorinstalled. 12.3ACCEPTANCEOFNONCONFORMINGWORK TheCitymay, intheCity requirementsoftheContractDocumentsinsteadofrequiringitsremovalandcorrection, in whichcasetheContractSumwillbereducedasappropriateandequitable. Theadjustment willbeaccomplished whetherornotfinalpaymenthasbeenmade. ARTICLE13COMPLETIONOFTHECONTRACT; TERMINATION; TEMPORARY SUSPENSION 13.1FINALCOMPLETIONOFCONTRACT TheContractwillbeconsideredcompleted, exceptasprovidedinanywarrantyor maintenancestipulations, bond, orbylaw, whenalltheWorkhasbeenfinallycompleted, the finalinspectionismadebytheArchitect/Engineer, andfinalacceptanceandfinalpaymentis madebytheCity. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 13.2WARRANTYFULFILLMENT PriortotheexpirationofthespecifiedwarrantyperiodprovidedforintheContract Documents, theArchitect/EngineerwillmakeadetailedinspectionoftheWorkandwill advisetheContractorandtheContractorretyoftheitemsthatrequirecorrection. The Architect/Engineerwillmakeasubsequentinspectionandifthecorrectionshavebeen properlyperformed, theArchitect/Engineerwillissuealetterofreleaseonthemaintenance stipulationstotheContractorandtheSurety. IfforanyreasontheContractorhasnotmade therequiredcorrectionsbeforetheexpirationofthewarrantyperiod, thewarrantyprovisions asprovidedforintheContractDocumentsshallremainineffectuntilthecorrectionshave beenproperlyperformedandaletterofreleaseissued. 13.3TERMINATIONBYTHECITYFORCAUSE a) NotwithstandinganyotherprovisionoftheseGeneralConditions, theWorkorany portionoftheWorkmaybeterminatedimmediatelybytheCityforanygoodcauseafter givingseven (7) daysadvancewrittennoticeandopportunitytocuretotheContractor, includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingcauses: 1) FailureorrefusaloftheContractortostarttheWorkwithinten (10) daysafterthe dateofwrittennoticebytheCitytocommencetheWork. 2) AreasonablebeliefthattheprogressoftheWorkbeingmadebytheContractoris insufficienttocompletetheWorkwithinthespecifiedtime. 3) FailureorrefusaloftheContractor toprovidesufficientandproperequipmentor constructionforcestoproperlyexecutetheWorkinatimelymanner. 4) AreasonablebeliefthattheContractorhasabandonedtheWork. 5) AreasonablebeliefthattheContractorhasbecomeinsolvent, bankrupt, orotherwise financiallyunabletocarryontheWork. 6) FailureorrefusalonthepartoftheContractortoobserveanyrequirementsofthe ContractDocumentsortocomplywithanywrittenordersgivenbythe Architect/EngineerortheCityasprovidedforintheContractDocuments. 7) FailureorrefusaloftheContractortopromptlymakegoodanydefectsinmaterials orworkmanship, oranydefectsofanynature, thecorrectionofwhichhasbeen directedinwritingbytheArchitect/Engineer. 8) AreasonablebeliefbytheCitythatcollusionexistsorhasoccurredforthepurpose ofillegallyprocuringtheContractoraSubcontractor, orthatafraudisbeing perpetratedontheCity inconnectionwiththeconstructionofWorkunderthe Contract. 9) Repeatedandflagrantviolationofsafeworkingprocedures. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 10) ThefilingbytheContractoroflitigationagainsttheCitypriortocompletionofthe Work. b) WhentheWorkoranyportionoftheWorkisterminatedforanyofthecausesitemized aboveorforanyothercauseexceptterminationforconveniencepursuantto Subparagraph13.3(e), theContractor shall, asofthedatespecifiedbytheCity, discontinuetheWorkorportionoftheWorkastheCityshalldesignate, whereuponthe suretyshall, withinfifteen (15) daysafterthewrittennoticeofterminationforcausehas beenservedupontheContractor andthesuretyoritsauthorizedagents, assumethe obligationsoftheContractorfortheWorkorthatportionoftheWorkwhichtheCity hasorderedtheContractortodiscontinueandmay: 1) performtheWorkwithforcesemployedbythesurety; 2) withthewrittenconsentoftheCity, tenderareplacementcontractortotakeoverand performtheWork, inwhicheventthesuretyshallberesponsibleforandpaythe amountofanycostsrequiredtobeincurredforthecompletionoftheWorkthatare inexcessoftheamountoffundsremainingundertheContractasofthetimeofthe termination; or 3) withthewrittenconsentoftheCity, tenderandpaytotheCityinsettlementthe amountofmoneynecessarytofinishthebalanceofuncompletedWorkunderthe Contract, correctexistingdefectiveornonconformingWork, andcompensatethe CityforanyotherlosssustainedasaresultofContractor'sdefault. IntheeventofterminationforcauseinvolvingClause (b)(1) or (b)(2), theSurety shallassumetheContractor'splaceinallrespects, andtheamountoffunds remainingunpaidundertheContractshallbepaidbytheCity forallWork performedbythesuretyorthereplacementcontractorinaccordancewiththeterms oftheContractDocuments, subjecttoanyrightsoftheCitytodeductanycosts, damages, oractualdamagesthattheCity mayhaveincurred, includingbutnot limitedtoadditionalfeesandexpensesoftheArchitect/Engineerandattorneysfees, asaresultofsuchtermination. c) ThebalanceoftheContractSumremainingatthetimeoftheContractor oftheterminationshallbecomedueandpayabletothesuretyastheWorkprogresses, subjecttoalloftheterms, covenants, andconditionsoftheContractDocuments. Ifthe suretydoesnot, withinthetimespecified inSubparagraph13.3(b), exerciseits obligationtoassumetheobligationsoftheContract, orthatportionoftheContract whichtheCityhasorderedtheContractor todiscontinue, thentheCityshallhavethe powertocompletetheWorkbycontractorotherwise, asitmaydeemnecessary. The ContractoragreesthattheCityshallhavetherighttotakepossessionoforuseanyor allofthematerials, plant, tools, equipment, supplies, andpropertyofeverykind providedbytheContractor forthepurposeoftheWork, andtoprocureothertools, equipment, labor, andmaterialsforthecompletionoftheWork, andtochargetothe accountoftheContractor theexpensesofcompletionandlabor, materials, tools, Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 equipment, andincidentalexpenses. TheexpensesincurredbytheCitytocompletethe WorkshallbedeductedbytheCityoutofthebalanceoftheContractSumremaining unpaidtoorunearnedbytheContractor. TheContractorandthesuretyshallbeliable totheCityforanycostsincurredinexcessofthebalanceoftheContractSumforthe completionandcorrectionoftheWork, andforanyothercosts, damages, expenses fees), andactualdamagesincurredasaresultofthetermination. d) TheCityshallnotberequiredtoobtainthelowestbidfortheWorkofcompletingthe ContractasdescribedinSubparagraph13.3(c), buttheexpensestobedeductedfrom theContractSumshallbetheactualcostofsuchWork. IncasetheCity lessthanthesumwhichwouldhavebeenpayableundertheContract, ifthesamehad beencompletedbytheContractor, thentheCity maypaytotheContractor (orthe Surety, intheeventofacompleteterminationforcause) thedifferenceinthecost, providedthattheContractor (ortheSurety) shallnotbeentitledtoanyclaimfor damagesorforlossofanticipatedprofits. Incasesuchexpensesforcompletionshall exceedtheamountwhichwouldhavebeenpayableundertheContractifthesamehad beencompletedbytheContractor, thentheContractor andhisSuretiesshallpaythe amountoftheexcesstotheCityonnoticefromtheCityforexcessdue. Whenonlya particularpartoftheWorkisbeingcarriedonbytheCitybycontractorotherwiseunder theprovisionsofthisSubparagraph, theContractorshallcontinuetheremainderofthe WorkinconformitywiththetermsoftheContract, andinsuchmannerasnottohinder orinterferewiththeperformanceofworkmenemployedandprovidedbytheCity. e) TheunconditionalrighttoterminatethisContractfortheconvenienceoftheCity includingbutnotlimitedtonon-appropriationoffunding) isexpresslyretainedbythe City. Intheeventofterminationforconvenience, theCityshalldeliveratleastten (10) daysadvancewrittennoticeofterminationforconveniencetotheContractor. Uponthe ContractorContractorshallceasetheperformance oftheWorkandshalltakereasonableandappropriateactiontosecureandprotectthe Workinplace. TheContractorshallthenbereimbursedbytheCityinaccordancewith thetermsandprovisionsoftheContractDocuments, nottoexceedactuallaborcosts incurred, materialsstoredattheProjectsiteorawayfromtheProjectsiteasapproved bytheCity butnotyetpaidfor, plusactual, reasonable, anddocumentedtermination charges, ifany, paidbytheContractorinconnectionwiththeWorkinplacewhichis completedandinconformancewiththeContractDocumentstothedateoftermination forconvenience. NoamountshalleverbeduetotheContractor forlostoranticipated profits. 13.4TEMPORARYSUSPENSIONOFTHEWORK a) TheWorkoranyportionoftheWorkmaybetemporarilysuspendedbytheCity immediatelyuponwrittennoticetotheContractor foranyreason, includingbutnot limitedto: 1) thecausesdescribedinClauses13.1(a)(1) through (a)(10) above; Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 2) whereotherprovisionsintheContractDocumentsrequireorpermittemporary suspensionoftheWork; 3) situationswheretheWorkisthreatenedby, contributesto, orcausesanimmediate threattopublichealth, safety, orsecurity; or 4) otherunforeseenconditionsorcircumstances. b) TheContractor shallimmediatelyresumethetemporarilysuspendedWorkwhen orderedinwritingbytheCitytodoso. TheCityshallnotunderanycircumstancesbe liableforanyclaimoftheContractorarisingfromatemporary suspensionduetoacause describedinClause (a)(1) above; provided, however, thatinthecaseofatemporary suspensionforanyofthereasonsdescribedunderClauses (a)(2) through (a)(4), where theContractorisnotacontributingcauseofthesuspensionunderoneofthoseClauses orwheretheprovisionoftheContractDocumentsinquestionspecificallyprovidesthat thesuspensionisatnocosttotheCity, theCitywillmakeanequitableadjustmentfor thefollowingitems, providedthataclaimisproperlymadebytheContractor under Subparagraph4.3oftheseGeneralConditions: 1) anequitableextensionoftheContractTime, nottoexceedtheactualdelaycaused bythetemporarysuspensionasdeterminedbytheArchitect/EngineerandtheCity; 2) anequitableadjustmenttotheContractSumfortheactual, necessary, and reasonablecostsofproperlyprotectinganyWorkthatisfinishedorpartially finishedduringtheperiodofthetemporarysuspension (noprofitandoverheadshall beallowedontopofthesecosts); and 3) ifitbecomesnecessarytomoveequipmentfromtheProjectsiteandthenreturnit totheProjectsitewhentheWorkisorderedtoberesumed, anequitableadjustment totheContractSumfortheactual, necessary, andreasonablecostofthesemoves; provided, however, thatnoadjustmentshallbedueiftheequipmentismovedto anotherProjectsiteoftheCity. ARTICLE14MISCELLANEOUSPROVISIONS 14.1GOVERNINGLAW; COMPLIANCE WITHLAWSANDREGULATIONS a) ThisContractshallbeinallthingsgovernedbythelawsoftheStateofTexaswithout regardtoconflictoflawsprinciples. b) TheContractorshall, duringtheperformanceoftheWork, complywithallapplicable Citycodesandordinances, asamended, andallapplicableStateandFederallaws, rules andregulations, asamended. 14.2SUCCESSORSANDASSIGNS TheCityandtheContractorrespectivelybindthemselves, theirpartners, successors, assigns, Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 andlegalrepresentativestothepromises, covenants, terms, conditions, andobligations containedintheContractDocuments. TheContractorshallnotassign, transfer, orconveyits interestorrightsintheContract, inpartorasawhole, withoutwrittenconsentoftheCity. If theContractor attemptstomakeanassignment, transfer, orconveyancewithouttheCity writtenconsent, theContractorshallneverthelessremainlegallyresponsibleforall obligationsundertheContractDocuments. TheCity shallnotassignanyportionofthe ContractSumdueortobecomedueunderthisContractwithoutthewrittenconsentofthe Contractor, exceptwhereassignmentiscompelledorallowedbycourtorder, thetermsofthe ContractDocuments, 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; NOWAIVEROFRIGHTSBYCITY a) ThedutiesandobligationsimposedontheContractorbytheContractDocumentsandthe rightsandremediesavailabletotheCityundertheContractDocumentsshallbeinaddition to, andnotalimitationof, anyduties, obligations, rights, andremediesotherwiseimposedor madeavailablebylaw. b) NoactionorfailuretoactbytheCityshallconstituteawaiverofarightaffordedtheCity undertheContractDocuments, norshallanyactionorfailuretoactbytheCityconstitute approvaloforacquiescenceinabreachoftheContractbyContractor, exceptasmaybe specificallyagreedinwritingbyChangeOrderorSupplementalAgreement. 14.5INTEREST TheCityshallnotbeliableforinterestonanyprogressorfinalpaymenttobemadeunderthe ContractDocuments, exceptasmaybeprovidedbytheapplicableprovisionsofthePrompt PaymentAct, Chapter2251, TexasGovernmentCode, asamended, subjecttoParagraph 9.6(a) oftheseGeneralConditions. 14.6OFFICERSOREMPLOYEESOFTHECITY NOTTOHAVEFINANCIAL INTERESTINANYCONTRACTOFTHECITY NoofficeroremployeeoftheCityshallhaveafinancialinterest, directorindirect, inany ContractwiththeCity, orbefinanciallyinterested, directlyorindirectly, inthesaletothe Cityofanyland, materials, suppliesorservices, exceptonbehalfoftheCityasanofficeror employee. Anyviolationofthisarticleshallconstitutemalfeasanceinoffice, andanyofficer oremployeeofCityguiltythereofshalltherebyforfeithisofficeorposition. Anyviolationof Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 thissection, withtheknowledge, expressorimplied, oftheperson, persons, partnership, company, firm, associationorcorporationcontractingwiththeCityshallrendertheContract involvedvoidablebytheCity'sCityManagerorCityCouncil. 14.7VENUE ThisContractisdeemedtobeperformedinDentonCounty, Texas, andiflegalactionis necessarytoenforcethisContract, exclusivevenueshalllieinDentonCounty, Texas. 14.8INDEPENDENTCONTRACTOR InperformingtheWorkunderthisContract, therelationshipbetweentheCity andthe Contractor isthatofanindependentcontractor. TheContractor shallexerciseindependent judgmentinperformingtheWorkandissolelyresponsibleforsettingworkinghours, schedulingorprioritizingtheWorkflowanddeterminingthemeansandmethodsof performingtheWork, subjectonlytotherequirementsoftheContractDocuments. Noterm orprovisionofthisContractshallbeconstruedasmakingtheContractoranagent, servant, or employeeoftheCity, ormakingtheContractororanyoftheContractor orservantseligibleforthefringebenefits, suchasretirement, insuranceandworker's compensation, whichtheCityprovidestoitsemployees. 14.9NONDISCRIMINATION AsaconditionofthisContract, theContractorcovenantsthathewilltakeallnecessaryactions toinsurethat, inconnectionwithanyworkunderthisContract, theContractor andits Subcontractorswillnotdiscriminateinthetreatmentoremploymentofanyindividualor groupsofindividualsonthegroundsofrace, color, religion, nationalorigin, age, sex, sexual orientation, orhandicapunrelatedtojobperformance, eitherdirectly, indirectlyorthrough contractualorotherarrangements. TheContractor shallalsocomplywithallapplicable requirementsoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct, 42U.S.C.A. §§12101-12213, as amended. Inthisregard, theContractorshallkeep, retainandsafeguardallrecordsrelatingto hisContractorWorkperformedthereunderforaminimumperiodofthree (3) yearsfromfinal Contractcompletion, withfullaccessallowedtoauthorizedrepresentativesoftheCity, upon request, forpurposesofevaluatingcompliancewiththisandotherprovisionsoftheContract. 14.10GIFTSTOPUBLICSERVANTS a) TheCity mayterminatethisContractimmediatelyiftheContractor hasoffered, conferred, oragreedtoconferanybenefitonaCityofDentonemployeeorofficialthat theCityofDentonemployeeorofficialisprohibitedbylawfromaccepting. b) For purposesofthisArticle, "benefit" meansanythingreasonablyregardedas pecuniarygainorpecuniaryadvantage, includingbenefittoanyotherpersoninwhose welfarethebeneficiaryhasadirectorsubstantialinterest, butdoesnotincludea contributionorexpendituremadeandreportedinaccordancewithlaw. Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 c) Notwithstandinganyotherlegalremedies, theCity mayrequiretheContractor to removeanyemployeeoftheContractor fromtheProjectwhohasviolatedthe restrictionsofthisArticleoranysimilarStateorFederallaw, andobtainreimbursement foranyexpendituresmadetotheContractorasaresultoftheimproperoffer, agreement toconfer, orconferringofabenefittoaCityofDentonemployeeorofficial. ARTICLE15RIGHTTOAUDITCONTRACTOR'SRECORDS ByexecutionoftheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement, theContractorgrantstheCitythe righttoaudit, attheCity'selection, alloftheContractor'srecordsandbillingsrelatingtothe performanceoftheWorkundertheContractDocuments. TheContractoragreestoretainitsProject recordsforaminimumoffive (5) yearsfollowingcompletionoftheWork. TheCityagreesthatit willexercisetherighttoauditonlyatreasonablehours. Citymayreviewanyandalloftheservices performedbyContractor underthisContract. Anypayment, settlement, satisfaction, orrelease madeorprovidedduringthecourseofperf asmaybedisclosedbyanauditunderthissection. ARTICLE16NOTICEOFCONTRACTCLAIM ThisContractissubjecttotheprovisionsoftheDentonCityCode, asamended, relatingto requirementsforfilinganoticeofabreachofcontractclaimagainstCity. Contractorshallcomply withtherequirementsofthisordinanceasapreconditionofanylitigationrelatingtothisContract, inadditiontoallotherrequirementsinthisContractrelatedtoclaimsandnoticeofclaims. Shouldaconflictarisebetweenanyofthecontractdocuments, itshallberesolvedwiththe followingorderofprecedence (ifapplicable). Inanyevent, thefinalnegotiatedcontractshall takeprecedenceoveranyandallcontractdocumentstotheextentofsuchconflict. 1. Finalnegotiatedcontract 2. RFP/Biddocuments 3. 4. Purchaseorder 5. Contractortermsandconditions Contract6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 EXHIBITD PAYMENTANDPERFORMANCEBONDREQUIREMENTS Contractorwillberequiredtofurnishoriginalperformanceandpaymentbondsforonehundred 100%) percentofthetotalsubmissionpricebeforeworkistocommence. TheContractorshall assumeallcostsinincreasingthebondlimitsifchangeordersareformallyapproved. Bondsshall beinaccordancewiththeV.T.C.AGovernmentCodeSection2253.021, asamended, fromasurety licensedtodobusinessintheStateofTexas. TheCity, atitsoption, maywaivethepaymentand performancebondrequirementsforprojectsoflessthan $50,000. BondformsareattachedandshallbereturneduponnoticeofcontractawardbytheCity. Bonds shouldbeforwardedtotheCityofDentonwithinfourteen (14) calendardaysfromcontractaward. Thiscontractisnotfullyexecuteduntilpaymentandperformancebondsarereceivedandaccepted bytheCity. Uponapproval, apurchaseorderwillbeissued. File # 6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 EXHIBITE INSURANCEREQUIREMENTSAND COMPENSATIONREQUIREMENTS Uponcontractexecution, allinsurancerequirementsshallbecomecontractualobligations, which thesuccessfulcontractorshallhaveadutytomaintainthroughoutthecourseofthiscontract. STANDARDPROVISIONS: WithoutlimitinganyoftheotherobligationsorliabilitiesoftheContractor, theContractorshall provideandmaintainuntilthecontractedworkhasbeencompletedandacceptedbytheCityof Denton, City, 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 Insuredwithrespecttoclaimscoveredunderthepolicyandthatthisinsurance appliesseparatelytoeachinsuredagainstwhomclaimismadeorsuitisbrought. Theinclusionofmorethanoneinsuredshallnotoperatetoincreasetheinsurer's limitofliability. ProvideaWaiverofSubrogationinfavoroftheCityofDenton, itsofficials, agents, employees, andvolunteers. File # 6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 Cancellation: Cityrequires30daywrittennoticeshouldanyofthepoliciesdescribedon thecertificatebecancelledormateriallychangedbeforetheexpirationdate. Shouldanyoftherequiredinsurancebeprovidedunderaclaimsmadeform, Contractor shallmaintainsuchcoveragecontinuouslythroughoutthetermofthiscontractand, without lapse, foraperiodofthreeyearsbeyondthecontractexpiration, suchthatoccurrences arisingduringthecontracttermwhichgiverisetoclaimsmadeafterexpirationofthe contractshallbecovered. Shouldanyoftherequiredinsurancebeprovidedunderaformofcoveragethatincludesa generalannualaggregatelimitprovidingforclaimsinvestigationorlegaldefensecoststo beincludedinthegeneralannualaggregatelimit, theContractorshalleitherdoublethe occurrencelimitsorobtainCityandContractorsProtectiveLiabilityInsurance. Shouldanyrequiredinsurancelapseduringthecontractterm, 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 # 6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 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). City'sandContractor'sProtectiveLiabilityInsurance TheContractorshallobtain, payforandmaintainatalltimesduringtheprosecutionofthe workunderthiscontract, anCity'sandContractor'sProtectiveLiabilityinsurancepolicy namingtheCityasinsuredforpropertydamageandbodilyinjurywhichmayariseinthe prosecutionoftheworkorContractor'soperationsunderthiscontract. Coverageshallbe thatcarriestheContractor'sliabilityinsurance. Policylimitswillbeatleast $500,000.00 combinedbodilyinjuryandpropertydamageperoccurrencewitha $1,000,000.00 aggregate. FireDamageLegalLiabilityInsurance File # 6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 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 InstallationFloatercoveringriggingcontractors; orthroughISOformIH00911211, Saidcoverageshallmirrorthelimitsprovidedbythe CGLcoverage CommercialCrime Providescoverageforthetheftordisappearanceofcashorchecks, robberyinside/outside thepremises, burglaryofthepremises, andemployeefidelity. Theemployeefidelity includingnewhires. Thistypeinsuranceshouldberequiredifthecontractorhasaccessto Cityfunds. Limitsofnotlessthan $ eachoccurrencearerequired. AdditionalInsurance Otherinsurancemayberequiredonanindividualbasisforextrahazardouscontractsand specificserviceagreements. Ifsuchadditionalinsuranceisrequiredforaspecificcontract, thatrequirementwillbedescribedinthe "SpecificConditions" ofthecontract specifications. File # 6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 ATTACHMENT1 X\] 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, City-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 thegovernmentalentitywillhaveonfilecertificatesofcoverageshowing coverageforallpersonsprovidingservicesontheproject; and File # 6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 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. Thecontractorshallcontractuallyrequireeachpersonwithwhomitcontractsto provideservicesonaproject, to: 1. providecoverage, basedonproperreportingofclassificationcodesandpayroll amountsandfilingofanycoverageagreements, whichmeetsthestatutory requirementsofTexasLaborCode, Section401.011(44) forallofitsemployees providingservicesontheproject, forthedurationoftheproject; 2. providetothecontractor, priortothatpersonbeginningworkontheproject, 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 # 6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 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 isabreachofcontract bythecontractorwhichentitlesthegovernmentalentitytodeclarethecontractvoidif thecontractordoesnotremedythebreachwithintendaysafterreceiptofnoticeof breachfromthegovernmentalentity. File # 6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 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 # 6899 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 ExhibitGContractorsProposal Contract6899 - ConstructionofFIRESTATION #3 O'Haver 1Respondent'sName:Contractors PrincipalPlaceofBusiness (CityandState) 2 SanAntonio, TX RespondentisaCorporation, Partnership, soleProprietorship, Indvidual? 3 LTDPartnership TotalcalendardaystostartconstructionafterNoticetoProceedisissuedbyCity: 14 4 TotalcalendardaysafterNoticetoProceed forPhase1SubstantialCompletion: 3305 TotalcalendardaysafterPhase1substantialcompletiontoPhase1FinalCompletion: 455A TotalcalendardaysafterPhase1SubstantialCompletionforPhase2SubstantialCompletion: 756 TotalcalendardaysafterPhase2SubstantialCompletionforPhase2FinalCompletion: 15 6A 7BaseBidamounttoconstructprojectperContractDocuments:$6,386,000.00 8Insurances, PaymentandPerformanceBonds$70,000.00 9TotalBaseBidamounttoconstructwithInsurancesandBonds$6,386,000.00 Item # Qty UOMProductDescription UnitPrice 101LS JobsiteGeneralConditions$729,300.00 111LS Earthwork, SiteUtilities, StormDrainage$329,000.00 121LS SiteConcrete, Landscaping, Irrigation$510,000.00 131LS StructuralConcrete, Masonry, CastStone$1,502,600.00 141LS StructuralSteel, Roofing$615,100.00 151LS Finishes (Division9)$460,000.00 161LS Mechanical, Electrical, Plumbing, FireProtection, FireAlarm$1,147,000.00 171LS AllOtherWorkNotListedAbove$1,093,000.00 6,386,000.00TotalBaseBid 39,000.00Alternate3Deduct 49,000.00Alternate4Deduct 6,298,000.00FINALCONTRACTTOTAL ADDDEDUCTOPTIONALPRICING Item #Qty UOMProductDescriptionUnitPriceUnit Price Provideaunitpricefpraddingordeletingonelinearfootofdrilledpierinsoil Linear includingdrilling, concrete, reinforcingandinstallation (forsoildrilling) which181$ 103.30.00Footdiffersfromelevationsindicatedonthedrawings. Soildrillingindicatedondetails shallnotbeconsideredanextra. Provideaunitpricefpraddingordeletingonelinearfootofdrilledpierinrock includingdrilling, concrete, reinforcingandinstallationwhichdiffersfromLinear191$ 103.30.00elevationsindicatedonthedrawings. RockdrillingindicatedondetailsshallnotFootbeconsideredanextra. Linear Provideaunitpriceforaddingordeletingonelinearfootofsteelcasing. 201$ Foot DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 ExhibitG DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 ExhibitG DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 ExhibitG DocuSignEnvelopeID: 3EAD32EF-1826-4B7D-96F7-0CAA7B4E0F74 EXHIBITH TheO'HaverCompany,LTD.dbaO'HaverContractors CertificateOfCompletion EnvelopeId: 3EAD32EF18264B7D96F70CAA7B4E0F74Status: Completed Subject: PleaseDocuSign: CityCouncilFINALContract6899ConstructionofFireStation #3 SourceEnvelope: DocumentPages: 87Signatures: 5EnvelopeOriginator: CertificatePages: 6Initials: 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 3/20/20194:33:22PM Jamie.Cogdell@cityofdenton.com SignerEventsSignatureTimestamp JamieCogdellSent: 3/20/20194:36:06PMCompletedjamie.cogdell@cityofdenton.comViewed: 3/20/20194:36:13PM SeniorBuyerSigned: 3/20/20194:37:04PM UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150CityOfDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign LoriHewellSent: 3/20/20194:37:06PM lori.hewell@cityofdenton.comViewed: 3/20/20194:38:46PM PurchasingManagerSigned: 3/20/20194:41:05PM CityofDenton SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleSecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign MackReinwandSent: 3/20/20194:41:08PM mack.reinwand@cityofdenton.comViewed: 3/20/20194:46:22PM CityofDentonSigned: 3/20/20194:47:44PM SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleNone) UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150 ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign DonaldR. 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