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ORD 19-936 - 6990 - Construction of NW Storage Tank Rehabilitation Executed Contract1 • • • s*1 ' ! '' ' ! • i ' ! 1 t''' - • '• . I ' ' . - . 1 r I'' ' 1 ' # ` ' ' i ' ' .• '' + ! f ! '•' • ' R i R... / .. . f , ' ' ' • ' ' - i ' . i • ! #' . ! • . • • • • i i ' ' ' . . : BID NVM l;it V L'iVLoR AMoV1V 1 6990 N.G. Painting L.P, $249,050 r ' r - , w _ . . . . . w - - , *, . - . w I: • . . - , - - r- - . . w .' w . w - - _ . - . _ • . • ` - - . - . s - . • , r . • r - . - - r ! . ., ' - • ' . #' . ' . - - - i " ' ! /' '# SECTION 4. 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 of Denton under this ordinance to the City Manager of the City of Denton, or his designee. SECTION 5. By the acceptance and approval of the 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. That this ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and approval. i"N ¢i-a t a l i t.ar:wr+a °, r de by f ,:<, "', : ; `;4 and second l l,y ' f w,'r; ` '_. `_ _ _ , the ordinance was passed and approved by ll "e l.an.r, v C a_.!....... `.f. _. 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 Absent NPASSEDANDAPPROVEDthisthe °" +'f day of _ "1 ,, ___ 2019. i d % f CHRIS WATTS, MAYOR ATTEST: ROSA RIOS, CITY SECRETARY BY: '" ,µ m . ..; .,,.._.., _ APPROVED AS TO LEGAL FORM: AARON LEAL, CIm:" ATTORNEY ,, BY: : "",. ° , r DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 CONTRACTBYANDBETWEEN CITYOFDENTON, TEXASANDN.G. PAINTING, L.P. IFB6990) THISCONTRACTismadeandenteredintothisdate , by andbetween N.G. Painting, L.P., aTexasLimitedPartnership, whoseaddressis1225Bandera Hwy. SuiteA2, Kerrville, Texas78028, hereinafterreferredtoas "Contractor," andtheCITYOF DENTON, TEXAS, aTexasMunicipalCorporationandHome-RuleCity, hereinafterreferredto as "City," tobeeffectiveuponapprovaloftheDentonCityCouncilandthesubsequentexecution ofthisContractbytheDentonCityManager, orhisdulyauthorizeddesignee. Forandinconsiderationofthecovenantsandagreementscontainedherein, andforthe mutualbenefitstobeobtainedhereby, thepartiesagreeasfollows: SCOPEOFSERVICES IFB #6990, a copyofwhichisonfileattheofficeofPurchasingAgentandincorporatedhereinforallpurposes BTheContractconsistsofthiswrittenagreementandthefollowingitemswhichare attachedheretoandincorporatedhereinbyreference: a) SpecialTermsandConditions b) CityofDenton #6990 onfileatOfficeofPurchasingAgent) c) GeneralProvisions-StandardTermsandConditions C; d) PaymentandPerformanceBondRequirements D e) InsuranceRequirements E); f) CertificateofInterestedPartiesElectronicFiling g) Contractor "); h) FormCIQ ConflictofInterestQuestionnaire (Exhibit "H") ThesedocumentsmakeuptheContractdocumentsandwhatiscalledforbyoneshallbe asbindingasifcalledforbyall. Intheeventofaninconsistencyorconflictinanyoftheprovisions oftheContractdocuments, theinconsistencyorconflictshallberesolvedbygivingprecedence firsttothiswrittenContract, andthentotheContractdocumentsinthesequentialorderinwhich theyarelistedabove. Thesedocumentsshallbereferredtoc ProhibitiononContractswithCompaniesBoycottingIsrael SupplieracknowledgesthatinaccordancewithChapter2270oftheTexasGovernmentCode, City isprohibitedfromenteringintoacontractwithacompanyforgoodsorservicesunlessthecontract containsawrittenverificationfromthecompanythatit: (1) doesnotboycottIsrael; and (2) will notboycottIsraelduringthetermofthecontract. havethemeaningsascribedtothosetermsinSection808.001oftheTexasGovernmentCode. By signingthisagreement, SuppliercertifiesthatSupplier totheCitythatSupplier: (1) doesnotboycottIsrael; and (2) willnotboycottIsraelduringthe termoftheagreement. Failuretomeetormaintaintherequirementsunderthisprovisionwillbe consideredamaterialbreach. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 ProhibitionOnContractsWithCompaniesDoingBusinesswithIran, Sudan, oraForeign TerroristOrganization Section2252oftheTexasGovernmentCoderestrictsCITYfromcontractingwithcompaniesthat dobusinesswithIran, Sudan, oraforeignterroristorganization. Bysigningthisagreement, SuppliercertifiesthatSuppliericationtotheCitythat Supplier, pursuanttoChapter2252, isnotineligibletoenterintothisagreement andwillnotbecome ineligibletoreceivepaymentsunderthisagreementbydoingbusinesswithIran, Sudan, ora foreignterroristorganization. Failuretomeetormaintaintherequirementsunderthisprovision willbeconsideredamaterialbreach. Thepartiesagreetotransactbusinesselectronically. Anystatutoryrequirementsthat certaintermsbeinwritingwillbesatisfiedusingelectronicdocumentsandsigning. Electronic signingofthisdocumentwillbedeemedanoriginalforalllegalpurposes. SIGNATUREPAGETOFOLLOW Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 INWITNESSWHEREOF, thepartiesofthesepresentshaveexecutedthisContractintheyear anddayfirstabovewritten. CONTRACTOR THISAGREEMENTHASBEEN BY: ______________________________ BOTHREVIEWED ANDAPPROVED AUTHORIZEDSIGNATUREastofinancialandoperational obligationsandbusinessterms. Date: _______________________________ PrintedName:________________________ SIGNATURE PRINTEDNAME Title: _______________________________ TITLE PHONENUMBER DEPARTMENT EMAILADDRESS TEXASETHICSCOMMISSION CERTIFICATENUMBER CITYOFDENTON, TEXAS ATexasMunicipalCorporation By: _________________________ TODDHILEMAN CITYMANAGER ATTEST: ROSARIOS, CITYSECRETARY By: _________________________________ APPROVEDASTOLEGALFORM: AARONLEAL, CITYATTORNEY By: _________________________________ Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 EXHIBITA SPECIALTERMSANDCONDITIONS TotalContractAmount TheContracttotalforservicesshallnotexceed $249,050. PricingshallbeperExhibitGattached. ContractTerm TheContract shallcommenceupontheissuanceofaNoticetoProceed. Contractorshallbegin workonsitewithinfifteen (15) calendardaysofreceiptofNoticetoProceed. Projectshallbe completewithinninety (90) calendardaysafterworkcommencesonsite. Delaysarefurther discussedintheStandardTermsandConditionsExhibitC, Section8.3. SpecialNoticeandAdditionalRequirement(s): 1. AdditionalsafetyprecautionsshallbeinstitutedbytheawardedContractor, asthework environmentwillbeinanareawherecitizensandemployeesmaybepresent, andwork safetymustbecoordinatedwiththeowner. 2. TheContractorshallberesponsibleforallspoilremovals, andanyexcesssoilthatwill requireremoval. 3. Itisunderstood thatthebasisforpaymentontheworktobedoneaccordingtothefinal plansandspecificationsshallbealumpsumfeeassetforthinContractor'sProposal. AnyquantityestimatessuppliedbyDesignerorOwnerareintendedonlyasaguidetothe respondent. Contractorisresponsibleformakinghisownquantityestimatesandpricing fromhisownexaminationoftheworktobedone. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 EXHIBITC GENERALPROVISIONS- TERMSANDCONDITIONSFORFACILITY CONSTRUCTIONSERVICES Invoices, Payments, andReleases 1. INVOICESANDPAYMENTPROCESSING: Paymentprocessing: TheCityreview, inspection, andprocessingproceduresforinvoices ordinarilyrequirethirty (30) daysafterreceiptofinvoices, materials, orservices. Proposals whichcallforpaymentbeforethirty (30) daysfromreceiptofinvoice, orcashdiscountsgiven onsuchpayment, willbeconsideredonlyif, intheopinionofthePurchasingManager, the review, inspection, andprocessingprocedurescanbecompletedasspecified. Itistheintention oftheCityofDentontomakepaymentwithinthirty (30) daysafterreceiptofvalidinvoices forwhichitemsorserviceshavebeenreceivedunlessunusualcircumstancesarise. Thethirty 30) dayprocessingperiodforinvoiceswillbeginonthedatetheinvoiceisreceivedorthe datetheitemsorservicesarereceived, whicheverdateislater. Directdepositforpayments: PrimeContractorsareencouragedtoarrangeforreceiving paymentsthroughdirectdeposit. Informationregardingdirectdepositpaymentsisavailable fromtheCityofDentonPurchasingwebsite: www.dentonpurchasing.com. Invoices: InvoicesshallbesentdirectlytotheCityofDentonAccountsPayableDepartment, 215EMcKinneySt, Denton, TX, 76201-4299withacopytotheattentionofMamunYusuf, CityofDentonWaterProductionDepartment. Thecopymayalsobeemailedto mamun.yusuf@cityofdenton.com. Invoicesmustbefullydocumentedastolabor, materials, andequipmentprovided, ifapplicable, andmustreferencetheCityofDenton PurchaseOrderNumberinordertobeprocessed. Nopaymentsshallbemadeon invoicesnotlistingaPurchaseOrderNumber. Invoicesforpartialpaymentson constructionprojectsshouldnormallybepresentedforpaymentwithinthefirstfive (5) days ofthemonth, andsubmittedonthePayApplicationForm. 2. TAXEXEMPTION: TheCityofDentonqualifiesforsalestaxexemptionpursuanttotheprovisionsofArticle20.04 F) oftheTexasLimitedSales, ExciseandUseTaxAct. AnyPrimeContractorperforming workunderthisContractfortheCityofDentonmaypurchasematerialsandsuppliesandrent orleaseequipmentsalestaxfree. Thisisaccomplishedbyissuingexemptioncertificatesto 0.07and #95-0.09. 3. PAYMENTSTOCONTRACTORS: A. Uponpresentationofvalidinvoices, whichshouldbewithinthefirstweekofeachmonth, theOwnershallmakepartialpaymentstothePrimeContractorforconstruction accomplishedduringtheprecedingcalendarmonthonthebasisofcompletedconstruction certifiedtobythePrimeContractorandapprovedbytheOwnerandArchitect/Engineer solelyforthepurposesofpayment. Provided, however, thatsuchapprovalshallnotbe deemedapprovaloftheworkmanshipormaterials. Onlyninety-fivepercent (95%) ofeach paymentrequestapprovedduringtheconstructionoftheprojectshallbepaidbytheOwner tothePrimeContractorpriortocompletionoftheProject. UpontheapprovalbytheOwner Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 ofthePrime constructionperformed, theOwnershallmakepaymenttothePrimeContractorofall amountstowhichthePrimeContractorshallbeentitledthereunderwhichshallnothave beenpaid: Provided, however, thatsuchfinalpaymentshallbemadenotlaterthanninety 90) daysafterthedateofcompletionofconstructionoftheProject, asspecifiedinthe FinalInvoiceforPayment, unlesswithheldbecauseofthefaultofthePrimeContractor. B. ThePrimeContractorshallbepaidonthebasisofthepercentageoftheworkactually completedforeachconstructionitem. Thetotalamountpaidforperiodicbillingsshallnot exceedthemaximumContractpricefortheconstructionoftheprojectassetforthinthe Contract, unlesssuchexcessshallhavebeenapprovedinwritingbythePurchasingAgent aspartofachangeorder. C. NopaymentshallbeduewhilethePrimeContractorisindefaultinrespectofanyofthe provisionsofthisContract, andtheOwnermaywithholdfromthePrimeContractorthe amountofanyclaimbyanythirdpartyagainsteitherthePrimeContractorortheOwner baseduponanallegedfailureofthePrimeContractortoperformtheworkhereunderin accordancewiththeprovisionsofthisContract. Thisincludes, withoutlimitation, the allegedfailureofthePrimeContractortomakepaymentstosubcontractors. 4. RELEASEOFLIENSANDCERTIFICATEOFCONTRACTOR: UponawardoftheContract, thePrimeContractorshallinformtheOwnerofthesubcontractors andmaterialsourcesthatwillbeused. UponthecompletionbythePrimeContractorofthe constructionoftheProject, butpriortofinalpaymenttothePrimeContractor, thePrime ContractorshalldelivertotheOwnerreleasesofallliens, andofrightstoclaimanylien, from allmanufacturers, materialmen andsubcontractorsfurnishingservicesormaterialsforthe Project, totheeffectthatallmaterialsorservicesusedonorfortheProjecthavebeenpaidfor andindicatingthattheOwnerisfullyreleasedfromallsuchclaims. 5. PAYMENTSTOMATERIALMENANDSUBCONTRACTORS: ThePrimeContractorshallpayeachmaterialman, andeachsubcontractor, ifany, notlaterthan five (5) daysafterreceiptofanypaymentfromtheOwner, theamountthereofallowedthe Contractorforandonaccountofmaterialsfurnishedorconstructionperformedbyeach materialmanoreachsubcontractor. 6. REMEDIES: A. CompletionofPrime IfdefaultshallbemadebythePrimeContractororbyanysubcontractorintheperformance ofanyofthetermsofthisproposal, theOwner, withoutinanymannerlimitingitslegal andequitableremediesinthecircumstances, mayserveuponthePrimeContractorandthe SuretyorSuretiesuponthePrimeContractor'sbondorbondsawrittennoticerequiringthe PrimeContractortocausesuchdefaulttobecorrectedforthwith. Unlesswithintwenty 20) daysaftertheserviceofsuchnoticeuponthePrimeContractorsuchdefaultshallbe correctedorarrangementsforthecorrectionthereofsatisfactorytotheOwnerand/or Architect/EngineershallbemadebythePrimeContractororitsSuretyorSureties, the OwnermaytakeovertheconstructionoftheProjectandprosecutethesametocompletion byContractorotherwisefortheaccountandattheexpenseofthePrimeContractor, and thePrimeContractoranditsSuretyorSuretiesshallbeliabletotheOwnerforanycostor Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 expenseinexcessoftheContractpriceoccasionedthereby. InsucheventtheOwnermay takepossessionofandutilize, incompletingtheconstructionoftheproject, anymaterials, tools, supplies, equipment, appliances, andplantbelongingtothePrimeContractororany ofitssubcontractors, whichmaybesituatedatthesiteoftheProject. TheOwnerinsuch contingencymayexerciseanyrights, claimsordemandswhichthePrimeContractormay haveagainstthirdpersonsinconnectionwiththisContractandforsuchpurposethePrime Contractordoesherebyassign, transferandsetoveruntotheOwnerallsuchrightsclaims anddemands. 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 EveryrightorremedyhereinconferreduponorreservedtotheOwnershallbecumulative, shallbeinadditiontoeveryrightandremedynoworhereafterexistingatlaworinequity orbystatute, andthepursuitofanyrightorremedyshallnotbeconstruedasan election. Provided, however, thattheprovisionsoftheREMEDIESSECTIONshallbe theexclusivemeasureofdamagesforfailurebythePrimeContractortocompletethe constructionoftheProjectwithinthetimehereinagreedupon. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 CITYOFDENTONGENERALCONDITIONSFORCONSTRUCTION ARTICLE1GENERALPROVISIONS GENERALDEFINITIONS 1.1ThefollowingdefinitionsapplythroughouttheseGeneralConditionsandtotheother ContractDocuments: a) THECONTRACTDOCUMENTS TheContractDocumentsconsistoftheformalBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement betweentheOwnerandthePrimeContractor, theseGeneralConditionsandother supplementaryconditionsincludedbyspecialprovisionsoraddenda, drawings, specifications, addendaissuedpriortoexecutionoftheContract, otherdocumentslistedin theContract, andAmendmentsissuedafterexecutionoftheContract. Forpurposesofthese GeneralConditions, anAmendmentis: 1) awrittenSupplementalAgreementtotheContractsignedbyauthorizedrepresentatives ofbothparties; 2) aChangeOrder, includingChangeOrderssignedonlybytheOwnerasdescribedin Subparagraph7.1(b) andSubparagraph7.1(e); or 3) awrittenorderforaminorchangeintheWorkissuedbytheArchitect/Engineeras describedinParagraph7.3. Bidders, sampleforms, thePrimeContractor'sBidProposalandportionsofaddenda relatingtoanyofthesedocuments, and anyotherdocuments, exhibitsorattachments specificallyenumeratedintheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement, butspecifically excludegeotechnicalandsubsurfacereportsthattheOwnermayhaveprovidedtothe PrimeContractor. b) THECONTRACT TheContractDocuments, asdefinedinParagraph1.1, areexpresslyincorporatedintoand madeapartoftheformalBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementbetweentheOwner andthePrimeContractorbyreferenceinthisParagraphandParagraph1.1 (which documentsaresometimesalsoreferredtocollectivelyintheseGeneralConditionsasthe betweentheOwnerandthePrimeContractorandsupersedeallpriornegotiations, representationsoragreements, eitherwrittenororal. Thetermsandconditionsofthe ContractDocumentsmaybechangedonlybyanAmendment. TheContractDocuments shallnotbeconstruedtocreateacontractualrelationshipofanykind: 1) betweentheArchitect/EngineerandPrimeContractor; Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 2) betweentheOwnerandaSubcontractoror -subcontractor; or 3) betweenanypersonsorentitiesotherthantheOwnerandPrimeContractor. TheArchitect/Engineershall, however, beentitledtoperformanceandenforcementof obligationsundertheContractDocumentsintendedtofacilitateperformanceofthe c) THEWORK whethercompletedorpartiallycompleted, andincludesalllabor, materials, equipment, andservicesprovidedortobeprovidedbythePrimeContractor, oranySubcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, materialsuppliers, oranyotherentityforwhomthePrimeContractor isresponsible, tofulfillthePrime wholeorapartoftheProject. d) THEPROJECT TheProjectisthetotalconstructionmoreparticularlydescribedintheBuilding ConstructionServicesAgreement, ofwhichtheWorkperformedundertheContract DocumentsmaybethewholeorapartoftheProjectandwhichmayincludeconstruction bytheOwnerorbyseparatecontractors. AllreferencesintheseGeneralConditionstoor concerningtheWorkorthesiteoftheWorkwilluse thattheWorkmayonlybeapartoftheProject. e) THEDRAWINGS ContractDocuments, whereverlocatedandwheneverissued, showingthedesign, location anddimensionsoftheWork, generallyincludingplans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, anddiagrams. f) THESPECIFICATIONS TheSpecificationsarethatportionoftheContractDocumentsconsistingofthewritten requirementsformaterials, equipment, constructionsystems, standards, andworkmanship fortheWork, performanceofrelatedservices, andothertechnicalrequirements. g) THEPROJECTMANUAL TheProjectManualisthevolumeorvolumeswhichcontainthebiddingrequirements, sampleforms, GeneralConditionsforBuildingConstruction, specialprovisions, and Specifications. TheProjectManualmaybemodifiedbywrittenaddendumsissuedbythe Ownerduringbidding, inwhichcasethewrittenaddendumsbecomeapartoftheProject Manualupontheirissuance, unlessotherwiseindicatedbytheOwnerinwriting. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 h) ALTERNATE AnAlternateisavariationintheWorkonwhichtheOwnerrequiresapriceseparatefrom theCityBuildingGeneralConditionsBaseBid. IfanAlternateisacceptedbytheOwner, thevariationwillbecomeapartoftheContractthroughtheexecutionofachangeorderor amendmenttotheContractandtheBaseBidwillbeadjustedtoincludetheamountquoted. IfanalternateisacceptedbytheOwner, andlaterdeletedpriortoanyWorkunderthe alternatebeingperformedormaterialsdeliveredtotheProjectsite, theOwnerwillbe entitledtoacreditinthefullvalueofthealternateaspricedinthePrime i) BASEBID TheBaseBidisthepricequotedfortheWorkbeforeAlternatesareconsidered. j) HAZARDOUSSUBSTANCE ThetermHazardousSubstanceisdefinedtoincludethefollowing: 1) anyasbestosoranymaterialwhichcontainsanyhydratedmineralsilicate, including chrysolite, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyliteoractinolite, whetherfriableor non-friable; 2) -containingmaterials, orfluids; 3) radon; 4) anyotherhazardous, radioactive, toxicornoxioussubstance, material, pollutant, or solid, liquidorgaseouswaste; 5) anypollutantorcontaminant (includingbutnotlimitedtopetroleum, petroleum hydrocarbons, petroleumproducts, crudeoiloranyfractionsthereof, anyoilorgas explorationorproductionwaste, anynaturalgas, syntheticgasoranymixturethereof, lead, orothertoxicmetals) whichinitscondition, concentrationorareaofreleasecould haveasignificanteffectonhumanhealth, theenvironment, ornaturalresources; 6) anysubstancethat, whetherbyitsnatureoritsuse, issubjecttoregulationorrequires environmentalinvestigation, monitoring, orremediationunderanyfederal, state, or localenvironmental laws, rules, orregulations; 7) anyundergroundstoragetanks, asdefinedin42U.S.C. Section6991(1)(A)(I) includingthosedefinedbySection9001(1) ofthe1984HazardousandSolidWaste AmendmentstotheResourceConservationandRecoveryAct, 42U.S.C. Section6901 etseq.; theTexasWaterCodeAnnotatedSection26.344; andTitle30oftheTexas AdministrativeCodeSections334.3and334.4), whetherempty, filledorpartiallyfilled withanysubstance; and Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 8) anyotherhazardousmaterial, hazardouswaste, hazardoussubstance, solidwaste, and toxicsubstanceasthoseorsimilartermsaredefinedunderanyfederal, state, orlocal environmentallaws, rules, orregulations. k) OTHERDEFINITIONS AsusedintheContractDocuments, thefollowingadditionaltermshavethefollowing meanings: 1) urnish, install, fabricate, deliveranderect, includingallservices, materials, appurtenancesandotherexpensestocompleteinplace, readyforoperation oruse; 2) 3) 4) withtheContractDocumentsandapplicablelaws, ordinances, constructioncodes, and regulations. 1.2 EXECUTION, CORRELATIONANDINTENT a) TheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementshallbesignedbydulyauthorized representativesoftheOwnerandPrimeContractorasprovidedintheAgreement. b) ExecutionoftheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementbythePrimeContractorisa representationthatthePrimeContractorhasvisitedthesite, hasbecomefamiliarwithlocal conditions, includingbutnotlimitedtosubsurfaceconditions, underwhichtheWorkisto beperformedandcorrelatedpersonalobservationswithrequirementsoftheContract Documents. c) TheintentoftheContractDocumentsistoincludeallitemsnecessaryfortheproper executionandcompletionoftheWorkbythePrimeContractor. TheContractDocuments arecomplementary, andwhatisrequiredbyoneshallbeasbindingasifrequiredbyall; performancebythePrimeContractorshallberequiredonlytotheextentconsistentwith theContractDocumentsandreasonablyinferablefromthemasbeingnecessarytoproduce theintendedresults. d) OrganizationoftheSpecificationsintodivisions, sections, andarticles, andarrangement ofDrawingsshallnotcontrolthePrimeContractorindividingtheWorkamong Subcontractor(s) orinestablishingtheextentofWorktobeperformedbyanytrade. e) UnlessotherwisestatedintheContractDocuments, wordswhichhavewell-known technicalorconstructionindustrymeaningsareusedintheContractDocumentsin accordancewithsuchrecognizedmeanings. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 f) TheDrawingsandSpecificationsareintendedtoagreewithoneanother, andWorkcalled forbyDrawingsandnotmentionedinSpecifications, orviceversa, shallbefurnishedas ifsetforthbyboth. Specificationsshallgovernmaterials, methodsandqualityofwork. In theeventofaconflictontheDrawingsbetweenscaleanddimension, figureddimensions shallgovernoverscaledimensionsandlargescaledrawingsshallgovernoversmallscale drawings. Conflictbetweentwoormoredimensionsapplyingtoacommonpointshallbe referredtotheArchitect/Engineer/Engineerforfinaladjustment. Ifdiscrepanciesor conflictsoccurwithinorbetweentheDrawingsandSpecificationsregardingtheWork, or withinorbetweenotherContractDocuments, thePrimeContractorshallnotperformsuch WorkwithouthavingobtainedaclarificationfromtheArchitect/Engineerandresolution bytheOwner. TheOwner'sdecisionastotheappropriateresolutionofaconflictor discrepancyshallbefinal. ShouldtheDrawingsortheSpecificationsdisagreewithin themselvesorwitheachother; theBaseBidwillbebasedonthemostexpensive combinationofqualityandquantityofWorkindicated. g) DeviationsfromContractDocumentsshallbemadeonlyafterwrittenapprovalis obtainedfromArchitect/EngineerandOwner, asprovidedinArticle7. h) TheintentionoftheContractDocumentsistoincludeallmaterials, labor, tools, equipment, utilities, appliances, accessories, services, transportation, andsupervision requiredtocompletelyperformthefabrication, erectionandexecutionoftheWorkin itsfinalposition. i) ThemostrecentlyissuedDrawingorSpecificationtakesprecedenceoverprevious issuesofthesameDrawingorSpecification. Intheeventofaconflict, theorderof precedenceofinterpretationoftheContractDocumentsisasfollows: 1) Amendments (seeParagraph7.2fororderofprecedencebetweenAmendments); 2) theBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement; 3) addenda, withthoseaddendaoflaterdatehavingprecedenceoverthoseofanearlier date; 4) theSupplementaryGeneralConditionsandSpecialProvisions, ifany; 5) theGeneralConditionsforBuildingConstruction; 6) 0theSpecificationsandDrawings. DRAWINGS, SPECIFICATIONSANDOTHERDOCUMENTS AllDrawings, Specifications, andcopiesthereoffurnishedbytheArchitect/Engineerareand shallremainthepropertyoftheOwnerandare, withtheexceptionoftheContractsetforeach party, tobereturnedtotheOwneruponrequestatthecompletionoftheWork. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 1.4CAPITALIZATION TermscapitalizedintheseGeneralConditionsincludethosewhichare: 1) specificallydefinedintheseGeneralConditions (exceptthetermsdefinedinSubparagraph 1.1(j), whichtermsareofcommongrammaticalusageandarenotnormallycapitalized); 2) thetitlesofnumberedarticlesandidentifiedreferencestoParagraphs, Subparagraphs, and Clauses; 3) thetitlesofotherdocumentspublishedorusedbytheOwnerasmanualsorofficialpolicy statements; or 4) propernounsorotherwordsrequiredunderstandardgrammaticalrulestobecapitalized. ARTICLE2 - THEOWNER 2.1DEFINITIONOFOWNER TheOwneristheCityofDenton, aTexasmunicipalcorporation, andisidentifiedassuchin theBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement, andisreferredtothroughouttheContract authorizedrepresentatives. 2.2INFORMATIONANDSERVICESREQUIREDOFTHEOWNER a) TheOwnershallfurnishthemostrecentsurveydescribingthephysicalcharacteristics, legallimits, utilitylocations, andapermanentbenchmarkforthesiteoftheProject. The Ownershallalsofurnishanyenvironmentalsiteassessmentsthatmayhavebeengivento theOwnerorconductedforthepropertyuponwhichtheProjectistobeconstructed. THIS INFORMATIONISFURNISHEDTOTHEPRIMECONTRACTORONLYINORDER TOMAKEDISCLOSUREOFTHISMATERIALANDFORNOOTHERPURPOSE. BYFURNISHINGTHISMATERIAL, THEOWNERDOESNOTREPRESENT, WARRANT, ORGUARANTEEITSACCURACYEITHERINWHOLE, INPART, IMPLICITLYOREXPLICITLY, ORINANYOTHERWAY, ANDTHEOWNER SHALLHAVENOLIABILITYFORTHISMATERIAL. b) ExceptforpermitsandfeeswhichareprovidedforinSubparagraph3.7(a), theOwnershall secureandpayfornecessaryapprovals, easements, assessments, andchargesrequiredfor construction, use, oroccupancyofpermanentstructuresorforpermanentchangesin existingfacilities. c) reasonablepromptnesstoavoiddelayintheorderlyprogressoftheWork. Itisincumbent uponthePrimeContractortoidentify, establish, andmaintainacurrentscheduleoflatest datesforsubmittalandapproval, asrequiredinParagraph3.10, includingwhensuch informationorservicesmustbedelivered. IfOwnerdeliverstheinformationorservicesto thePrimeContractorasscheduledandPrimeContractorisnotpreparedtoacceptoracton Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 suchinformationorservices, thenPrimeContractorshallreimburseOwnerforallextra costsincurredofholding, storage, orretention, includingredeliveriesbytheOwnerto complywiththecurrentschedule. d) UnlessotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments, thePrimeContractorwillbe furnishedelectroniccopiesoftheDrawingsandSpecificationsforbidpurposesandone hardcopyapprovedbyBuildingInspectionsuponexecutionoftheContract. Prime Contractormayobtainadditionalcopiesbypayingthecostofadditionalprintingor reproduction. e) Theobligationsdescribedaboveareinadditiontootherdutiesandresponsibilitiesofthe OwnerenumeratedintheContractDocumentsandespeciallythoseinrespecttoArticle6 ConstructionbyOwnerorbySeparateContractors), Article9 (Paymentsand Completion), andArticle11 (InsuranceandBonds). f) TheOwnershallforwardallinstructionstothePrimeContractorthroughthe carryoutWorkasdescribedinParagraph2.4. g) performanceof theWorktoassisttheArchitect/Engineerintheperformanceofthe Prime workmenemployedontheWork, theiroccupationalclassification, thetimeeachis engagedintheWork, theequipmentusedintheperformanceoftheWork, andforpurpose ofverificationofPrime IfthePrimeContractorfailstocorrectanyportionoftheWorkwhichisnotinaccordancewith therequirementsoftheContractDocumentsasrequiredbyParagraph12.2orrefusesorfails tocarryoutalloranypartoftheWorkinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments, theOwner, bywrittenorder, mayorderthePrimeContractortostoptheWork, oranyportionoftheWork, untilthecausefortheorderhasbeeneliminated. TherightoftheOwnerhowever, tostopthe WorkshallnotcreateorimplyadutyonthepartoftheOwnertoexercisethisrightforthe benefitofthePrimeContractororanyotherpersonorentity. TherightsoftheOwnerunder Paragraph12.2. IfthePrimeContractorfailsorrefusestocarryouttheWorkorperformanyoftheterms, covenants, orobligationsoftheContractDocuments, andfailsorrefusestocorrectanyfailure orrefusalwithdiligenceandpromptnesswithinfourteen (14) daysafterreceiptofwritten noticefromtheOwner, theOwnermaycorrectthePrime causesuchfailureorrefusaltobecorrected, withoutaffecting, superseding, orwaivingany othercontractual, legal, orequitableremediestheOwnerhas, includingbutnotlimitedtothe issueddeductingtheOwner'scostofcorrection, includingArchitect/Engineer'scompensation foradditionalservicesandexpensesmadenecessarybythefailureorrefusalofthePrime ContractorfrompaymentsthenorthereafterduetothePrimeContractor. Thecostofcorrection issubjecttoverification (butnotapproval) bytheArchitect/Engineer. Ifpaymentsthenor Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 thereafterduethePrimeContractorarenotsufficienttocoverthecostofcorrection, thePrime ContractorshallpaythedifferencetotheOwner. 2.5NOTICETOPROCEED AfterfinalexecutionoftheContractandreceiptandapprovaloftherequiredperformanceand paymentbondsandevidenceofrequiredinsurance, theOwnerwillissueawrittenNoticeto ProceedwiththeWork, includingthedesignatedContractTimewithinwhichSubstantial CompletionoftheWorkmustbeachieved. IftheOwnerunreasonablydelaysissuanceofa writtenNoticetoProceedthroughnofaultofthePrimeContractor, thePrimeContractorshall beentitledonlytoanequitableadjustmentoftheContractTime, ifproperlyclaimedpursuant totherequirementsofParagraph4.3; butthePrimeContractorshallnotbeentitledtoany increasetotheContractSumwhatsoeverforthisreason. ARTICLE3 - THECONTRACTOR 3.1DEFINITIONOFCONTRACTOR ThePrimeContractoristhepersonorbusinessentityidentifiedassuchintheBuilding ConstructionServicesAgreement, andisreferredtothroughouttheContractDocumentsasif Prime PrimeContractororthePrime ives. 3.2REVIEWOFCONTRACTDOCUMENTSANDFIELDCONDITIONSBY CONTRACTOR a) ThePrimeContractorshallcarefullycheck, study, andcomparetheContractDocuments witheachotherandshallatoncereporttotheArchitect/Engineerinwritingany inconsistency, ambiguity, error, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancythePrimeContractor maydiscover. ThePrimeContractorshallalsoverifyalldimensions, fieldmeasurements, andfieldconditionsbeforelayingouttheWork. ThePrimeContractorwillbeheld responsibleforanysubsequenterror, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancywhichmighthave beenavoidedbytheabove-describedcheck, study, comparison, andreporting. Intheevent thePrimeContractorcontinuestoworkonanitemwhereaninconsistency, ambiguity, error, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancyexistswithoutobtainingsuchclarificationor resolutionorcommencesanitemoftheWorkwithoutgivingwrittennoticeofanerror, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancythatmighthavebeenavoidedbythecheck, study, and comparisonrequiredabove, itshallbedeemedthatthePrimeContractorbidandintended toexecutethemorestringent, higherquality, orstateoftheartrequirement, oraccepted theconditionasisintheContractDocuments, withoutanyincreasetotheContractSum orContractTime. ThePrimeContractorshallalsoberesponsibletocorrectanyfailureof componentpartstocoordinateorfitproperlyintofinalpositionasaresultofPrime Contractor'sfailuretogivenoticeofandobtainaclarificationorresolutionofanyerror, omission, conflict, ordiscrepancy, withoutanyrighttoanyincreasetotheContractSum orContractTime. b) ThePrimeContractorshallperformtheWorkinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments andsubmittalsapprovedpursuanttoParagraph3.12. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 3.3SUPERVISIONANDCONSTRUCTIONPROCEDURES a) ThePrimeContractorshallsuperviseanddirecttheWork, usingthePrime bestskillandattention. ThePrimeContractorshallbesolelyresponsibleforandhave controloverconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequences, andproceduresandfor coordinatingallportionsoftheWork, unlesstheContractDocumentssetforthspecific instructionsconcerningthesematters. b) ThePrimeContractorshallberesponsibletotheOwnerfortheactsandomissionsofthe Prime -subcontractors, andtheirrespective agentsandemployees, andanyotherpersonsperformingportionsoftheWorkundera subcontractwiththePrimeContractor, orwithanySubcontractor, andallotherpersonsor entitiesforwhichthePrimeContractorislegallyresponsible. Alllaborshallbeperformed bymechanicsthataretrainedandskilledintheirrespectivetrades. Standardsofwork requiredthroughoutshallbeofaqualitythatwillbringonlyfirstclassresults. Mechanics whoseworkisunsatisfactory, orwhoareconsideredcareless, incompetent, unskilled, or otherwiseobjectionableshallbedismissedpromptlyfromtheWorkandimmediately replacedwithcompetent, skilledpersonnel. AnypartoftheWorkadverselyaffectedbythe actsoromissionsofincompetent, unskilled, careless, orobjectionablepersonnelshallbe immediatelycorrectedbythePrimeContractor. c) ThePrimeContractorshallnotberelievedofitsobligationtoperformtheWorkin accordancewiththeContractDocumentseitherbyactivitiesordutiesofthe inspections, orapprovalsrequiredorperformedbypersonsotherthanthePrime Contractor. d) ThePrimeContractorshallberesponsibleforinspectionofportionsofWorkalready performedunderthisContracttodeterminethatsuchportionsareinproperconditionto receivesubsequentWork. ThePrimeContractor'sresponsibilityunderthisparagraphwill notinanywayeliminatetheArchitect/Engineer'sresponsibilitytotheOwnerunderthe Architect/Engineer/OwnerAgreement. e) AnyPrimeContractor, Subcontractor, Sub-subcontractor, orseparatecontractorwho commencesWorkover, in, orunderanysurfacepreparedbytheOwnerorbyanyother contractor, subcontractor, sub-subcontractor oranyseparatecontractor, withoutthePrime ContractorhavinggivenwrittennoticetotheArchitect/Engineeroftheexistenceofany faultysurfaceorconditioninthesurfacethatpreventsachievingthequalityof workmanshipspecifiedbytheContractDocumentsandwithouthavingobtainedtheprior approvaloftheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwnertoproceedisdeemedtohaveaccepted thesurfaceorconditioninthesurfaceassatisfactoryatthecommencementofsuchWork. AnyunsatisfactoryWorksubsequentlyresultingfromsuchafaultysurfaceorconditionin thesurfacethatwasnotpre-approvedbytheArchitect/EngineerortheOwnerafternotice asprovidedabovemayberejectedandreplacementrequired, withoutanyincreasetothe ContractSumorContractTime. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 f) Allgrades, lines, levels, andbenchmarksshallbeestablishedandmaintainedonanongoing basisbythePrimeContractor. ThePrimeContractorissolelyresponsibleforanyerrors madeinestablishingormaintainingpropergrades, lines, levels, orbenchmarks. Contractor shallverifyallgrades, lines, levels, anddimensionsasindicatedonDrawings. Heshall reportanyerrors, omissions, conflicts, orinconsistenciestoArchitect/Engineerbefore commencinganyWorkaffectedbytheseconditions. Contractorshallestablishand safeguardbenchmarksinatleasttwowidelyseparatedplacesand, asWorkprogresses, establishbenchmarksateachlevelandlayoutpartitionsonroughfloorinexactlocations asguidestoalltrades. TheContractorshall, fromthepermanentbenchmarkprovidedby theOwner, establishandmaintainadequatehorizontalandverticalcontrol. 3.4LABORANDMATERIALS a) ExceptasisotherwisespecificallyprovidedintheContractDocumentsasbeingthe responsibilityoftheOwner, thePrimeContractorshallprovideandpayforlabor, materials, equipment, tools, constructionequipmentandmachinery, water, heat, utilities, transportation, andotherfacilitiesandservicesnecessaryforproperexecutionand completionoftheWork, whethertemporaryorpermanentandwhetherornotincorporated ortobeincorporatedintheWork. b) ThePrimeContractorshallenforcestrictdisciplineandgoodorderamongthePrime allotherpersonscarryingouttheContract. ThePrime Contractorshallnotpermitemploymentofunfitpersonsorpersonsnotskilledintasks assignedtothem. c) ThePrimeContractorshallgivepreference, whenqualifiedlaborisavailabletoperform theWorktowhichtheemploymentrelates, toalllaborhiredfortheProjectinthefollowing order: 1) residentsoftheCityofDenton, Texas; 2) residentsoftheCountyofDenton, Texas; 3.5WARRANTY a) GeneralWarranty. TheContractorwarrantstotheOwnerthatallWorkshallbe accomplishedinagoodandworkmanlikemannerandthatallmaterialsandequipment furnishedundertheContractwillbeofgoodquality, new (unlessotherwisespecified), and freefromfaultsordefects, andthattheWorkwillotherwiseconformtotheContract Documents. Worknotconformingtotheserequirements, includingsubstitutionsnot properlyapprovedandauthorized, willbeconsidereddefectiveornonconforming. The Contra modifications notexecutedbytheContractor, improperorinsufficientmaintenance, improperoperation, ornormalwearandtearundernormalusage. Ifrequiredbythe Architect/Engineer, theContractorshallfurnishsatisfactoryevidenceastothekindand qualityofmaterialsandequipment. Thecommencementdate, duration, andother conditionsrelatedtothescopeofthisgeneralwarrantyareestablishedinSubparagraphs Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 9.9 (a) and12.2(b) oftheseGeneralConditions. THEGENERALWARRANTY PROVIDEDINTHISSUBPARAGRAPHISINADDITIONTOANDDOESNOT LIMITORDISCLAIMANYOTHERWARRANTYORREMEDYREQUIREDOR PROVIDEDBYLAWORTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTSANDSUCHWARRANTY SHALLREQUIRETHECONTRACTORTOREPLACEDEFECTIVEMATERIALS ANDRE-EXECUTEDEFECTIVEWORKTHATISDISCLOSEDBYTHEOWNER TOTHECONTRACTORWITHINAPERIODOF TWO (2) YEARS AFTER SUBSTANTIALCOMPLETIONOFTHEENTIREWORK; OR, IFALATENT DEFECT IS DISCOVEREDWITHINTWOYEARSOFSUBSTATIONAL COMPLETIONOFTHEENTIREWORK. b) SpecialWarranties. TheContractorshallassigntotheOwnerinwriting, asacondition precedenttofinalpayment, thetermsandconditionsofallspecialwarrantiesrequired undertheContractDocuments. 3.6TAXES TheOwnerqualifiesforexemptionfromstateandlocalsalesandusetaxes, pursuanttothe provisionsofSection151.309oftheTexasTaxCode, asamended. Therefore, theOwnershall notbeliablefor, orpaytheContractor'scostof, suchsalesandusetaxeswhichwould otherwisebepayableinconnectionwiththepurchaseoftangiblepersonalpropertyfurnished andincorporatedintotherealpropertybeingimprovedundertheContractDocumentsorthe purchaseofmaterials, suppliesandothertangiblepersonalproperty, otherthanmachineryor equipmentanditsaccessoriesandrepairandreplacementparts, necessaryandessentialfor performanceoftheContractwhichistobecompletelyconsumedatthejobsite. TheContractor shallissueanexemptioncertificateinlieuofthetaxonsuchpurchases. 3.7PERMITS, FEESANDNOTICES a) TheArchitect/EngineerwillapplyandarrangefortheissuanceoftheCityofDenton BuildingPermit. ThePrimeContractorandSubcontractorswillapplyandarrangeforthe issuanceofallotherrequiredpermits, andwillnotberequiredtopayafeeforanyCityof DentonpermitsrequiredfortheProject. TheOwnerwillpayallserviceextensioncharges, includingtapfees, assessedbytheWaterUtilitiesDepartment. b) ThePrimeContractorshallcomplywithandgivenoticesrequiredbylaws, ordinances, rules, regulations, andlawfulordersofgovernmentalentitiesoragenciesapplyingto performanceoftheWork. c) ExceptasprovidedinSubparagraph (d) below, itisnotthePrime responsibilitytoascertainthattheContractDocumentsareinaccordancewithapplicable laws, ordinances, constructioncodes, andrulesandregulations. However, ifthePrime ContractorobservesthatportionsoftheContractDocumentsareatvariancewith applicablelaws, ordinances, constructioncodes, rulesorregulations, thePrimeContractor shallpromptlynotifytheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwnerinwriting, andnecessary changesshallbeaccomplishedbyappropriateAmendment. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 d) IfthePrimeContractorperformsWorkknowingittobecontrarytolaws, ordinances, constructioncodes, orrulesandregulationswithoutnotifyingtheArchitect/Engineerand theOwner, thePrimeContractorshallassumefullresponsibilityfortheWorkandshall beartheattributablecostsofthecorrectionoftheWorkandanyotherWorkinplacethat maybeadverselyaffectedbythecorrectivework. 3.8ALLOWANCES a) ThePrimeContractorshallincludeintheContractSumallallowancesstatedinthe ContractDocuments. Itemscoveredbyallowancesshallbesuppliedfortheamounts identifiedintheContractandbypersonsorentitiesastheOwnermaydirect, butthePrime ContractorshallnotberequiredtoemploypersonsorentitiesagainstwhichthePrime Contractormakesreasonableobjection. b) UnlessotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments: 1) materialsandequipmentunderanallowanceshallbeselectedpromptlybytheOwner toavoiddelayintheWork; 2) theamountofeachallowanceshallcoverthecosttothePrimeContractorofmaterials andequipmentdeliveredatthesitelessallexemptedtaxesandapplicabletrade discounts; 3) theamountofeachallowanceincludesthePrime handlingatthesite, labor, installationcosts, overhead, profit, andotherexpenses contemplatedforstatedallowanceWork; 4) whenevercostsaremorethanorlessthanallowances, theContractSumshallbe adjustedaccordinglybyChangeOrder. TheamountoftheChangeOrdershallreflect: i) thedifferencebetweenactualcostsandtheallowancesunderClause (b) (2); and 5) theOwnerretainstherighttoreviewandapproveSubcontractorsselectedbythePrime Contractortoperformworkactivitiescoveredbyallowances. 3.9SUPERINTENDENT ThePrimeContractorshallemployacompetentsuperintendentandnecessaryassistantswho shallbeinattendanceattheProjectSiteduringperformanceoftheWork. Thesuperintendent shallrepresentthePrimeContractor, andcommunicationsgiventothesuperintendentshallbe asbindingasifgiventothePrimeContractor. Importantcommunicationsshallbeconfirmed inwriting. Othercommunicationsshallbesimilarlyconfirmedonwrittenrequestineachcase. TheOwnerreservestherighttorequestthatthePrimeContractorreplaceitssuperintendentat anytimeandthePrimeContractorwillreplacesaidsuperin Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 3.10 PRIME a) ThePrimeContractorshall, immediatelyafterawardoftheContractandbeforesubmittal ofthefirstApplicationforPayment, prepareandsubmittheconstructionscheduleforthe Architect/Engineer'sandOwner'sinformation, review, andapprovalinaccordancewith thefollowingprovisions: 1) UnlessotherwiseapprovedinwritingbytheOwner, theconstructionscheduleshallnot exceedtheContractTimelimitscurrentlyineffectundertheContractDocumentsand shallprovideforexpeditiousandpracticableexecutionoftheWork. 2) Theconstructionscheduleshallincludeallshopdrawingandsubmittaldata requirements, indicatingforeach: i) thelatestdatetobesubmittedbythePrimeContractor; and ii) thelatestdateforapprovalbytheArchitect/Engineer. 3) Theconstructionscheduleshallbeintheformofacriticalpathmanagementschedule, requirescompletionpriortocommencementofthetasknextfollowing (the i) actualworktime, exclusiveofslacktime, foraccomplishment; ii) thelateststartdate; iii) thelatestfinishdate; iv) theamountoffloatassociatedwitheachtask; v) theamountoflabor, material, andequipmentassociatedwitheachtask; and vi) thepercentageofcompletionasofthedateofthecurrentschedule. 4) Theconstructionscheduleshallberevisedandupdatedmonthlytoreflecttheactual statusoftheWorkandshallbesubmittedwitheachApplicationforPayment. 5) Onorbeforethefirstdayofeachmonth, followingthedateofcommencementofthe Workasstatedinthenoticetoproceed, thePrimeContractorshallprepareandsubmit totheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwneranup-to-datestatusreportoftheprogressof thevariousconstructionphasesoftheWorkintheformofanupdatedconstruction schedule. Thisstatusreportshallconsistofatimescaledrawingindicatingactual progressofthevariousphasesoftheWorkandthepercentageofcompletionofthe entireWork. Theoriginalconstructionscheduleshallbeupdatedorchangedtoindicate anyadjustmentstotheContractTimegrantedbytheOwner. Theupdatedschedule mustbesubmittedwiththePrime such applicationwillbecertifiedwithoutasatisfactoryupdatetotheconstructionschedule. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 6) Theconstructionschedulewillalsoberevisedtoshowtheeffectofchangeordersand othereventsonContractTime. NorequestforanincreaseinContractTimewillbe consideredunlessitisaccompanied byaschedulerevisiondemonstratingtheamount of thatthePrimeContractorhasfallenbehindthepacerequiredtocompletetheWork withintheContractTime, throughnofaultoftheOwner, thePrimeContractorshall preparearecoveryscheduledemonstratinghowitintendstobringitsprogressback withintheContractTime. Thisrecoveryscheduleshallbeinaformacceptabletothe Owner. 7) CostsincurredbythePrimeContractorinpreparingandmaintainingtherequired constructionschedule, anyupdatedschedule, andanyrecoveryschedulerequiredby theOwnerwillnotbepaidasanadditionalorextracostandshallbeincludedinthe ContractSum. 8) TheContractSumisdeemedtobebaseduponaconstructionschedulerequiringthe fullContractTime. NOCLAIMFORADDITIONALCOMPENSATIONSHALLBE ALLOWEDASARESULTOFTHEPRIMECONTRACTORBASINGHISBIDON ANEARLYCOMPLETIONSCHEDULE, ORASARESULTOFDELAYSAND COSTSATTRIBUTABLETOCOMPLETIONLATERTHANTHEPLANNED EARLYCOMPLETIONDATE. b) ThePrimeContractorshallalsoprepareandkeepcurrent, forthe thePrime reasonabletimetoreviewsubmittals. c) ThePrimeContractorshallconformtothemostrecentschedulesapprovedasto formbytheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwner. Anysubsequentrevisionsmadeby thePrimeContractortoschedulesineffectshallconformtotheprovisionsof Subparagraph3.10(a) d) IftheWorkfallsbehindtheapprovedconstructionschedule, thePrimeContractor shalltakesuchstepsasmaybenecessarytoimprovehisprogress, andthe Architect/EngineerandtheOwnermayrequirehimtoincreasethenumberofshifts, overtimeoperations, daysofwork, ortheamountofconstructionplant, andto submitforapprovalrevisedschedulesintheformrequiredaboveinorderto demonstratethemannerinwhichtheagreedrateofprogresswillberegained, all withoutadditionalcosttotheOwner. 3.11DOCUMENTSANDSAMPLESATTHEPROJECTSITE TheContractorshallmaintainattheProjectsitefortheOwneronerecordcopyofthe Drawings, Specifications, addenda, andAmendmentsingoodorderandmarkedcurrentlyto recordchangesandselectionsmadeduringconstruction, andinadditionshallmaintainatthe ProjectsiteapprovedShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, andsimilarrequiredsubmittals. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 TheseshallbeavailabletotheArchitect/Engineerandshallbedeliveredtothe Architect/EngineerforsubmittaltotheOwneruponcompletion oftheWork. 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) ThePrimeContractorshallreview, approveandsubmittotheArchitect/EngineerShop Drawings, ProductData, Samples, andsimilarsubmittalsrequiredbytheContract Documentswithreasonablepromptnessandinsuchsequenceastocausenodelayinthe WorkorintheactivitiesoftheOwner, orofseparatecontractors. Submittalsmadebythe PrimeContractorwhicharenotrequiredbytheContractDocumentsmaybereturned withoutaction. f) ThePrimeContractorshallperformnoportionoftheWorkrequiringsubmittalandreview ofShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, orsimilarsubmittalsuntiltherespective submittalhasbeenapprovedbytheArchitect/Engineer. Workrequiringthissubmittaland reviewshallbeinaccordancewithapprovedsubmittalsandanyidentifiedexceptionsnoted bytheArchitect/Engineer. g) ByapprovingandsubmittingShopDrawings, ProductData, Samplesandsimilar submittals, thePrimeContractorrepresentsthatthePrimeContractorhasdeterminedand verifiedmaterials, fieldmeasurements, andrelatedfieldconstructioncriteria, orwilldoso, andhascheckedandcoordinatedtheinformationcontainedwithinsubmittalswiththe requirementsoftheWorkandoftheContractDocuments. ThePrimeContractor'sattention isdirectedtoParagraph3.2oftheseGeneralConditionsandtherequirementsstatedinthat Paragraph. h) ThePrimeContractorshallnotberelievedofresponsibilityfordeviations, substitutions, changes, additions, deletionsoromissionsfromrequirementsoftheContractDocuments bytheArchitect/Engineer'sapprovalofShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, orsimilar submittalsunlessthePrimeContractorhasspecificallyinformedtheArchitect/Engineerin writingofsuchsubstitutions, changes, additions, deletions, omissions, ordeviations involvedinthesubmittalatthetimeofsubmittalandtheArchitect/Engineer, subjecttoa formalChangeOrdersignedbytheOwner, Architect/EngineerandPrimeContractor, has givenwrittenapprovaltothespecificsubstitutions, changes, additions, deletions, omissions, ordeviations. ThePrimeContractorshallnotberelievedofresponsibilityfor errorsoromissionsinShopDrawings, ProductData, Samples, orsimilarsubmittalsbythe Architect/Engineer'sapprovalthereof. Further, notwithstandinganyapprovalofa Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 submittalbytheArchitect/Engineer, thePrimeContractorshallberesponsibleforall orindirect, resultingfromanyandallsubstitutions, changes, additions, deletions, omissions, ordeviations, whetherornotspecificallyidentifiedbythePrimeContractorto theArchitect/Engineeratthetimeoftheabove-mentionedsubmittals, includingadditional consultingfees, ifany, inanyandallaccommodationsassociatedwithsuchsubstitutions, changes, additions, deletions, omissions, ordeviationstotherequirementsoftheContract Documents. i) ThePrimeContractorshalldirectspecificattention, inwritingoronresubmittedShop Drawings, ProductData, Samples, orsimilarsubmittals, toadditionalrevisionsotherthan thoserequestedbytheArchitect/Engineeronprevioussubmittals. Intheabsenceofsuch ssionshallnotapplytothe additionalrevisionsnotrequested. j) InformationalsubmittalsuponwhichtheArchitect/Engineerisnotexpectedtotake responsiveactionmaybesoidentifiedintheContractDocuments. k) Whenprofessionalcertificationofperformancecriteriaofmaterials, systems, orequipment isrequiredbytheContractDocuments, theArchitect/Engineershallbeentitledtorelyupon theaccuracyandcompletenessofsuchcalculationsandcertifications. 3.13USEOFTHEPROJECTSITE ThePrimeContractorshallconfineoperationsattheProjectsitetoareaspermittedbylaw, ordinances, permits, andtheContractDocumentsandshallnotunreasonablyencumberthe Projectsitewithmaterialsorequipment. 3.14CUTTINGANDPATCHING a) ThePrimeContractorshallberesponsibleforcutting, fittingorpatchingrequiredto completetheWorkortomakeitspartsfittogetherproperly. b) ThePrimeContractorshallnotdamageorendangeraportionoftheWorkoranyfully orpartiallycompletedconstructionoftheOwnerorseparatecontractorsbycutting, patching, orotherwisealteringtheconstruction, orbyexcavating. ThePrimeContractor shallnotcutorotherwisealtertheconstructionbytheOwneroraseparatecontractor exceptwiththewrittenconsentoftheOwnerandoftheseparatecontractor; consentshall notbeunreasonablywithheld. ThePrimeContractorshallnotunreasonablywithhold fromtheOwneroraseparatecontractorthePrime otherwisealteringtheWork. c) AHotWorkPermit Department, 869S. WoodrowLane, Denton, Texas (940349-7200) foranytemporary operationinvolvingopenflamesorproducingheatand/orsparks. Thisincludes, butis notlimitedto: Brazing, Cutting, Grinding, Soldering, TorchAppliedRoofingand Welding. 3.15CLEANINGUP Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 a) ThePrimeContractorshallkeeptheProjectsiteandsurroundingareafreefrom accumulationofwastematerialsorrubbishcausedbyoperationsundertheContract. UponthecompletionoftheWorkthePrimeContractorshallremovefromandaboutthe Projectsiteallwastematerials, andrubbish, andallofthePrime constructionequipment, machinery, andsurplusmaterials. b) IfthePrimeContractorfailstocleanupasprovidedintheContractDocuments, the Ownermay, cleanuptheProjectsite, upshallbechargedtotheContractor. 3.16ACCESSTOWORK ThePrimeContractorshallprovidetheOwnerandtheArchitect/EngineeraccesstotheWork inpreparationandprogresswhereverlocatedduringthecourseofconstruction. 3.17TESTSANDINSPECTIONS a) Tests, inspections, andapprovalsofportionsoftheWorkrequiredbytheContract Documentsorbylaws, ordinances, rules, regulations, orordersofgovernmentalentitiesor agencieshavingjurisdictionovertheWorkshallbemadeatappropriatetimes. Unless otherwiseprovided, thePrimeContractorshallmakearrangementsforsuchtests, inspections, andapprovalswithanindependenttestinglaboratoryorentityacceptableto theOwnerorwiththeappropriategovernmentalentityoragency, andthePrimeContractor shallbearallrelatedcostsoftests, inspections, andapprovals. ThePrimeContractorshall givetheArchitect/Engineertimelynoticeofwhenandwheretestsandinspectionsareto bemadesotheArchitect/Engineermayobservesuchprocedures. TheOwnershallbear costsoftests, inspections, orapprovalswhichbecomerequirementsafterbidsorproposals arereceived. b) IftheArchitect/Engineer, theOwnerorotherpublicauthoritieshavingjurisdictionover theWorkdeterminethatportionsoftheWorkrequireadditionaltesting, inspectionor approvalnotincludedunderSubparagraph3.17(a), theArchitect/Engineerwill, upon writtenauthorizationfromtheOwner, instructthePrimeContractortomakearrangements forsuchadditionaltesting, inspectionorapprovalbyanentityacceptabletotheOwner, andthePrimeContractorshallgivetimelynoticetotheArchitect/Engineerofwhenand wheretestsandinspectionsaretobemadesothattheArchitect/Engineermayobservesuch procedures. TheOwnershallbearsuchcostsexceptasprovidedinSubparagraph3.17(c). c) Ifproceduresfortesting, inspection, orapprovalunderSubparagraphs3.17(a) and3.17(b) revealdeficienciesornonconformitiesintheWork, thePrimeContractor shallbearall costsmadenecessarytocorrectthedeficienciesornonconformities, includingthoseof repeat ifany. ThePrimeContractorshallbearthecostsofanysubsequenttesting, inspection, or approvalofthecorrectedWork. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 d) Requiredcertificatesoftesting, inspectionorapprovalshall, unlessotherwiserequiredby theContractDocuments, besecuredbythePrimeContractorandpromptlydeliveredtothe Architect/Engineer. e) IftheArchitect/Engineeristoobservetests, inspectionsorapprovalsrequiredbythe ContractDocuments, theArchitect/Engineerwilldosopromptlyand, wherepracticable, atthenormalplaceoftestingorinspection. f) TestsorinspectionsconductedpursuanttotheContractDocumentsshallbemadepromptly toavoidunreasonabledelayintheWork. 3.18ROYALTIESANDPATENTS TheContractorshallpayallroyaltiesandlicensefees. CONTRACTORSHALL COMPLETELYDEFEND, INDEMNIFYANDHOLDOWNERAND ARCHITECT/ENGINEERHARMLESSFROMANYANDALLLIABILITIES, SUITS ORCLAIMSFORINFRINGEMENTOFPATENTRIGHTS, REGARDLESSOF WHETHERORNOTTHEOWNERORTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEERSPECIFIEDA PARTICULARDESIGN, PROCESSORPRODUCTINTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTS THATMAYBETHESUBJECTOFAPATENTINFRINGEMENTOROTHERWISE ACTIVELYINDUCEDORCONTRIBUTEDTOTHEPATENTINFRINGEMENT. Inthe eventthePrimeContractorhasreasontobelievethataparticulardesign, processorproduct specifiedinfringesapatent, thePrimeContractorshallimmediatelynotifytheOwnerand theArchitect/Engineerofsame. 3.19INDEMNIFICATION a) THEPRIMECONTRACTORAGREESTODEFEND, INDEMNIFYANDHOLDTHE OWNER, ITSOFFICERS, AGENTSANDEMPLOYEES, ANDTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER, HARMLESSAGAINSTANYANDALLCLAIMS, LIABILITIES, LAWSUITS, JUDGMENTS, FINES, PENALTIES, COSTSAND EXPENSESFORPERSONAL INJURY (INCLUDINGDEATH), PROPERTY DAMAGEOROTHERHARMORVIOLATIONSFORWHICHRECOVERYOF DAMAGES, FINES, ORPENALTIESISSOUGHT, SUFFEREDBYANYPERSONOR PERSONS, THATMAYARISEOUTOFORBEOCCASIONEDBYCONTRACTOR'S BREACHOFANYOFTHETERMSORPROVISIONSOFTHISCONTRACT, VIOLATIONSOFLAW, ORBYANYNEGLIGENT, GROSSLYNEGLIGENT, INTENTIONAL, ORSTRICTLYLIABLEACTOROMISSIONOFTHEPRIME CONTRACTOR, ITSOFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, SUBCONTRACTORS, OR SUB-SUBCONTRACTORS ANDTHEIRRESPECTIVEOFFICERS, AGENTS, OR REPRESENTATIVES, ORANYOTHERPERSONSORENTITIESFORWHICHTHE PRIMECONTRACTORISLEGALLYRESPONSIBLEINTHEPERFORMANCEOF THISCONTRACT; EXCEPTTHATTHEINDEMNITYPROVIDEDFORINTHIS PARAGRAPHSHALLNOTAPPLYTOANYLIABILITYRESULTINGFROMTHE SOLENEGLIGENCEORFAULTOFTHEOWNER, ITSOFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEESORSEPARATECONTRACTORS, OROFTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER, ANDINTHEEVENTOFJOINTANDCONCURRENT Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 NEGLIGENCEORFAULTOFTHECONTRACTOR, THEOWNER, ANDTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEER, RESPONSIBILITYANDINDEMNITY, IFANY, SHALL BEAPPORTIONEDINACCORDANCEWITHTHELAWOFTHESTATEOF TEXAS, WITHOUT, HOWEVER, WAIVINGANYGOVERNMENTALIMMUNITY AVAILABLETOTHEOWNERUNDERTEXASLAW, ANDWITHOUTWAIVING ANYDEFENSESOFTHEPARTIESUNDERTEXASLAW. THEPROVISIONSOF THISPARAGRAPHARESOLELYFORTHEBENEFITOFTHEPARTIESHERETO ANDARENOTINTENDEDTOCREATEORGRANTANYRIGHTS, CONTRACTUAL OROTHERWISE, TOANYOTHERTHIRDPERSONORENTITY. b) InclaimsagainstanypersonorentityindemnifiedunderthisParagraph3.19byan employeeofthePrimeContractor, aSubcontractor, anyonedirectlyorindirectlyemployed bythemoranyoneforwhoseactstheymaybeliable, theindemnificationobligationunder thisParagraph3.19shallnotbelimitedbyalimitationonamountortypeofdamages, compensationorbenefitspayablebyorforthePrimeContractororany Subcontractor, underworkerscompensationacts, disabilitybenefitactsorotheremployeebenefitacts. c) IndemnificationunderthisParagraph3.19shallinclude, butisnotlimitedto, liability whichcouldresulttoorbecreatedfortheOwner, itsofficers, agents, oremployees, orthe Architect/EngineerpursuanttoStateorFederallawsorregulationsrelatingtopollutionof theenvironmentandStateorFederallawsorregulationsrelatingtotheoccupationalsafety andhealthofworkers. ThePrimeContractorspecificallyagreestocomplywiththeabove- mentionedlawsandregulationsintheperformance oftheWorkbythePrimeContractor andthattheobligationsoftheOwner, itsofficers, agents, andemployees, andthe Architect/Engineerundertheabove-mentionedlawsandregulationsaresecondarytothose ofthePrimeContractor. ARTICLE4 - CONTRACTADMINISTRATION 4.1THEDESIGNPROFESSIONAL (ARCHITECT/ENGINEER) a) Thedesignprofessionalisthepersonlawfullylicensedtopracticearchitectureor engineeringorafirmorotherbusinessentitylawfullypracticingarchitecture/engineering identifiedassuchintheformalBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementandisreferred tothroughouttheContractDocumentsasifsingularinnumber. Theterm representative. TheOwnermay, atitsoption, designateaqualifiedOwnerrepresentative toserveastheArchitect/EngineerontheProjectinsteadofanoutsidefirmorperson. In suchevent, thereferencesintheseGeneralConditionsthatrefertotheArchitect/Engineer shallapplytotheOwner-designatedArchitect/EngineerrepresentativeandtheOwner- designatedArchitect/Engineerrepresentativeshallbeaccordedthatsamestatusbythe PrimeContractor. b) IntheeventtheArchitect/Engineerisanoutsidepersonorfirmandthe Architect/Engineer'semploymentisterminated, theOwnermay, atitsoption, contractwith anewoutsideArchitect/Engineertoreplacetheformer, ormaydesignateaqualifiedOwner representativetoserveastheArchitect/Engineer. ThereplacementArchitect/Engineer, Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 whetheranOwnerrepresentative, anindependentArchitect/Engineeroranyotherqualified personorentity, shallberegardedastheArchitect/Engineerforallpurposesunderthe ContractDocumentsandshallbeaccordedthatsamestatusbythePrimeContractor. Any disputeinconnectionwithsuchappointmentshallbereviewedandsettledbytheOwner, whosedecisionshallbefinalandbinding. c) OwnerreservestherighttoappointarepresentativeempoweredtoactfortheOwnerduring theConstructionPhaseandtosuper delegationofpowerstotheArchitect/Engineer, withtheOwnernotifyingthePrime Contractorofanysuchchanges. TheArchitect/Engineershallnotbeconstruedasathird partybeneficiarytotheContractandcaninnowayobjecttoanyexpansionorreduction ofpowersassetforthinthisSubparagraph (c). Innoevent, however, shalltheOwnerhave controloverchargeof, orberesponsiblefor, constructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequences, orprocedures, orforsafetyprecautionsorprogramsinconnectionwiththe responsibleforthePrime ContractDocuments. TheOwnerwillnothavecontroloverorchargeofandwillnotbe responsibleforactsoromissionsofPrimeContractor, Subcontractors, ortheiragentsor employees, orofanyotherpersonsperformingportionsoftheWork. a) TheArchitect/EngineerwilladministertheContractasdescribedintheContract DocumentsandinaccordancewiththetermsoftheArchitect/Engineer'sagreementwith theOwner, whereapplicable, subjecttothedirectionandapprovaloftheOwner. If requestedbythePrimeContractor, theprovisionsoftheOwner/Architect/Engineer AgreementwillbemadeavailabletothePrimeContractor. b) TheArchitect/Engineershallprovide, duringperformanceoftheWork, adequateand competentperiodicon-siteconstructionobservation, periodicallyvisitingtheProjectsite totheextentnecessarytopersonallyfamiliarizethemselveswiththeprogressandquality oftheWork, andtodetermineiftheWorkisproceedinginaccordancewiththeContract Documents. TheArchitect/Engineershallnot, however, berequiredtomakecontinuous on-siteinspectionstochecktheWork. Fieldreportsofeachvisitshallbepreparedbythe Architect/EngineerandsubmittedtotheOwner. TheArchitect/Engineershallemployall reasonablemeasurestosafeguardtheOwneragainstdefectsandnonconformities inthe Work. TheArchitect/Engineershallnotberesponsiblefortheconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequencesofprocedures, norforthesafetyprecautionsandprograms employedin connectionwiththeWork. TheArchitect/Engineerwill, however, immediatelyinformtheOwnerwheneverdefectsornonconformitiesintheWorkare observed, orwhenanyobservedactionsoromissionsareundertakenbythePrime ContractororanySubcontractorwhicharenotinthebestinterestsoftheOwnerorthe Project. c) TheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwnerwillnothavecontroloverorchargeofandwillnot beresponsibleforconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequences, orprocedures, or Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 forsafetyprecautionsandprogramsinconnectionwiththeWork, sincethesearesolely thePrime andtheOwnerwillnotberesponsibleforthePrime tthe WorkinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments. TheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwner willnothavecontroloverorchargeofandwillnotberesponsibleforactsoromissionsof thePrimeContractor, Subcontractors, Sub-subcontractors, ortheirrespectiveagentsor employees, orofanyotherpersonsperformingportionsoftheWorkforwhichthePrime Contractorisresponsible. d) ExceptasotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocumentsorwhendirectcommunications havebeenspeciallyauthorized, theOwnerandPrimeContractorshallendeavorto communicatethroughtheArchitect/Engineer. Communicationsbyandwiththe byandwithSubcontractorsandmaterialsuppliersshallbethroughthePrimeContractor. CommunicationsbyandwithseparatecontractorswillbethroughtheOwner. ThePrime Contractorshallprovidewrittenconfirmationofcommunicationsmadedirectlywiththe OwnerandprovidecopiesofsuchconfirmationtotheArchitect/Engineer. e) Prime ApplicationsforPayment, theArchitect/Engineerwillreviewandcertifytheamountsdue thePrimeContractorandwillissueCertificatesforPaymentinsuchamounts. f) TheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwnerwilleachhaveauthoritytorejectWorkwhichdoes notconformtotheContractDocuments. WhenevertheArchitect/Engineerconsidersit necessaryoradvisableforimplementationoftheintentoftheContractDocuments, the Architect/Engineerwillhaveauthoritytorequireadditionalinspectionortestingofthe WorkinaccordancewithSubparagraphs3.17(b) and3.17(c), whetherornotsuchWorkis fabricated, installedorcompleted. However, neitherthisauthorityofthe Architect/Engineernoradecisionmadeingoodfaitheithertoexerciseornottoexercise suchauthorityshallgiverisetoanydutyorresponsibilityoftheArchitect/Engineertothe PrimeContractor, Subcontractors, materialandequipmentsuppliers, theiragentsor employees, orotherpersonsperformingportionsoftheWork. g) TheArchitect/Engineerwillreviewandapproveortakeotherappropriateactionuponthe Prime Data, andSamples, but onlyforthelimitedpurposeofcheckingforconformancewithinformationgivenandthe betakenwithsuchreasonablepromptnessastonotdelaytheWorkortheactivitiesofthe Owner, Contractor, orseparatecontractors. Reviewofsuchsubmittalsisnotconductedfor thepurposeofdeterminingtheaccuracyandcompletenessofotherdetailssuchas dimensionsandquantities, orforsubstantiatinginstructionsforinstallationorperformance ofequipmentorsystems, allofwhichremaintheresponsibilityofthePrimeContractoras Prime ievethePrimeContractorofanyobligationsunder approvalofsafetyprecautionsor, unlessotherwisespecificallystatedinwritingbythe Architect/Engineer, ofanyconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequences, or Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 approvalofanassemblyofwhichtheitemisacomponent. h) TheArchitect/EngineerwillprepareChangeOrdersandmayauthorizeminorchangesin theWorkasprovidedinParagraph7.3. i) TheArchitect/Engineerwillconductinspectionstodeterminethedateordatesof SubstantialCompletionandthedateoffinalcompletion, willreceiveandforwardtothe sreviewandrecordswrittenwarrantiesandrelateddocuments requiredbytheContractandassembledbythePrimeContractor, andwillissueafinal CertificateforPaymentuponcompliancewiththerequirementsoftheContract Documents. j) IftheOwnerand Architect/Engineeragree, theArchitect/Engineerwillprovideoneor responsibilitiesatthesite. Theduties, responsibilities, andlimitationsofauthorityofsuch ProjectrepresentativesshallbeassetforthinanexhibittobeincorporatedintotheContract Documents. k) TheArchitect/EngineerwillinterpretandmakerecommendationstotheOwnerconcerning performanceunderandrequirementsoftheContractDocumentsuponwrittenrequestof madewithreasonablepromptnessandwithinanytimelimitsagreedupon. The uinginstructions, interpretations, orjudgmentstothePrimeContractorwhichchangethescopeoftheWork orwhichmodifyorchangethetermsandconditionsofanyoftheContractDocuments. l) InterpretationsanddecisionsoftheArchitect/Engineerwillbeconsistentwiththeintentof andreasonablyinferablefromtheContractDocumentsandwillbeinwritingorintheform ofDrawings. Whenmakingsuchinterpretationsanddecisions, theArchitect/Engineerwill endeavortosecurefaithfulperformancebythePrimeContractor. m) consistentwiththeintentexpressedintheContractDocuments; providedthatthe Architect/EngineerhasthepriorwrittenapprovaloftheOwner. 4.3CLAIMSANDDISPUTES a) Definition; GeneralNoticeofClaimProcedure. AsusedintheseGeneralConditions, a adjustmentofthetermsoftheContractDocuments, oftheContractSum, oftheContract Time, orsomeotherreliefinrespecttothetermsoftheContractDocuments. Thetermalso includesallotherdisputesbetweentheOwnerandtheContractorarisingoutoforrelating totheProjectortheContractDocuments, includingbutnotlimitedtoclaimsthatworkwas outsidethescopeoftheContractDocuments. TheresponsibilitytosubstantiatetheClaim andtheburdenofdemonstratingcompliancewiththisprovisionshallrestwiththeparty makingtheClaim. ExceptwhereotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments, aClaim Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 bythePrimeContractor, whetherforadditionalcompensation, additionaltime, orother relief, includingbutnotlimitedtoclaimsarisingfromconcealedconditions, WITHOUT EXCEPTION, MUSTBEMADEBYWRITTENNOTICETOTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEERANDTOTHEOWNERWITHINFOURTEEN (14) DAYS IMMEDIATELYAFTEROCCURRENCEOFTHEEVENTOREVENTSGIVING RISETOTHEPARTICULARCLAIM. EveryClaimofthePrimeContractor, whetherfor additionalcompensation, additionaltime, orotherrelief, includingbutnotlimitedtoclaims arisingfromconcealedconditions, shallbesignedandsworntobyanauthorizedcorporate officer (ifnotacorporation, thenanofficialofthecompanyauthorizedtobindthePrime Contractorbyhissignature) ofthePrimeContractor, verifyingthetruthandaccuracyof theClaim. THEPRIMECONTRACTORSHALLBECONCLUSIVELYDEEMEDTO HAVEWAIVEDANYCLAIMNOTMADESTRICTLYINACCORDANCEWITH THEPROCEDURESANDTIMELIMITSSETOUTINTHISPARAGRAPH. b) ReferraltotheArchitect/Engineer. Claims, disputes, andothermattersinquestionbetween thePrimeContractorandtheOwnerrelatingtotheprogressorexecutionoftheWorkor theinterpretationoftheContractDocumentsshallbereferredtotheArchitect/Engineerfor recommendationtotheOwner, whichrecommendationtheArchitect/Engineerwillfurnish inwritingwithinareasonabletime, providedproperandadequatesubstantiationhasbeen received. FailureofthePrimeContractortosubmittheClaimtotheArchitect/Engineerfor renderingofarecommendationtotheOwnershallconstituteawaiveroftheClaim. c) ContinuingContractPerformance. PendingfinalresolutionofaclaimthePrimeContractor shallproceeddiligentlywithperformanceoftheWorkandtheOwnershallcontinueto makepaymentsinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments. d) ClaimsforConcealedorUnknownConditions. NoadjustmentintheContractSumorTime associatedwithconcealedorunknownconditionswillnormallybeconsideredorallowed; provided, however, thattheContractSumorTimemaybeadjustedbytheOwnerinsuch circumstancesonlyif: 1) aconcealedsubsurfaceconditionisencounteredinthecourseofperformanceofthe Work; 2) aconcealedorunknownconditioninanexistingstructureisatvariancewithconditions indicatedbytheContractDocuments; or 3) anunknownphysicalconditionisencounteredbelowthesurfaceofthegroundorinan existingstructurewhichisofanunusualnatureandmateriallydifferentfromthose ordinarilyencounteredandgenerallyrecognizedasinherentinthecharacterofthe Work; and 4) anoticeofclaimwithproperandadequatesubstantiationispresentedpursuantto Subparagraph4.3(a) oftheseGeneralConditions; and 5) theOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineerdeterminethat: i) priortosubmittingitsbidfortheWork, theContractorusedreasonablediligenceto fullyinspecttheportionoftheProjectsitewheretheconditionwasdiscovered; and ii) theworkcausedorrequiredbytheconcealedorunknownconditionatissuecanbe Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 consideredextraworktotheextentthatadditionalnewDrawingsmustbepreparedand issuedandnewconstructionbeyondthescopeoftheContractDocumentsisrequired. e) DisclaimerofWarrantiesastoReports, Drawings, andSpecifications. PROJECTSITE INFORMATIONANDREPORTS (INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOSOILS TESTINGREPORTS, GEOTECHNICALREPORTS, ORENVIRONMENTALSITE ASSESSMENTS) PROVIDEDBYTHEOWNERANDTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEER INTHEPROJECTMANUALORBYOTHERMEANSSHALLBEUTILIZEDBYTHE PRIMECONTRACTORATTHEPRIME OWNERANDTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEERDONOTGUARANTEEOR WARRANTANYINFORMATIONSHOWNINTHEPROJECTSITEINFORMATION ANDREPORTS. f) ClaimsforAdditionalCost. IfthePrimeContractorwishestomakeaclaimforanincrease intheContractSum, writtennoticeasprovidedinthisParagraph4.3shallbegivenbefore proceedingtoexecutetheWork. Priornoticeisnotrequiredforclaimsrelatingtoan emergencyendangeringlifeorpropertyarisingunderParagraph10.3. Inaddition, the PrimeContractor'srequestforanincreaseintheContractSumforanyreason (otherthan workperformedunderemergencyconditions) shallbemadefarenoughinadvanceof requiredworktoallowtheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineerasufficientamountoftime, withoutadverselyaffectingtheconstructionschedule, toreviewtherequest, prepareand distributesuchadditionaldocumentsasmaybenecessarytoobtainsuitableestimatesor proposalsandtonegotiate, executeanddistributeaChangeOrderfortherequiredworkif thePrimeContractorbelievesthatadditionalcostisinvolvedforreasonsincludingbutnot limitedto: 1) awritteninterpretationfromtheArchitect/Engineer; 2) awrittenorderforaminorchangeintheWorkissuedbytheArchitect/Engineer; 3) failureofpaymentbytheOwner; 4) terminationoftheContractbytheOwner; 5) Prime Contractorwasnotatfault; or 6) otherreasonablegrounds. g) InjuryorDamagetoPersonorProperty. IfthePrimeContractorsuffersinjuryordamages topersonorpropertybecauseofanactoromissionoftheOwner, orofanyoftheOwner's officers, employeesoragents, written, sworn-tonoticeofanyclaimfordamagesorinjury shallbegivenasprovidedinSubparagraph4.3(a). Thenoticeshallprovidesufficientdetail toenabletheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwnertoinvestigatethematter. h) SubcontractorPass-ThroughClaims. IntheeventthatanySubcontractorofthePrime ContractorassertsaclaimtothePrimeContractor, thatthePrimeContractorseekstopass Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 throughtotheOwnerundertheContractDocuments, anyentitlementofthePrime ContractortosubmitandasserttheclaimagainsttheOwnershallbesubjectto: 1) therequirementsofParagraph4.3oftheseGeneralConditions; and 2) thefollowingadditionalthreerequirementslistedbelow, allthreeofwhichadditional requirementsshallbeconditionsprecedenttotheentitlementofthePrimeContractor toseekandassertsuchclaimagainsttheOwner: ii) ThePrimeContractorshalleither (A) havedirectlegalliabilityasamatterof contract, commonlaw, orstatutorylawtotheSubcontractorfor theclaimthatthe Subcontractorisassertingor (B) thePrimeContractorshallhaveenteredintoawritten liquidatingagreementwiththeSubcontractor, underwhichagreementthePrime ContractorhasagreedtobelegallyresponsibletotheSubcontractorforpursuingthe assertionofsuchclaimagainsttheOwnerundertheContractandforpayingtothe Subcontractoranyamountthatmayberecovered, lessPrime markup (subjecttothelimitsintheContractDocumentsforanymarkup). Theliability orresponsibilitiesshallbeidentifiedinwritingbythePrimeContractortotheOwner atthetimesuchclaimissubmittedtoOwner, andacopyofanyliquidatingagreement shallbeincludedbythePrimeContractorintheclaimsubmittalmaterials. ii) ThePrimeContractorshallhavereviewedtheclaimoftheSubcontractorpriorto itssubmittaltoOwnerandshallhaveindependentlyevaluatedsuchclaimingoodfaith todeterminetheextenttowhichtheclaimisbelievedingoodfaithtobevalid. The PrimeContractorshallalsocertify, inwritingandunderoathtotheOwner, atthetime ofthesubmittalofsuchclaim, thatthePrimeContractorhasmadeareview, evaluation, anddeterminationthattheclaimismadeingoodfaithandisbelievedbytheContractor tobevalid. iii) TheSubcontractormakingtheclaimtothePrimeContractorshallcertifyinwriting andunderoaththatithascompiled, reviewedandevaluatedthemeritsofsuchclaim andthattheclaimisbelievedingoodfaithbytheSubcontractortobevalid. Acopyof thecertificationbytheSubcontractorshallbeincludedbyPrimeContractorintheclaim submittalmaterialsmadebyContractortotheOwner.. 3) AnyfailureofthePrimeContractortocomplywithanyoftheforegoingrequirements andconditionsprecedentwithregardtoanysuchclaimshallconstituteawaiverofany entitlementtosubmitorpursuesuchclaimagainstOwner. 4) ReceiptandreviewofaclaimbytheOwnerunderthisSubparagraphshallnotbe construedasawaiverofanydefensestotheclaimavailabletotheOwnerunderthe ContractDocumentsorbyapplicablelaw. Extensions, inWholeorinPart. ThePrimeContractoracknowledgesandagreesthat SubstantialCompletionoftheWorkbyorbeforetheScheduledCompletionDateisof substantialimportancetoOwner. Thefollowingprovisions, therefore, willapply: Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 1) IfthePrimeContractorfallsbehindtheapprovedconstructionschedulefor ion, to orderthePrimeContractortodeveloparecoveryscheduleasdescribedin Paragraph3.10ortoaccelerateitsprogressinsuchamannerastoachieve SubstantialCompletiononorbeforetheContractTimecompletiondateorsuch otherdateastheOwnermayreasonablydirectand, uponreceipt, thePrime Contractorshalltakeallactionnecessarytocomplywiththeorder. Insuchevent, anypossibleright, ifany, ofthePrimeContractortoadditionalcompensationfor anyaccelerationshallbesubjecttothetermsofthisSubparagraph (i). 2) IntheeventthatthePrimeContractorisotherwiseentitledtoanextensionof ContractTimeandhasproperlyinitiatedaClaimforatimeextensioninaccordance withSubparagraph4.3(a) above, theOwnershallhav solediscretion, todenyall, oranypart, oftheClaimforextensionofContractTime bygivingwrittennoticetothePrimeContractorprovidedwithinfourteen (14) days afterreceiptofthePrimeContractor'sClaim. IftheOwnerdeniesthePrime Contractor'sclaimforanextensionofContractTimeunderthisClause (i)(2), either inwholeorinpart, thePrimeContractorshallproceedtoprosecutetheWorkin suchamannerastoachieveSubstantialCompletiononorbeforethethenexisting ScheduledCompletionDate. 3) IfthePrimeContractorwouldhavebeenentitledtoatimeextensionforareason specificallyallowedundertheContractDocuments, foranamountoftimethat wouldhavejustifiedapprovalbytheOwnerifnotfortheneedandrightto accelerate, thePrimeContractormayinitiateaClaimforaccelerationcosts pursuanttoSubparagraph4.3(a). AnyresultingClaimforaccelerationcosts properlyinitiatedbythePrimeContractorunderSubparagraph4.3(a) aboveshall belimitedtothosereasonableanddocumenteddirectcostsoflabor, materials, equipment, andsupervisionsolelyanddirectlyattributabletotheactual accelerationactivitynecessarytobringtheWorkbackwithinthethenexisting approvedconstructionschedule. Thesedirectcostsincludethepremiumportionof overtimepay, additionalcrew, shift, orequipmentcostsifrequestedinadvanceby theContractorandapprovedinwritingbytheOwner. Apercentagemarkupforthe proratedcostofpremiumonthe existingperformanceandpaymentbondsand requiredinsurance; providedhowever, nottoexceedfive (5%) percent, willbe allowedontheclaimedaccelerationcosts. NOOTHERMARKUPFORPROFIT, OVERHEAD (INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOHOMEOFFICE OVERHEAD) ORANYOTHERCOSTSWILLBEALLOWEDONANY ACCELERATIONCLAIM. TheOwnershallnotbeliableforanycostsrelatedto anaccelerationclaimotherthanthosedescribedinthisClause (i)(3). i) WaiverofClaims; FinalPayment. Themakingoffinalpaymentshallconstituteawaiver ofclaimsbytheOwnerexceptthosearisingfrom: 1) claims, securityinterests, purportedliens, orotherattemptedencumbrancesarisingout oftheContractandremainingunsettled; Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 2) defectiveornonconformingWorkappearingafterSubstantialCompletion; 3) latentdefects, asdefinedinSubparagraph12.2(d), appearingafterFinalCompletion; or 4) thetermsofgeneralandspecialwarrantiesrequiredbytheContractDocumentsor allowedorimpliedbylaw. FEESASAPARTOFANYCLAIMMADEUNDERTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTS ORINANYSUBSEQUENTLAWSUITORALTERNATIVEDISPUTERESOLUTION PROCEEDING. l) NoWaiverofGovernmentalImmunity. NOTHINGINTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTS IMMUNITYFROMLAWSUIT, WHICHIMMUNITYISEXPRESSLYRETAINEDTO THEEXTENTITISNOTCLEARLYANDUNAMBIGUOUSLYWAIVEDBY APPLICABLESTATELAW. ARTICLE5 - SUBCONTRACTORS 5.1DEFINITIONSOFSUBCONTRACTOR a) ASubcontractorispersonorentitywhohasadirectContractwiththePrimeContractorto performaportionoftheWorkattheProjectsiteortosupplymaterialsorequipmenttothe PrimeContractorbypurchaseorleaseforuseinperformanceoforincorporationintothe singularinnumberandmeansaSubcontractororanauthorizedrepresentativeofthe subcontractorsofaseparatecontractor. b) ASub-subcontractorisapersonorentitywhohasadirectorindirectContract witha SubcontractortoperformaportionoftheWorkattheProjectsiteortosupplymaterialsor equipmenttotheSubcontractororanotherSub-subcontractorbypurchaseorleaseforuse tothroughouttheContractDocumentsasifsingularinnumberandmeansaSub- subcontractororanauthorizedrepresentativeoftheSub-subcontractor. 5.2AWARDOFSUBCONTRACTSANDOTHERCONTRACTSFORPORTIONSOF THEWORK a) ImmediatelyaftertheawardoftheContractbytheOwner, andbeforetheBuilding ConstructionServicesAgreementissignedbythePrimeContractorandtheOwner, the PrimeContractorshallfurnishtotheArchitect/Engineerinwriting, foracceptancebythe OwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer, alistofthenames, addresses, telephonenumbers, M/WBEcertificationnumbers (whereapplicable), andtypeofworkoftheSubcontractors Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 includingthosewhoaretofurnishmaterialsorequipmentfabricatedtoaspecialdesign), proposedfortheprincipalportionsoftheWork, includingfurnishingswhenmadeapart oftheContract. ThePrimeContractorshallimmediatelynotifytheOwnerinwritingof anychangesinthelistastheyoccur. TheArchitect/Engineerwillpromptlyreplytothe ContractorinwritingstatingwhetherornottheOwnerortheArchitect/Engineer, afterdue investigation, hasreasonableobjectiontoanysuchproposedpersonorentity. Failureof theOwnerorArchitect/Engineertoreplypromptlyshallconstitutenoticeofnoreasonable objection. b) ThePrimeContractorshallnotContract withaproposedpersonorentitytowhomthe OwnerorArchitect/Engineerhasmadereasonableandtimelyobjection. c) Architect/Engineer'sandOwner'sapprovaloforobjectiontoanySubcontractororofa particularprocessormaterialwillnotrelievethePrimeContractorofhisresponsibilityfor performanceofWorkascalledforundertheContractDocuments, andshallnotprovidea basisforanyclaimforadditionaltimeormoneyonthepartofthePrimeContractor. Approvalshallnotbeconstruedtocreateanycontractualrelationshipbetweenthe SubcontractorandeithertheOwnerorArchitect/Engineer. InnoeventshalltheContract SumbeincreasedasaresultoftherejectionofanySubcontractor. d) ThePrimeContractorshallnotchangeaSubcontractorpreviouslyselectediftheOwneror Architect/Engineermakesreasonableobjectiontosuchchange. 5.3SUBCONTRACTUAL RELATIONS a) Byappropriateagreement, writtenwherelegallyrequiredforvalidity, thePrimeContractor shallrequireeachSubcontractor, totheextentoftheWorktobeperformedbythe Subcontractor, tobeboundtothePrimeContractorbythetermsoftheContractDocuments includingbutnotlimitedtotheseGeneralConditions), andtoassumetowardthePrime ContractoralltheobligationsandresponsibilitieswhichthePrimeContractor, bythe ContractDocuments, assumestowardtheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer. Each subcontractagreementshallpreserveandprotecttherightsoftheOwnerandthe Architect/EngineerundertheContractDocuments (includingbutnotlimitedtothese GeneralConditions) withrespecttotheWorktobeperformedbytheSubcontractorsothat subcontractingwillnotprejudicetherightsoftheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer. Whereappropriate, thePrimeContractorshallrequireeachSubcontractortoenterinto similaragreementswithSub-subcontractors. ThePrimeContractorshallmakeavailableto eachproposedSubcontractor, priortotheexecutionofthesubcontractagreement, copies oftheContractDocumentstowhichtheSubcontractoristobebound. Subcontractorsshall similarlymakecopiesofapplicableportionsofsuchDocumentsavailabletotheir respectiveproposedSub-subcontractors. b) ThePrimeContractorissolelyresponsibleformakingpaymentsproperlytothePrime Prime ContractorshallcomplywiththefollowingadditionalrulesregardingSubcontractor payments: Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 1) ThePrimeContractor shallsubmit, beginningwiththeSecondApplicationand CertificateforPayment, aSubcontractorPaymentReport (the "Report") witheach ApplicationandCertificateforPayment. TheReportshallshowallpaymentsmadeto datebythePrimeContractor (plusexistingretainage) toeachSubcontractorinvolved intheProject. TheReportshallbemadeonaformapprovedandsuppliedbytheOwner. AsanalternativetotheReport, thePrimeContractormayfurnishAffidavitsof PaymentReceivedwiththeApplicationandCertificateforPayment, whichaffidavits shallbeexecutedbyeachSubcontractorowedmoneyandpaidbySubcontractorduring thepreviousprogresspaymentperiodforworkormaterialsfurnishedontheProject. RECEIPTBYTHEOWNEROFTHEREPORTORAFFIDAVITSOFPAYMENT RECEIVEDSHALLBEACONDITIONPRECEDENTTOPAYMENTONANY APPLICATIONFORPAYMENT . 2) If, foranyreason, thePrimeContractoriswithholdingpaymenttoaSubcontractordue toadisputeorotherproblemwithperformance, thePrimeContractorshallnotethe amountwithheldandfurthernotethatthepaymentisindispute. TheOwnermay, inits solediscretion, requirethePrimeContractortodocumentandverifythedisputeor otherprobleminquestion. 3) TheOwnerreservestherightinitssolediscretion, towithholdpaymenttothePrime ContractorpursuanttoParagraph9.5(a) oftheGeneralConditions, shoulditappear fromtheReport, statementsofpaymentreceivedorotherinformationfurnishedtothe Ownerthat: i) theReporthasnotbeenproperlycompleted; ii) thePrimeContractorhasknowinglyprovidedfalseinformationregardingpayment ofanySubcontractor; or iii) thePrimeContractorhasotherwisefailedtomakepaymentsproperlytoany Subcontractor. 4) THEPRIMECONTRACTORSHALLNOTHAVEANYRIGHTTOMAKEA CLAIMFORADDITIONALTIMEORADDITIONALCOMPENSATIONASA RESULTOFTHEOWNER'SORARCHITECT/ENGINEER'SENFORCEMENTOF THISSUBPARAGRAPH5.3(b). NOPROVISIONOFTHISSUBPARAGRAPH OR ANYOFTHECONTRACTDOCUMENTSSHALLBECONSTRUEDTOCREATE ACONTRACTUALRELATIONSHIP, EXPRESSORIMPLIED, BETWEENANY SUBCONTRACTORANDEITHERTHEOWNERORTHE ARCHITECT/ENGINEERANDSHALLNOTBECONSTRUEDTOMAKEANY SUBCONTRACTOR ORANYOTHERPERSONORENTITY, ATHIRD-PARTY BENEFICIARYOFTHECONTRACTBETWEENTHEOWNERANDTHEPRIME CONTRACTOR. 5.4CONTINGENTASSIGNMENTOFSUBCONTRACTS IntheeventofaterminationofthisContractbytheOwnerunderArticle14, thePrime Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 Contractorshall, ifrequestedinwritingbytheOwner, withinfifteen (15) daysafterthe datenoticeofterminationissent, deliverandassigntoOwner, oranypersonorentity actingontheOwner'sbehalf, anyorallsubcontractsmadebyPrimeContractorinthe performanceoftheWork, anddelivertotheOwnertrueandcorrectoriginalsandcopies ofthesubcontractdocuments. IntheeventassignmentisnotrequestedbytheOwner, Prime ContractorshallterminateallsubcontractstotheextentthatOwnerhasnotdirected assignmentofsameandtotheextentthattheyrelatetotheperformanceofWorkterminated bythenoticeoftermination. ARTICLE6 - CONSTRUCTIONBYTHEOWNER/ SEPARATECONTRACTORS CONTRACTS a) TheOwnerreservestherighttoperformconstructionoroperationsrelatedtotheProject portionsoftheProjectorotherconstructionoroperationsontheProjectsiteunder ConditionsoftheContractidenticalorsubstantiallysimilartotheseGeneralConditions, includingthoseportionsrelatedtoinsuranceandwaiverofsubrogation. IfthePrime Contractorclaimsthatdelayoradditionalcostisinvolvedbecauseofsuchactionbythe Owner, thePrimeContractorshallmakeaclaimasprovidedelsewherein, andin accordancewiththeContractDocuments. b) WhenseparateContractsareawardedfordifferentportionsoftheProjectorother DocumentsineachcaseshallmeantheContractorwhoexecuteseachseparateBuilding ConstructionServicesAgreementwiththeOwner. c) ofeachseparatecontractorwiththeWorkofthePrimeContractor, whoshallcooperate withthem. ThePrimeContractorshallparticipatewithotherseparatecontractorsandthe Ownerinreviewingtheirconstructionscheduleswhendirectedtodoso. ThePrime Contractorshall, withtheapprovaloftheOwner, makeanyrevisionstotheconstruction scheduledeemednecessaryafterajointreviewandmutualagreement. Theconstruction schedulesshallthenconstitutetheschedulestobeusedbythePrimeContractor, separate contractors, andtheOwneruntilsubsequentlyrevisedbymutualagreementorbywritten ChangeOrder. IfthePrimeContractorbelievesitisentitledtoanadjustmentofthe ContractSumunderthecircumstances, thePrimeContractorshallsubmitawritten proposalforaChangeOrderpursuanttoArticle7oftheGeneralConditions. Intheevent thePrime roposalisdeniedbytheOwner, thePrime ContractormustsubmitanyClaimpursuanttoParagraph4.3oftheGeneralConditions. d) UnlessotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments, whentheOwnerperforms constructionoroperationsrelatedtotheProject shallbedeemedtobesubjecttothesameobligationsandtohavethesamerightswhich applytothePrimeContractorundertheseGeneralConditions, including, without excludingothers, thosestatedinArticle3, thisArticle6, andArticles10, 11and12. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 6.2MUTUALRESPONSIBILITY a) ThePrime opportunityforaccesstoandstorageoftheirmaterialsandequipmentandtheperformance oftheiractivitiesandshallcoordinatethePrime withtheseparatecontractorsasrequiredbytheContractDocuments. b) IfpartofthePrime constructionoroperationsbytheOwneroraseparatecontractor, thePrimeContractor shall, priortoproceedingwiththatportionoftheWork, promptlyreporttothe Architect/Engineerapparentdiscrepanciesordefectsintheotherconstructionthatwould renderitunsuitableforproperexecutionandresults. FailureofthePrimeContractortoso completedorpartiallycompletedconstructionisfitandpropertoreceivethePrime c) TheOwnershallnotbeliabletotheprimeContractorfordamagessufferedbythePrime Contractorduetothefaultornegligenceofaseparatecontractororthroughfailureofa separatecontractortocarryoutthedirectionsoftheOwnerortheArchitect/Engineer. ShouldanyinterferenceoccurbetweenthePrimeContractorandaseparatecontractor, the Architect/EngineerortheOwnermayfurnishthePrimeContractorwithwritten instructionsdesignatingpriorityofeffortorchangeinmethods, whereuponthePrime Contractorshallimmediatelycomplywithsuchdirection. Insuchevent, thePrime Contractorshallbe entitledtoanextensionoftheContractTimeonlyforunavoidable delaysverifiedbytheArchitect/Engineer; noincreaseintheContractSum, however, shall beduetothePrimeContractor. d) ThePrimeContractorshallpromptlyremedydamagewrongfullycausedbythePrime ContractortocompletedorpartiallycompletedconstructionortopropertyoftheOwneror separatecontractorsasprovidedinSubparagraph10.2(e). e) ShouldthePrimeContractorcausedamagetotheworkorpropertyofanyseparate contractorontheProject, thePrimeContractorshall, uponduenotice, settlewiththe separatecontractorbyagreement, iftheseparatecontractorwillsosettle. Iftheseparate contractorsuestheOwnerorsubmitsaclaimonaccountofanydamageallegedtohave beensosustained, theOwnershallnotifythePrimeContractorwhoshalldefendsuch proceedings, atthePrimeContractor'ssoleexpense, andifanyjudgmentorawardagainst PrimeContractorshallfullypay orsatisfyitandshallreimbursetheOwnerforanyand allattorney'sfeesandcostswhich theOwnerhasincurred. f) TheOwnerandeachseparatecontractorshallhavethesameresponsibilitiesforcutting andpatchingasaredescribedforthePrimeContractorinParagraph3.14. IfadisputearisesamongtheContractor, separatecontractorsandtheOwnerastothe Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 responsibilityundertheirrespectivecontractsformaintainingtheProjectSiteandsurrounding areafreefromwastematerialsandrubbishasdescribedinParagraph3.15, theOwnermay cleanup, butisnotobligatedtodoso, andOwnershallallocatethecostamongthoseparties responsible, astheArchitect/Engineerrecommendstobejust. ARTICLE7 - AMENDMENTS 7.1CHANGEORDERS a) AChangeOrderisawrittenordertotheContractor, signedbytheOwnerandthe Architect/Engineer, issuedafterexecutionoftheContract, authorizingachangeinthe Work, anadjustmentintheContractSum, oranadjustmenttotheContractTime, consistent withotherapplicableprovisionsofthisContract. TheOwner, withoutinvalidatingthe Contractandwithoutrequiringnoticeofanykindtothesureties, mayorderchangestothe scopeofWorkundertheContractbyadditions, deletions, orotherrevisions, theContract SumandContractTimetobeadjustedconsistentwithotherapplicableprovisionsofthis Contract. AllChangeOrdersshallbeexecutedonaChangeOrderformapprovedbythe Ownerandth b) InadditiontotheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer, theContractorshallsignallChange OrderstoverifyandconfirmthetermsandconditionsestablishedbyChangeOrder; however, shouldtheContractorrefusetosignaChangeOrder, thisshallnotrelievehimof hisobligationtoperformthechangedirectedbytheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineerto thebestofhisabilityinaccordancewiththeprovisionsofthisArticle7. AChangeOrder signedbytheContractorindicateshisagreementwithallofthechangesapproved, includingtheadjustmentintheContractSumortheContractTime. EACHCHANGE ORDERSHALLBESPECIFICANDFINALASTOPRICESANDEXTENSIONSOF TIME, WITHNORESERVATIONSOROTHERPROVISIONSALLOWINGFOR FUTUREADDITIONALMONEYORTIMEASARESULTOFTHEPARTICULAR CHANGESIDENTIFIEDANDFULLYCOMPENSATEDINTHECHANGEORDER. TheexecutionofaChangeOrderbytheContractorshallconstituteconclusiveevidenceof intheWork. TheContractorforever releasesanyclaimagainsttheOwnerforadditionaltimeorcompensationformatters relatingtoorarisingoutoforresultingfromtheWorkincludedwithinoraffectedbythe executedChangeOrder. Thisreleaseappliestoclaimsrelatedtothecumulativeimpactof allChangeOrdersandtoanyclaimrelatedtotheeffectofachangeonotherWork. c) Noextrawork (exceptunderemergencyconditions) orchangesshallbemadenorshall anysubstitutions, changesoradditionstooromissionsordeviationsfromtherequirements oftheDrawingsandSpecificationsbemadeunlesspursuanttoawrittenChangeOrder signedbytheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer, itbeingexpresslyunderstoodthatthe Ownershallnotbeliableforthecostofextraworkoranysubstitution, change, addition, omissionordeviationfromtherequirementsoftheDrawingsorSpecificationsunlessthe sameshallhavebeenauthorizedinwritingbytheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineerina writtenchangeorderorotherAmendment. TheprovisionsofthisParagraph7.1shall controlintheeventofanyinconsistencybetweensuchprovisionsandtheotherprovisions Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 ofthisArticle7. SeeSubparagraph10.3(a) oftheGeneralConditionsforChangeOrders underemergencyconditions. d) ThemethodofdeterminingthecostorcredittotheOwnerforanychangeintheWorkshall beoneofthefollowing: 1) mutualacceptanceofanot-to-exceedlump-sumamountproperlyitemizedand supportedbysufficientsubstantiating datatopermitevaluation; or 2) unitpricesstatedintheContractDocumentsorsubsequentlyagreedupon; or 3) costtobedeterminedinamanneragreeduponbythepartiesandamutuallyacceptable fixedorpercentagefee; or 4) theforceaccountmethodprovidedinSubparagraph7.1(e) e) IfthepartiescannotagreetooneofthemethodsofcalculatingcostprovidedinClauses (d) 1), (d) (2), or (d) (3), orifthepartiesagreetoamethodbutcannotagreeon afinaldollar figure; oriftheContractorforwhateverreasonrefusestosigntheChangeOrderin question; theContractor, providedhereceivesawrittenordersignedbytheOwner, shall promptlyproceedwiththeWorkinvolved. ThecostoftheWorkinvolvedshallthenbe calculatedonthebasisofthereasonablejobsiteexpendituresandsavingsofthose performingtheWorkattributabletothechanges, includingareasonableallowancefor overheadandprofit, suchallowanceinanycasenevertoexceedfifteen (15%) percent. In suchcase, theContractorshallkeepanitemizedaccountingoftheWorkinvolved, ona dailybasis, insuchformandwiththeappropriatesupportingdataastheArchitect/Engineer andOwnermayprescribe. Sworncopiesoftheitemizedaccountingshallbedeliveredto theArchitect/Engineereachdayduringtheperformanceofforceaccountwork, withcopies totheOwner. FAILUREOFTHECONTRACTORTOSUBMITTHESWORN-TOITEMIZED ACCOUNTINGDAILYASREQUIREDHEREINSHALLCONSTITUTEAWAIVER BYTHECONTRACTOROFANYRIGHTTODISPUTETHEOWNER'S DETERMINATIONOFTHEAMOUNTDUETHECONTRACTORFORFORCE ACCOUNTWORK. CoststobechargedunderthisSubparagraphforforceaccountwork arelimitedtothefollowing: 1) costsoflabor, includingsocialsecurity, oldageandunemploymentinsurance, fringe benefitsrequiredbyagreementorcustom, andworkerscompensationinsurance; 2) costsofmaterials, suppliesandequipment (butnottoincludeoff-sitestorageunless approvedinwritingbytheOwner), whetherincorporatedorconsumed; 3) rentalcostsofmachineryandequipment, exclusiveofhandtools, whetherrentedfrom theContractororothers; 4) costsofpremiumsforallbondsandinsurancerelatedtotheWork; and Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 5) additionalcostsofsupervisionandfieldofficepersonneldirectlyattributabletothe changedWork. Pendingfinaldeterminationofcost totheOwner, paymentof undisputedamountsonforceaccountshallbeincludedontheArchitect/Engineer's CertificateofPaymentasworkiscompleted. f) TheamountofcredittobeallowedtotheOwnerforanydeletionofWorkoranyother changewhichresultsinanetdecreaseoftheContractSumshallbetheamountofactual netcostconfirmedbytheArchitect/Engineerplusthestatedpercentageforoverheadand profit. WhenbothadditionsanddeletionsorcreditscoveringrelatedWorkorsubstitutions areinvolvedinanyonechange, theallowanceforoverheadandprofitshallbefiguredon thebasisofthenetincreaseordecreasewithrespecttothatchange. 7.2SUPPLEMENTALAGREEMENTS AwrittenSupplementalAgreementcanalsobeusedtoimplementchangesintheWorkinsteadof aChangeOrderform, includingbutnotlimitedtosituationsinvolvingpartialoccupancyofthe WorkunderParagraph9.8, achangemadetotheDrawingsortheSpecificationswithoutan increaseintheContractSum, orspecialcircumstanceswhereitisnecessaryormoreappropriate fortheOwnertouseaSupplementalAgreement. WrittenSupplementalAgreementsshallhavea statusequaltothatofChangeOrdersforpurposesofpriorityofContractDocumentsinterpretation, exceptthattotheextentofaconflict, laterSupplementalAgreementsintimecontroloverearlier SupplementalAgreements, andthelatestChangeOrderorSupplementalAgreementintime controlsoverearlierdatedChangeOrdersandSupplementalAgreements. Therulesof Subparagraphs7.1(b) through (f) shallalsoapplytothenegotiationandexecutionofSupplemental Agreements. 7.3MINORCHANGESINTHEWORK TheArchitect/Engineer, afternotifyingtheOwner, shallbeauthorizedtoorderminorchanges intheWorknotinvolvinganadjustmentintheContractSumoranextensionoftheContract TimeandnotinconsistentwiththeintentoftheContractDocuments. Minorchangesshallbe effectedbywrittenorder, andshallbebindingontheOwnerandtheContractor. The Contractorshallcarryoutsuchwrittenorderspromptly. Thesewrittenordersshallnotbe deemedtochangeorimpacttheContractSumortheContractTime. Contractorshallhaveno ClaimforanyminorchangeorderedtotheWorkunderthisParagraph7.3unlesstheContractor submitsitschangeproposal, priortocomplyingwiththeminorchangeorderedandinnoevent laterthanten (10) workingdaysfromthedatetheminorchangewasordered, totheOwnerfor approval. 7.4TIMEREQUIREDTOPROCESSAMENDMENTS a) itemizedbreakdownofcosts. Responsestoproposalrequestsshallbesubmitted sufficientlyinadvanceoftherequiredworktoallowtheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer aminimumofthirty (30) calendardaysafterreceiptbytheArchitect/Engineertoreview Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 theitemizedbreakdownandtoprepareordistributeadditionaldocumentsasmaybe necessary. AllofthePrimeContractor'sresponsestoproposalrequestsshallincludea statementthatthecostdescribedintheresponserepresentsthecomplete, totalandfinal costandadditionalContractTimeassociatedwiththeextrawork, change, additionto, omission, deviation, substitution, orothergroundsforseekingextracompensationunder theContractDocuments, withoutreservationorfurtherrecourse. b) AllAmendmentsrequireapprovalbyeithertheCityCouncilor, whereauthorizedbythe StatelawandCityordinance, bytheCityManagerpursuanttoAdministrativeAction. The approvalprocessrequiresaminimumofforty-five (45) calendardaysaftersubmissionto theOwnerinfinalformwithallsupportingdata. ReceiptofasubmissionbyOwnerdoes notconstituteacceptanceorapprovalofaproposal, nordoesitconstituteawarrantythat theproposalwillbeauthorizedbyCityCouncilResolution, Ordinance orAdministrative Action. THETIMEREQUIREDFORTHEAPPROVALPROCESSSHALLNOTBE CONSIDEREDADELAYANDNOEXTENSIONSTOTHECONTRACTTIMEOR INCREASEINTHECONTRACTSUMWILLBECONSIDEREDORGRANTEDAS ARESULTOFTHISPROCESS. Pendingtheapprovaldescribedabove, theContractor willproceedwiththeworkunderapendingAmendmentonlyifdirectedinwritingbythe Owner. ARTICLE8 - CONTRACTTIME 8.1DEFINITIONS a) Unlessotherwiseprovided, theContractTimeistheperiodoftime, includingauthorized adjustments, allottedintheContractDocumentsforSubstantialCompletionoftheWork. b) ThedateofcommencementoftheWorkisthedateestablishedintheNoticetoProceed fromtheOwner. Thedateofcommencementshallnotbepostponedbythefailureofthe PrimeContractor, orofpersonsorentitiesforwhomthePrimeContractorisresponsible toactpromptlytocommencetheWork. IftheOwnerunreasonablydelaystheissuanceof thenoticetoproceed, throughnofaultofthePrimeContractor, thePrimeContractorshall beentitledonlytoanequitableextensionoftheContractTime; theContractSumshall remainunchanged. c) ThedateofSubstantialCompletionisthedatecertifiedbytheArchitect/Engineerin accordancewithParagraph9.7. d) andendingat12:00midnight, unlessotherwisespecificallydefinedbyspecialprovision. 8.2PROGRESSANDCOMPLETION a) TimelimitsstatedintheContractDocumentsareoftheessenceoftheContract. By executingtheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement, thePrimeContractorconfirms thattheContractTimeisareasonableperiodforperformingtheWork. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 b) ThePrimeContractorshallnotknowingly, exceptbyagreementwithorinstructionofthe Ownerinwriting, prematurelycommenceoperationsontheProjectsiteorelsewhereprior totheeffectivedateofinsurancetobefurnishedbythePrimeContractorasrequiredby Article11. ThedateofcommencementoftheWorkshallnotbechangedbytheeffective dateofinsurancerequiredbyArticle11. 8.3DELAYSANDEXTENSIONSOFTIME a) IfthePrimeContractorisdelayedatanytimeintheprogressoftheWorkbyanactor neglectoftheOwnerorArchitect/Engineer, orofanemployeeofeither, orofaseparate contractoremployedbytheOwner, orbychangesorderedintheWork, orbylabor disputes, fire, unusualdelayindeliveries, unavoidablecasualtiesorothercausesbeyond thePrime byothercauseswhichtheArchitect/Engineerdeterminesmayjustifydelay, thenthe ContractTimeshallbeextendedbyChangeOrderforsuchreasonabletimeasthe Architect/EngineerandOwnermaydetermine. b) ClaimsrelatingtoContractTimeandtimeextensionsshallbemadeinaccordancewiththe applicableprovisionsofParagraph4.3. c) NoDamagesforDelay. NOTWITHSTANDINGANYOTHERPROVISIONSOFTHE CONTRACTDOCUMENTS, INCLUDINGTHEGENERALCONDITIONS, NO ADJUSTMENTSHALLBEMADETOTHECONTRACTSUMANDTHEPRIME CONTRACTORSHALLNOTBEENTITLEDTOCLAIMORRECEIVEANY ADDITIONALCOMPENSATIONASARESULTOFORARISINGOUTOFANY DELAY, HINDRANCE, DISRUPTION, FORCEMAJEURE, IMPACT, OR INTERFERENCE, INTENTIONALORUNINTENTIONAL, FORESEENOR UNFORESEEN, WHICHINCREASESTHETIMETOCOMPLETETHEWORK, INCLUDINGBUTNOTLIMITEDTOANYDELAYSCAUSEDINWHOLEORIN PARTBYTHEACTS, OMISSIONS, FAILURES, NEGLIGENCE, ORFAULTOFTHE OWNER, THEARCHITECT/ENGINEER, ORTHEOWNER'SREPRESENTATIVE, ANEXTENSIONOFTHECONTRACTTIMEUNDERSUBPARAGRAPH8.3(a) BEINGTHEPRIME d) TheOwnershallhavetherighttooccupy, withoutprejudicetotherightofeitherparty, anycompletedorlargelycompletedportionsofthestructureorWork, notwithstandingthe factthattheContractTimeforcompletingalloraportionoftheWorkmaynothave expired. PartialoccupancyanduseshallnotbedeemedasanacceptanceoftheWorktaken orused. e) ThePrimeContractorshallpromptlysuspendtheWorkwheneitherthePrimeContractor ortheOwnerisorderedtodosobyacourtorderfromacourthavinglawfuljurisdiction, andthePrimeContractorwillnotbeentitledtoadditionalcompensationbyvirtueofany delaysresultingfromthecourtorder. ThePrimeContractorwillalsonotbeliabletothe OwnerforadelaycausedinfactbytheWorkbeingsuspendedbyacourtorder. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 f) TheArchitect/Engineer, withtheconsentoftheOwner, shallhavetheauthoritytosuspend theWork, inwholeorinpart, forsuchperiodorperiodsastheArchitect/Engineerdeems necessaryduetounusualorsevereweatherconditionsasareconsideredunfavorablefor thesuitableprosecutionoftheWork, orduetofailureonthepartofthePrimeContractor tocorrectconditionsconsideredunsafeforworkmenorthegeneralpublic. Ifitshould becomenecessarytostoptheWorkforanindefiniteperiod, thePrimeContractorshall storeallmaterialsinsuchamannerthattheywillnotobstructorimpedethepublic unnecessarilyorbecomedamagedinanyway, andshalltakeeveryprecautiontoprevent damageordeteriorationoftheWorkperformed. IncasesofsuspensionoftheWorkunder thisSubparagraph, thePrimeContractorshallalsoprovidesuitabledrainageaboutthe Workanderecttemporarystructureswherenecessary. ThePrimeContractorshallnot suspendtheWorkinwholeorinpartwithoutwrittenauthorityfromtheArchitect/Engineer ortheOwner, andshallresumetheWorkpromptlywhennotifiedbytheArchitect/Engineer ortheOwnertoresumeoperations. g) IntheeventofadelaythatistheresponsibilityofthePrimeContractororanyofthe Subcontractors, forwhichthePrimeContractorisnotentitledtoatimeextensionunder theprovisionsofthisContract, theOwnermaydirectthattheWorkbeacceleratedby meansofovertime, additionalcrewsoradditionalshifts, orresequencing. Thisacceleration shallbeatnocosttotheOwnerandwillcontinueuntiltheContractTimeisrestored. In theeventofadelayforwhichthePrimeContractorisentitledtoatimeextension, as determinedbytheArchitect/Engineer, Ownermaysimilarlydirectaccelerationandthe PrimeContractoragreestoperformsameonthebasisthatthePrimeContractorwillbe reimbursedonlytotheextentdescribedinSubparagraph4.3(i). THEPRIME CONTRACTOREXPRESSLYWAIVESANYOTHERCOMPENSATION RESULTINGFROMACCELERATION, SUCHASLOSSOFLABOR PRODUCTIVITYOREFFICIENCY. ARTICLE9 - PAYMENTSANDCOMPLETION 9.1CONTRACTSUM TheContractSumisstatedintheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreementand, including authorizedadjustments, isthetotalamountofcompensationpayablebytheOwnertothePrime ContractorfortheperformanceoftheWorkundertheContractDocuments. 9.2SCHEDULEOFVALUES BeforethefirstApplicationforPayment, thePrimeContractorshallsubmittothe Architect/EngineerascheduleofvaluesallocatedtovariousportionsoftheWork, preparedin suchformandsupportedbysuchdatatosubstantiateitsaccuracyastheArchitect/Engineer mayrequire. Thisschedule, whenapprovedbytheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwner, shallbe usedasabasisforthePrimeContractor'sApplicationforPayment. Thescheduleofvalues shallfollowthetradedivisionoftheSpecifications. PrimeContractor'sApplicationfor PaymentshallbefiledonthecurrentversionofAIAFormG702 (ApplicationandCertificate forPayment), asapprovedbytheOwner. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 9.3APPLICATIONSFORPAYMENT a) Atleastten (10) daysbeforethedateestablishedforeachprogresspayment, thePrime ContractorshallsubmittotheArchitect/EngineeranitemizedApplicationforPaymentfor Workcompletedinaccordance withthescheduleofvalues. TheApplicationshallbe notarized, ifrequired, andsupportedbydatasubstantiatingthePrime paymentastheOwnerorArchitect/Engineermayrequire, includingbutnotlimitedto copiesofrequisitionsfromSubcontractorsandmaterialsuppliers, andreflectingthe applicableretainageasrequiredintheContractDocuments. PrimeContractor's ApplicationforPaymentshallalsoprovideothersupportingdocumentationastheOwner ortheotherapplicableprovisionsoftheContractDocumentsmayrequire. b) ApplicationsforPaymentmaynotincluderequestsforpaymentofamountsthePrime ContractordoesnotintendtopaytoaSubcontractorbecauseofagoodfaithdispute, unless thePrimeContractorcomplieswithClause5.3(b) (2) oftheseGeneralConditionsandthe Prime Prime Contractorofthefundsdeemedtobeindispute. c) UnlessotherwiseprovidedintheContractDocuments, progresspaymentsshallinclude paymentformaterialsandequipmentdeliveredandsuitablystoredattheProjectsitefor subsequentincorporationintotheWorkwithinthirty (30) daysafterdeliverytotheProject site. IfapprovedinadvancebytheOwner, paymentmaysimilarlybemadeformaterials andequipmentsuitablystoredawayfromtheProjectsiteatalocationagreeduponin writing. Paymentforcostsincurredinstorageofmaterialsorequipmentawayfromthe ProjectsitewillNOTbemadebyOwnerunless: 1) theOwnerhasgivenpriorapprovalofsuchoff-sitestorageinwriting; 2) thematerialsorequipmentarestoredinabondedwarehouselocatedinDentonCounty andidentifiedwiththeProjectforwhichtheyarestored, asevidencedbywarehouse receiptsandappropriatedocumentsoftitle; and 3) thematerialsorequipmentstoredoff-sitewillbeincorporatedintotheWorkwithin thirty (30) daysafterdelivery. STORAGEINFACILITIESOFTHE MANUFACTURERORTHEPRIMECONTRACTORWILLNOTBE PERMITTEDORPAIDFOR, UNLESSTHEOWNERHASEXPRESSLYGIVEN PRIORAPPROVALOFSUCHSTORAGEINWRITING. d) ThePrimeContractorwarrantsthattitletoallWorkcoveredbyanApplicationforPayment willpasstotheOwnernolaterthanthetimeofpayment. ThePrimeContractorfurther warrantsthatuponsubmittalofanApplicationforPaymentallWorkforwhichCertificates forPaymenthavebeenpreviouslyissuedandpaymentsreceivedfromtheOwnershallbe freeandclearofliens, claims, securityinterestsorencumbrancesinfavorofthePrime Contractor, Subcontractors, materialsuppliers, orotherpersonsorentitiesmakingaclaim byreasonofhavingprovidedlabor, materials, andequipmentrelatingtotheWork. e) AllmaterialsorequipmentdeliveredtotheProjectsiteearlierthanthirty (30) dayspriorto anapprovedschedulefordeliverytothe Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 permissionoftheOwnertobestoredontheProjectsite. Ifanyunauthorizedearlydelivery occurs, PrimeContractorshall, atPrime responsibleSubcontractororSupplier, causesuchearlydeliverytoberemovedfromthe Projectsiteandstoredoff-siteuntilrequiredattheProjectsite. Allcostsoflabor, transportationandstoragewillbeincludedaspartoftheexpense. IfthePrimeContractor failsorrefusestoremoveunauthorizedearlydeliverymaterials, theOwnermaycausesuch materialstoberemovedatthePrimeContractor'ssoleexpense, andamountsmaybe withheldfromthePrimeContractor'sApplicationforPaymenttoreimbursetheOwnerfor anycostsincurredinremovingunauthorizedearlydeliverymaterials. OWNERWILL NOTBERESPONSIBLEFORTHEPROTECTIONOFORRISKOFLOSSONANY EARLYDELIVERYMATERIALSOREQUIPMENT, NORWILLOWNERBE LIABLEFORANYPAYMENTFORTHEEARLYDELIVERYMATERIALSOR EQUIPMENT. Anymaterialsorequipmentclassifiedasearlydeliverywillnotbe approvedforpaymentasstoredmaterialspriortothirty (30) daysbeforetheincorporation ofthematerialsorequipmentintotheWork, unlessstorageandpaymentatanearlierdate isexpresslyapprovedinwritingbytheOwner. f) IftheContractSumisequaltoorlessthan $25,000, andifperformanceandpaymentbonds arenotfurnishedbytheContractor, thennopaymentappliedforwillbepayableunderthe ContractuntiltheWorkhasbeenfinallycompletedandaccepted. 9.4CERTIFICATESFORPAYMENT a) TheArchitect/Engineerwill, withinten (10) daysafterreceiptofthePrime ApplicationforPayment, eitherissuetotheOwneraCertificateforPayment, withacopy tothePrimeContractor, forsuchamountastheArchitect/Engineerdeterminesisproperly due, ornotifythePrime reasonsforwithholdingcertificationinwholeorinpartasprovidedin: a) CityofDentonGeneralConditionsforBuildingConstruction. b) Subparagraph9.5(a). TheCertificateforPaymentshallbeissuedonthecurrentversionof AIAFormG702 (ApplicationandCertificateforPayment) asapprovedbytheOwner. c) TheissuanceofaCertificateforPaymentwillconstitutearepresentationbythe Architect/EngineertotheOwner, basedontheArchitect andthedatacomprisingtheApplicationforPayment, thattheWorkhasprogressedtothe andbelief, qualityoftheWorkisinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments. The foregoingrepresentationsaresubjecttoanevaluationoftheWorkforconformancewith theContractDocumentsuponSubstantialandFinalCompletion, toresultsofsubsequent testsandinspections, tominordeviationsfromtheContractDocumentscorrectableprior toFinalCompletionandtospecificqualificationsexpressedbytheArchitect/Engineer. TheissuanceofaCertificateforPaymentwillfurtherconstitutearepresentationthatthe PrimeContractorisentitle approval. TheissuanceofaCertificateforPaymentisnotarepresentationthatthe Architect/Engineerhas: 1) madeexhaustiveorcontinuouson-siteinspectionstocheckthequalityorquantityof theWork; Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 2) reviewedconstructionmeans, methods, techniques, sequencesorprocedures; 3) reviewedcopiesofrequisitionsreceivedfromSubcontractorsandmaterialsuppliers andotherdatarequestedbytheOwnertosubstantiatethePrime payment; or 4) madeexaminationtoascertainhoworforwhatpurposethePrimeContractorhasused moneypreviouslypaidonaccountoftheContractSum. d) WhenevertheApplicationforPaymentforWorkdonesincethelastpreviousApplication forPaymentexceedsonehundreddollars ($100.00) inamount, Ownerwillpaya percentageoftheApplication, lessapplicableretainage, tothePrimeContractorwithin yment certifiedbytheArchitect/Engineer. TheApplicationmayincludeacceptablenonperishable materialsdeliveredtotheWorkorstoredasprovidedforinParagraph9.3(c) andthe paymentwillbeallowedonthenetinvoicevalue, lesstaxesandapplicableretainage. e) TheCityisrequiredtowithholdfivepercent (5%) retainageforpublicworkscontractsin whichthetotalcontractpriceestimateatthetimeofexecutionismorethan $400,000; however, thisrequirementisappliedbytheCityforallpublicworkscontractsinexcessof 50,000. TheretainagewillbewithheldbytheOwnerfromeachprogresspaymentuntil finalcompletionoftheWorkbytheContractor, approvaloffinalcompletionbythe Architect/Engineer, andfinalacceptanceoftheWorkbytheOwner. Unlessotherwise requiredbystatelaw, theretainagepercentageasspecifiedaboveisbasedupontheoriginal ContractSum, andwillnotbeaffectedintheeventtheoriginalContractSumis subsequentlyincreasedbyChangeOrder. f) Noprogresspaymentsshallbemadeoncontractswhereperformanceandpaymentbonds arenotrequiredorfurnished. Insuchinstances, paymentfortheWorkperformedwillbe madeuponfinalcompletionandacceptancebytheOwnerofallWork. 9.5DECISIONSTOWITHHOLDCERTIFICATION a) TheArchitect/EngineerortheOwnermaydecidenottocertifypaymentandmaywithhold aCertificateforPaymentinwholeorinpart, totheextentreasonablynecessarytoprotect totheOwnerrequiredbySubparagraph9.4(b) cannotbemade. IftheArchitect/Engineer ortheOwnerisunabletocertifypaymentintheamountoftheApplication, the Architect/EngineerortheOwnerwillnotifythePrime Contractorasprovidedin Subparagraph9.4(a). IfthePrimeContractorandArchitect/EngineerortheOwnercannot agreeonarevisedamount, theArchitect/EngineerwillpromptlyissueaCertificatefor PaymentfortheamountforwhichtheArchitect/Engineerisabletomaketherequired representationstotheOwner. TheArchitect/EngineerortheOwnermayalsodecidenotto certifypaymentor, becauseofsubsequentlydiscoveredevidenceorsubsequent observations, maynullifythewholeorapartofaCertificateforPaymentpreviouslyissued Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 tosuchextentasmaybe protecttheOwnerfromlossbecauseof: 1) defectiveornonconformingWorknotremedied; 2) third-partyclaimsfiledorreasonableevidenceindicatingprobablefilingofsuch claims; 3) failureofthePrimeContractortomakepaymentsproperlytoSubcontractorsorfor labor, materials, orequipment; 4) reasonableevidencethattheWorkcannotbecompletedfortheunpaidbalanceofthe ContractSum; 5) damagetotheOwneroranothercontractor; 6) reasonableevidencethattheWorkwillnotbecompletedwithintheContractTime, and thattheunpaidbalancewouldnotbeadequatetocoveractualordamagesforthe anticipateddelay; 7) persistentfailuretocarryouttheWorkinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments; or 8) mathematicalorothererrorsthatarediscoveredintheApplicationforPayment. b) Whenall oftheabovereasonsthatexistedforwithholdingcertificationareremovedor remedied, then, atthattime, certificationwillbemadeforamountspreviouslywithheld. c) TheOwnermay, atitsoption, offsetanyprogresspaymentorfinalpaymentunderthe ContractDocumentsagainstanydebt (includingtaxes) lawfullyduetotheOwnerfromthe PrimeContractor, regardlessofwhethertheamountduearisespursuanttothetermsofthe ContractDocumentsorotherwise, andregardlessofwhetherornotthedebtduetothe Ownerhasbeenreducedtojudgmentbyacourt. 9.6PROGRESSPAYMENTS a) AftertheArchitect/EngineerhasissuedaCertificateforPayment, theOwnershallmake paymentinthemannerandwithinthetimeprovidedintheContractDocuments, andshall sonotifytheArchitect/Engineer. TheOwnershallnotbeliableforinterestonanylateor delayedprogresspaymentorfinalpaymentcausedbyanyclaimordispute, any discrepancyinquantities, anyfailuretoprovidesupportingdocumentationorother informationrequiredwiththeApplicationforPaymentorasapreconditiontopayment undertheContractDocuments, orduetoanypaymenttheOwnerortheArchitect/Engineer hasarighttowithholdornotcertifyundertheContractDocuments. Notwithstandingthe foregoing, theOwnermayrefusetomakepaymentonanyCertificateforPayment including, withoutlimitation, thefinalCertificateforPayment) foranydefaultunderthe ContractDocuments, includingbutnotlimitedtothosedefaultssetforthinSubparagraph Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 9.5(a), Clauses (1) through (7). TheOwnershallnotbedeemedindefaultbyreasonof withholdingpaymentwhileanyPrimeContractordefaultremainsuncured. b) ThePrimeContractorshallpromptlypayeachSubcontractor, uponreceiptofpayment fromtheOwner, outoftheamountpaidtothePrimeContractoronaccountofeach whichsaidSubcontractorisentitled, reflectingpercentagesactuallyretainedfrompaymentstothePrimeContractoronaccount ofsuchSubcontractorsportionoftheWork. ThePrimeContractorshall, byappropriate agreementwitheachSubcontractor, requireeachSubcontractortomakepaymentstoSub- subcontractorsinsimilarmanner. c) TheArchitect/Engineerwill, onrequest, furnishtoaSubcontractor, ifpracticable, informationregardingpercentagesofcompletionoramountsappliedforbythePrime ContractorandactiontakenthereonbytheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwneronaccount ofportionsoftheWorkdonebysuchSubcontractor. d) NeithertheOwnernortheArchitect/Engineershallhaveanobligationtopayortoseeto thepaymentofmoneytoaSubcontractorexceptasmayotherwiseberequiredbylaw. That obligationbelongstothePrimeContractoror, intheeventofthePrime topayaSubcontractor, totheSuretyonthePaymentBondasrequiredunderParagraph 11.3. e) Paymenttomaterialsuppliersshallbetreatedinamannersimilartothatprovidedin Subparagraphs9.6(b), (c), and (d). f) ACertificateforPayment, aprogresspayment, orpartialorentireuseoroccupancyofthe ProjectbytheOwnershallnotconstituteacceptanceofWorknotperformedinaccordance withtheContractDocuments. 9.7SUBSTANTIALCOMPLETION a) TheDateofSubstantialCompletionoftheWork, ordesignatedportionoftheWork, isthedate certifiedbytheArchitect/Engineerwhenconstructionissufficientlycompletedinaccordancewith theCityOfDentonGeneralConditionsForBuildingConstruction. a) theContractDocumentssuchthattheOwnermaybeneficiallyoccupyandusetheWork, ordesignatedportionsoftheWork, forthepurposesforwhichitisintendedandonlytrivial andinsignificantitemsremainwhichdonotaffecttheWorkasawhole. b) WhenthePrimeContractorconsidersthattheWork, ortheportionoftheWorkwhichthe Owneragreestoacceptseparately, isSubstantiallyComplete, thePrimeContractorshall prepareandsubmittotheArchitect/Engineeracomprehensivelistofremainingitemsto becompletedorcorrected. ThePrimeContractorshallproceedpromptlytocompleteand correctitemsonthelist (hereinaftercalledt thepunchlistdoesnotaltertheresponsibilityofthePrimeContractortocompleteallWork inaccordancewiththeContractDocuments. Uponreceiptofthepunchlist, the Architect/EngineerwillmakeaninspectiontodeterminewhethertheWork, ordesignated Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 disclosesanyitem, whetherornotincludedonthepunchlist, whichisnotinaccordance withtherequirementsoftheContractDocumentsandwhichrenderstheWorkinspected notSubstantiallyCompletetheContractorshall, beforeissuanceoftheCertificateof SubstantialCompletion, completeorcorrecttheitemuponnotificationbythe Architect/Engineer. ThePrimeContractorshallthensubmitarequestforanother inspectionbytheArchitect/EngineertodetermineSubstantialCompletion. WhentheWork ordesignatedportionoftheWorkisSubstantiallyComplete, theArchitect/Engineerwill prepareaCertificateofSubstantialCompletionwhichshallestablishthedateofSubstantial Completion, shallestablishresponsibilitiesoftheOwnerandthePrimeContractorfor security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damagetotheWorkandinsurance, andshallfixthe timewithinwhichthePrimeContractorshallfinishallitemsonthepunchlist accompanyingtheCertificate. c) TheCertificateofSubstantialCompletionshallbesubmittedtotheOwnerandthePrime Contractorfortheirwrittenacceptanceofresponsibilitiesassignedtotheminthe Certificate. d) UponSubstantialCompletionoftheWorkordesignatedportionthereofandupon applicationbythePrimeContractorandcertificationbytheArchitect/Engineer, theOwner shallmakepayment, reflectingadjustmentinretainage, ifany, fortheWork, orportionof theWork, asprovidedintheContractDocuments. 9.8PARTIALOCCUPANCYORUSE a) TheOwnermayoccupyoruseanycompletedorpartiallycompletedportionoftheWork atanystagewhensuchportionisdesignatedbyseparateSupplementalAgreementwith thePrimeContractor, providedsuchoccupancyoruseisconsentedtobytheinsureras requiredunderSubparagraph11.2(e) andauthorizedbypublicauthoritieshaving jurisdictionovertheWork. Suchpartialoccupancyorusemaycommencewhetherornot theportionisSubstantiallyComplete, providedtheOwnerandPrimeContractorhave acceptedinwritingtheresponsibilitiesassignedtoeachofthemforpayments, retainageif any, security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damagetotheWorkandinsurance, andhave agreedinwritingconcerningtheperiodforcorrectionoftheWorkandcommencementof warrantiesrequiredbytheContractDocuments. WhenthePrimeContractorconsidersa portionSubstantiallyComplete, thePrimeContractorshallprepareandsubmitalisttothe Architect/EngineerasprovidedunderSubparagraph9.7(b). ConsentofthePrime Contractortopartialoccupancyoruseshallnotbeunreasonablywithheld. Thestageofthe progressoftheWorkshallbedeterminedbywrittenagreementbetweentheOwnerand PrimeContractoror, ifnoagreementisreached, bydecisionoftheArchitect/Engineer. b) Immediatelypriortosuchpartialoccupancyoruse, theOwner, PrimeContractor, and Architect/EngineershalljointlyinspecttheareatobeoccupiedorportionoftheWorkto beusedinordertodetermineandrecordtheconditionoftheWork. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 c) Unlessotherwiseagreedupon, partialoccupancyoruseofaportionorportionsoftheWork shallnotconstituteacceptanceofWorknotcomplyingwiththerequirementsofthe ContractDocuments. 9.9FINALCOMPLETIONANDFINALPAYMENT a) UponreceiptofwrittennoticethattheWorkisreadyforfinalinspectionandacceptance anduponreceiptofafinalApplicationforPayment, theArchitect/Engineer, accompanied Architect/EngineerfindstheWorkacceptableundertheContractDocumentsandthe ContractDocumentsfullyperformed, theArchitect/Engineerwillpromptlyissueafinal information inspections, theWorkhasbeencompletedinaccordancewithtermsandconditionsofthe ContractDocumentsandthattheentirebalancefoundtobeduethePrimeContractorand noted forPaymentwillconstituteafurtherrepresentationthatconditionslistedinSubparagraph 9.9(b) asaconditionprecedenttothePrime finalpayment havebeenfulfilled. Ownerwillnormallymakefinalpaymentwithinthirty (30) daysafter Owner'sreceiptandapprovalofthefinalCertificateforPayment. Warrantiesrequiredby theContractDocumentsshallcommenceonthedateofSubstantialCompletionofthe Work, unlessotherwiseprovidedbyseparateagreementbetweentheOwnerandthePrime Contractor. b) Neitherfinalpaymentnoranyremainingretainedpercentageshallbecomedueuntilthe PrimeContractorsubmitstotheArchitect/Engineer: 1) anaffidavitthatpayrolls, billsformaterialsandequipment, andotherindebtedness responsibleorencumbered (lessamountswithheldbyOwner) havebeenpaidor otherwisesatisfied; 2) acertificateevidencingthatinsurancerequiredbytheContractDocumentstoremain inforceafterfinalpaymentiscurrentlyineffectandwillnotbecancelledorallowed toexpireuntilatleastthirty (30) dayspriorwritten noticehasbeengiventotheOwner; 3) awrittenstatementthatthePrimeContractorknowsofnosubstantialreasonthatthe insurancewillnotberenewabletocovertheperiodrequiredbytheContract Documents; 4) aconsentofsuretytofinalpayment; and 5) ifrequiredbytheOwner, otherdataestablishingpaymentorsatisfactionofobligations, suchasreceipts, releasesandwaiversofliens, claims, securityinterestsor encumbrancesarisingoutoftheContract, totheextentandinsuchformasmaybe designatedbytheOwner. c) AsapreconditiontofinalpaymentbytheOwnerunderthisContract, thePrime Contractor'saffidavitunderClause (b)(1) shallstatethatthePrimeContractorhaspaid eachofhissubcontractors, laborersormaterialmeninfullforalllabor andmaterials providedto Contractor fortheWorkperformedunderthisContract. IntheeventthePrime Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 Contractorhasnotpaideachofhissubcontractors, laborersormaterialmeninfull, the PrimeContractorshallstateintheaffidavittheamountowedandthenameofeach subcontractor, laborerormaterialmentowhomsuchpaymentisowed. INANYEVENT, THEPRIMECONTRACTORSHALLBEREQUIREDTOEXECUTETHEOWNER'S STANDARDAFFIDAVITOFFINALPAYMENTANDRELEASEASA PRECONDITIONTORECEIPTOFFINALPAYMENT. d) If, afterSubstantialCompletionoftheWork, finalcompletionoftheWorkismaterially delayedthroughnofaultofthePrimeContractororbyissuanceofChangeOrdersaffecting finalcompletionandtheArchitect/Engineerconfirmsthedelay, theOwnershall, upon applicationbythePrimeContractorandcertificationbytheArchitect/Engineer, and withoutterminatingtheContract, makepaymentofthebalancedueforthatportionofthe Workfullycompletedandaccepted. IftheremainingbalanceforWorknotfullycompleted orcorrectedislessthanretainagestipulatedintheContractDocuments, andifbondshave beenfurnished, thewrittenconsentofsuretytopaymentofthebalancedueforthatportion oftheWorkfullycompletedandacceptedshallbesubmittedbytheContractortothe Architect/Engineerpriortocertificationofpayment. Paymentshallbemadeunderterms andconditionsgoverningfinalpayment, exceptthatitshallnotconstituteawaiverof claims. e) TheacceptancebythePrimeContractorofthefinalpaymentshalloperateasand shallbeacompletereleaseoftheOwnerfromallclaimsorliabilitiesunderthe Contract, foranythingdoneorfurnishedorrelatingtotheWorkortheProject, or foranyactorneglectoftheOwnerrelatingtoorconnectedwiththeWorkorthe Project. ARTICLE10SAFETY, SECURITYANDUTILITYPROVISIONS; ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE 10.1SAFETYPRECAUTIONSANDPROGRAMS ThePrimeContractorshallberesponsibleforinitiating, maintainingandsupervisingallsafety precautionsandprogramsinconnectionwiththeperformanceoftheContract, andwill complywithallapplicableCity, County, StateandFederalhealthandsafetyregulations. 10.2SAFETYOFPERSONSANDPROPERTY a) ThePrimeContractorshalltakereasonableprecautionsforsafetyof, andshallprovide reasonableprotectiontopreventdamage, injuryorlossto: 1) employeesontheWorkandotherpersonswhomaybeaffectedthereby; 2) theWorkandmaterialsandequipmenttobeincorporatedtherein, whetherinstorage onoroffthesite, undercare, custodyorcontrolofthePrimeContractororthePrime subcontractors; and Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 3) otherproperty atthesiteoradjacentthereto, suchastrees, shrubs, lawns, walks, pavements, roadways, structuresandutilitiesnotdesignatedforremoval, relocationor replacementinthecourseofconstruction. b) ThePrimeContractorshallgivenoticesandcomplywithapplicablelaws, ordinances, rules, regulationsandlawfulordersofpublicauthoritiesbearingonsafetyofpersonsor propertyortheirprotectionfromdamage, injuryorloss. c) ThePrimeContractorshallerectandmaintain, asrequiredbyexistingconditionsand performanceoftheContract, reasonablesafeguardsforsafetyandprotection, including postingdangersignsandotherwarningsagainsthazards, promulgatingsafetyregulations andnotifyingownersandusersofadjacentsitesandutilities. d) Whenuseorstorageofexplosivesorotherhazardousmaterialsorequipmentorunusual methodsarenecessaryforexecutionoftheWork, thePrimeContractorshallexercise utmostcareandcarryonsuchactivitiesundersupervisionofproperlyqualifiedpersonnel. e) USEOFEXPLOSIVES - CLAIMSANDTOTALINDEMNIFICATION. TheOwner shallhavetherighttopre-approvetheuseofanyexplosivesontheProject; thePrime Contractorshallnotassumeinitsbidthatpermissiontouseexplosiveswillbegranted. TheOwnershallNOTbeliableforanyclaimforadditionaltimeorcompensationasa resultoftheOwner'sdenialofpermissiontouseexplosives. Whereuseofexplosivesis permittedbytheOwner, thePrimeContractorEXPRESSLYAGREESTOBESOLELY RESPONSIBLEforthedeterminationastowhetherexplosivesshallactuallybeused, and foranyresultfromtheuse, handlingorstorageofexplosives, andshallINDEMNIFY, DEFENDANDHOLDCOMPLETELYHARMLESStheOwner, itsofficers, agentsand employees, andtheArchitect/Engineeragainstanyandallclaims, lawsuits, judgments, costsorexpensesforpersonalinjury (includingdeath), propertydamageorotherharmfor whichrecoveryofdamagesissought, sufferedbyanypersonorpersons, astheresultof theuse, handlingorstorageoftheexplosivesbythePrimeContractororanySubcontractor, REGARDLESSOFWHETHERSAIDUSE, HANDLINGORSTORAGEWAS NEGLIGENTORNOT, ANDREGARDLESSOFWHETHERTHEDAMAGEOR INJURYWASCONTRIBUTEDTOINANYWAYBYTHENEGLIGENCEOR FAULTOFTHEOWNER, ITSOFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, OR REPRESENTATIVES, ORTHEARCHITECT/ENGINEERANDITSOFFICERS, AGENTS, EMPLOYEES, ORREPRESENTATIVES. Intheeventofconflictwithany otherindemnityparagraphinthisContract, thisparagraphcontrols. Thisindemnity paragraphisintendedsolelyforthebenefitofthepartiestothisContractandisnotintended tocreateorgrantanyrights, contractualorotherwise, toorforanyotherpersonorentity. ThePrimeContractorshallfurnishtheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineerwithevidenceof insurancesufficienttocoverpossibledamageorinjury, whichinsuranceshalleither includetheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineerasadditionalinsuredsorbesufficiently broadincoverageastofullyprotecttheOwnerandtheArchitect/Engineer. Allexplosives shallbestoredinasafeandsecuremanner, underthecareofacompetentwatchmanatall times, andallstorageplacesshallbemarkedclearlyandconspicuously: "DANGEROUS- EXPLOSIVES." Themethodofstoringandhandlingexplosivesandhighlyflammable materialsshallconformtoFederalandStatelaws, CityofDentonordinances, andtheCity Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 ofDentonFireDepartmentregulations. ThePrimeContractorshallnotifyany telecommunications andpublicutilitycompanyandanyprivatepropertyownershaving structuresintheproximityoftheProjectSiteofthePrime explosives, andsuchnoticeshallbegivensufficientlyinadvancetoenablethe telecommunicationsandpublicutilitycompaniesandprivatepropertyownerstotakesuch stepsastheymaydeemnecessarytoprotecttheirpropertyfrominjury. Thenoticeshall notrelievethePrimeContractorofanyresponsibilityfordamageresultingfromany blastingoperations. f) ThePrimeContractorshallpromptlyremedydamageandloss (otherthandamageorloss insuredunderpropertyinsurancerequiredbytheContractDocuments) topropertyreferred toinClauses10.2(a)(2) and10.2(a)(3) causedinwholeorinpartbythePrimeContractor, aSubcontractor, oranyonedirectlyorindirectlyemployedbyanyofthem, orbyanyone forwhoseactstheymaybeliableandforwhichthePrimeContractorisresponsibleunder Clauses10.2(a)(2) and10.2(a)(3), exceptdamageorlossattributabletoactsoromissions oftheOwnerorArchitect/Engineeroranyonedirectlyorindirectlyemployedbyeitherof them, orbyanyoneforwhoseactseitherofthemmaybeliable, andnotattributabletothe faultornegligenceofthePrimeContractororanyofitsSubcontractors. Theforegoing obligationsofthePrimeContractorareinadditiontothePrime underParagraph3.l9. Totheextentthatanysuchdamageorlossmaybecoveredby propertyinsuranceorotherinsurancerequiredbytheContractDocuments, theOwnerand thePrimeContractorshallexercisetheirbesteffortstomakeaclaimandobtainrecovery fromtheinsurerstoprovideforthecost, inwholeorinpart, oftherepairworkortoprovide forreimbursementforsuchdamageorloss. g) ThePrimeContractorshalldesignatearesponsiblememberofthePrime organizationatthesitewhosedutyshallbethepreventionofaccidents. Thispersonshall bethePrime tedbythePrime ContractorinwritingtotheOwnerandArchitect/Engineer. h) ThePrimeContractorshallnotloadorpermitanypartoftheWorkortheProjectsitetobe loadedsoastoendangeritssafety. 10.3EMERGENCIES Inanemergencyaffectingsafety, health, orsecurityofpersonsorproperty, thePrime Contractorshallact, atthePrime injury, orloss. AdditionalcompensationorextensionoftimeclaimedbythePrime ContractoronaccountofanemergencyshallbedeterminedasprovidedinParagraph4.3and Article7. 10.4PUBLICCONVENIENCEANDSAFETY a) ThePrimeContractorshallplacematerialsstoredabouttheWorkandshallconductthe Workatalltimesinamannerthatcausesnogreaterobstructiontothepublicthanis considerednecessarybytheOwner. Sidewalksorstreetsshallnotbeobstructed, except byspecialpermissionoftheOwner. Thematerialsexcavatedandtheconstruction Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 materialsorplantusedintheperformanceoftheWorkshallbeplacedinamannerthat doesnotendangertheWorkorpreventfreeaccesstoallfirehydrants, watermainsand appurtenances, watervalves, gasvalves, manholesforthetelephone, telegraphsignalor electricconduits, wastewatermainsandappurtenances, andfirealarmorpolicecall boxesinthevicinity. b) TheOwnerreservestherighttoremedyanyneglectonthepartofthePrimeContractor inregardtopublicconvenienceandsafetywhichmaycometotheOwner'sattention, aftertwenty-four (24) hoursnoticeinwritingtothePrimeContractor. Incaseofan emergency, theOwnershallhavetherighttoimmediatelyremedyanyneglectwithout notice. Ineithercase, thecostofanyworkdonebytheOwnertoremedythePrime PrimeContractor shallnotifytheCityTrafficControlDepartmentwhenanystreetistobeclosedor obstructed. Thenoticeshall, inthecaseofmajorthoroughfaresorstreetuponwhich transitlinesoperate, beforty-eight (48) hoursinadvance. TheOwnerreservestheright topostponeorprohibitanyclosureorobstructionofanystreetsorthoroughfarestothe extentnecessaryforthesafetyandbenefitofthetravelingpublic. ThePrimeContractor shall, whendirectedbytheArchitect/EngineerortheOwner, keepanystreetorstreetsin conditionforunobstructedusebyCitydepartments. WhenthePrimeContractoris requiredtoconstructtemporarybridgesormakeotherarrangementsforcrossingover ditchesoraroundstructures, thePrime includetheroadwayapproachesaswellasthecrossingstructures. 10.5BARRICADES, LIGHTSANDWATCHMEN IftheWorkiscarriedonoradjacenttoanystreet, alleyorpublicplace, thePrimeContractor shall, atthePrime barricades, fences, lightsanddangersignals, shallprovidesufficientwatchmen, andshall takesuchotherprecautionarymeasuresasarenecessaryfortheprotectionofpersonsor propertyandoftheWork. Allbarricadesshallbepaintedinacolorthatwillbevisibleat night, shallindicateinboldlettersthereonthePrimeContractor'snameandshallbe shallmeanflares, flashers, orotherilluminateddevices. Asufficientnumberofbarricades withadequatemarkingsanddirectionaldevicesshallalsobeerectedtokeepvehiclesfrom beingdrivenonorintoanyWorkunderconstruction. ThePrimeContractorwillbeheld responsibleforalldamagetotheWorkduetofailureofbarricades, signs, lightsand watchmentoprotecttheWork. Wheneverevidenceisfoundofsuchdamage, the Architect/Engineermayorderthedamagedportionimmediatelyremovedandreplacedby thePrimeContractoratPrimeContractor'scostandexpense. ThePrimeContractor's responsibilityformaintenanceofbarricades, signs, andlights, andforprovidingwatchmen, shallnotceaseuntiltheProjecthasbeenfinallyacceptedbytheOwner. 10.6PUBLICUTILITIESANDOTHERPROPERTIESTOBECHANGED IncaseitisnecessarytochangeormovethepropertyoftheOwnerorofany telecommunicationsorpublicutility, suchpropertyshallnotberemovedorinterferedwith untilorderedtodosobytheArchitect/Engineer. Therightisreservedtotheownerofany Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 publicorprivateutilitiestoenterupontheProjectsiteforthepurposeofmakingsuch changesorrepairsoftheirpropertythatmaybecomenecessaryduringtheperformanceof theWork. TheOwnerreservestherightofentryupontheProjectsiteforanypurpose, includingrepairingorrelayingsewerandwaterlinesandappurtenances, repairingstructures, andformakingotherrepairs, changes, orextensionstoanyoftheOwner'sproperty. The Owner'sactionsshallconformtothePrimeContractor'scurrentandapprovedschedulefor theperformanceoftheWork, providedthatpropernotificationofschedulerequirementshas beengiventotheOwnerbythePrimeContractor. 10.7TEMPORARYSTORMSEWERANDDRAINCONNECTIONS Whenexistingstormsewersordrainshavetobetakenuporremoved, thePrimeContractor shallathisownexpenseprovideandmaintaintemporaryoutletsandconnectionsforall publicandprivatestormsewersanddrains. ThePrimeContractorshallalsotakecareofall stormsewageanddrainagewhichwillbereceivedfromthesestormdrainsandsewers; for thispurpose, thePrimeContractorshallprovideandmaintain, atthePrime expense, adequatepumpingfacilitiesandtemporaryoutletsordiversions. ThePrime Contractorshall, atthePrime e, constructsuchtroughs, pipes, or otherstructuresnecessaryandshallbepreparedatalltimestodisposeofstormdrainageand sewagereceivedfromthesetemporaryconnectionsuntilsuchtimeasthepermanent connectionsarebuiltandinservice. Theexistingstormsewersandconnectionsshallbekept inserviceandmaintained undertheContract, exceptwherespecifiedororderedtobe abandonedbytheArchitect/Engineer. Allstormwaterandsewageshallbedisposedofina satisfactorymannersothatnonuisanceiscreatedandthattheWorkunderconstructionwill beadequatelyprotected. 10.8ARRANGEMENTANDCHARGEFORWATERFURNISHEDBYTHEOWNER; ELECTRICITYFORTHEPROJECT a) WhenthePrimeContractordesirestousetheOwner'swaterinconnectionwiththeWork, thePrimeContractorshallmakecompleteandsatisfactoryarrangementswiththeDenton WaterUtilitiesDepartmentandshallberesponsibleforthecostofthewaterthePrime Contractoruses. Wheremetersareused, thechargewillbeattheregularestablishedrate; wherenometersareused, thechargewillbeasprescribedbyCityordinance, orwhereno ordinanceapplies, paymentshallbebasedonestimatesmadebytheDentonWaterUtilities Department. b) ThePrimeContractorshallmakecompleteandsatisfactoryarrangementsforelectricity andmeteredelectricalconnectionswiththeOwnerorwithDentonMunicipalElectricin theeventthatseparatelymeteredelectricalconnectionsarerequiredfortheProject. The PrimeContractorshallpayforallelectricityusedintheperformanceoftheWorkthrough separatemeteredelectricalconnectionsobtainedbythePrimeContractorthroughtheCity ofDenton. 10.9USEOFFIREHYDRANTS ThePrimeContractor, Subcontractors, andanyotherpersonworkingontheProjectshallnot Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 open, turnoff, interferewith, attachanypipeorhoseto, orconnectanythingwithanyfire hydrant, stopvalve, orstopcock, ortapanywatermainbelongingtotheOwner, unlessduly authorizedtodosobytheDentonWaterUtilitiesDepartmentinaccordancewiththeDenton CityCode. 10.10ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE a) ThePrimeContractoranditsSubcontractorsaredeemedtohavemadethemselves familiarwithandatalltimesshallcomplywithallapplicablefederal, stateorlocal laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, andrulesofcommonlawnowineffect (including anyamendmentsnowineffect), relatingtotheenvironment, HazardousSubstancesor exposuretoHazardousSubstances, includingbutnotlimitedtotheComprehensive EnvironmentalResponse, CompensationandLiabilityActof1980, 42U.S.C.A. §§ 9601, etseq.; theHazardousMaterialsTransportationAct, 49U.S.C.A. §§ 1801, et seq.; theResourceConservationandRecoveryActof1976, 42U.S.C.A. §§ 6901, et seq.; theFederalWaterPollutionControlAct, 33U.S.C.A §§ 1201, etseq.; theToxic SubstancesControlAct, 15U.S.C.A. §§ 2601, etseq.; theCleanAirAct, 42U.S.C.A. 7401, etseq.; theSafeDrinkingWaterAct, 42U.S.C.A. §§ 3808, etseq., andany currentjudicialoradministrativeinterpretationoftheselaws, rules, regulations, ordinances, orrulesofcommonlaw, includingbutnotlimitedtoanyjudicialor administrativeorder, consentdecree, orjudgmentaffectingtheProject. b) IntheeventthePrimeContractorencountersonthesitematerialsreasonablybelieved tobeaHazardousSubstancethathavenotbeenrenderedharmless, andremovalof suchmaterialsisnotapartofthescopeofWorkrequiredundertheContract Documents, thePrimeContractorshallimmediatelystopWorkintheaffectedareaand reportinwritingthefactsofsuchencountertotheArchitect/EngineerandtheOwner. Workintheaffectedareashallnotthereafterberesumedexceptbywrittenorderofthe OwnerunlessanduntilthematerialisdeterminednottobeaHazardousSubstanceor theHazardousSubstanceisremediated. TheOwnermaychoosetoremediatethe HazardousSubstancewithaseparatecontractororthroughaChangeOrderwiththe PrimeContractor. IftheOwnerdeterminesthattheHazardousSubstanceexistsinthe affectedareaduetothefaultornegligenceofthePrimeContractororanyofits Subcontractors, thePrimeContractorshallberesponsibleforremediatingthecondition atthesoleexpenseofthePrimeContractorinaccordancewiththePrime APPROVEDSpillRemediationPlan. AnextensionoftheContractTimeforanydelay intheprogressschedulecausedasaresultofthediscoveryandremediationofa HazardousSubstancemaybegrantedbytheOwneronlyifallremainingWorkonthe Projectmustbesuspendedandthedelaycannotbemadeupelsewhereintheprogress schedule. AnyrequestforanextensionoftheContractTimerelatedtothediscovery andremediationofaHazardousSubstanceissubjecttotheprovisionsofParagraph4.3 andArticle8. c) ThePrimeContractorshallberesponsibleforidentification, abatement, cleanup, control, removal, remediation, anddisposalofanyHazardousSubstancebroughtinto oruponthesitebythePrimeContractororanySubcontractororSupplier. ThePrime Contractorshallobtainanyandallpermitsnecessaryforthelegalandproperhandling, Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 transportation, anddisposaloftheHazardousSubstanceandshall, priortoundertaking anyabatement, cleanup, control, removal, remediation, anddisposal, notifytheOwner andtheArchitect/Engineersothattheymayobservetheactivities; provided, however, thatitshallbethePrime litytocomplywithallapplicable laws, rules, regulations, orordinancesgoverningtheactivities. d) SpillPreventionPlan. Atleastseventy-two (72) hourspriortocommencing performanceofanyoftheWorkattheProjectsite, thePrimeContractorshallsubmit totheOwnerforreviewandapprovalaSpillPreventionandResponsePlan (SPRP) meetingtherequirementsoffederalandstatelaw, rules, andregulations. TheSPRP shallbespeciallydesignedforthePrimeContractor'splannedwork methodsand procedures. TheSPRPshallbedesignedtocomplementallapplicablesafetystandards, firepreventionregulations, andpollutionpreventionpoliciesandprocedures. The SPRPshallincludeestimatesofthequantityandrateofflowshouldequipmentfail, anddetailcontainmentordiversionarystructurestopreventspillsfromleavingthesite ormigratingintoadjacentpropertiesornavigablewaters. TheSPRPshallinclude methodsofrecoveryofspilledmaterialsandallapplicabletwenty-four (24) hour Managerorotherdesignatedrepresentative. ThePrimeContractorshallnotcommence anyfieldworkpriortoapprovalofsuchplanbytheOwner. Thefollowingadditional rulesshallapplywithrespecttospillscausedbythePrimeContractorora Subcontractor: 1) ThePrimeContractorshallimmediatelyreportanyspillorreleaseattheProject ject Managerorotherdesignatedrepresentative. Thereafter, withintwo (2) working daysaftertheoccurrenceofsuchevent, thePrimeContractorshallsubmitawritten reportdescribingsucheventinadegreeofdetailreasonablyacceptabletothe Owner. 2) ThePrimeContractorshallimmediatelyrespondinaccordancewiththeSPRPin theeventofaspill. 3) ThePrimeContractorshalldisposeofspilledmaterialsinaccordancewithEPA andTexasCommissiononEnvironmentalQuality (TCEQ) regulationsandany otherapplicablefederal, state, orlocallaws, rules, orregulations. Inconnection withsuchdisposals, thePrimeContractorshalluseonlythosetransportersand disposalfacilitiesthatareapprovedinadvanceinwritingbytheOwner. Acopyof alltransportmanifestsforthespilledmaterialsshallbeobtainedandretainedinthe Prime theArchitect/Engineer, theOwner, oranygovernmentalregulatoryagencywith jurisdictionoverthematter. ALLCOSTSOFCOLLECTION, CONTAINMENT, ANDDISPOSALOFSPILLEDMATERIALSSHALLBETHESOLE RESPONSIBILITYOFTHEPRIMECONTRACTOR. 4) environmentaldischargeorrelease. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 e) CleanAirManagementPlan. ThePrimeContractorshallcomplywiththeCleanAir ManagementPlansubmittedtoandapprovedbytheOwnerduringthecontractor selectionprocess. TheOwnerreservestheright, atthePrime torequiretheremovalorretrofittingofanyequipmentusedinthecourseof constructionthatdoesnotcomplywiththePlansubmittedtoandapprovedbythe Owner. f) ThePrimeContractorshalldepositsurplusorwasteexcavationorothermaterials removedaspartoftheWorkatalegaldisposalsiteinaccordancewithallapplicable state, federal, andlocallaws, rules, regulations, andordinances. ThePrimeContractor shallsubmittotheOwnerforreviewandapprovalallplanneddisposalsitesor proposedusesforthesurplusorwasteexcavationorothermaterialspriortoremoval ofanyexcavationorothermaterialfromtheProjectsite. Acopyofalltransport manifestsforsurplusorwasteexcavationorothermaterialsshallbeobtainedand retainedinthePrime requesttotheArchitect/Engineer, theOwner, oranygovernmentalregulatoryagency withjurisdictionoverthematter. g) ThePrimeContractorisresponsibleforobtainingallTXPDESStormWaterPermits fromTCEQforconstructionoftheProjectunderregulationscontainedin40CFRPart 122, asamended, pursuanttotheCleanWaterAct, 33U.S.C.A. §§1251etseq. These regulationsrequirethefilingofanoticeofintenttoobtainandabidebythegeneral stormwaterpermitforconstructionactivitiespromulgatedbyEPA, includingbutnot limitedtocleaning, grading, andexcavationthatdisturbtheapplicableamountoftotal landarea. Inaddition, thePrimeContractorshallcomplywithallregulationsofthe OwnerrelatingtostormwaterandstormwaterrunoffmanagementattheProjectsite pursuanttoChapter19, ArticleIX, DentonCityCode, asamended. h) ThePrimeContractorshallnotinstallanymaterialsintheperformanceoftheWork thatcontainasbestosorasbestos-relatedmaterialsuchashydratedmineralsilicate, includingchrysolite, amosite, crocidolite, tremolite, anthophyliteoractinolite, whether friableornon-friable. i) TheOwnerreservestherightinitssoleoptiontoexercisethefollowingremedies withoutwaivingtherighttopursuetheimpositionofanycivilorcriminalfinesor penaltiesthatmaybeimposedunderstate, federal, orlocallawsorordinances), atno additionalcosttotheOwnerandwithoutanextensionoftheContractTime, inthe eventthePrimeContractorfailsorrefusesafterseven (7) daysadvancewrittennotice fromtheOwnertocomplywiththeprovisionsofthisParagraph10.10, thetermsofthe SPRP, thetermsoftheCleanAirManagementPlan, anystormwaterpermitorother environmentalpermitissuedinconnectionwiththeWork, oranyapplicable environmentallaw, rule, regulation, orordinance: 1) suspendalloranyportionoftheWorkuntilthenoncomplianceiscorrected, oruntil adetailedplantoachievecompliancewithinareasonablypromptperiodoftimeis preparedbythePrimeContractorandapprovedbytheOwner; Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 2) ifthePrimeContractorfailstoproperlyaddressthenoncompliancewithinthetime stipulatedbytheOwner, performthenecessaryremediationorcorrectionworkand backchargethePrimeContractorforthecostoftheremediationorcorrection; or 3) terminatetheContractforcauseasprovidedinArticle13. ARTICLE11INSURANCEANDBONDS 11.1 PRIME PrimeContractorsshallrefertotherequirementslistedwithinthesolicitationdocumentand resultingcontractforallCityofDentoninsurancerequirements. Shouldaconflictarise betweenthesolicitationdocumentandtheresultingcontract, therequirementssetforthinthe actualcontractshallprevail. 11.2PROPERTYINSURANCE PrimeContractorsshallrefertotherequirementslistedwithinthesolicitationdocumentand resultingcontractforallCityofDentoninsurancerequirements. Shouldaconflictarise betweenthesolicitationdocumentandtheresultingcontract, therequirementssetforthinthe actualcontractshallprevail. 11.3 PrimeContractorsshallrefertotherequirementslistedwithinthesolicitationdocumentand resultingcontractforallCityofDentoninsurancerequirements. Shouldaconflictarise betweenthesolicitationdocumentandtheresultingcontract, therequirementssetforthinthe actualcontractshallprevail. 11.4 POLICYENDORSEMENTS ANDSPECIALCONDITIONS PrimeContractorsshallrefertotherequirementslistedwithinthesolicitationdocumentand resultingcontractforallCityofDentoninsurancerequirements. Shouldaconflictarise betweenthesolicitationdocumentandtheresultingcontract, therequirementssetforthinthe actualcontractshallprevail. 11.5 PERFORMANCEANDPAYMENTBONDS a) SubjecttotheprovisionsofSubparagraph11.5(b), thePrimeContractorshall, withthe executionanddeliveryoftheConstructionServicesAgreement, furnishandfilewiththe OwnerintheamountsrequiredinthisParagraph, thesuretybondsdescribedinClauses a)(1) and (a)(2) below, whichsuretybondsshallbeinaccordancewiththeCharterofthe CityofDentonandtheprovisionsofChapter2253, TexasGovernmentCode, asamended; eachbondshallbesignedbythePrimeContractor, asPrincipal, andbyanestablished bondingcompany, assurety, meetingtherequirementsofSubparagraph11.5(c) and approvedbytheOwner. ThesuretybondsshallbeaccompaniedbyanappropriatePower- Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 of-Attorneyclearlyestablishingtheextentandlimitations oftheauthorityofeachsigner tososign: 1) PerformanceBond. Agoodandsufficientbondinanamountequalto100% ofthe totalContractSum, guaranteeingthefullandfaithfulexecutionoftheWorkand performanceoftheContractinaccordancewithPlans, Specificationsandallother ContractDocuments, includinganyAmendmentsthereof, fortheprotectionofthe Owner. Thisbondshallalsoprovidefortherepairandmaintenanceofalldefectsdue tofaultymaterialsandworkmanshipthatappearwithinaperiodoftwo (2) yearsfrom thedateoffinalcompletionandacceptanceoftheimprovementsbytheOwnerorlesser orlongerperiodsasmaybeotherwisedesignatedintheContractDocuments. 2) PaymentBond. Agoodandsufficientbondinanamountequalto100% ofthetotal ContractSum, guaranteeingthefullandpromptpaymentofallclaimantssupplying laborormaterialsintheprosecutionoftheWorkprovidedforintheContract DocumentsandanyAmendmentsthereto, andfortheuseandprotectionofeach claimant. b) IftheContractSum, includingOwner-acceptedalternatesandallowances, ifany, isgreater than $50,000, Paymentbondsin100% oftheContractSumaremandatoryandshallbe requiredtobeprovidedbytheContractor. IftheContractSumisgreaterthan $100,000, a PaymentBondandPerformanceBondin100% oftheContractamountismandatory. c) NosuretywillbeacceptedbytheOwnerwhoisnowindefaultordelinquentonanybonds orwhoisapartytoanylitigationagainsttheOwner. Allbondsshallbemadeandexecuted ontheOwner'sstandardforms, shallbeapprovedbytheOwner, andshallbeexecutedby notlessthanonecorporatesuretythatisauthorizedandadmittedtodobusinessintheState ofTexas, islicensedbytheStateofTexastoissuesuretybonds, islistedinthemostcurrent UnitedStatesDepartmentoftheTreasuryListofAcceptableSureties, andisotherwise acceptabletotheOwner. EachbondshallbeexecutedbythePrimeContractorandthe surety, andshallspecifythatlegalvenueforenforcementofeachbondshalllieexclusively inDentonCounty, Texas. EachsuretyshalldesignateanagentresidentinDentonCounty, Texastowhomanyrequisitestatutorynoticesmaybedeliveredandonwhomserviceof processmaybehadinmattersarisingoutofthesuretyship. d) Contractorwillberequiredtofurnishoriginalperformanceandpaymentbondsfor100 percentofthetotalsubmissionpricebeforeworkistocommence. TheContractorshall assumeallcostsinincreasingthebondlimitsifchangeordersareformallyapproved. 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. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 e) ThefailureoftheContractortodelivertherequiredstatutorybondsandevidenceof insurancewithinfourteen (14) calendardaysaftertheContractisawardedshallconstitute amaterialbreachofthePrime Contractawardandcollectorretaintheproceedsofthebidsecurity. Byreasonofthe uncertaintyofthemarketpricesormaterialsandlabor, anditbeingimpracticableand difficulttodetermineaccuratelytheamountofdamagesoccurringtotheOwnerbyreason ofthePrimeContractor'sfailuretoexecuteandfurnishthestatutorybondswithin fourteen 14) calendardays, thefilingofabidproposalwiththeaccompanyingbidsecuritywillbe consideredasanacceptanceofthisSubparagraph11.5(e). IntheeventtheOwnershould re-advertiseforbids, thedefaultingPrimeContractorshallnotbeeligibletobid, andthe lowestresponsiblebidobtainedinthere-advertisementshallbethebidreferredtointhis Paragraph. ARTICLE12 DEFECTIVEANDNONCONFORMINGWORK 12.1UNCOVERINGOFWORK a) requirementsspecificallyexpressedintheContractDocuments, theWorkmust, if observationandbereplacedatthePrime ContractTime. b) IfaportionoftheWorkhasbeencoveredwhichtheArchitect/Engineerhasnot specificallyrequestedtoobservepriortoitbeingcovered, theArchitect/Engineermay requesttoseesuchWorkanditshallbeuncoveredbythePrimeContractor. IfsuchWork isinaccordancewiththeContractDocuments, costsofuncoveringandreplacementshall, byappropriateChangeOrder, bechargedtotheOwner. IfanyWorkisnotinaccordance withtheContractDocuments, thePrimeContractorshallpaythecostsofuncovering, repair, replacementunlesstheconditionwascausedbytheOwneroraseparatecontractor inwhicheventtheOwnershallberesponsibleforpaymentofsuchcosts. 12.2CORRECTIONOFWORK a) ThePrimeContractorshallpromptlycorrectWorkrejectedbytheArchitect/Engineeras failingtoconformtotherequirementsoftheContractDocuments, whetherobserved beforeorafterSubstantialCompletionandwhetherornotfabricated, installedor completed. ThePrimeContractorshallbearcostsofcorrectingsuchrejectedWork, includingadditionaltestingandinspectionsandcompensationforthe b) IfanyoftheWorkisfoundtobedefectiveornonconformingwiththerequirementsof theContractDocuments, thePrimeContractorshallcorrectitpromptlyafterreceiptof writtennoticefromtheArchitect/EngineerortheOwnertodosounlesstheOwnerhas Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 previouslygiventhePrimeContractorawrittenacceptanceorwaiverofthedefector nonconformity. ThePrime Workremainsineffectfor: 1) oneyearafterthedateofSubstantialCompletionoftheWorkordesignatedportion oftheWork; 2) oneyearafterthedateforcommencementofwarrantiesestablishedbyagreementin connectionwithpartialoccupancyunderSubparagraph9.8(a); or 3) thestipulateddurationofanyapplicablespecialwarrantyrequiredbytheContract Documents. c) Theone-yearperioddescribedinClauses (b)(1) and (b)(2) shallbeextendedwithrespect toportionsoftheWorkperformed, repaired, orcorrectedafterSubstantialCompletion bytheperiodoftimebetweenSubstantialCompletionandtheactualcompletionofthe Work. d) TheobligationsofthePrimeContractorunderthisParagraph12.2shallsurvivefinal acceptanceoftheWorkandterminationofthisContract. TheOwnershallgivenoticeto thePrimeContractorpromptlyafterdiscoveryofadefectiveornonconformingcondition intheWork. Theone-yearperiodstatedinClauses (b)(1) and (b)(2) doesnotlimitthe abilityoftheOwnertorequirethePrimeContractortocorrectlatentdefectsor nonconformitiesintheWork, whichdefectsornonconformitiescouldnothavebeen discoveredthroughreasonablediligencebytheOwnerortheArchitect/Engineeratthe timetheWorkwasperformedoratthetimeofinspectionforcertificationofSubstantial CompletionorFinalCompletion. TheoneyearperiodalsodoesnotrelievethePrime ContractorfromliabilityforanydefectsordeficienciesintheWorkthatmaybe discoveredaftertheexpirationoftheoneyearcorrectionperiod. e) ThePrimeContractorshallremovefromtheProjectsiteportionsoftheWorkwhichare notinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheContractDocumentsandareneither correctedbythePrimeContractornoracceptedbytheOwner. f) IfthePrimeContractorfailstocorrectdefectiveornonconformingWorkwithina reasonabletimeafternoticefromtheOwnerortheArchitect/Engineer, theOwnermay correctitinaccordancewithParagraph2.4. IfthePrimeContractordoesnotproceed withcorrectionofdefectiveornonconformingWorkwithinareasonabletimefixedby writtennoticefromtheArchitect/Engineer, theOwnermayremoveorreplacethe defectiveornonconformingWorkandstorethesalvageablematerialsorequipmentat thePrime expense. IfthePrimeContractordoesnotpaycostsofremoval andstoragewithintendaysafterwrittennotice, theOwnermay, uponten (10) additional dayswrittennotice, sellthematerialsandequipmentatauctionoratprivatesaleandshall accountfortheproceedsafterdeductingcostsanddamagesthatshouldhavebeenborne bythePrime andexpensesmadenecessaryasaresultofthesale. Iftheproceedsofsaledonotcover costswhichthePrimeContractorshouldhaveborne, theContractSumshallbereduced Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 bythedeficiency. IfpaymentsduetothePrimeContractorthenorthereafterarenot sufficienttocoverthedeficiency, thePrimeContractorshallpaythedifferencetothe Owner. g) ThePrimeContractorshallbearthecostofcorrectingdestroyedordamagedconstruction oftheOwnerorseparatecontractors, whethertheconstructioniscompletedorpartially completed, thatiscausedbythePrime removalofWorkwhich isnotinaccordancewiththerequirementsoftheContractDocuments. h) NothingcontainedinthisParagraph12.2shallbeconstruedtoestablishaperiodof limitationwithrespecttootherobligationswhichthePrimeContractormighthaveunder theContractDocuments. Establishmentoftheone-yeartimeperiodasdescribedin Subparagraph12.2(b) relatesonlytothespecificobligationofthePrimeContractorto correcttheWork, andhasnorelationshiptothetimewithinwhichtheobligationto complywiththeContractDocumentsmaybesoughttobeenforced, nortothetime withinwhichproceedingsmaybecommencedtoestablishthePrime liabilitywithrespecttothePrime o correcttheWork. i) AnyWorkrepairedorreplacedpursuanttothisArticle12shallbesubjecttothe provisionsofArticle12tothesameextentasWorkoriginallyperformedorinstalled. 12.3ACCEPTANCEOFNONCONFORMINGWORK TheOwnermay, intheO therequirementsoftheContractDocumentsinsteadofrequiringitsremovalandcorrection, inwhichcasetheContractSumwillbereducedasappropriateandequitable. Theadjustment willbeaccomplishedwhetherornotfinalpaymenthasbeenmade. ARTICLE13COMPLETIONOFTHECONTRACT; TERMINATION; TEMPORARY SUSPENSION 13.1FINALCOMPLETIONOFCONTRACT TheContractwillbeconsideredcompleted, exceptasprovidedinanywarrantyor maintenancestipulations, bond, orbylaw, whenalltheWorkhasbeenfinallycompleted, the finalinspectionismadebytheArchitect/Engineer, andfinalacceptanceandfinalpaymentis madebytheOwner. 13.2WARRANTYFULFILLMENT PriortotheexpirationofthespecifiedwarrantyperiodprovidedforintheContract Documents, theArchitect/EngineerwillmakeadetailedinspectionoftheWorkandwill advisethePrimeContractorandthePrime correction. TheArchitect/Engineerwillmakeasubsequentinspectionandifthecorrections havebeenproperlyperformed, theArchitect/Engineerwillissuealetterofreleaseonthe maintenancestipulationstothePrimeContractorandtheSurety. IfforanyreasonthePrime Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 Contractorhasnotmadetherequiredcorrectionsbeforetheexpirationofthewarrantyperiod, thewarrantyprovisionsasprovidedforintheContractDocumentsshallremainineffectuntil thecorrectionshavebeenproperlyperformedandaletterofreleaseissued. 13.3TERMINATIONBYTHEOWNERFORCAUSE a) NotwithstandinganyotherprovisionoftheseGeneralConditions, theWorkorany portionoftheWorkmaybeterminatedimmediatelybytheOwnerforanygoodcause aftergivingseven (7) daysadvancewrittennoticeandopportunitytocuretothePrime Contractor, includingbutnotlimitedtothefollowingcauses: 1) FailureorrefusalofthePrimeContractortostarttheWorkwithinten (10) daysafter thedateofwrittennoticebytheOwnertocommencetheWork. 2) AreasonablebeliefthattheprogressoftheWorkbeingmadebythePrime ContractorisinsufficienttocompletetheWorkwithinthespecifiedtime. 3) FailureorrefusalofthePrimeContractortoprovidesufficientandproperequipment orconstructionforcestoproperlyexecutetheWorkinatimelymanner. 4) AreasonablebeliefthatthePrimeContractorhasabandonedtheWork. 5) AreasonablebeliefthattheContractorhasbecomeinsolvent, bankrupt, orotherwise financiallyunabletocarryontheWork. 6) FailureorrefusalonthepartoftheContractortoobserveanyrequirementsofthe ContractDocumentsortocomplywithanywrittenordersgivenbythe Architect/EngineerortheOwnerasprovidedforintheContractDocuments. 7) FailureorrefusalofthePrimeContractortopromptlymakegoodanydefectsin materialsorworkmanship, oranydefectsofanynature, thecorrectionofwhichhas beendirectedinwritingbytheArchitect/Engineer. 8) AreasonablebeliefbytheOwnerthatcollusionexistsorhasoccurredforthe purposeofillegallyprocuringtheContractoraSubcontractor, orthatafraudisbeing perpetratedontheOwnerinconnectionwiththeconstructionofWorkunderthe Contract. 9) Repeatedandflagrantviolationofsafeworkingprocedures. 10) ThefilingbythePrimeContractoroflitigationagainsttheOwnerpriorto completionoftheWork. b) WhentheWorkoranyportionoftheWorkisterminatedforanyofthecausesitemized aboveorforanyothercauseexceptterminationforconveniencepursuantto Subparagraph13.3(e), thePrimeContractorshall, asofthedatespecifiedbytheOwner, discontinuetheWorkorportionoftheWorkastheOwnershalldesignate, whereupon Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 thesuretyshall, withinfifteen (15) daysafterthewrittennoticeofterminationforcause hasbeenserveduponthePrimeContractorandthesuretyoritsauthorizedagents, assumetheobligationsofthePrimeContractorfortheWorkorthatportionoftheWork whichtheOwnerhasorderedthePrimeContractortodiscontinueandmay: 1) performtheWorkwithforcesemployedbythesurety; 2) withthewrittenconsentoftheOwner, tenderareplacementcontractortotakeover andperformtheWork, inwhicheventthesuretyshallberesponsibleforandpaythe amountofanycostsrequiredtobeincurredforthecompletionoftheWorkthatare inexcessoftheamountoffundsremainingundertheContractasofthetimeofthe termination; or 3) withthewrittenconsentoftheOwner, tenderandpaytotheOwnerinsettlementthe amountofmoneynecessarytofinishthebalanceofuncompletedWorkunderthe Contract, correctexistingdefectiveornonconformingWork, andcompensatethe OwnerforanyotherlosssustainedasaresultofPrimeContractor'sdefault. IntheeventofterminationforcauseinvolvingClause (b)(1) or (b)(2), theSurety shallassumethePrimeContractor'splaceinallrespects, andtheamountoffunds remainingunpaidundertheContractshallbepaidbytheOwnerforallWork performedbythesuretyorthereplacementcontractorinaccordancewiththeterms oftheContractDocuments, subjecttoanyrightsoftheOwnertodeductanycosts, damages, oractualdamagesthattheOwnermayhaveincurred, includingbutnot limitedtoadditionalfeesandexpensesoftheArchitect/Engineerandattorneysfees, asaresultofsuchtermination. c) ThebalanceoftheContractSumremainingatthetimeofthePrime andoftheterminationshallbecomedueandpayabletothesuretyastheWork progresses, subjecttoalloftheterms, covenants, andconditionsoftheContract Documents. Ifthesuretydoesnot, withinthetimespecifiedinSubparagraph13.3(b), exerciseitsobligationtoassumetheobligationsoftheContract, orthatportionofthe ContractwhichtheOwnerhasorderedthePrimeContractortodiscontinue, thenthe OwnershallhavethepowertocompletetheWorkbycontractorotherwise, asitmay deemnecessary. ThePrimeContractoragreesthattheOwnershallhavetherighttotake possessionoforuseanyorallofthematerials, plant, tools, equipment, supplies, and propertyofeverykindprovidedbythePrimeContractorforthepurposeoftheWork, andtoprocureothertools, equipment, labor, andmaterialsforthecompletionofthe Work, andtochargetotheaccountofthePrimeContractortheexpensesofcompletion andlabor, materials, tools, equipment, andincidentalexpenses. Theexpensesincurred bytheOwnertocompletetheWorkshallbedeductedbytheOwneroutofthebalance oftheContractSumremainingunpaidtoorunearnedbytheContractor. ThePrime ContractorandthesuretyshallbeliabletotheOwnerforanycostsincurredinexcess ofthebalanceoftheContractSumforthecompletionandcorrectionoftheWork, and foranyothercosts, damages, expenses (includingbutnotlimitedtoadditionalfeesof termination. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 d) TheOwnershallnotberequiredtoobtainthelowestbidfortheWorkofcompletingthe ContractasdescribedinSubparagraph13.3(c), buttheexpensestobedeductedfrom lessthanthesumwhichwouldhavebeenpayableundertheContract, ifthesamehad beencompletedbythePrimeContractor, thentheOwnermaypaytothePrime Contractor (ortheSurety, intheeventofacompleteterminationforcause) thedifference inthecost, providedthatthePrimeContractor (ortheSurety) shallnotbeentitledtoany claimfordamagesorforlossofanticipatedprofits. Incasesuchexpensesforcompletion shallexceedtheamountwhichwouldhavebeenpayableundertheContractifthesame hadbeencompletedbythePrimeContractor, thenthePrimeContractorandhisSureties shallpaytheamountoftheexcesstotheOwneronnoticefromtheOwnerforexcess due. WhenonlyaparticularpartoftheWorkisbeingcarriedonbytheOwnerby contractorotherwiseundertheprovisionsofthisSubparagraph, thePrimeContractor shallcontinuetheremainderoftheWorkinconformitywiththetermsoftheContract, andinsuchmannerasnottohinderorinterferewiththeperformanceofworkmen employedandprovidedbytheOwner. e) TheunconditionalrighttoterminatethisContractfortheconvenienceoftheOwner includingbutnotlimitedtonon-appropriationoffunding) isexpresslyretainedbythe Owner. Intheeventofterminationforconvenience, theOwnershalldeliveratleastten 10) daysadvancewrittennoticeofterminationforconveniencetothePrimeContractor. UponthePrime PrimeContractorshall ceasetheperformanceoftheWorkandshalltakereasonableandappropriateactionto secureandprotecttheWorkinplace. ThePrimeContractorshallthenbereimbursedby theOwnerinaccordancewiththetermsandprovisionsoftheContractDocuments, not toexceedactuallaborcostsincurred, materialsstoredattheProjectsiteorawayfrom theProjectsiteasapprovedbytheOwnerbutnotyetpaidfor, plusactual, reasonable, anddocumentedterminationcharges, ifany, paidbythePrimeContractorinconnection withtheWorkinplacewhichiscompletedandinconformancewiththeContract Documentstothedateofterminationforconvenience. Noamountshalleverbedueto thePrimeContractorforlostoranticipatedprofits. 13.4TEMPORARYSUSPENSIONOFTHEWORK a) TheWorkoranyportionoftheWorkmaybetemporarilysuspendedbytheOwner immediatelyuponwrittennoticetothePrimeContractorforanyreason, includingbut notlimitedto: 1) thecausesdescribedinClauses13.1(a)(1) through (a)(10) above; 2) whereotherprovisionsintheContractDocumentsrequireorpermittemporary suspensionoftheWork; 3) situationswheretheWorkisthreatenedby, contributesto, orcausesanimmediate threattopublichealth, safety, orsecurity; or 4) otherunforeseenconditionsorcircumstances. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 b) ThePrimeContractorshallimmediatelyresumethetemporarilysuspendedWorkwhen orderedinwritingbytheOwnertodoso. TheOwnershallnotunderanycircumstances beliableforanyclaimofthePrimeContractorarisingfromatemporarysuspensiondue toacausedescribedinClause (a)(1) above; provided, however, thatinthecaseofa temporarysuspensionforanyofthereasonsdescribedunderClauses (a)(2) through a)(4), wherethePrimeContractorisnotacontributingcauseofthesuspensionunder oneofthoseClausesorwheretheprovisionoftheContractDocumentsin question specificallyprovidesthatthesuspensionisatnocosttotheOwner, theOwnerwillmake anequitableadjustmentforthefollowingitems, providedthataclaimisproperlymade bythePrimeContractorunderSubparagraph4.3oftheseGeneralConditions: 1) anequitableextensionoftheContractTime, nottoexceedtheactualdelaycaused bythetemporarysuspensionasdeterminedbytheArchitect/Engineerandthe Owner; 2) anequitableadjustmenttotheContractSumfortheactual, necessary, and reasonablecostsofproperlyprotectinganyWorkthatisfinishedorpartially finishedduringtheperiodofthetemporarysuspension (noprofitandoverheadshall beallowedontopofthesecosts); and 3) ifitbecomesnecessarytomoveequipmentfromtheProjectsiteandthenreturnit totheProjectsitewhentheWorkisorderedtoberesumed, anequitableadjustment totheContractSumfortheactual, necessary, andreasonablecostofthesemoves; provided, however, thatnoadjustmentshallbedueiftheequipmentismovedto anotherProjectsiteoftheOwner. ARTICLE14MISCELLANEOUSPROVISIONS 14.1GOVERNINGLAW; COMPLIANCE WITHLAWSANDREGULATIONS a) ThisContractshallbeinallthingsgovernedbythelawsoftheStateofTexaswithout regardtoconflictoflawsprinciples. b) TheContractorshall, duringtheperformanceoftheWork, complywithallapplicable Citycodesandordinances, asamended, andallapplicableStateandFederallaws, rules andregulations, asamended. 14.2SUCCESSORSANDASSIGNS TheOwnerandthePrimeContractorrespectivelybindthemselves, theirpartners, successors, assigns, andlegalrepresentativestothepromises, covenants, terms, conditions, and obligationscontainedintheContractDocuments. ThePrimeContractorshallnotassign, transfer, orconveyitsinterestorrightsintheContract, inpartorasawhole, withoutwritten consentoftheOwner. IfthePrimeContractorattemptstomakeanassignment, transfer, or conveyancewithouttheOw legallyresponsibleforallobligationsundertheContractDocuments. TheOwnershallnot Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 assignanyportionoftheContractSumdueortobecomedueunderthisContractwithoutthe writtenconsentofthePrimeContractor, exceptwhereassignmentiscompelledorallowedby courtorder, thetermsoftheContractDocuments, orotheroperationoflaw. 14.3WRITTENNOTICE ExceptasotherwiseprovidedinArticle16, anynotice, payment, statement, ordemand requiredorpermittedtobegivenunderthisContractbyeitherpartytotheothermaybe effectedbypersonaldeliveryinwritingorbymail, postageprepaidtotheProjectManageror Superintendentofeitherparty, ortoanofficer, partner, orotherdesignatedrepresentativeof eitherparty. Mailednoticesshallbeaddressedtothepartiesatanaddressdesignatedbyeach party, buteachpartymaychangeitsaddressbywrittennoticeinaccordancewiththissection. Mailednoticesshallbedeemedcommunicatedasofthree (3) daysaftermailing. 14.4RIGHTSANDREMEDIES; NOWAIVEROFRIGHTSBYOWNER a) ThedutiesandobligationsimposedonthePrimeContractorbytheContractDocuments andtherightsandremediesavailabletotheOwnerundertheContractDocumentsshallbein additionto, andnotalimitationof, anyduties, obligations, rights, andremediesotherwise imposedormadeavailablebylaw. b) NoactionorfailuretoactbytheOwnershallconstituteawaiverofarightaffordedthe OwnerundertheContractDocuments, norshallanyactionorfailuretoactbytheOwner constituteapprovaloforacquiescenceinabreachoftheContractbyPrimeContractor, except asmaybespecificallyagreedinwritingbyChangeOrderorSupplementalAgreement. 14.5INTEREST TheOwnershallnotbeliableforinterestonanyprogressorfinalpaymenttobemadeunder theContractDocuments, exceptasmaybeprovidedbytheapplicableprovisionsofthe PromptPaymentAct, Chapter2251, TexasGovernmentCode, asamended, subjectto Paragraph9.6(a) oftheseGeneralConditions. 14.6OFFICERSOREMPLOYEESOFTHEOWNERNOTTOHAVEFINANCIAL INTERESTINANYCONTRACTOFTHEOWNER NoofficeroremployeeoftheOwnershallhaveafinancialinterest, directorindirect, inany ContractwiththeOwner, orbefinanciallyinterested, directlyorindirectly, inthesaletothe Ownerofanyland, materials, suppliesorservices, exceptonbehalfoftheOwnerasanofficer oremployee. Anyviolationofthisarticleshallconstitutemalfeasanceinoffice, andany officeroremployeeofOwnerguiltythereofshalltherebyforfeithisofficeorposition. Any violationofthissection, withtheknowledge, expressorimplied, oftheperson, persons, partnership, company, firm, associationorcorporationcontractingwiththeOwnershall rendertheContractinvolvedvoidablebytheOwner'sCityManagerorCityCouncil. 14.7VENUE Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 ThisContractis deemedtobeperformedinDentonCounty, Texas, andiflegalactionis necessarytoenforcethisContract, exclusivevenueshalllieinDentonCounty, Texas. 14.8INDEPENDENTCONTRACTOR InperformingtheWorkunderthisContract, therelationshipbetweentheOwnerandthe PrimeContractoristhatofanindependentcontractor. ThePrimeContractorshallexercise independentjudgmentinperformingtheWorkandissolelyresponsibleforsettingworking hours, schedulingorprioritizingtheWorkflowanddeterminingthemeansandmethodsof performingtheWork, subjectonlytotherequirementsoftheContractDocuments. Noterm orprovisionofthisContractshallbeconstruedasmakingthePrimeContractoranagent, servant, oremployeeoftheOwner, ormakingthePrimeContractororanyofthePrime insuranceandworker'scompensation, whichtheOwnerprovidestoitsemployees. 14.9NONDISCRIMINATION AsaconditionofthisContract, thePrimeContractorcovenantsthathewilltakeallnecessary actionstoinsurethat, inconnectionwithanyworkunderthisContract, thePrimeContractor anditsSubcontractors willnotdiscriminateinthetreatmentoremploymentofanyindividual orgroupsofindividualsonthegroundsofrace, color, religion, nationalorigin, age, sex, sexualorientation, orhandicapunrelatedtojobperformance, eitherdirectly, indirectlyor throughcontractualorotherarrangements. ThePrimeContractorshallalsocomplywithall applicablerequirementsoftheAmericanswithDisabilitiesAct, 42U.S.C.A. §§12101-12213, asamended. Inthisregard, thePrimeContractorshallkeep, retainandsafeguardallrecords relatingtohisContractorWorkperformedthereunderforaminimumperiodofthree (3) years fromfinalContractcompletion, withfullaccessallowedtoauthorizedrepresentativesofthe Owner, uponrequest, forpurposesofevaluatingcompliancewiththisandotherprovisionsof theContract. 14.10GIFTSTOPUBLICSERVANTS a) TheOwnermayterminatethisContractimmediatelyifthePrimeContractorhas offered, conferred, oragreedtoconferanybenefitonaCityofDentonemployeeor officialthattheCityofDentonemployee orofficialisprohibitedbylawfrom accepting. b) ForpurposesofthisArticle, "benefit" meansanythingreasonablyregardedas pecuniarygainorpecuniaryadvantage, includingbenefittoanyotherpersoninwhose welfarethebeneficiaryhasadirector substantialinterest, butdoesnotincludea contributionorexpendituremadeandreportedinaccordancewithlaw. c) Notwithstandinganyotherlegalremedies, theOwnermayrequirethePrimeContractor toremoveanyemployeeofthePrimeContractorfromtheProjectwhohasviolatedthe restrictionsofthisArticleoranysimilarStateorFederallaw, andobtainreimbursement foranyexpendituresmadetothePrimeContractorasaresultoftheimproperoffer, agreementtoconfer, orconferringofabenefittoaCityofDentonemployeeorofficial. Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 ARTICLE15RIGHTTOAUDITCONTRACTOR'SRECORDS ByexecutionoftheBuildingConstructionServicesAgreement, thePrimeContractorgrantsthe Ownertherighttoaudit, attheOwner'selection, allofthePrimeContractor'srecordsandbillings relatingtotheperformanceoftheWorkundertheContractDocuments. ThePrimeContractor agreestoretainitsProjectrecordsforaminimumoffive (5) yearsfollowingcompletionofthe Work. TheOwneragreesthatitwillexercisetherighttoauditonlyatreasonablehours. Citymay reviewanyandalloftheservicesperformedbyPrimeContractorunderthisContract. Any payment, settlement, satisfaction, orreleasemadeorprovidedduringthecourseofperformance ofth ARTICLE16NOTICEOFCONTRACTCLAIM ThisContractissubjecttotheprovisionsoftheDentonCityCode, asamended, relatingto requirementsforfilinganoticeofabreachofcontractclaimagainstCity. PrimeContractorshall complywiththerequirementsofthisordinanceasapreconditionofanylitigationrelatingtothis Contract, inadditiontoallotherrequirementsinthisContractrelatedtoclaimsandnoticeof claims. Shouldaconflictarisebetweenanyofthecontractdocuments, itshallberesolvedwiththe followingorderofprecedence (ifapplicable). Inanyevent, thefinalnegotiatedcontractshall takeprecedenceoveranyandallcontractdocumentstotheextentofsuchconflict. 1. Finalnegotiatedcontract 2. RFP/Biddocuments 3. 4. Purchaseorder 5. Contractortermsandconditions Contract6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 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. IFB # 6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 EXHIBITE INSURANCEREQUIREMENTSAND COMPENSATIONREQUIREMENTS Uponcontractexecution, allinsurancerequirementsshallbecomecontractualobligations, which thesuccessfulcontractorshallhaveadutytomaintainthroughoutthecourseofthiscontract. STANDARDPROVISIONS: WithoutlimitinganyoftheotherobligationsorliabilitiesoftheContractor, theContractorshall provideandmaintainuntilthecontractedworkhasbeencompletedandacceptedbytheCityof Denton, Owner, theminimuminsurancecoverageasindicatedhereinafter. ContractorshallfilewiththePurchasingDepartmentsatisfactorycertificatesofinsurance includinganyapplicableaddendumorendorsements, containingthecontractnumberandtitle oftheproject. Contractormay, uponwrittenrequesttothePurchasingDepartment, askfor clarificationofanyinsurancerequirementsatanytime; however, Contractorshallnot commenceanyworkordeliveranymaterialuntilheorshereceivesnotificationthatthecontract hasbeenaccepted, approved, andsignedbytheCityofDenton. Allinsurancepoliciesproposedorobtainedinsatisfactionoftheserequirementsshallcomply withthefollowinggeneralspecifications, andshallbemaintainedincompliancewiththese generalspecificationsthroughout thedurationoftheContract, orlonger, ifsonoted: EachpolicyshallbeissuedbyacompanyauthorizedtodobusinessintheStateofTexas withanA.M. BestCompanyratingofatleastAorbetter. Anydeductiblesorself-insuredretentionsshallbedeclaredintheproposal. Ifrequested bytheCity, theinsurershallreduceoreliminatesuchdeductiblesorself-insuredretentions withrespecttotheCity, itsofficials, agents, employeesandvolunteers; or, thecontractor shallprocureabondguaranteeingpaymentoflossesandrelatedinvestigations, claim administrationanddefenseexpenses. Liabilitypoliciesshallbeendorsedtoprovidethefollowing: NameasAdditionalInsuredtheCityofDenton, itsOfficials, Agents, Employees andvolunteers. ThatsuchinsuranceisprimarytoanyotherinsuranceavailabletotheAdditional Insuredwithrespecttoclaimscoveredunderthepolicyandthatthisinsurance appliesseparatelytoeachinsuredagainstwhomclaimismadeorsuitisbrought. Theinclusionofmorethanoneinsuredshallnotoperatetoincreasetheinsurer's limitofliability. ProvideaWaiverofSubrogationinfavoroftheCityofDenton, itsofficials, agents, employees, andvolunteers. IFB # 6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 Cancellation: Cityrequires30daywrittennoticeshouldanyofthepoliciesdescribedon thecertificatebecancelledormateriallychangedbeforetheexpirationdate. Shouldanyoftherequiredinsurancebeprovidedunderaclaimsmadeform, Contractor shallmaintainsuchcoveragecontinuouslythroughoutthetermofthiscontractand, without lapse, foraperiodofthreeyearsbeyondthecontractexpiration, suchthatoccurrences arisingduringthecontracttermwhichgiverisetoclaimsmadeafterexpirationofthe contractshallbecovered. Shouldanyoftherequiredinsurancebeprovidedunderaformofcoveragethatincludesa generalannualaggregatelimitprovidingforclaimsinvestigationorlegaldefensecoststo beincludedinthegeneralannualaggregatelimit, theContractorshalleitherdoublethe occurrencelimitsorobtainOwnersandContractorsProtectiveLiabilityInsurance. 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: IFB # 6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 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\] Compensationinsurancewhich, in additiontomeetingtheminimumstatutoryrequirementsforissuanceofsuchinsurance, hasEmployer'sLiabilitylimitsofatleast $100,000foreachaccident, $100,000pereach employee, anda $500,000policylimitforoccupationaldisease. TheCityneednotbe namedasan "AdditionalInsured" buttheinsurershallagreetowaiveallrightsof subrogationagainsttheCity, itsofficials, agents, employeesandvolunteersforanywork performedfortheCitybytheNamedInsured. Forbuildingorconstructionprojects, the ContractorshallcomplywiththeprovisionsofAttachment1inaccordancewith §406.096 Commission (TWCC). Owner'sandContractor'sProtectiveLiabilityInsurance TheContractorshallobtain, payforandmaintainatalltimesduringtheprosecutionofthe workunderthiscontract, anOwner'sandContractor'sProtectiveLiabilityinsurancepolicy namingtheCityasinsuredforpropertydamageandbodilyinjurywhichmayariseinthe prosecutionoftheworkorContractor'soperationsunderthiscontract. Coverageshallbe thatcarriestheContractor'sliabilityinsurance. Policylimitswillbeatleast $500,000.00 combinedbodilyinjuryandpropertydamageperoccurrencewitha $1,000,000.00 aggregate. FireDamageLegalLiabilityInsurance IFB # 6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 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 ployees, includingnewhires. Thistypeinsuranceshouldberequiredifthecontractorhasaccessto Cityfunds. Limitsofnotlessthan $ eachoccurrencearerequired. AdditionalInsurance Otherinsurancemayberequiredonanindividualbasisforextrahazardouscontractsand specificserviceagreements. Ifsuchadditionalinsuranceisrequiredforaspecificcontract, thatrequirementwillbedescribedinthe "SpecificConditions" ofthecontract specifications. IFB # 6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 ATTACHMENT1 X\] ompensationCoverageforBuildingorConstructionProjectsfor GovernmentalEntities A. Definitions: Certificateofcoverage ("certificate")-Acopyofacertificateofinsurance, acertificate ofauthoritytoself-insureissuedbythecommission, oracoverageagreement (TWCC- 81, TWCC-82, TWCC-83, orTWCC-84), showingstatutoryworkers' compensation insurancecoveragefortheperson'sorentity'semployeesprovidingservicesona project, forthedurationoftheproject. Durationoftheproject - includesthetimefromthebeginningoftheworkonthe projectuntilthecontractor's/person'sworkontheprojecthasbeencompletedand acceptedbythegovernmentalentity. Personsprovidingservicesontheproject ("subcontractor" in §406.096) - includesall personsorentitiesperformingallorpartoftheservicesthecontractorhasundertaken toperformontheproject, regardlessofwhetherthatpersoncontracteddirectlywith thecontractorandregardlessofwhetherthatpersonhasemployees. Thisincludes, withoutlimitation, independentcontractors, subcontractors, leasingcompanies, motor carriers, owner-operators, employeesofanysuchentity, oremployeesofanyentity whichfurnishespersonstoprovideservicesontheproject. "Services" include, without limitation, providing, hauling, ordeliveringequipmentormaterials, orproviding labor, transportation, orotherservicerelatedtoaproject. "Services" doesnotinclude activitiesunrelatedtotheproject, suchasfood/beveragevendors, officesupply deliveries, anddeliveryofportabletoilets. B. Thecontractorshallprovidecoverage, basedonproperreportingofclassification codesandpayrollamountsandfilingofanyoverageagreements, whichmeetsthe statutoryrequirementsofTexasLaborCode, Section401.011(44) forallemployees oftheContractorprovidingservicesontheproject, forthedurationoftheproject. C. TheContractormustprovideacertificateofcoveragetothegovernmentalentityprior tobeingawardedthecontract. D. Ifthecoverageperiodshownonthecontractor'scurrentcertificateofcoverageends duringthedurationoftheproject, thecontractormust, priortotheendofthecoverage period, fileanewcertificateofcoveragewiththegovernmentalentityshowingthat coveragehasbeenextended. E. Thecontractorshallobtainfromeachpersonprovidingservicesonaproject, and providetothegovernmentalentity: 1. acertificateofcoverage, priortothatpersonbeginningworkontheproject, so thegovernmentalentity willhaveonfilecertificatesofcoverageshowing coverageforallpersonsprovidingservicesontheproject; and IFB # 6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 2. nolaterthansevendaysafterreceiptbythecontractor, anewcertificateof coverageshowingextensionofcoverage, ifthecoverageperiodshownonthe currentcertificateofcoverageendsduringthedurationoftheproject. F. Thecontractorshallretainallrequiredcertificatesofcoverageforthedurationofthe projectandforoneyearthereafter. G. Thecontractorshallnotifythegovernmentalentityinwritingbycertifiedmailor personaldelivery, within10daysafterthecontractorkneworshouldhaveknown, of anychangethatmateriallyaffectstheprovisionofcoverageofanypersonproviding servicesontheproject. H. Thecontractorshallpostoneachprojectsiteanotice, inthetext, formandmanner prescribedbytheTexasWorkers' CompensationCommission, informingallpersons providingservicesontheprojectthattheyarerequiredtobecovered, andstatinghow apersonmayverifycoverageandreportlackofcoverage. I. Thecontractorshallcontractually requireeachpersonwithwhomitcontractsto provideservicesonaproject, to: 1. providecoverage, basedonproperreportingofclassificationcodesandpayroll amountsandfilingofanycoverageagreements, whichmeetsthestatutory requirementsofTexasLaborCode, Section401.011(44) forallofitsemployees providingservicesontheproject, forthedurationoftheproject; 2. providetothecontractor, priortothatperson beginningworkontheproject, a certificateofcoverageshowingthatcoverageisbeingprovidedforallemployees ofthepersonprovidingservicesontheproject, forthedurationoftheproject; 3. providethecontractor, priortotheendofthecoverageperiod, anewcertificateof coverageshowingextensionofcoverage, ifthecoverageperiodshownonthe currentcertificateofcoverageendsduringthedurationoftheproject; 4. obtainfromeachotherpersonwithwhomitcontracts, andprovidetothecontractor: a. acertificateofcoverage, priortotheotherpersonbeginningworkontheproject; and b. anewcertificateofcoverageshowingextensionofcoverage, priortotheendof thecoverageperiod, ifthecoverageperiodshownonthecurrentcertificateof coverageendsduringthedurationoftheproject; 5. retainallrequiredcertificatesofcoverageonfileforthedurationoftheprojectand foroneyearthereafter; 6. notifythegovernmentalentityinwritingbycertifiedmailorpersonaldelivery, within10daysafterthepersonkneworshouldhaveknown, ofanychangethat IFB # 6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 materiallyaffectstheprovisionofcoverageofanypersonprovidingservicesonthe project; and 7. Contractuallyrequireeachpersonwithwhomitcontracts, toperformasrequired byparagraphs (1) - (7), withthecertificatesofcoveragetobeprovidedtotheperson forwhomtheyareprovidingservices. J. Bysigningthiscontractorprovidingorcausingtobeprovidedacertificateof coverage, thecontractorisrepresentingtothegovernmentalentitythatallemployees ofthecontractorwhowillprovideservicesontheprojectwillbecoveredbyworkers' compensationcoverageforthedurationoftheproject, thatthecoveragewillbebased onproperreportingofclassificationcodesandpayrollamounts, andthatallcoverage agreementswillbefiledwiththeappropriateinsurancecarrieror, inthecaseofaself- insured, withthecommission'sDivisionofSelf-InsuranceRegulation. Providingfalse ormisleadinginformationmaysubjectthecontractortoadministrativepenalties, criminalpenalties, civilpenalties, orothercivilactions. K. Th bythecontractorwhichentitlesthegovernmentalentitytodeclarethecontractvoidif thecontractordoesnotremedythebreachwithintendaysafterreceiptofnoticeof breachfromthegovernmentalentity. IFB # 6990 DocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 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 IFB # 6990 EXHIBITHDocuSignEnvelopeID: 9180EE31-CBBE-4655-B2B4-FD38BFCC90A6 CertificateOfCompletion EnvelopeId: 9180EE31CBBE4655B2B4FD38BFCC90A6Status: Completed Subject: PleaseDocuSign: CityCouncilContract6990NWStorageTankPainting SourceEnvelope: DocumentPages: 83Signatures: 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 4/8/20199:29:32AM Jamie.Cogdell@cityofdenton.com SignerEventsSignatureTimestamp JamieCogdellSent: 4/8/20199:30:15AMCompletedjamie.cogdell@cityofdenton.comViewed: 4/8/20199:30:24AM SeniorBuyerSigned: 4/8/20199:33:32AM UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150CityOfDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign LoriHewellSent: 4/8/20199:33:35AM lori.hewell@cityofdenton.comViewed: 4/8/20191:01:33PM PurchasingManagerSigned: 4/8/20191:02:29PM CityofDenton SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleSecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign MackReinwandSent: 4/8/20191:02:32PM mack.reinwand@cityofdenton.comViewed: 4/8/20192:48:04PM CityofDentonSigned: 4/8/20192:58:33PM SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleNone) UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150 ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign NicholasGramatikakisSent: 4/8/20192:58:38PM dawn@ngpainting.netViewed: 4/8/20193:00:47PM PresidentSigned: 4/8/20193:02:13PM SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleNone) UsingIPAddress: 72.12.119.219 ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: Accepted: 4/8/20193:00:47PM ID: e4defcbc-6b33-43d3-bd55-27a620df7246 SignerEventsSignatureTimestamp TimFisherSent: 4/8/20193:02:16PM tim.fisher@cityofdenton.comViewed: 4/9/20198:19:59AM DirectorofWaterUtilitiesSigned: 4/9/20198:20:59AM SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleNone) UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150 ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: Accepted: 7/23/20184:53:47PM ID: 5de336ad-44d7-457f-a77e-0103f610f401 TabithaMillsopSent: 4/9/20198:21:03AMCompleted tabitha.millsop@cityofdenton.comViewed: 5/8/20198:34:04AM CityofDentonSigned: 5/8/20198:35:19AM UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign ToddHilemanSent: 5/8/20198:35:23AM Todd.Hileman@cityofdenton.comViewed: 5/8/20198:40:22AM CityManagerSigned: 5/8/20198:40:37AM CityofDenton SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyleSecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication UsingIPAddress: 47.184.66.109None) Signedusingmobile ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: Accepted: 7/25/201711:02:14AM ID: 57619fbf-2aec-4b1f-805d-6bd7d9966f21 RosaRiosSent: 5/8/20198:40:41AM rosa.rios@cityofdenton.comViewed: 5/8/20199:42:30AM SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication Signed: 5/8/20199:43:08AM None) SignatureAdoption: Pre-selectedStyle UsingIPAddress: 129.120.6.150 ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: Accepted: 5/8/20199:42:30AM ID: 6986e21f-c681-42c2-bea1-d1467e952807 InPersonSignerEventsSignatureTimestamp EditorDeliveryEventsStatusTimestamp AgentDeliveryEventsStatusTimestamp IntermediaryDeliveryEventsStatusTimestamp CertifiedDeliveryEventsStatusTimestamp CarbonCopyEventsStatusTimestamp TabithaMillsopSent: 4/8/20199:33:35AM tabitha.millsop@cityofdenton.com CityofDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign CarbonCopyEventsStatusTimestamp SherriThurmanSent: 4/8/20199:33:35AM sherri.thurman@cityofdenton.com CityofDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign JaneRichardsonSent: 5/8/20198:35:22AM jane.richardson@cityofdenton.comViewed: 5/8/20193:00:47PM AssistantCitySecretary CityofDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign JaneRichardsonSent: 5/8/20199:43:12AM jane.richardson@cityofdenton.comViewed: 5/8/20193:01:39PM AssistantCitySecretary CityofDenton SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign MamunYusufSent: 5/8/20199:43:13AM mamun.yusuf@cityofdenton.comViewed: 5/8/20199:48:04AM SeniorEngineer SecurityLevel: Email, AccountAuthentication None) ElectronicRecordandSignatureDisclosure: NotOfferedviaDocuSign WitnessEventsSignatureTimestamp NotaryEventsSignatureTimestamp EnvelopeSummaryEventsStatusTimestamps EnvelopeSentHashed/Encrypted5/8/20199:43:13AM CertifiedDeliveredSecurityChecked5/8/20199:43:13AM 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