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Kevin Madok CPA
Clerk of the Circuit Court & Comptroller — Monroe County, Florida
DATE: June 28, 2017
TO: Chris Rivera, Project Manager
Project Management
VIA: Tammy Sweeting
Executive Assistant
FROM: Pamela G. Hanc�C.
SUBJECT: June 21 st BOCC Meeting
Enclosed is a duplicate original of Item C 16 Contract for $105,074.00 with Pedro Falcon
Contractors, Inc. for the construction of a new equipment and maintenance building at Harry
Harris Park. Project is being paid from one cent infrastructure sales surtax, for your handling.
Please be sure to obtain the proper insurance as required under the General
Conditions, Section 11 prior to the commencement of work and provide our office with the
approved original for the record Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact me
at extension 3130.
cc: County Attorney
Finance
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KEY WEST
MARATHON
PLANTATION KEY
PK/ROTH BUILDING
500 Whitehead Street
3117 Overseas Highway
88820 Overseas Highway
50 High Point Road
Key West, Florida 33040
Marathon, Florida 33050
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
Plantation Key, Florida 33070
305- 294 -4641
305- 289 -6027
305- 852 -7145
305- 852 -7145
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Agreement
Between Owner and Contractor
Where the basis of payment is a STIPULATED SUM
AGREEMENT
Made as of the June 21, 2017
BETWEEN the Owner: Monroe County Board of County Commissioners
500 Whitehead Street
Key West, Florida 33040
And the Contractor:
For the following Project:
Pedro Falcon Contractors, Inc.
31160 Avenue C
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
Harry Harris Equipment Shed
Scope of the Work
1. Project Overview
Contractor to construct 299 square foot storage shed on new piles and concrete slab.
Provide storm water swales as indicated on drawings. Provide alternate costs to include
grading, compaction, leveling and providing gravel for approximately 3000 square foot
parking lot.
2. General Project Intent and Scope
Provide all labor, supervision, engineering, materials, supplies, equipment, tools,
transportation, surveying, layout, and protection for the proper execution and completion
of all the work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Work shall include, but
not be limited to, that shown on the Drawings and detailed in the Technical Specifications
if any included in this Contract.
3. General Requirements
A. Construction work times shall be limited to: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday- Friday.
B. Contractor needs to be aware of weather and location and plan accordingly.
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C. Contractor needs to be aware of the facility, its vendors and staff with unusual
schedules and plan accordingly. Coordination of each days works shall be done in
advance with approval from County. All spaces interior and exterior shall be
cleaned and returned to normal work period/ day.
D. The Scope of Work shall include, but not be limited to, all work shown and listed in
the Project Drawings. The Contractor is required to provide a complete job as
contemplated by the drawings and specifications, which are a part of this bid
package. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, power,
tools, equipment, supplies and any other means of construction necessary or
proper for performing and completing the Scope of Work, unless otherwise
specifically stated.
The contractor will be responsible to obtain all additional necessary permits and
approvals including the: Monroe County Growth Management, Monroe County
Building Dept., Fire Marshall, any other permitting or regulatory agencies as
applicable.
E. SPECIAL PROVISIONS
The following Special Provisions are intended to clarify the scope of work, or
highlight features of the work, or modify, change, add to, or delete from the General Scope
of this Proposal Package.
1. All licenses required in order to perform the scope of work in the specified
location, shall be procured and maintained by the contractor and his
subcontractors. Contractor shall submit copies to Project Management
prior to notice to proceed. Contractor's license shall accompany proposal.
2. Provide, replace, and maintain any safety rails and barricades as necessary
during the process of work, or during deliveries of materials or equipment.
3. Contractor is to review Division 1 General Requirements for additional
responsibilities required in order to perform this Work.
4. If in the event of conflicting, or overlapping requirements in any area of the
proposal documents, technical specifications, or drawings, the most
stringent condition shall be proposed and constructed Notify Project
Management in any event, in order to not compromise the Owner's right to
make appropriate decisions.
5. Contractor shall maintain As -Built Drawings (Record Drawings per Section
01720), of his work progression.
6. The Contractor shall not store materials, tools or debris inside the building
without written permission. Contractor shall provide suitable storage
container, and be responsible for disposal off -site of all debris and trash.
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7. The Contractor shall coordinate with Owner's representative on available
hours for Job Site access. Job site will have limited 8:00 AM - 5:OOPM work
hours. Contractor will need to schedule work shifts typically from 8:00 AM-
5:OOPM weekly. Any change to agreed upon schedule must be obtained in
writing with a minimum of seventy -two (72) hours advanced notice.
8. Coordination of each days works shall be done in advance with approval
from County. All spaces interior and exterior shall be cleaned and returned
to normal each work period.
ARTICLE 1
The Contract Documents
The Contract Documents consist of this Agreement, Conditions of the Contract (General,
Supplementary and other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, Proposal Documents, Addenda
issued prior to execution of this Agreement, together with the response to RFP and all required
insurance documentation, and Modifications issued after execution of this Agreement. The
Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and
supersedes prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. An
enumeration of the Contract Documents, other than Modifications, appears in Article 9. In the
event of a discrepancy between the documents, precedence shall be determined by the order of
the documents as just listed.
ARTICLE 2
The Work of this Contract
The Contractor shall execute the entire Work described in the Contract Documents, except to the
extent specifically indicated in the Contract Documents to be the responsibility of others, or as
follows:
ARTICLE 3
Date of Commencement and Substantial Completion
3.1 The date of commencement is the date to be fixed in a notice to proceed issued by the
Owner.
The Contractor shall achieve Substantial Completion of the entire Work not later than Ninety -
(90) calendar days after the date of commencement or issuance of a Notice to Proceed. The time
or times stipulated in the contract for completion of the work of the contract or of specified phases
of the contract shall be the calendar date or dates listed in the milestone schedule.
Liquidated damages will be based on the Substantial Completion Date for all work, modified by
all approved extensions in time as set forth by the Director of Project Management's signature of
approval on the Certificate of Substantial Completion. The liquidated damages table below shall
be utilized to determine the amount of liquidated damages.
CONTRACT AMOUNT
Under $50,000.00
$50,000.00-99,999.00
FIRST
SECOND
31ST DAY &
15 DAYS
15 DAYS
THEREAFTER
$50.00 /Day
$100.00 /Day
$250.00 /Day
100.00 /Day
200.00 /Day
750.00 /Day
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$100,000.00 - 499,999.00 200.00 /Day 500.00 /Day 2,000.00 /Day
$500,000.00 and Up 500.00 /Day 1,000.00 /Day 3,500.00 /Day
The Contractor's recovery of damages and sole remedy for any delay caused by the
Owner shall be an extension of time on the Contract.
Contract Sum
ARTICLE 4
4.1 The owner shall pay the Contractor in current funds for the Contractor's performance of
the Contract the Contract Sum of
One Hundred Five Thousand and Seventy Four Dollars ($ 105,074.00 ), Contract Sum includes
Alternate #1, subject to additions and deductions as provided in the Contract Documents.
4.2 The Contract Sum is based upon the following alternates, if any, which are described in
the Contract Documents and are hereby accepted by the Owner:
(State the numbers or other identification of accepted alternates. If decisions on other
alternates are to be made by the Owner subsequent to the execution of this Agreement. Attach
a schedule of such other alternates showing the amount for each and the date until which that
amount is valid.)
Alternate # 1: Parking Lot
Five Thousand One Hundred Dollars and Zero Cents /100
(Cost in words)
Dollars ($ 1. 00.00)
4.3 Unit prices, if any, are as follows: (Auger Pile unit price per linear foot) Contrac u
t is to
assume 12' -0" auger pile depth in their base bidlump sum proposal for each auger
pile.Contractor is to provide a unit price for additional or credit, auger pile depth in dollars and
cents per linear foot. The unit price must include all labor, materials, taxes, fees, profit, permits,
overhead and services associated with the measurement or quantity established. Contractor is
to provide auger piles no deeper than 3' -0" into solid rock.
Thirty Three Dollars and Zero Cents per Linear Foot /100
(Cost in words)
Dollars J$ 33.001
Progress Payments
ARTICLE 5
5.1 Based upon Applications for Payment submitted by the Contractor to the Director of
Project Management, and upon approval for payment issued by the Director of Project
Management and Architect, the Owner shall make progress payments on account of the
Contract Sum to the contractor as provided below and elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
5.2 The period covered by each Application for payment shall be one calendar month ending
on the last day of the month, or as follows:
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5.3 Payment will be made by the Owner in accordance with the Florida Local Government
Prompt Payment Act, section 218.735, Florida Statutes.
5.4 Each Application for Payment shall be based upon the Schedule of Values submitted by
the Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Schedule of Values shall allocate
the entire Contract Sum among the various portions of the Work and be prepared in such form
and supported by such data to substantiate its accuracy as the Director of Project Management
may require. This schedule, unless objected to by the Director of Project Management, shall be
used as a basis for reviewing the Contractor's Applications for Payment.
5.5 Applications for Payment shall indicate the percentage of completion of each portion of
the Work as of the end of the period covered by the Application for Payment.
5.6 Subject to the provisions of the Contract Documents, the amount of each progress
payment shall be computed as follows:
5.6.1 Take that portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to completed Work as determined
by multiplying the percentage completion of each portion of the Work by the share of the total
Contract Sum allocated to that portion of the Work in the Schedule of Values, less retainage of
Ten Percent 10 %. Pending final determination of cost to the owner of changes in the Work,
amounts not in dispute may be included in Applications for Payment. The amount of credit to be
allowed by the Contractor to the Owner for a deletion or change which results in a net decrease
in the Contract Sum shall be the net cost to the Owner, less Overhead, Profit and Documented
Costs incurred prior to the change Request, as indicated in the corresponding line item in the
Approved Schedule of Values for that line item as confirmed by the Director of Project
Management. When both additions and credits covering related Work or substitutions are involved
in a change the allowance for overhead and profit shall be figured on the basis of net increase, if
any, with respect to that change.
5.6.2 Add that portion of the Contract Sum properly allocable to materials and equipment
delivered and suitably stored at the site for subsequent incorporation in the completed
construction (or, if approved in advance by the Owner, suitably stored off the site at a location
agreed upon in writing), less retainage;
5.6.3 Subtract the aggregate of previous payments made by the Owner; and
5.6.4 Subtract amounts, if any, for which the Director of Project Management has withheld or
nullified a Certificate for Payment as provided in Paragraph 9.5 of the General Conditions.
5.7 Retainage of ten percent (10 %) will be withheld in accordance with section 218.735 (8(b),
Florida Statutes.
5.8 Reduction or limitation of retainage, if any, shall be as follows: Monroe County is exempt
from and not subject to Florida Statutes 255.078, "Public Construction Retainage". Reduction or
limitation of retainage, if any, shall be reduced incrementally at the discretion of and upon the
approval of the Director of Project Management.
Final Payment
ARTICLE 6
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Final payment, constituting the entire unpaid balance of the Contract Sum, shall be made by the
Owner to the Contractor when (1) the Contract has been fully performed by the Contractor except
for the Contractor's responsibility to correct nonconforming Work as provided in Subparagraph
12.2.2 of the General Conditions and to satisfy other requirements, if any, which necessarily
survive final payment, and (2) a final approval for payment has been issued by the Director of
Project Management. Such final payment shall be made by the Owner not more than twenty (20)
days after the issuance of the final approval for payment. The following documents ( samples in
section 01027 are required for Final Payment:
(1) Application and Certificate for Payment
(2) Continuation Sheet
(3) Certificate of Substantial Completion
(4) Contractor's Affidavit of Debts and Claims
(5) Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens
(6) Final Release of Lien
(7) Contractor shall provide two (2) hard copies in tabulated divided binders and
one (1) saved electronically tabbed and indexed in Adobe Acrobat file (.PDF)
format delivered on a downloadable CD /DVD of all the following but not limited to:
A. Project Record Documents (As Built Documents).
B. Operating and maintenance data, instructions to the Owner's personnel.
C. Warranties, bond and guarantees.
D. Keys and keying schedule.
E. Spare parts and maintenance materials.
F. Electronic copies of approved submittals.
G. Evidence of payment and final release of liens and consent of surety to final
release (includes final release from all utilities and utility companies).
ARTICLE 7
Miscellaneous Provisions
7.1 Where reference is made in this Agreement to a provision of the General Conditions or
another Contract Document, the reference refers to that provision as amended or supplemented
by other provisions of the Contract Documents.
7.2 Payment shall be made according to the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act
and Monroe County Code.
7.3 Temporary facilities and services: As described in Article 34 of the General Conditions.
7.4 Monroe County's performance and obligation to pay under this contract is contingent upon
an annual appropriation by the Board of County Commissioners.
7.5 A person or affiliate who has been placed on the convicted vendor list following a
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conviction for public entity crime may not submit a bid on a contract to provide any goods or
services to a public entity, may not submit a proposal on a contract with a public entity for the
construction or repair of a public building or public work, may not submit proposals on leases of
real property to public entity, may not be awarded or perform work as contractor, supplier,
subcontractor, or consultant under a contract with any public entity, and may not transact business
with any public entity in excess of the threshold amount provided in Section 287.017, Florida
Statutes, for CATEGORY TWO for a period of thirty -six (36) months from the date of being placed
on the convicted vendor list.
7.6 The following items are included in this contract
a) Contractor shall maintain all books, records, and documents directly pertinent to
performance under this Agreement in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
consistently applied. Each party to this Agreement or their authorized representatives shall have
reasonable and timely access to such records of each other party to this Agreement for public
records purposes during the term of the Agreement and for four (4) years following the termination
of this Agreement. If an auditor employed by the County or Clerk determines that monies paid to
Contractor pursuant to this Agreement were spent for purposes not authorized by this Agreement,
the Contractor shall repay the monies together with interest calculated pursuant to Sec. 55.03,
Florida Statutes, running from the date the monies were paid to Contractor.
b) Governing Law, Venue, Interpretation, Costs, and Fees: This Agreement shall be
governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the State of Florida applicable to
contracts made and to be performed entirely in the State. In the event that any cause of action
or administrative proceeding is instituted for the enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement,
the County and Contractor agree that venue shall lie in the appropriate court or before the
appropriate administrative body in Monroe County, Florida. The Parties waive their rights to trial
by jury. The County and Contractor agree that, in the event of conflicting interpretations of the
terms or a term of this Agreement by or between any of them the issue shall be submitted to
mediation prior to the institution of any other administrative or legal proceeding, pursuant to Article
7, Section 7.6(h) of this agreement.
c) Severability. If any term, covenant, condition or provision of this Agreement (or the
application thereof to any circumstance or person) shall be declared invalid or unenforceable to
any extent by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remaining terms, covenants, conditions and
provisions of this Agreement, shall not be affected thereby; and each remaining term, covenant,
condition and provision of this Agreement shall be valid and shall be enforceable to the fullest
extent permitted by law unless the enforcement of the remaining terms, covenants, conditions
and provisions of this Agreement would prevent the accomplishment of the original intent of this
Agreement. The County and Contractor agree to reform the Agreement to replace any stricken
provision with a valid provision that comes as close as possible to the intent of the stricken
provision.
d) Attorney's Fees and Costs. The County and Contractor agree that in the event any
cause of action or administrative proceeding is initiated or defended by any party relative to the
enforcement or interpretation of this Agreement, the prevailing party shall be entitled to
reasonable attorney's fees and court costs as an award against the non - prevailing party, and shall
include attorney's fees and courts costs in appellate proceedings.
e) Binding Effect. The terms, covenants, conditions, and provisions of this Agreement
shall bind and inure to the benefit of the County and Contractor and their respective legal
representatives, successors, and assigns.
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D Authority. Each party represents and warrants to the other that the execution, delivery
and performance of this Agreement have been duly authorized by all necessary County and
corporate action, as required by law. Each party agrees that it has had ample opportunity to submit
this Contract to legal counsel of its choice and enters into this agreement freely, voluntarily and
with advice of counsel.
g) Claims for Federal or State Aid. Contractor and County agree that each shall be, and
is, empowered to apply for, seek, and obtain federal and state funds to further the purpose of this
Agreement; provided that all applications, requests, grant proposals, and funding solicitations
shall be approved by each party prior to submission.
h) Adjudication of Disputes or Disagreements. County and Contractor agree that all
disputes and disagreements shall be attempted to be resolved by meet and confer sessions
between representatives of each of the parties. If the issue or issues are still not resolved to the
satisfaction of the parties, then any party shall have the right to seek such relief or remedy as may
be provided by this Agreement or by Florida law. This Agreement is not subject to arbitration.
i) Cooperation. In the event any administrative or legal proceeding is instituted against
either party relating to the formation, execution, performance, or breach of this Agreement, County
and Contractor agree to participate, to the extent required by the other party, in all proceedings,
hearings, processes, meetings, and other activities related to the substance of this Agreement or
provision of the services under this Agreement. County and Contractor specifically agree that no
party to this Agreement shall be required to enter into any arbitration proceedings related to this
Agreement.
j) Nondiscrimination. The parties agree that there will be no discrimination against any
person, and it is expressly understood that upon a determination by a court of competent
jurisdiction that discrimination has occurred, this Agreement automatically terminates without any
further action on the part of any party, effective the date of the court order. The parties agree to
comply with all Federal and Florida statutes, and all local ordinances, as applicable, relating to
nondiscrimination. These include but are not limited to: 1) Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964
(PL 88 -352), which prohibit discrimination in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex,
and national origin; 2) Title IX of the Education Amendment of 1972, as amended (20 USC
§§ 1681 -1683, and 1685 - 1686), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex; 3) Section 504
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (20 USC § 794), which prohibits discrimination on
the basis of handicaps; 4) The Age Discrimination Act of 1975, as amended (42 USC §§ 6101-
6107), which prohibits discrimination on the basis of age; 5) The Drug Abuse Office and Treatment
Act of 1972 (PL 92 -255), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of drug abuse;
6) The Comprehensive Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism Prevention, Treatment and Rehabilitation
Act of 1970 (PL 91 -616), as amended, relating to nondiscrimination on the basis of alcohol abuse
or alcoholism; 7) The Public Health Service Act of 1912, §§ 523 and 527 (42 USC §§ 690dd -3
and 290ee -3), as amended, relating to confidentiality of alcohol and drug abuse patent records;
8) Title VIII of the Civil Rights Act of 1968 (42 USC §§ 3601 et seq.), as amended, relating to
nondiscrimination in the sale, rental or financing of housing; 9) The Americans with Disabilities
Act of 1990 (42 USC §§ 1201), as amended from time to time, relating to nondiscrimination in
employment on the basis of disability; 10) Monroe County Code Chapter 13, Article VI, which
prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status or age; and 11) any other
nondiscrimination provisions in any federal or state statutes which may apply to the parties to, or
the subject matter of, this Agreement.
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k) Covenant of No Interest. County and Contractor covenant that neither presently has
any interest, and shall not acquire any interest, which would conflict in any manner or degree with
its performance under this Agreement, and that only interest of each is to perform and receive
benefits as recited in this Agreement.
1) Code of Ethics. County agrees that officers and employees of the County recognize
and will be required to comply with the standards of conduct for public officers and employees as
delineated in Section 112.313, Florida Statutes, regarding, but not limited to, solicitation or
acceptance of gifts; doing business with one's agency; unauthorized compensation; misuse of
public position, conflicting employment or contractual relationship; and disclosure or use of certain
information.
m) No Solicitation /Payment. The County and Contractor warrant that, in respect to itself,
it has neither employed nor retained any company or person, other than a bona fide employee
working solely for it, to solicit or secure this Agreement and that it has not paid or agreed to pay
any person, company, corporation, individual, or firm, other than a bona fide employee working
solely for it, any fee, commission, percentage, gift, or other consideration contingent upon or
resulting from the award or making of this Agreement. For the breach or violation of the provision,
the Contractor agrees that the County shall have the right to terminate this Agreement without
liability and, at its discretion, to offset from monies owed, or otherwise recover, the full amount of
such fee, commission, percentage, gift, or consideration.
n) Public Records Compliance. Contractor must comply with Florida public records
laws, including but not limited to Chapter 119, Florida Statutes and Section 24 of Article I of the
Constitution of Florida. The County and Contractor shall allow and permit reasonable access to,
and inspection of, all documents, records, papers, letters or other "public record" materials in its
possession or under its control subject to the provisions of Chapter 119, Florida Statutes, and
made or received by the County and Contractor in conjunction with this contract and related to
contract performance. The County shall have the right to unilaterally cancel this contract upon
violation of this provision by the Contractor. Failure of the Contractor to abide by the terms of this
provision shall be deemed a material breach of this contract and the County may enforce the
terms of this provision in the form of a court proceeding and shall, as a prevailing party, be entitled
to reimbursement of all attorney's fees and costs associated with that proceeding. This provision
shall survive any termination or expiration of the contract.
The Contractor is encouraged to consult with its advisors about Florida Public Records Law
in order to comply with this provision.
Pursuant to F.S. 119.0701 and the terms and conditions of this contract, the Contractor is
required to:
(1) Keep and maintain public records that would be required by the County to perform the
service.
(2) Upon receipt from the County's custodian of records, provide the County with a copy of
the requested records or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time at
a cost that does not exceed the cost provided in this chapter or as otherwise provided by law.
(3) Ensure that public records that are exempt or confidential and exempt from public
records disclosure requirements are not disclosed except as authorized by law for the duration of
the contract term and following completion of the contract if the contractor does not transfer the
records to the County.
(4) Upon completion of the contract, transfer, at no cost, to the County all public records in
possession of the Contractor or keep and maintain public records that would be required by the
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County to perform the service. If the Contractor transfers all public records to the County upon
completion of the contract, the Contractor shall destroy any duplicate public records that are
exempt or confidential and exempt from public records disclosure requirements. If the Contractor
keeps and maintains public records upon completion of the contract, the Contractor shall meet all
applicable requirements for retaining public records. All records stored electronically must be
provided to the County, upon request from the County's custodian of records, in a format that is
compatible with the information technology systems of the County.
(5) A request to inspect or copy public records relating to a County contract must be made
directly to the County, but if the County does not possess the requested records, the County shall
immediately notify the Contractor of the request, and the Contractor must provide the records to
the County or allow the records to be inspected or copied within a reasonable time.
If the Contractor does not comply with the County's request for records, the County shall
enforce the public records contract provisions in accordance with the contract, notwithstanding
the County's option and right to unilaterally cancel this contract upon violation of this provision by
the Contractor. A Contractor who fails to provide the public records to the County or pursuant to
a valid public records request within a reasonable time may be subject to penalties under section
119.10, Florida Statutes.
The Contractor shall not transfer custody, release, alter, destroy or otherwise dispose of any
public records unless or otherwise provided in this provision or as otherwise provided by law.
IF THE CONTRACTOR HAS QUESTIONS REGARDING THE APPLICATION OF
CHAPTER 119, FLORIDA STATUTES, TO THE CONTRACTOR'S DUTY TO PROVIDE
PUBLIC RECORDS RELATING TO THIS CONTRACT, CONTACT THE CUSTODIAN
OF PUBLIC RECORDS, BRIAN BRADLEY AT PHONE# 305 - 292 -3470 BRADLEY -
BRIAN(W-MONROECOUNTY- FL.GOV, MONROE COUNTY ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
1111 12TH Street, SUITE 408, KEY WEST, FL 33040.
o) Non - Waiver of Immunity. Notwithstanding the provisions of Sec. 768.28, Florida
Statutes, the participation of the Contractor and the County in this Agreement and the acquisition
of any commercial liability insurance coverage, self- insurance coverage, or local government
liability insurance pool coverage shall not be deemed a waiver of immunity to the extent of liability
coverage, nor shall any contract entered into by the County be required to contain any provision
for waiver.
p) Privileges and Immunities. All of the privileges and immunities from liability,
exemptions from laws, ordinances, and rules and pensions and relief, disability, workers'
compensation, and other benefits which apply to the activity of officers, agents, or employees of
any public agents or employees of the County, when performing their respective functions under
this Agreement within the territorial limits of the County shall apply to the same degree and extent
to the performance of such functions and duties of such officers, agents, volunteers, or employees
outside the territorial limits of the County.
q) Legal Obligations and Responsibilities: Non - Delegation of Constitutional or Statutory
Duties. This Agreement is not intended to, nor shall it be construed as, relieving any participating
entity from any obligation or responsibility imposed upon the entity by law except to the extent of
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actual and timely performance thereof by any participating entity, in which case the performance
may be offered in satisfaction of the obligation or responsibility. Further, this Agreement is not
intended to, nor shall it be construed as, authorizing the delegation of the constitutional or
statutory duties of the County, except to the extent permitted by the Florida constitution, state
statute, and case law.
r) Non - Reliance by Non - Parties. No person or entity shall be entitled to rely upon the
terms, or any of them, of this Agreement to enforce or attempt to enforce any third -party claim or
entitlement to or benefit of any service or program contemplated hereunder, and the County and
the Contractor agree that neither the County nor the Contractor or any agent, officer, or employee
of either shall have the authority to inform, counsel, or otherwise indicate that any particular
individual or group of individuals, entity or entities, have entitlements or benefits under this
Agreement separate and apart, inferior to, or superior to the community in general or for the
purposes contemplated in this Agreement.
s) Attestations. Contractor agrees to execute such documents as the County may
reasonably require, to include a Public Entity Crime Statement, an Ethics Statement, and a Drug -
Free Workplace Statement.
t) No Personal Liability. No covenant or agreement contained herein shall be deemed to
be a covenant or agreement of any member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County in his
or her individual capacity, and no member, officer, agent or employee of Monroe County shall be
liable personally on this Agreement or be subject to any personal liability or accountability by
reason of the execution of this Agreement.
u) Execution in Counterparts. This Agreement may, be executed in any number of
counterparts, each of which shall be regarded as an original, all of which taken together shall
constitute one and the same instrument and any of the parties hereto may execute this Agreement
by signing any such counterpart.
v) Hold Harmless and Indemnification. Notwithstanding any minimum insurance
requirements prescribed elsewhere in this agreement, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and
hold the COUNTY and the COUNTY's elected and appointed officers and employees harmless
from and against (i) any claims, actions or causes of action, (ii) any litigation, administrative
proceedings, appellate proceedings, or other proceedings relating to any type of injury (including
death), loss, damage, fine, penalty or business interruption, and (iii) any costs or expenses that
may be asserted against, initiated with respect to, or sustained by, any indemnified party by
reason of, or in connection with, (A) any activity of Contractor or any of its employees, agents,
contractors or other invitees during the term of this Agreement, (B) the negligence or
recklessness, intentional wrongful misconduct, errors or other wrongful act or omission of
Contractor or any of its employees, agents, sub - contractors or other invitees, or (C) Contractor's
default in respect of any of the obligations that it undertakes under the terms of this Agreement,
except to the extent the claims, actions, causes of action, litigation, proceedings, costs or
expenses arise from the intentional or sole negligent acts or omissions of the COUNTY or any of
its employees, agents, contractors or invitees (other than Contractor). The monetary limitation of
liability under this contract shall be not less than $1 million per occurrence pursuant to F. S.
725.06. Insofar as the claims, actions, causes of action, litigation, proceedings, costs or expenses
relate to events or circumstances that occur during the term of this Agreement, this section will
survive the expiration of the term of this Agreement or any earlier termination of this Agreement.
In the event that the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or
suspended as a result of the Contractor s failure to purchase or maintain the required insurance,
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the Contractor shall indemnify the County from any and all increased expenses resulting from
such delay. Should any claims be asserted against the County by virtue of any deficiency or
ambiguity in the plans and specifications provided by the Contractor, the Contractor agrees and
warrants that the Contractor shall hold the County harmless and shall indemnify it from all losses
occurring thereby and shall further defend any claim or action on the County's behalf.
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the Contractor is for the indemnification
provided for the above.
w) Section Headings. Section headings have been inserted in this Agreement as a
matter of convenience of reference only, and it is agreed that such section headings are not a
part of this Agreement and will not be used in the interpretation of any provision of this Agreement.
x) Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Policy and Obligation. It is the policy of the
County that DBE's, as defined in C.F.R. Part 26, as amended, shall have the opportunity to
participate in the performance of contracts financed in whole or in part with County funds under
this agreement. The DBE requirements of applicable federal and state laws and regulations apply
to this Agreement. The County and its Contractor agree to ensure that DBE's have the opportunity
to participate in the performance of the Agreement. In this regard, all recipients and contractors
shall take all necessary and reasonable steps in accordance with applicable federal and state
laws and regulations to ensure that DBE's have the opportunity to compete and perform contracts.
The County and Contractor and subcontractors shall not discriminate on the basis of race, color,
national origin, or sex in award and performance of contracts, entered pursuant to this Agreement.
y) Agreements with Subcontractors. In the event that the Contractor subcontracts any or
all of the work in this project to any third party, the Contractor specifically agrees to identify the
COUNTY as an additional insured on all insurance policies required by the County. In addition,
the Contractor specifically agrees that all agreements or contracts of any nature with his
subcontractors shall include the COUNTY as additional insured.
z) Florida Green Building Coalition Standards. Monroe County requires its buildings to
conform to Florida Green Building Coalition standards.
Special Conditions, if any are detailed in Section 00990 of the Project Manual for this Project.
Termination or Suspension
ARTICLE 8
8.1 The Contract may be terminated by the Owner as provided in Article 14 of the General
Conditions.
Enumeration of Contract Documents
ARTICLE 9
9.1 The Contract Documents, except for Modifications issued after execution of this
Agreement, are enumerated as follows: (Insert information here).
a) Drawings:Sheets 1 thru 6
9.1.1 The Agreement is this executed Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and
Contractor.
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9.1.2 The General Conditions are the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction.
9.1.3 The Supplementary and other Conditions of the Contract are those contained in the
Project Manual dated:
9.1.4 The Addenda, if any, are as follows:
Number 1 Date May 2, 2017
9.1.5 The Alternates, if any, are as follows:
Alternate No. 1: Grade, compact, level and provide gravel for parking lot.
Approximate 3000 sqft.
END ALTERNATES
This Agreement is entered into as of the day and year first written above and is executed in at
least four (4) original copies of which one (1) is to be delivered to the Contractor.
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General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
Where Project Management is Not a Constructor
Table of Articles
1. General Provisions
2. Owner
3. Contractor
4. Administration of the Contract
5. Subcontractors
6. Construction by Owner or By Other Contractors
7. Changes in the Work
8. Time
9. Payments and Completion
10. Protection of Persons and Property
11. Insurance and Bonds
12. Uncovering and Correction of Work
13. Miscellaneous Provisions
14. Termination or Suspension of the Contract
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SECTION 00750
GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT
1.0 GENERAL PROVISIONS
1.1 Basic Definitions
1.1.1 The Contract Documents: The Contract Documents consist of the Agreement
between Owner and Contractor, Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary and
other Conditions), Drawings, Specifications, addenda issued prior to execution of the
Contract, Owners proposal documents, other documents listed in the Agreement and
Modifications issued after execution of the Contract, and the Contractor's proposal and
supporting documentation. A Modification is (1) a written amendment to the Contract
signed by both parties, (2) a Change Order, (3) a Construction Change Directive or (4) a
written order for a minor change in the Work issued by Project Management.
1.1.2 The Contract: The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement
between the parties hereto and supersedes prior negotiations, representations or
agreements, either written or oral. The Contract may be amended or modified only by a
Modification. The Contract Documents shall not be construed to create a contractual
relationship of any kind (1) between the Architect and Contractor, (2) between Project
Management and Contractor, (3) between the Architect and Project Management, (4)
between the Owner and a Subcontractor or (5) between any persons or entities other than
the Owner and Contractor. The Owner shall, however, be entitled to enforce the
obligations under the Contract intended to facilitate performance of the duties of Project
Management and Architect.
1.1.3 The Work: The term "Work" means the construction and services required by
the Contract Documents, whether completed or partially completed, and includes all other
labor, materials, equipment and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to
fulfill the Contractor's obligations. The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the
Project.
1.1.4 The Project: The Project is the total construction of which the Work performed
under the Contract Documents may be the whole or a part and which may include
construction by other Contractors and by the Owner's own forces including persons or
entities under separate contracts not administered by Project Management.
1.1.5 The Drawings: The Drawings are the graphic and pictorial portions of the
Contract Documents, wherever located and whenever issued, showing the design,
location and dimensions of the Work, generally including plans, elevations, sections,
details, schedules and diagrams.
1.1.6 The Specifications: The Specifications are that portion of the Contract
Documents consisting of the written requirements for materials, equipment, construction
systems, standards and workmanship for the Work, and performance of related services.
1.1.7 The Project Manual: The Project Manual is the volume usually assembled for the
Work which may include the proposal requirements, sample forms, Conditions of the
Contract and Specifications.
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1.2 Execution, Correlation and Intent
1.2.2 Execution of the Contract by the Contractor is a representation that the Contractor
has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which the Work is to be
performed and correlated personal observations with requirements of the Contract
Documents.
1.2.3 The intent of the Contract Document is to include all items necessary for the proper
execution and completion of the Work by the contractor. The Contract Documents are
complementary, and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all;
performance by the Contractor shall be required only to the extent consistent with the
Contract Documents and reasonably inferable from them as being necessary to produce
the intended results.
1.2.4 Organization of the Specifications into divisions, sections and articles, and
arrangement of Drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the Work among
Subcontractors or in establishing the extent of Work to be performed by any trade.
1.2.5 Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, words which have well -known
technical or construction industry meanings are used in the Contract Documents in
accordance with such recognized meanings.
1.2.6 Where on any of the drawings a portion of the Work is drawn out and the remainder
is indicated in outline, the parts drawn out shall also apply to all other like portions of the
Work.
1.3 Ownership and Use of Architect's Drawings, Specifications and Other
Documents
1.3.1 The Drawing, Specifications and other documents prepared by the Architect are
instruments of the Architect's service through which the Work to be executed by the
Contractor is described. The Contractor may retain one contract record set. Neither the
Contractor nor any Subcontractor, Sub - subcontractor or material or equipment supplier
shall own or claim a copyright in the Drawings, Specifications and other documents
prepared by the Architect. All copies of them, except the Contractor's record set, shall be
returned or suitably accounted for to Project Management, on request, upon completion
of the Work. The Drawings, Specifications and other documents prepared by the
Architect, and copies thereof furnished to the Contractor, are for use solely with respect
to the Project. They are not to be used by the Contractor or any Subcontractor, Sub -
subcontractor or material or equipment suppliers unless they are granted a limited license
to use and reproduce applicable portions of the Drawings, Specifications and other
documents prepared by the Architect appropriate to and for use in the execution of their
Work under the Contract Documents. All copies made under this license shall bear the
statutory copyright notice, if any, shown on the Drawings, Specifications and other
documents prepared by the Architect. Submittal or distribution to meet official regulatory
requirements or for other purposes in connection with this Project is not to be construed
as publication in derogation of copyright or other reserved rights
1.3.2 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor will be
furnished, two (2) original sealed copies and one (1) electronic copy of Drawings,
Specifications and the Project Manual free of charge for the execution of the Work.
Additional copies may be obtained from Project Management at a fee of $5.00 per page
for full size drawings (.25 per page for written specifications or 11"x 17" drawings).
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1.4 Capitalization
1.4.1 Terms capitalized in these General Conditions include those which are (1)
specifically defined, (2) the titles of numbered articles and identified references to
Paragraphs, Subparagraphs and Clauses in the document or (3) the titles of other
documents published by the American Institute of Architects.
1.5 Interpretation
1.5.1 In the interest of brevity the Contract Documents frequently omit modifying words
such as "all" and "any" and articles such as "the" and "an," but the fact that a modifier or
an article is absent from one statement and appears in another is not intended to affect
the interpretation of either statement.
2.0 OWNER
2.1 Definition
2. 1.1 The Owner is Monroe County. The term "Owner" means the Owner or the Owner's
authorized representative.
2.2 Information and Services Required of the Owner
2.2.2 The owner shall furnish initial site surveys describing physical characteristics, legal
limitations and utility locations for the site of the Project, and a legal description of the site.
2.2.3 For existing facilities the Owner shall secure and pay for necessary approvals,
easements, assessments and charges, required for construction, use or occupancy of
permanent structures or for permanent changes in existing facilities except for permits and
fees which are the responsibility of the Contractor under the Contract Documents. It is the
Contractor's responsibility to secure and pay for the building permit(s) for the project.
2.2.4 Information or services under the Owner's control shall be furnished by the Owner
with reasonable promptness to avoid delay in orderly progress of the Work.
2.2.5 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor will be
furnished two (2) original sealed copies and one (1) electronic copy of Drawings,
Specifications and the Project Manual free of charge for the execution of the Work as
provided in Subparagraph 1.3.2.
2.2.6 The Owner shall forward all communications to the Contractor through Project
Management and may contemporaneously provide the same communications to the
Architect.
2.2.7 The foregoing are in addition to other duties and responsibilities of the Owner
enumerated herein and especially those in respect to Article 6 (Construction by Owner or
by Other Contractors), Article 9 (Payments and Completion) and Article 11 (Insurance and
Bonds).
2.3 Owner's Right to Stop the Work
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2.3.1 If the Contractor fails to correct Work which is not in accordance with the
requirements of the contract Documents as required by Paragraph 12.2 or persistently
fails to carry out Work in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Owner, by written
order signed personally or by an agent specifically so empowered by the Owner, may
order the Contractor to stop the Work, or any portion thereof, until the cause for such order
has been eliminated. However, the right of the Owner to stop the Work shall not give rise
to a duty on the part of the Owner to exercise this right for the benefit of the Contractor or
any other person or entity.
2.4 Owner's Right to Carry Out the Work
2.4.1 If the Contractor defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents and fails within a three -day period after receipt of written notice from
the Owner to commence and continue correction of such default or neglect with diligence
and promptness, the Owner may after such three -day period give the Contractor a second
written notice to correct such deficiencies within a three -day period. If the Contractor
within such second three -day period after receipt of such second notice fails to commence
and continue to correct any deficiencies, the Owner may, without prejudice to other
remedies the Owner may have, correct such deficiencies. In such case an appropriate
Change Order shall be issued deducting from payments then or thereafter due the
Contractor the cost of correcting such deficiencies, including compensation for another
contractor or subcontractor or Project Management's and Architect's and their respective
consultants' additional services and expenses made necessary by such default, neglect
or failure. If payments then, or thereafter, due the Contractor are not sufficient to cover
such amounts, the Contractor shall pay the difference to the Owner. In the event of clean-
up issues, Owner has right to provide a minimum of 24 hours notice. In the event of safety
issues determined to be of a serious nature, as determined by Project Management, notice
will be given, and contractor is required to rectify any deficiency immediately.
3.0 CONTRACTOR
3.1 Definition
3.1.1 The Contractor is the person or entity identified as such in the Agreement and is
referred to throughout this Agreement as if singular in number. The term "Contractor"
means the Contractor or the Contractor's authorized representative.
3.1.2 The plural term "Contractors" refers to persons or entities who perform construction
under Conditions of the Contract that are administered by Project Management, and that
are identical or substantially similar to these Conditions.
3.2 Review of Contract Documents and Field Conditions by Contractor
3.2.1 The Contractor shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents with
each other and with information furnished by the Owner pursuant to Subparagraph 2.2.2
and shall at once report to Project Management and Architect errors, inconsistencies or
omissions discovered. The Contractor shall not be liable to the Owner, Project
Management or Architect for damage resulting from errors, inconsistencies or omissions
in the Contract Documents unless the Contractor recognized such error, inconsistency or
omission and knowingly failed to report it to Project Management and Architect. If the
Contractor performs any construction activity knowing it involves a recognized error,
inconsistency or omission in the Contract Documents without such notice to Project
Management and Architect, the Contractor shall assume appropriate responsibility for
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such performance and shall bear an appropriate amount of the attributable costs for
correction.
3.2.2 The Contractor shall take field measurements and verify field conditions and shall
carefully compare such field measurements and conditions and other information known
to the Contractor with the Contract Documents before commencing activities. Errors,
inconsistencies or omissions discovered shall be reported to Project Management and
Architect at once.
3.2.3 The Contractor shall perform the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents
and submittals approved pursuant to Paragraph 3.12.
3.3 Supervision and Construction Procedures
3.3.1 The Contractor shall supervise and direct the Work, using the Contractor's best
skill and attention. The Contractor shall be solely responsible for and have control over
construction means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures and for
coordinating all portions of the Work under this Contract, subject to overall coordination of
Project Management as provided in Subparagraphs 4.6.3 and 4.6.5.
3.3.2 The Contractor shall be responsible to the Owner for acts and omissions of the
Contractor's employees, Subcontractors and their agents and employees, and other
persons performing portions of the Work under a contract with the Contractor.
3.3.3 The Contractor shall not be relieved of obligations to perform the Work in
accordance with the Contract Documents either by activities or duties of Project
Management in its administration of the Contract, or by test, inspections or approvals
required or performed by persons other than the Contractor.
3.3.4 The Contractor shall inspect portions of the Project related to the Contractor's
Work in order to determine that such portions are in proper condition to receive
subsequent work.
3.3.5 The Contractor shall verify that the Construction Documents being worked with are
the most recent and updated available, including all Addenda information. Also the
Contractor will perform the work strictly in accordance with this contract.
3.4 Labor and Materials
3.4.1 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall provide
and pay for labor, materials, equipment, tools, construction equipment and machinery,
water, heat, utilities, transportation, and other facilities and services necessary for proper
execution and completion of the Work, whether temporary or permanent and whether or
not incorporated or to be incorporated in the Work.
3.4.2 The Contractor shall enforce strict discipline and good order among the
Contractor's employees and other persons carrying out the Contract. The Contractor shall
not permit employment of unfit persons or persons not skilled in tasks assigned to them.
3.4.3 The Contractor is responsible for the conduct of his employees at all times.
Misconduct, destruction of property, unsafe practices, or violation of any Federal or State
regulations including abuse of alcohol or drugs, will be cause for permanent dismissal
from the project. If any Contractor's employee is determined to be detrimental to the
Project, as deemed by Project Management, the Contractor will remove and /or replace
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the employee at the request of Project Management. Employees dismissed from the
project will be transported from the job site at the Contractor's expense.
3.4.4 The Contractor shall be totally responsible for the security of his work, materials,
equipment, supplies, tools, machinery, and construction equipment.
3.4.5 The Contractor shall be responsible for complete, timely and accurate field
measurements as necessary for proper coordination, fabrication and installation of his
materials and equipment. The Contractor agrees to cooperate with Project Management,
if required, to accommodate any discovered variations or deviations from the Drawings
and Specifications so that the progress of the Work is not adversely affected.
3.5 Warranty
3.5.1 The Contractor warrants to the Owner, Project Management and Architect that
materials and equipment furnished under the Contract will be of good quality and new
unless otherwise required or permitted by the Contract Documents, that the Work will be
free from defects not inherent in the quality required or permitted, and that the Work will
conform with the requirements of the Contract Documents. Work not conforming to these
requirements, including substitutions not properly approved and authorized, may be
considered defective. The Contractor's warranty excludes remedy for damage or defect
caused by abuse, modifications not executed by the Contractor, improper or insufficient
maintenance, improper operation, or normal wear and tear under normal usage. If
required by Project Management, the Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence as to
the kind and quality of materials and equipment.
3.6 Taxes
3.6.1 The Contractor shall pay sales, consumer, use and similar taxes for the Work or
portions thereof provided by the Contractor which are legally enacted when bids are
received or negotiations concluded, whether or not yet effective or merely scheduled to
go into effect.
3.7 Permits, Fees and Notices
3.7.1 The Contractor shall secure and pay for all permits, impact fees, governmental
fees, licenses, inspections, testing, surveys and utility fees required by Federal, State,
Municipal or Utility entities having jurisdiction over the project for the proper execution and
completion of the Work which are customarily secured after execution of the Contract and
which are legally required at the time bids are received. The Contractor will be responsible
for all building permit costs or impact fees required for this project. The Contractor shall
secure and pay for all building and specialty permits including plumbing, electrical, HVAC,
etc.
3.7.2 The Contractor shall comply with and give notices required by laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations and lawful orders of public authorities bearing on performance of the
Work.
3.7.3 It is not the Contractor's responsibility to ascertain that the Contract Documents
are in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, ordinances, building codes, and rules
and regulations. However, if the Contractor observes that portions of the Contract
Documents are at variance therewith, the Contractor shall promptly notify Project
Management, Architect and Owner in writing, and necessary changes shall be
accomplished by appropriate Modification.
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3.7.4 If the Contractor performs Work knowing it to be contrary to laws, statutes,
ordinances, building codes, and rules and regulations without such notice to Project
Management, Architect and Owner, the Contractor shall assume full responsibility for such
Work and shall bear the attributable costs.
3.9 Superintendent
3.9.1 The Contractor shall employ a competent superintendent and necessary
assistants who shall be in attendance at the Project site during performance of the Work.
The superintendent shall represent the Contractor, and communications given to the
superintendent shall be as binding as if given to the Contractor. Important
communications shall be confirmed in writing. Other communications shall be similarly
confirmed on written request in each case. The superintendent shall be satisfactory to
Project Management and shall not be changed except with the consent of Project
Management, unless the superintendent proves to be unsatisfactory to the Contractor or
ceases to be in his employ.
3.10 Contractor's Construction Schedule
3.10.1 The Contractor, promptly after being awarded the Contract, shall prepare and
submit for the Owner's and Architect's information and Project Management's approval a
Contractor's Construction Schedule for the Work. Such schedule shall not exceed time
limits current under the Contract Documents, shall be revised at appropriate intervals as
required by the conditions of the Work and Project, shall be related to the entire Project
construction schedule to the extent required by the Contract Documents, and shall provide
for expeditious and practicable execution of the Work. This schedule, to be submitted
within fourteen (14) days after Contract Award, shall indicate the dates for the starting and
completion of the various stages of construction, shall be revised as required by the
conditions of the Work, and shall be subject to Project Management's approval.
3.10.2 The Contractor shall cooperate with Project Management in scheduling and
performing the Contractor's Work to avoid conflict, delay in or interference with the Work
of other Contractors or the construction or operations of the Owner's own forces.
3.10.4 The Contractor shall conform to the most recent schedules.
3.10.5 Project Management will schedule and conduct a project meeting at a minimum of
one meeting per month in each month which the Contractor shall attend. At this meeting,
the parties can discuss jointly such matters as progress, scheduling, and problems.
3.11 Documents and Samples at the Site
3.11.1 The Contractor shall maintain at the site for the Owner one record copy of the
Drawings, Specifications, addenda, Change Orders and other Modifications, in good order
and marked currently to record changes and selections made during construction, and in
addition approved Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar required submittals.
These shall be available to Project Management and Architect and shall be delivered to
Project Management for submittal to the Owner upon completion of the Work.
3.12 Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples
3.12.1 Shop Drawings are drawings, diagrams, schedules and other data specially
prepared for the Work by the Contractor or a Subcontractor, Sub - subcontractor,
manufacturer, supplier or distributor to illustrate some portion of the Work.
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3.12.2 Product Data are illustrations, standard schedules, performance charts,
instructions, brochures, diagrams and other information furnished by the Contractor to
illustrate materials or equipment for some portion of the Work.
3.12.3 Samples are physical examples which illustrate materials, equipment or
workmanship and establish standards by which the Work will be judged.
3.12.4 Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals are not Contract
Documents. The purpose of their submittal is to demonstrate for those portions of the
Work for which submittals are required the way the Contractor proposes to conform to the
information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. Review
by Project Management is subject to the limitations of Subparagraph 4.6.12.
3.12.5 The Contractor shall review, approve and submit to Project Management, in
accordance with the schedule and sequence approved by Project Management, Shop
Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals required by the Contract
Documents. The Contractor shall cooperate with Project Management in the coordination
of the Contractor's Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals with
related documents submitted by other Contractors. Submittals made by the Contractor
which are not required by the Contract Documents may be returned without action.
3.12.6 The Contractor shall perform no portion of the Work requiring submittal and review
of Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples or similar submittals until the respective
submittal has been approved by Project Management. Such Work shall be in accordance
with approved submittals.
3.12.7 By approving and submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar
submittals, the Contractor represents that the Contractor has determined and verified
materials, field measurements and field construction criteria related thereto, or will do so,
and has checked and coordinated the information contained within such submittals with
the requirements of the Work and of the Contract Documents. ,
3.12.8 The Contractor shall not be relieved of responsibility for deviations from
requirements of the Contract Documents by Project Management approval of Shop
Drawings, Product Data, Samples or similar submittals unless the Contractor has
specifically informed Project Management and Architect in writing of such deviation at the
time of submittal and Project Management have given written approval to the specific
deviation. The Contractor shall not be relieved of responsibility for errors or omissions in
Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples or similar submittals by Project Management's
approval thereof.
3.12.9 The Contractor shall direct specific attention, in writing or on resubmitted Shop
Drawings, Product Data, Samples or similar submittals, to revisions other than those
requested by Project Management and Architect on previous submittals.
3.12.10 Informational submittals upon which Project Management are not expected to
take responsive action may be so identified in the Contract Documents.
3.12.11 When professional certification of performance criteria of materials, systems or
equipment is required by the Contract Documents, Project Management and Architect
shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness of such calculations and
certifications.
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3.12.12 If materials specified in the Contract Documents are not available on the present
market, the Contractor may submit data on substitute materials to Project Management
for approval by the Owner.
3.13 Use of Site
3.13.1 The Contractor shall confine operations at the site to areas permitted by law,
ordinances, permits and the Contract Documents and shall not unreasonably encumber
the site with materials or equipment.
3.13.2 The Contractor shall coordinate the Contractor's operations with, and secure the
approval of, Project Management before using any portion of the site.
3.14 Cutting and Patching
3.14.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for cutting, fitting or patching required to
complete the Work or to make its parts fit together properly; He shall also provide
protection of existing work as required.
3.14.2 The Contractor shall not damage or endanger a portion of the Work or fully or
partially completed construction of the Owner's own forces or of other Contractors by
cutting, patching, excavating or otherwise altering such construction. The Contractor shall
not cut or otherwise alter such construction by other Contractors or by the Owner's own
forces except with written consent of Project Management, Owner and such other
contractors: such consent shall not be unreasonably withheld. The Contractor shall not
unreasonably withhold from the other Contractors or the Owner the Contractor's consent
to cutting or otherwise altering the Work. When structural members are involved, the
written consent of Project Management shall also be required. The Contractor shall not
unreasonably withhold from Project Management or any separate contractor his consent
to cutting or otherwise altering the Work.
3.14.3 The Contractor shall arrange for any blockouts, cutouts, or openings required for
the installation of his materials and equipment and the execution of his work, whether or
not shown or indicated on the Drawings. The Contractor shall be further responsible for
sealing and /or finishing, in an acceptable fashion and meeting any applicable code
requirements, and such block -out, cutout opening, or other hole in any fire - related floor,
ceiling, wall, security wall, or any other finished surface.
3.15 Cleaning Up
3.15.1 The Contractor shall keep the premises and surrounding area free from
accumulation of waste materials or rubbish caused by operations under the Contract. At
completion of the Work the Contractor shall remove from and about the project waste
materials rubbish, the Contractor's tools, construction equipment, machinery and surplus
materials. Clean up shall be performed to the satisfaction of the Owner or Project
Management.
3.15.2 If the Contractor fails to clean up as provided in the Contract Documents, Project
Management may do so with the Owner's approval and the cost thereof shall be charged
to the Contractor.
3.16 Access to Work
3.16.1 The Contractor shall provide the Owner, Project Management and Architect
access to the Work in preparation and progress wherever located.
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3.17 Royalties and Patents
3.17.1 The Contractor shall pay all royalties and license fees. The Contractor shall defend
suits or claims for infringement of patent rights and shall hold the Owner, Project
Management and Architect harmless from loss on account thereof, but shall not be
responsible for such defense or loss when a particular design, process or product of a
particular manufacturer or manufacturers is required by the Contract Documents.
However, if the Contractor has reason to believe that the required design, process or
product is an infringement of a patent, the Contractor shall be responsible for such loss
unless such information is promptly furnished to the Architect and Project Management.
3.18 Indemnification and Hold Harmless
3.18.1 Notwithstanding any minimum insurance requirements prescribed elsewhere in
this agreement, Contractor shall defend, indemnify and hold the COUNTY and the
COUNTY's elected and appointed officers and employees harmless from and against (i)
any claims, actions or causes of action, (ii) any litigation, administrative proceedings,
appellate proceedings, or other proceedings relating to any type of injury (including death),
loss, damage, fine, penalty or business interruption, and (iii) any costs or expenses that
may be asserted against, initiated with respect to, or sustained by, any indemnified party
by reason of, or in connection with, (A) any activity of Contractor or any of its employees,
agents, contractors or other invitees during the term of this Agreement, (B) the negligence
or recklessness, intentional wrongful misconduct, errors or other wrongful act or omission
of Contractor or any of its employees, agents, sub - contractors or other invitees, or (C)
Contractor's default in respect of any of the obligations that it undertakes under the terms
of this Agreement, except to the extent the claims, actions, causes of action, litigation,
proceedings, costs or expenses arise from the intentional or sole negligent acts or
omissions of the COUNTY or any of its employees, agents, contractors or invitees (other
than Contractor). The monetary limitation of liability under this contract shall be not less
than $1 million per occurrence pursuant to F. S. 725.06. Insofar as the claims, actions,
causes of action, litigation, proceedings, costs or expenses relate to events or
circumstances that occur during the term of this Agreement, this section will survive the
expiration of the term of this Agreement or any earlier termination of this Agreement.
In the event that the completion of the project (to include the work of others) is delayed or
suspended as a result of the Contractor's failure to purchase or maintain the required
insurance, the Consultant shall indemnify the County from any and all increased expenses
resulting from such delay. Should any claims be asserted against the County by virtue of
any deficiency or ambiguity in the plans and specifications provided by the Contractor, the
Contractor agrees and warrants that the Contractor shall hold the County harmless and
shall indemnify it from all losses occurring thereby and shall further defend any claim or
action on the County's behalf.
The first ten dollars ($10.00) of remuneration paid to the Contractor is for the
indemnification provided for the above.
4.0 ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONTACT
4.1 Architect/Engineer
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4.1.1 The Architect and /or Engineer is the person lawfully licensed to practice
architecture /engineering or any entity lawfully practicing architecture /engineering
identified as such in the Agreement and is referred to throughout the Contract Documents
as if singular in number. The term "Architect" means the Architect or the Architect's
authorized representative.
4.2 Project Management
4.2.1 Project Management is the person or entity identified as such in the Agreement
and is referred to throughout the Contract Documents as if singular in number. The term
"Project Management" means Monroe County Project Management Department or Project
Management's authorized representative.
4.3 Duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of Project Management and
Architect as set forth in the Contract Documents shall not be restricted, modified or
extended without written consent of the Owner, Project Management, Architect and
Contractor. Consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.
4.4 In case of termination of employment of Architect, the Owner shall appoint an
Architect whose status under the Contract Documents shall be that of the former Architect.
4.5 Not Used
4.6 Administration of the Contract
4.6.1 Project Management and Engineer will provide administration of the Contract as
described in the Contract Documents, and will be the Owner's representatives (1) during
construction, (2) until final payment is due and (3) with the Owner's concurrence, from
time to time during the correction period described in Paragraph 12.2. Project
Management and Engineer will advise and consult with the Owner and will have authority
to act on behalf of the Owner only to the extent provided in the Contract Document, unless
otherwise modified by written instrument in accordance with other provision of the
Contract.
4.6.2 Project Management and Engineer will determine in general that the Work is being
performed in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, will keep the
Owner informed of the progress of the Work, and will endeavor to guard the Owner against
defects and deficiencies in the Work.
4.6.3 Project Management will provide for coordination of the activities of other
Contractors and of the Owner's own forces with the Work of the Contractor, who shall
cooperate with them. The Contractor shall participate with other Contractors and Project
Management and Owner in reviewing their construction schedules when directed to do
so. The Contractor shall make any revisions to the Construction schedule deemed
necessary after a joint review and mutual agreement. The construction schedules shall
constitute the schedules to be used by the Contractor, other Contractors, Project
Management and the Owner until subsequently revised.
4.6.4 Not used
4.6.5 Project Management will visit the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of
construction to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the completed
Work and to determine in general if the Work is being performed in a manner indicating
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that the Work, when completed, will be in accordance with the Contract Documents.
However, Project Management will not be required to make exhaustive or continuous
onsite inspections to check quality or quantity of the Work. On the basis of on -site
observations as an architect, Project Management will keep the Owner informed of
progress of the Work, and will endeavor to guard the Owner against defects and
deficiencies in the work.
4.6.6 Project Management will not have control over or charge of and will not be
responsible for construction means, method, techniques, sequences or procedures, or for
safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work, since these are solely the
Contractor's responsibility as provided in Paragraph 3.3, and neither will be responsible
for the Contractor's failure to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract
Documents. Neither Project Management nor the Architect will have control over, or
charge of, or be responsible for acts or omissions of the Contractor, Subcontractors, or
their agents or employees, or of any other persons performing portions of the Work.
4.6.7 Communications Facilitating Contract Administration. Except as otherwise
provided in the Contract Documents or when direct communications have been specially
authorized, the Owner and Contractor shall communicate through Project Management,
and shall contemporaneously provide the same communications to the Architect.
Communications by and with the Architect's consultants shall be through the Architect.
Communications by and with Subcontractors and material suppliers shall be through the
Contractor. Communications by and with other Contractors shall be through Project
Management and shall be contemporaneously provided to the Architect.
4.6.8 Project Management will review and certify all Applications for Payment by the
Contractor, including final payment. Project Management will assemble each of the
Contractor's Applications for Payment with similar Applications from other Contractor into
a Project Application for Payment. After reviewing and certifying the amounts due the
Contractors, the Project Application for Payment, along with the applicable Contractors'
Applications for Payment, will be processed by Project Management.
4.6.9 Based on Project Management's observations and evaluations of Contractors'
Applications for Payment, Project Management will certify the amounts due the
Contractors and will issue a Project Approval for Payment.
4.6.10 Project Management will have authority to reject Work which does not conform to
the Contract Documents, and to require additional inspection or testing, in accordance
with Subparagraphs 13.5.2 and 13.5.3, whether or not such Work is fabricated, installed
or completed, but will take such action only after notifying Project Management. Subject
to review, Project Management will have the authority to reject Work which does not
conform to the Contract Documents. Whenever Project Management considers it
necessary or advisable for implementation of the intent of the Contract Documents, Project
Management will have authority to require additional inspection or testing of the work in
accordance with Subparagraphs 13.5.2 and 13.5.3, whether or not such Work is
fabricated, installed or completed. The foregoing authority of Project Management will be
subject to the provisions of Subparagraphs 4.6.18 through 4.6.20 inclusive, with respect
to interpretations and decisions of the Architect. However, neither the Architect's nor
Project Management's authority to act under this Subparagraph 4.6.10 nor a decision
made by either of them in good faith either to exercise or not to exercise such authority
shall give rise to a duty or responsibility of the Architect or Project Management to the
Contractor, Subcontractors, material and equipment suppliers, their agents or employees,
or other persons performing any of the Work.
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4.6.11 Project Management will receive from the Contractor and review and approve all
Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples, coordinate them with information received
from other Contractors, and review those recommended for approval. Project
Management actions will be taken with such reasonable promptness as to cause no delay
in the Work of the Contractor or in the activities of other Contractors or the Owner.
4.6.12 Project Management will review and approve or take other appropriate action upon
the Contractor's submittals such as Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples, but only
for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and the design
concept expressed in the Contract Documents. Project Management action will be taken
with such promptness consistent with the constraints of the project schedule so as to
cause no delay in the Work of the Contractor or in the activities of the other Contractors,
the Owner, or Project Management, while allowing sufficient time to permit adequate
review. Review of such submittals is not conducted for the purpose of determining the
accuracy and completeness of other details such as dimensions and quantities, or for
substantiating instructions for installation or performance of equipment or systems, all of
which remain the responsibility of the Contractor as Contractor as required by the Contract
Documents. Project Management review of the Contractor's submittals shall not relieve
the Contractor of the obligations under Paragraphs 3.3, 3.5 and 3.12. Project
Management's review shall not constitute approval of safety precautions or, unless
otherwise specifically stated by Project Management, of any construction means,
methods, techniques, sequences or procedures. Project Management's approval of a
specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a component.
4.6.13 Project Management will prepare Change Orders and Construction Change
Directives.
4.6.14 Following consultation with the Owner, Project Management will take appropriate
action on Change Orders or Construction Change Directives in accordance with Article 7
and will have authority to order minor changes in the Work as provided in Paragraph 7.4.
4.6.16 The Contractor will assist Project Management in conducting inspections to
determine the dates of Substantial completion and final completion, and will receive and
forward to Project Management written warranties and related documents required by the
Contract and assembled by the Contractor. Project Management will review and approve
a final Project Application for Payment upon compliance with the requirements of the
Contract Documents.
4.6.17 Project Management will provide one or more project representatives to assist in
carrying out his responsibilities at the site. The duties, responsibilities and limitations of
authority of such project representatives shall be as set forth in an exhibit to be
incorporated in the Contract Documents.
4.6.18 Project Management will interpret and decide matters concerning performance
under and requirements of the Contract Documents on written request of the Owner or
Contractor. Project Management's response to such requests will be made with
reasonable promptness and within any time limits agreed upon. If no agreement is made
concerning the time within which interpretations required of Project Management shall be
furnished in compliance with this Paragraph 4.6, then delay shall not be recognized on
account of failure by Project Management to furnish such interpretations until fifteen (15)
days after written request is made for them.
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4.6.19 Interpretations and decisions of Project Management will be consistent with the
intent of and reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents and will be in writing or in
the form of drawings. When making such interpretations and decisions, Project
Management will endeavor to secure faithful performance by both Owner and Contractor,
will not show partiality to either and will not be liable for results of interpretations or
decisions so rendered in good faith.
4.6.20 Project Management's decisions on matters relating to aesthetic effect will be final
if consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents.
4.7 Claims and Disputes
4.7.1 Definition. A Claim is a demand or assertion by one of the parties seeking, as a
matter of right, adjustment or interpretation of Contract terms, payment of money,
extension of time or other relief with respect to the terms of the Contract. The term "Claim"
also includes other disputes and matters in question between the Owner and Contractor
arising out of or relating to the Contract. Claims must be made by written notice. The
responsibility to substantiate Claims shall rest with the party making the claim.
4.7.2 Meet and Confer. The Contractor and Project Management shall try to resolve
the claim or dispute with meet and confer sessions to be commenced within fifteen (15)
days of the dispute or claim. Any claim or dispute that the parties cannot resolve shall be
decided by the Circuit Court, 16th Judicial Circuit, Monroe County, Florida.
4.7.3 Time Limits on Claims. Claims by either party must be made within twenty -one
(21) days after occurrence of the event giving rise to such Claim or within twenty -one (21)
days after the claimant first recognizes the condition giving rise to the Claim, whichever is
later. Claims must be made by written notice submitted to the designated representative.
An additional Claim made after the initial Claim has been implemented by Change Order
will not be considered unless submitted in writing to the Owner's representative in a timely
manner.
4.7.3.1 Any claim not filed with the Owner within such time and in compliance with the
preceding provisions shall be deemed conclusively to have been waived and shall be
dismissed at the option of the Owner. The claim shall set forth in detail all known facts
and circumstances supporting the claim; final costs associated with any claim upon which
notice has been filed must be submitted in writing to the Owner with thirty (30) calendar
days after notice has been received. In the event the Contractor seeks to make a claim
for an increase in the contract price, as a condition precedent to any liability of the Owner
therefore, unless emergency conditions exist, the Contractor shall strictly comply with the
requirements of this Section and such claim shall be made by the Contractor before
proceeding to execute any work for which a claim is made. Failure to comply with this
condition precendent shall constitute a waiver by the Contractor of any claim for additional
compensation.
4.7.4 Continuing Contract Performance. Pending final resolution of a Claim unless
otherwise agreed in writing the Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of the
Contract and the Owner shall continue to make payments in accordance with the Contract
Documents.
4.7.5 Waiver of Claims: Final Payment. The making of final payment shall constitute
a waiver of Claim by the Owner except those arising from:
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.1 liens, Claims, security interests or encumbrances arising out of the Contract
and unsettled;
.2 failure of the Work to comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents;
or
3 terms of special warranties required by the Contract Documents.
4.7.6 Claims for Concealed or Unknown Conditions. If conditions are encountered
at the site which are (1) subsurface or otherwise concealed physical conditions which differ
materially from those indicated in the Contract Documents or (2) unknown physical
conditions of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those ordinarily found to exist
and generally recognized as inherent in construction activities of the character provided
for in the Contract Documents, then notice by the observing party shall be given to the
other party promptly before conditions are disturbed and in no event later than 10 days
after first observance of the conditions. Project Management will promptly investigate
such conditions, and the parties will follow the procedure in paragraph 4.7.2.
4.7.6.1 As a condition precedent to the Owner having any liability to the Contractor due
to concealed and unknown conditions, the Contractor must give the Owner and Owner
Engineer written notice of, and an opportunity to observe, such condition prior to disturbing
it. The failure by the Contractor to give the written notice and make the claim as provided
by the provisions herein shall constitute a waiver by the Contractor of any rights arising
out of or relating to such concealed and unknown condition.
4.7.7 Claims for Additional Cost. If the Contractor wishes to make Claim for an
increase in the Contract Sum, written notice as provided herein shall be given before
proceeding to execute the Work. Prior notice is not required for Claims relating to an
emergency endangering life or property arising under Paragraph 10.3 If the Contractor
believes additional cost is involved for reasons including but not limited to (1) a written
interpretation from Project Management, (2) a written order for a minor change in the Work
issued by Project Management, (3) failure of payment by the Owner, (4) termination of the
Contract by the Owner, (5) Owner's suspension or (6) other reasonable grounds, a Claim
shall be filed in accordance with the procedure established herein. In a claim by the
Contractor against the Owner for compensation in excess of the Contract Sum, any liability
of the Owner to the Contractor shall be strictly limited and computed in accordance with
the contract documents and shall in no event include indirect costs or consequential
damages of the Contractor or any estimated costs or damages.
4.7.8 Claims for Additional Time.
4.7.8.1. If the Contractor wishes to make Claim for an increase in the Contract Time,
written notice as provided herein shall be given.
4.7.8.2 If adverse weather conditions are the basis for a Claim for additional time, such
Claim shall be documented by data substantiating that weather conditions were abnormal
for the period of time and could not have been reasonably anticipated, and that weather
conditions had an adverse effect on the scheduled construction.
4.7.9 Injury or Damage to Person or Property. If either party to the Contract suffers
injury or damage to person or property because of an act or omission of the other party,
of any of the other party's employees or agents, or of others for whose acts such party is
legally liable, written notice of such injury or damage, whether or not insured, shall be
given to the other party within a reasonable time not exceeding twenty -one (21) days after
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first observance. The notice shall provide sufficient detail to enable the other party to
investigate the matter. If a Claim for additional cost or time related to this Claim is to be
asserted, it shall be filed as provided in Subparagraphs 4.7.7 or 4.7.8.
5.0 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUB - SUBCONTRACTORS
5.1 Definitions
5.1.1 A Subcontractor is a person or entity who has a direct contract with the Contractor
to perform a portion of the Work at the site. The term "Subcontractor" is referred to
throughout the Contract Documents as if singular in number and means a Subcontractor
or an authorized representative of the Subcontractor. The term "Subcontractor' does not
include other Contractors or subcontractors of other Contractors.
5.1.2 A Sub - subcontractor is a person or entity who has a direct or indirect contract with
a Subcontractor to perform a portion of the Work at the site. The term "Sub- subcontractor"
is referred to throughout the Contract Documents as if singular in number and means a
Sub - subcontractor or an authorized representative of the Sub - subcontractor.
5.2 Award of Subcontracts and Other Contracts for Portions of the Work
5.2.1 Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents or the bidding requirements,
the Contractor, as soon as practicable after award of the Contract, shall furnish in writing
to Project Management for review by the Owner and Project Management the names of
persons or entities (including those who are to furnish materials or equipment fabricated
to a special design) proposed for each principal portion of the Work. Project Management
will promptly reply to the Contractor in writing stating whether or not the Owner or Project
Management, after due investigation, has reasonable objection to any such proposed
person or entity. Failure of Project Management to reply promptly shall constitute notice
of no reasonable objection.
5.2.2 The Contractor shall not contract with a proposed person or entity to which the
Owner or Project Management has made reasonable and timely objection. The
Contractor shall not be required to contract with anyone to whom the Owner or Project
Management has made reasonable objection.
5.2.3 If the Owner or Project Management refuses to accept any person or entity on a
list submitted by the Contractor in response to the requirements of the Contract
Documents, the Contractor shall submit an acceptable substitute. However, no increase
in the Contract Sum shall be allowed for any such substitution.
5.2.4 The Contractor shall not change a Subcontractor, person or entity previously
selected if the Owner or Project Management makes reasonable objection to such
change.
5.3 Subcontractual Relations
5.3.1 By appropriate written agreement, the Contractor shall require each
Subcontractor, to the extent of the Work to be performed by the Subcontractor, to be
bound to the Contractor by terms of the Contract Documents, and to assume toward the
Contractor all the obligations and responsibilities which the Contractor, by these
Documents, assumes toward the Owner or Project Management. Each subcontract
agreement shall preserve and protect the rights of the Owner or Project Management
under the Contract Documents with respect to the Work to be performed by the
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Subcontractor so that subcontracting thereof will not prejudice such rights. When
appropriate, the Contractor shall require each Subcontractor to enter into similar
agreements with Sub - subcontractors. The Contractor shall make available to each
proposed Subcontractor, copies of the Contract Documents which the Subcontractor will
be bound, and, upon written request of the Subcontractor, identify to the Subcontractor
terms and conditions of the proposed subcontract agreement which may be at variance
with the Contract Documents. Subcontractors shall similarly make copies of applicable
portions of such documents available to their respective proposed Sub - subcontractors.
5.4 Contingent Assignment of Subcontracts
5.4.1 Each subcontract agreement for a portion of the Work is assigned by the
Contractor to the Owner provided that:
.1 assignment is effective only after termination of the Contract by the Owner for
cause pursuant to Paragraph 14.2 and only for those subcontract agreements which the
Owner accepts by notifying the Subcontractor in writing; and
.2 assignment is subject to the prior rights of the surety, if any, obligated under
public construction bond covering the Contract.
i. If the work has been suspended for more than thirty (30) days, the
Subcontractor's compensation shall be equitably adjusted.
6.0 CONSTRUCTION BY OWNER OR BY OTHER CONTRACTORS
6.1 Owner's Right to Perform Construction with Own Forces and to Award Other
Contracts
6.1.1 The Owner reserves the right to perform construction or operations released to the
Project with the Owner's own forces, which include persons or entities under separate
contracts not administered by Project Management. The Owner further reserves the right
to award other contracts in connection with other portions of the Project or other
construction or operations on the site under Conditions of the Contract identical or
substantially similar to these including those portions related to insurance and waiver or
subrogation.
6.1.2 When the Owner performs construction or operations with the Owner's own forces
including persons or entities under separate contracts not administered by Project
Management, the Owner shall provide for coordination of such forces with the Work of the
Contractor who shall cooperate with them.
6.1.3 It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to coordinate his work with the work
of other contractors on the site. The Owner and Project Management shall be held
harmless for any and all costs and time increases associated with improper coordination.
6.2 Mutual Responsibility
6.2.1 The Contractor shall afford the Owner's own forces, Project Management and
other contractors reasonable opportunity for introduction and storage of their materials
and equipment and performance of their activities, and shall connect and coordinate the
Contractor's construction and operations with theirs as required by the Contract
Documents.
6.2.2 If part of the Contractor's Work depends for proper execution or results upon
construction or operations by the Owner's own forces or other contractors, the Contractor
shall, prior to proceeding with that portion of the Work, promptly report to Project
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Management any apparent discrepancies or defects in such other construction that would
render it unsuitable for such proper execution and results. Failure of the Contractor so to
report shall constitute an acknowledgment that the Owner's own forces or other
contractors' completed or partially completed construction is fit and proper to receive the
Contractor's Work, except as to defects not then reasonably discoverable.
6.2.3 Costs caused by delays or by improperly timed activities or defective construction
shall be borne by the Contractor. The Contractor's sole remedy as against the Owner for
costs caused by delays or improperly timed activities or defective construction shall be an
extension of time.
6.2.4 The Contractor shall promptly remedy damage wrongfully caused by the
Contractor to completed or partially completed construction or to property of the Owner or
other contractors as provided in Subparagraph 10.2.5.
6.2.5 Claims and other disputes and matters in question between the Contractor and
other contractors shall be subject to the provisions of Paragraph 4.7 provided the other
contractors have reciprocal obligations.
6.2.6 The Owner and other contractors shall have the same responsibilities for cutting
and patching as are described for the Contractor in Paragraph 3.14.
6.2.7 Should the Contractor contend that he is entitled to an extension of time for
completion of any portion or portions of the work, he shall, within seventy -two (72) hours
of the occurrence of the cause of the delay, notify Project Management in writing, of his
contention: setting forth (A) the cause for the delay, (B) a description of the portion or
portions of work affected thereby, and (C) all details pertinent thereto. A subsequent
written application for the specific number of days of extension of time requested shall be
made by the Contractor to Project Management within seventy -two (72) hours after the
delay has ceased to exist.
.1 It is a condition precedent to the consideration or prosecution of any claim for
an extension of time that the foregoing provisions be strictly adhered to in each instance
and, if the Contractor fails to comply, he shall be deemed to have waived the claim.
.2 The Contractor agrees that whether or not any delay, regardless of cause, shall
be the basis for an extension of time he shall have no claim against the Owner or Project
Management for an increase in the Contract price, nor a claim against the Owner or
Project Management for a payment or allowance of any kind for damage, loss or expense
resulting from delays; nor shall the Contractor have any claim for damage, loss or expense
resulting from interruptions to, or suspension of, his work to enable other contractors to
perform their work. The only remedy available to the Contractor shall be an extension of
time.
6.3 Owner's Right to Clean Up
6.3.1 If a dispute arises among the Contractor, other contractors and the Owner as to
the responsibility under their respective contracts for maintaining the premises and
surrounding area free from waste materials and rubbish as described in Paragraph 3.15,
the Owner may clean up and allocate the cost among those responsible as Project
Management determines to be just.
7.0 CHANGES IN THE WORK
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7.1 Changes
7.1.1 Changes in the Work may be accomplished after execution of the Contract, and
without invalidating the Contract, by Change Order, Construction Change Directive or
order for a minor change in the Work, subject to the limitations stated in this Article 7 and
elsewhere in the Contract Documents.
7.1.2 A Change Order shall be based upon agreement among the Owner, Project
Management and Contractor. A Construction Change Directive require agreement by the
Owner, Project Management and may or may not be agreed to by the Contractor. An order
for a minor change in the Work may be issued by Project Management alone.
7.1.3 Changes in the Work shall be performed under applicable provisions of the
Contract Documents, and the Contractor shall proceed promptly, unless otherwise
provided in the Change Order, Construction Change Directive or order for a minor change
in the Work.
7.1.4 If unit prices are stated in the Contract Documents or subsequently agreed upon,
and if quantities originally contemplated are so changed in a proposed Change Order or
Construction Change Directive that application of such unit prices to quantities of Work
proposed will cause substantial inequity to the Owner or Contractor, the applicable unit
prices shall be equitably adjusted.
7.2 Change Orders
7.2.1 A Change Order is a written instrument prepared by Project Management and
signed by the Owner, Project Management and Contractor stating their agreement upon
all of the following:
.1 a change in the Work;
.2 the amount of the adjustment in the Contract Sum, if any; and
.3 the extent of the adjustment in the Contract Time, if any.
7.2.2 The cost or credit to the Owner resulting from a change in the Work shall be
determined in one or more of the following methods:
.1 mutual acceptance of lump sum properly itemized and supported by sufficient
substantiating data to permit evaluation and payment, and approved by the appropriate
authority in writing;
.2 unit prices stated in the Contract Documents or subsequently agreed upon, and
approved by the appropriate authority in writing;
.3 cost to be determined in a manner agreed upon by the parties and a mutually
acceptable fixed or percentage fee;
.4 or by method provided in subparagraph 7.2.3.
7.2.3 If none of the methods set forth in Clauses 7.2.1 or 7.2.2 is agreed upon, the
Contractor, provided a written order signed by the Owner or Project Management is
received, shall promptly proceed with the Work involved. The cost of such Work shall then
be determined by daily force accounts in a form acceptable to the Owner and Project
Management. The daily force account forms shall identify Contractor and /or
Subcontractor personnel by name, total hours for each man, each piece of equipment and
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total hours for equipment and all material(s) by type for each extra Work activity claim.
Each daily force account form shall be signed by the designated Project Management
representative no later than the close of business on the day the Work is performed to
verify the items and hours listed. Extended pricing of these forms shall be submitted to
Project Management with all supporting documentation required by Project Management
for inclusion into a change order. Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents,
cost shall be limited to the following: cost of materials, including sales tax and cost of
delivery; cost of labor, including social security, old age and unemployment insurance,
and fringe benefits required by agreement or custom; works' or workmen's compensation
insurance; and the rental value of equipment and machinery. Markups for overhead and
profit will be in accordance with subparagraph 7.2.4. Pending final determination of cost,
payments on account shall be made as determined by Project Management. The amount
of credit to be allowed by the Contractor for any deletion or change, which results in a net
decrease in the Contract Sum, will be the amount of the actual net cost to the Owner as
confirmed by Project Management. When both additions and credits covering related
Work or substitutions are involved in any one change, the allowance for overhead and
profit shall be figured on the basis of the net increase, if any with respect to that change.
7.2.4 The actual cost of Changes in the Work may include all items of labor or material,
power tools, and equipment actually used, utilities, pro rata charges for foreman, and all
payroll charges such as Public Liability and Workmen's Compensation Insurance. No
percentage for overhead and profit shall be allowed on items of Social Security and Sales
Tax. If deductions are ordered, the amount of credit shall be net cost to Owner as defined
in section 5.6.1 of the Contract. Items considered as overhead shall include insurance
other than that mentioned above, bond or bonds, superintendent, timekeeper, clerks,
watchmen, use of small tools, miscellaneous supplies, incidental job costs, warranties,
and all general home /field office expenses. The actual cost of Changes in the Work (other
than those covered by unit prices set forth in the Contract Documents) shall be computed
as follows:
.1 if the Contractor performs the actual Work, the maximum percentage mark -up
for overhead shall be five percent (5 %) and the maximum percentage for profit shall be
five percent (5 %);
.2 if the Subcontractor performs the actual Work, the subcontractor's percentage
mark -up for overhead and profit shall be a maximum addition of ten percent (10 %). If the
Contractor does not perform the Work, the maximum mark -up for managing the Work will
be five percent (5 %);
.3 If the Subcontractor performs part of the actual Work, his percentage mark -up
for overhead and profit shall be a maximum addition of ten percent (10 %) on his direct
Work only. If the Contractor performs part of the actual Work, his percentage mark -up for
overhead and profit shall be a maximum addition of ten percent (10 %) on his direct Work
only.
7.2.5 The Contractor shall furnish to the Owner through Project Management, an
itemized breakdown of the quantities and prices used in computing the value of any
change that might be ordered. Any additional supporting documentation requested by
Project Management such as certified quotations or invoices shall be provided by the
Contractor to Project Management at no additional cost to the Owner.
7.2.6 If the Contractor claims that any instructions given to him by Project Management,
by drawings or otherwise, involve extra Work not covered by the Contract, he shall give
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Project Management written notice thereof within five (5) days after the receipt of such
instructions and before proceeding to execute the work, except in emergencies
endangering life or property, in which case the Contractor shall proceed in accordance
with Paragraph 10.3.
.1 The written notice to Project Management for the Extra Work shall include a
complete description of the extra Work, the total cost and a detailed cost breakdown by
labor, material and equipment for each additional activity required to be performed. Mark-
ups shall be limited as specified elsewhere in this Article.
.2 Except as otherwise specifically provided, no claim for additional cost shall be
allowed unless the complete notice specified by this subparagraph is given by the
Contractor.
7.2.7 Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Contractor shall carry on the Work and
maintain its progress during any dispute or claim proceeding, and Owner shall continue to
make payments to the Contractor in accordance with the Contract Documents. Disputes
unresolved shall be settled in accordance with subparagraph 4.7. The Contractor shall
maintain completed daily force account forms in accordance with subparagraph 7.2.3 for
any dispute or claim item.
7.2.8 One or more changes to the Work within the general scope of this Contract, may
be ordered by Change Order. The Owner may also issue written directions for changes
in the Work and may issue Construction Change Directives, as set forth below. The
Contractor shall proceed with any such changes or Construction Change Directives
without delay and in a diligent manner, and same shall be accomplished in strict
accordance with the terms and conditions otherwise provided for in the Contract.
7.2.9 The execution of a Change Order by the Contractor shall constitute conclusive
evidence of the Contractor's agreement to the ordered changes in the work, this Contract
as thus amended, the Contract Price and the time for performance by the Contractor. The
Contractor, by executing the Change Order, waives and forever releases any claim
against the Owner for additional time or compensation for matters relating to, arising out
of or resulting from the Work included within or affected by the executed Change Order of
which the Contractor knew or should have known.
7.3 Authority
7.3.1 Project Management will have authority to order minor changes in the Work not
involving adjustment in the Contract sum or extension of the Contract Time and not
inconsistent with the intent of the Contract Documents. Such changes shall be effected by
written order issued through Project Management and shall be binding on the Owner and
Contractor. The Contractor shall carry out such written order promptly.
8.0 TIME
8.1 Definitions
8.1.1 Unless otherwise provided, Contract Time is the period of time, including
authorized adjustments, allotted in the Contract Documents for Substantial Completion of
the Work.
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8.1.2 The date of commencement of the Work is the date established in the Notice to
Proceed per this Agreement. The date shall not be postponed by the failure to act of the
Contractor or of persons or entities for which the Contractor is responsible.
8.1.3 The date of Substantial Completion is the date certified by Project Management in
accordance with Paragraph 9.8.
8.1.4 The term "day" as used in the Contract Documents shall mean calendar day unless
otherwise specifically defined.
8.1.5 The Owner /Project Management shall be the final judge as to whether Substantial
Completion has been achieved and certifies the date to the Contractor.
8.2 Progress and Completion
8.2.1 Time limits stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence of the Contract.
By executing the Agreement the Contractor confirms that the Contract Time is a
reasonable period for performing the Work.
8.2.2 The Contractor shall not knowingly, except by agreement or instruction of the
Owner in writing, prematurely commence operations on the site or elsewhere prior to the
effective date of insurance required by Article 11 to be furnished by the Contractor. The
date of commencement of the Work shall not be changed by the effective date of such
insurance.
8.2.3 The Contractor shall proceed expeditiously with adequate forces and shall achieve
Substantial Completion within the Contract Time.
8.3 Delays and Extensions of Time
8.3.1 If the Contractor is delayed, at any time, in the progress of the Work by any act or
neglect of the Owner, Project Management, or the Architect/Engineer, or by any employee
of either, or by any separate contractor employed by the Owner, or by changes ordered in
the Work, or by fire, unusual delay in transportation, adverse weather conditions not
reasonably anticipatable, unavoidable casualties or any causes beyond the Contractor's
control, or by delay authorized by the Owner, Project Management, or by any other cause
which Project Management determines may justify the delay, then the Contract Time shall
be extended by no cost Change Order for such reasonable time as Project Management
may determine, in accordance with subparagraph 6.2.7.
8.3.2 Any claim for extension of time shall be made in writing to Project Management
not more than seventy -two (72) hours after the commencement of the delay in accordance
with paragraph 6.2.7; otherwise it shall be waived. Any claim for extension of time shall
state the cause of the delay and the number of days of extension requested. If the cause
of the delay is continuing, only one claim is necessary, but the Contractor shall report the
termination of the cause for the delay within seventy -two (72) hours after such termination
in accordance with paragraph 6.2.7; otherwise, any claim for extension of time based upon
that cause shall be waived.
8.3.3 No claim for an increase in the Contract Sum for either acceleration or delay will
be allowed for extensions of time pursuant to this Paragraph 8.3 or for other changes in
the Construction Schedules.
8.3.4 If the Project is delayed as a result of the Contractor's refusal or failure to begin
the Work on the date of commencement as defined in Paragraph 8.1.2, or his refusal or
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failure to carry the Work forward expeditiously with adequate forces, the Contractor
causing the delay shall be liable for, but not limited to, delay claims from other Contractors
which are affected.
9.0 PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION
9.1 Contract Sum
9.1.1 The Contract Sum is stated in the Agreement and, including authorized
adjustments, is the total amount payable by the Owner to the Contractor for performance
of the Work under the Contract Documents.
9.2 Schedule of Values
9.2.1 Before submittal of the first Application for Payment, the Contractor shall submit to
Project Management, a schedule of values allocated to various portions of the Work,
prepared in such form and supported by such data to substantiate its accuracy as Project
Management may require. This schedule, unless objected to by Project Management,
shall be used as a basis for reviewing the Contractor's Applications for Payment.
9.3 Applications for Payment
9.3.1 At least fifteen (15) days before the date established for each progress payment,
the Contractor shall submit to Project Management an itemized Application for Payment
for Work completed in accordance with the schedule of values. Such application shall be
notarized and supported by such data substantiating the Contractor's right to payment as
the Owner or Project Management may require, such as copies of requisitions from
Subcontractors and material suppliers, and reflecting retainage if provided for elsewhere
in the Contract Documents.
.1 Such applications may include request for payment on account of changes in
the Work which have been properly authorized by Construction Change Directives but not
yet included in Change Orders.
.2 Such applications may not include requests for payment of amounts the
Contractor does not intend to pay to a Subcontractor or material supplier because of a
dispute or other reason.
9.3.2 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, payments shall be made
on account of materials and equipment delivered and suitably stored at the site for
subsequent incorporation in the Work. If approved in advance by the Owner, payment
may similarly be made for materials and equipment suitably stored off the site at a location
agreed upon in writing. Payment for materials and equipment stored on or off the site
shall be conditioned upon compliance by the Contractor with procedures satisfactory to
the Owner to establish the Owner's title to such materials and equipment or otherwise
protect the Owner's interest, and shall include applicable insurance, storage and
transportation to the site for such materials and equipment stored off the site.
9.3.3 The Contractor warrants that title to all Work covered by an Application for
Payment will pass to the Owner no later than the time of payment. The Contractor further
warrants that upon submittal of an Application for Payment all Work for which approval for
payment have been previously issued and payments received from the Owner shall, to
the best of the Contractor's knowledge, information and belief, be free and clear of liens,
claims security interests or encumbrances in favor of the Contractor, Subcontractors,
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material suppliers, or other persons or entities making a claim by reason of having
provided labor, materials and equipment relating to the Work. All Subcontractors and Sub -
subcontractors shall execute an agreement stating that title will so pass, upon their receipt
of payment from the Contractor. The warranties are for the administrative convenience of
the Owner only and do not create an obligation on the part of the Owner to pay directly
any unpaid subcontractor, laborer or materialmen. Such persons must seek payment from
the Contractor or his public construction bond surety only.
9.4 Approval for Payment
9.4.1 Project Management will assemble a Project Application for Payment by combining
the Contractor's applications with similar applications for progress payments from other
Contractors and certify the amounts due on such applications.
9.4.2 After the Project Management's receipt of the Project Application for Payment,
Project Management will either approve the Application for Payment, with a copy to the
Contractor, for such amount as Project Management determine is properly due, or notify
the Contractor in writing of Project Management's reasons for withholding approval in
whole or in part as provided in Subparagraph 9.5.1.
9.4.3 The issuance of a separate Approval for Payment will constitute representations
made by Project Management to the Owner, based on their individual observations at the
site and the data comprising the Application for Payment submitted by the Contractor, that
the Work has progressed to the point indicated and that, to the best of Project
Management's knowledge, information and belief, quality of the Work is in accordance
with the Contract Documents. The foregoing representations are subject to an evaluation
of the Work for conformance with the Contract Documents upon Substantial Completion,
to results of subsequent tests and inspections, to minor deviations from the Contract
Documents correctable prior to completion and to specific qualifications expressed by
Project Management. The issuance of a separate Approval for Payment will further
constitute a representation that the Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount
approved. However, the issuance of a separate Approval for Payment will not be a
representation that Project Management has (1) made exhaustive or continuous on -site
inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work, (2) reviewed the Contractor's
construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, (3) reviewed copies
of requisitions received from Subcontractors and material suppliers and other data
requested by the Owner to substantiate the Contractor's right to payment or (4) made
examination to ascertain how or for what purpose the Contractor has used money
previously paid on account of the Contract Sum.
9.5 Decisions to Withhold Approval
9.5.1 Project Management may decline to approve an Application for Payment if, in his
opinion, the application is not adequately supported. If the Contractor and Project
Management cannot agree on a revised amount, Project Management shall process the
Application for the amount it deems appropriate. Project Management may also decline
to approve any Application for Payment because of subsequently discovered evidence or
subsequent inspections. It may nullify, in whole or part, any approval previously made to
such extent as may be necessary in its opinion because of: (1) defective Work not
remedied; (2) third party claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of
such claims; (3) failure of the Contractor to make payments properly to Subcontractors or
for labor, materials, or equipment; (4) reasonable evidence that the Work cannot be
completed for the unpaid balance of the Contract Sum; (5) damage to Project
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Management, the Owner, or another contractor working at the project; (6) reasonable
evidence that the Work will not be completed within the contract time; (7) persistent failure
to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents.
No payment shall be made to the Contractor until certificates of insurance or other
evidence of compliance by the Contractor, with all the requirements of Article 11, have
been filed with the Owner and Project Management.
9.5.2 When the above reasons for withholding approval are removed, approval will be
made for amounts previously withheld.
9.6 Progress Payments
9.6.1 After Project Management has issued an Approval for Payment, the Owner shall
make payment in the manner and within the time provided in the Contract Documents,
and shall so notify Project Management. From the total of the amount determined to be
payable on a progress payment, a retainage in accordance with the Florida Local
Government Prompt Payment Act, Chapter 218, Florida Statutes will be deducted and
retained by the Owner until the final payment is made. The balance of the amount payable,
less all previous payments, shall be approved for payment.
.1 It is understood and agreed that the Contractor shall not be entitled to demand
or receive progress payment based on quantities of Work in excess of those provided in
the proposal or covered by approved change orders, except when such excess quantities
have been determined by Project Management to be a part of the final quantity for the
item of Work in question.
.2 No progress payment shall bind the Owner to the acceptance of any materials
or Work in place, as to quality or quantity. All progress payments are subject to correction
at the time of final payments.
9.6.2 The Contractor shall promptly pay each Subcontractor, upon receipt of payment
from the Owner, out of the amount paid to the Contractor on account of such
Subcontractor's portion of the Work, the amount to which said Subcontractor is entitled,
reflecting percentages actually retained from payments to the Contractor on account of
such Subcontractor's portion of the Work. The Contractor shall, by appropriate agreement
with each Subcontractor, require each Subcontractor to make payments to Sub -
subcontractors in similar manner.
9.6.3 Project Management will, on request, furnish to a Subcontractor, if practicable,
information regarding percentages of completion or amounts applied for by the Contractor
and action taken thereon by the Owner and Project Management on account of portions
of the Work done by such Subcontractor.
9.6.4 Neither the Owner nor Project Management shall have an obligation to pay, or to
see to, the payment of money to a Subcontractor except as may otherwise be required by
law.
9.6.5 Payment to material suppliers shall be treated in a manner similar to that provided
in Subparagraphs 9.6.2, 9.6.3 and 9.6.4.
9.6.6 A progress payment, or partial or entire use or occupancy of the Project by the
Owner shall not constitute acceptance of Work not in accordance with the Contract
Documents.
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9.6.7 All material and work covered by partial payments made shall thereupon become
the sole property of the Owner, and by this provision shall not be construed as relieving
the Contractor from the sole responsibility for the materials and Work upon which
payments have been made or the restoration for any damaged material, or as a waiver of
the right of the Owner or Project Management to require the fulfillment of all the terms of
the Contract.
9.6.8 Except in case of bona fide disputes, or where the Contractor has some other
justifiable reason for delay, the Contractor shall pay for all transportation and utility
services not later than the end of the calendar month following that in which services are
rendered and for all materials, tools, and other expendable equipment which are delivered
at the site of the Project. The Contractor shall pay to each of his Subcontractors, not later
than the end of the calendar month in which each payment is made to the Contractor, the
representative amount allowed the Contractor on account of the Work performed by the
Subcontractor.
The Contractor shall, by an appropriate agreement with each Subcontractor, also require
each Subcontractor to make payments to his suppliers and Sub - subcontractors in a similar
manner.
9.8 Substantial Completion
9.8.1 Substantial Completion is the stage in the progress of the Work when the Work or
designated portion thereof is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract
Documents so the Owner can occupy or utilize the Work for its intended use.
9.8.2 When the Contractor considers that the Work, or a portion thereof which the Owner
agrees to accept separately, is substantially complete, the Contractor and Project
Management shall jointly prepare a comprehensive list of items to be completed or
corrected. The Contractor shall proceed promptly to complete and correct items on the
list. Failure to include an item on such list does not alter the responsibility of the Contractor
to complete all Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Upon receipt of the list,
Project Management will make an inspection to determine whether the Work or designated
portion thereof is substantially complete. If the inspection discloses any item, whether or
not included on the list, which is not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract
Documents, the Contractor shall, before issuance of the Certificate of Substantial
Completion, complete or correct such item upon notification by Project Management. The
Contractor shall then submit a request for another inspection by Project Management, to
determine Substantial Completion. When the Work or designated portion thereof is
substantially complete, Project Management will prepare a Certificate of Substantial
Completion, shall establish responsibilities of the Owner and Contractor for security,
maintenance, heat, utilities, damage to the Work and insurance, and shall fix the time
within which the Contractor shall finish all items on the list accompanying the Certificate.
Warranties required by the Contract Documents shall commence on the date of
Substantial Completion of the Work or designated portion thereof unless otherwise
provided in the Certificate of Substantial Completion. The Certificate of Substantial
Completion shall be submitted to the Owner and Contractor for their written acceptance
of responsibilities assigned to them in such Certificate.
9.8.3 Upon Substantial Completion of the Work or designated portion thereof and upon
application by the Contractor and certification by Project Management, the Owner shall
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make payment, reflecting adjustment in retainage, if any, for such Work or portion thereof
as provided in the Contract Documents.
9.9 Partial Occupancy or Use
9.9.1 The Owner may occupy or use any completed or partially completed portion of the
Work at any stage when such portion is designated by separate agreement with the
Contractor, provided such occupancy or use is consented to by the insurer as required
under Subparagraph 11.3.1 and authorized by public authorities having jurisdiction over
the Work. Such partial occupancy or use may commence whether or not the portion is
substantially complete, provided the Owner and Contractor have accepted in writing the
responsibilities assigned to each of them for payments, retainage if any, security,
maintenance, heat, utilities, damage to the Work and insurance, and have agreed in
writing concerning the period for correction of the Work and commencement of warranties
required by the Contract Documents. When the Contractor considers a portion
substantially complete, the Contractor and Project Management shall jointly prepare a list
as provided under Subparagraph 9.8.2. Consent of the Contractor to partial occupancy
or use shall not be unreasonably withheld. The stage of the progress of the Work shall be
determined by written agreement between the Owner and Contractor or, if no agreement
is reached, by decision of Project Management.
9.9.2 Immediately prior to such partial occupancy or use, the Owner, Project
Management and Contractor shall jointly inspect the area to be occupied or portion of the
Work to be used in order to determine and record the condition of the Work.
9.9.3 Unless otherwise agreed upon, partial occupancy or use of a portion or portions of
the Work shall not constitute acceptance of Work not complying with the requirements of
the Contract Documents.
9.10 Final Completion and Final Payment
9.10.1 Upon completion of the Work, the Contractor shall forward to Project Management
a written Notice that the Work is ready for final inspection and acceptance and shall also
forward to Project Management a final Contractor's Application for Payment. Upon
receipt, Project Management will promptly make such inspection. When Project
Management, finds the Work acceptable under the Contract Documents and the Contract
fully performed, Project Management will promptly issue a final Approval for Payment
stating that to the best of their knowledge, information and belief, and on the basis of their
observations and inspections, the Work has been completed in accordance with terms
and conditions of the Contract Documents and that the entire balance found to be due the
Contractor and noted in said final Approval is due and payable. Project Management's
final Approval for Payment will constitute a further representation that conditions listed in
Subparagraph 9.10.2 as precedent to the Contractor's being entitled to final payment have
been fulfilled.
9.10.2 Neither final payment nor any remaining retained percentage shall become due
until the Contractor submits to Project Management (1) an affidavit that payrolls, bills for
materials and equipment, and other indebtedness connected with the Work for which the
Owner or the Owner's property might be responsible or encumbered (less amounts
withheld by Owner) have been paid or otherwise satisfied, (2) a certificate evidencing that
insurance required by the Contract Documents to remain in force after final payment is
made, is currently in effect and will not be canceled or allowed to expire until at least thirty
(30) days' prior written notice has been given to the Owner, (3) a written statement that
the Contractor knows of no substantial reason that the insurance will not be renewable to
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cover the period required by the Contract Documents, (4) consent of surety, if any, to final
payment and (5), if required by the Owner, other data establishing payment or satisfaction
of obligations, such as receipts, releases and waivers of liens, claims, security interests
or encumbrances arising out of the Contract. The following documents ( samples included
in section 01027 are required for Final Payment:
(1) Application and Certificate for Payment.
(2) Continuation Sheet.
(3) Certificate of Substantial Completion.
(4) Contractor's Affidavit of Debts and Claims.
(5) Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens.
(6) Final Release of Lien.
(7) Contractor shall provide two (2) hard copies in tabulated divided binders
and one (1) saved electronically tabbed and indexed in Adobe Acrobat file
(.PDF) format delivered on a downloadable CD /DVD of all the following but
not limited to:
A. Project Record Documents (As Built Documents).
B. Operating and maintenance data, instructions to the Owner's personnel.
C. Warranties, bond and guarantees.
D. Keys and keying schedule.
E. Spare parts and maintenance materials.
F. Electronic copies of approved submittals
G. Evidence of payment and final release of liens and consent of surety to final
release (includes final release from all utilities and utility companies).
9.10.3 Acceptance of final payment by the Contractor, a Subcontractor or material
supplier shall constitute a waiver of claims by that payee except those previously made in
writing and identified by that payee as unsettled at the time of final Application for
Payment. Such waivers shall be in addition to the waiver described Subparagraph 4.7.5.
9.11 Payment of Subcontractors
9.11.1 Any requirement of this Article 9 that the Contractor furnish proof to the Owner or
Project Management that the subcontractors and materialmen have been paid is for the
protection and convenience of the Owner only. Unpaid subcontractors and materialmen
may only seek payment from the Contractor and the surety that provided the Contractor's
Public Construction Bond. The Contractor must insert this paragraph 9.11 in all its
contracts with subcontractors and materialmen.
10.0 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY
10.1 Safety Precautions and Programs
10.1.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all
safety precautions and programs in connection with the performance of the Contract. The
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Contractor shall submit the Contractor's safety program to Project Management for review,
approval and coordination with the safety programs of other Contractors.
10. 1.2 In the event the Contractor encounters on the site material reasonably believed to
be asbestos or polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) which has not been rendered harmless,
the Contractor shall immediately stop Work in the area affected and report the condition
to the Owner and Project Management in writing. The Work in the affected area shall not
thereafter be resumed except by written agreement of the Owner and Contractor if in fact
the material is asbestos or polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB) and has not been rendered
harmless. The Work in the affected area shall be resumed in the absence of asbestos or
polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), or when it has been rendered harmless, by written
agreement of the Owner and Contractor.
10.1.3 The Contractor shall not be required pursuant to Article 7 to perform without
consent any Work relating to asbestos or polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB).
10.1.5 If reasonable precautions will be inadequate to prevent foreseeable bodily injury
or death to persons resulting from a material or substance encountered on the site by the
Contractor, the Contractor shall, upon recognizing the condition, immediately stop Work
in the affected area and report the condition to Project Management in writing. The Owner,
Contractor and Project Management shall then proceed in the same manner described in
Subparagraph 10.1.2.
10.1.6 The Owner shall be responsible for obtaining the services of a licensed laboratory
to verify a presence or absence of the material or substance reported by the Contractor
and, in the event such material or substance is found to be present, to verify that it has
been rendered harmless. Unless otherwise required by the Contract Documents, the
Owner shall furnish in writing to the Contractor and Project Management the names and
qualifications of persons or entities who are to perform tests verifying the presence or
absence of such material or substance or who are to perform the task of removal or safe
containment of such material or substance. The Contractor and Project Management will
promptly reply to the Owner in writing stating whether or not any of them has reasonable
objection to the persons or entities proposed by the Owner. If the Contractor or Project
Management has an objection to a person or entity proposed by the Owner, the Owner
shall propose another to whom the Contractor and Project Management have no
reasonable objection.
10.2 Safety of Persons and Property
10.2.1 The Contractor shall take reasonable precautions for safety of, and shall provide
reasonable protection to prevent damage, injury or loss to:
1 employees on the Work and other persons who may be affected thereby;
.2 the Work and materials and equipment to be incorporated therein, whether in
storage on or off the site, under care, custody or control of the Contractor or the
Contractor's Subcontractors or Sub - subcontractors;
.3 other property at the site or adjacent thereto, such as trees, shrubs, lawns,
walks, pavements, roadways, structures and utilities not designated for removal,
relocation or replacement in the course of construction; and
4 construction or operations by the Owner or other Contractors.
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10.2.2 The Contractor shall give notices and comply with applicable laws, ordinances,
rules, regulations and lawful orders of public authorities bearing on safety of persons or
property or their protection from damage, injury or loss.
10.2.3 The Contractor shall erect and maintain, as required by existing conditions and
performance of the Contract, reasonable safeguards for safety and protection, including
posting danger signs and other warnings against hazards, promulgating safety regulations
and notifying owners and users of adjacent sites and utilities.
10.2.4 When use or storage of explosives or other hazardous materials or equipment or
unusual methods are necessary for execution of the Work, the Contractor shall exercise
utmost care and carry on such activities under supervision of properly qualified personnel.
10.2.5 The Contractor shall promptly remedy damage and loss to property referred to in
Clauses 10.2.1.2, 10.2.1.3, 10.2.1.4 caused in whole or in part by the Contractor, a
Subcontractor, a Sub - subcontractor, or anyone directly or indirectly employed by any of
them, or by anyone for whose acts they may be liable and for which the Contractor is
responsible under Clauses 10.2.1.2, 10.2.1.3 and 10.2.1.4, except damage or loss
attributable to acts or omissions of the Owner, Project Management or Architect or anyone
directly or indirectly employed by any of them, or by anyone for whose acts any of them
may be liable, and not attributable to the fault or negligence of the Contractor. The
foregoing obligations of the Contractor are in addition to the Contractor's obligations under
Paragraph 3.18.
10.2.6 The Contractor shall designate a responsible member of the Contractor's
organization at the site whose duty shall be the prevention of accidents. This person shall
be the Contractor's superintendent unless otherwise designated by the Contractor in
writing to the Owner or Project Management.
10.2.7 The Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the construction or site to be
loaded so as to endanger its safety.
10.3 Emergencies
10.3.1 In an emergency affecting safety of persons or property, the Contractor shall act,
at the Contractor's discretion, to prevent threatened damage, injury or loss. Additional
compensation or extension of time claimed by the Contractor on account of an emergency
shall be determined as provided in Paragraph 4.7 and Article 7.
10.4 Site Specific Safety Plan
See Section 00970 for minimum requirements of job site safety plan.
11.0 INSURANCE AND BONDS
11.1.1 Prior to commencement of Work governed by this contract (including the pre -
staging of personnel and material), the Contractor shall obtain, at its own expense,
insurance as specified in the schedule set forth in Section 00110 Bid Form which are made
part of this Agreement. The Contractor will ensure that the insurance obtained will extend
protection to all subcontractors engaged by the Contractor. As an alternative the
Contractor may require all subcontractors to obtain insurance consistent with the attached
schedules.
11.1.2 The Contractor will not be permitted to commence Work governed by the
Agreement (including pre- staging of personnel and material) until satisfactory evidence of
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the required insurance has been furnished to the County as specified below. Delays in
the commencement of Work resulting from the failure of the Contractor to provide
satisfactory evidence of the required insurance shall not extend deadlines specified in this
Agreement and any penalties and failure to perform assessments shall be imposed as if
the Work commenced on the specified date and time, except for the Contractor's failure
to provide satisfactory evidence of insurance.
11. 1.3 The Contractor shall maintain the required insurance throughout the entire term of
this contract and any extensions specified in any attached schedules. Failure to comply
with this provision may result in the immediate suspension of all Work until the required
insurance has been reinstated or replaced. Delays in the completion of Work resulting
from the failure of the Contractor to maintain the required insurance shall not extend
deadlines specified in this Agreement and any penalties and failure to perform
assessments shall be imposed as if the Work commenced on the specified date and time,
except for the Contractor's failure to provide satisfactory evidence of insurance.
11.1.4 The Contractor shall provide, to the County in care of Project Management as
satisfactory evidence of the required insurance, either:
Certificate of Insurance
Or
A certified copy of the actual insurance policy
11.1.5 The County, at its sole option, has the right to request a certified copy of any or all
insurance policies required by this Contract.
11.1.6 All insurance policies must specify that they are not subject to cancellation,
nonrenewal, material change, or reduction in coverage unless a minimum of thirty (30)
days prior notification is given to the County by the insurer.
11.1.7 The acceptance and /or approval of the Contractor's insurance shall not be
construed as relieving the Contractor from any liability or obligation assumed under this
contract or imposed by law.
11.1.8 The Monroe County Board of County Commissioners, its employees and officials
will be included as "Additional Insured" on all policies, except for Worker's Compensation.
11.1.9 In addition, the County will be named as an additional insured and loss payee on
all policies covering County -owned property.
11.1.10 Any deviations from these General Insurance Requirements must be requested
in writing on the County prepared form entitled "Request for Waiver of Insurance
Requirements" and approved by the Monroe County's Risk Manager.
11.2 Builder's Risk Insurance: Not Required
11.3 Public Construction Bond
11.3.1 A Public Construction Bond in the amount of the cost of construction is not a
requirement of this Contract. Bond must be issued by an A rated surety company doing
business in the State of Florida.
12.0 UNCOVERING AND CORRECTION OF WORK
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12.1 Uncovering of Work
12.1.1 If a portion of the Work is covered contrary to Project Management's request or to
requirements specifically expressed in the Contract Documents, it must, if required in
writing by Project Management, be uncovered for their observation and be replaced at the
Contractor's expense without change in the Contract Time.
12.1.2 If a portion of the Work has been covered which Project Management has not
specifically requested to observe prior to its being covered, Project Management may
request to see such Work and it shall be uncovered by the Contractor, if such Work is in
accordance with the Contract Documents, costs of uncovering and replacement shall, by
appropriate Change Order, be charged to the Owner, if such Work is not in accordance
with the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall pay such costs unless the condition
was caused by the Owner or one of the other Contractors in which event the Owner shall
be responsible for payment of such costs.
12.2 Correction of Work
12.2.1 The Contractor shall promptly correct Work rejected by Project Management or
failing to conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents, whether observed
before or after Substantial Completion and whether or not fabricated, installed or
completed. The Contractor shall bear costs of correcting such rejected Work, including
additional testing and inspections and compensation for Project Management's services
and expenses made necessary thereby.
12.2.2 If, within one (1) year after the date of Substantial Completion of the Work or
designated portion thereof, or after the date for commencement of warranties established
under Subparagraph 9.9, or by terms of an applicable special warranty required by the
Contract Documents, any of the Work is found to be not in accordance with the
requirements of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall correct it promptly after
receipt of written notice from the Owner to do so unless the Owner has previously given
the Contractor a written acceptance of such condition. This period of one (1) year shall
be extended with respect to portions of Work first performed after Substantial Completion
by the period of time between Substantial Completion and the actual performance of the
Work. This obligation under this Subparagraph 12.2.2 shall survive acceptance of the
Work under the Contract and termination of the Contract. The Owner shall give such
notice promptly after discovery of the condition.
12.2.3 The Contractor shall remove from the site portions of the Work which are not in
accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents and are neither corrected
by the Contractor nor accepted by the Owner.
12.2.4 If the Contractor fails to correct nonconforming Work within a reasonable time, the
Owner may correct it in accordance with Paragraph 2.4. If the Contractor does not proceed
with correction of such nonconforming Work within a reasonable time fixed by written
notice from Project Management, the Owner may remove it and store the salvageable
materials or equipment at the Contractor's expense. If the Contractor does not pay costs
of such removal and storage within ten (10) days after written notice, the Owner may upon
ten (10) additional days' written notice sell such materials and equipment at auction or at
private sale and shall account for the proceeds thereof, after deducting costs and
damages that should have been borne by the Contractor, including compensation for
Project Management's services and expenses made necessary thereby. If such proceeds
of sale do not cover costs which the Contractor should have borne, the Contract Sum shall
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be reduced by the deficiency. If payments then or thereafter due the Contractor are not
sufficient to cover such amount, the Contractor shall pay the difference to the Owner.
12.2.5 The Contractor shall bear the cost of correcting destroyed or damaged
construction, whether completed or partially completed, of the Owner or other
Contractors caused by the Contractor's correction or removal of Work which is not in
accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
12.2.6 Nothing contained in this Paragraph 12.2 shall be construed to establish a period
of limitation with respect to other obligations which the Contractor might have under the
Contract Documents. Establishment of the time period of one (1) year as described in
Subparagraph 12.2.2, relates only to the specific obligation of the Contractor to correct
the Work, and has no relationship to the time within which the obligation to comply with
the Contract Documents may be sought to be enforced, nor to the time within which
proceedings may be commenced to establish the Contractor's liability with respect to the
Contractor's obligations other than specifically to correct the Work.
12.3 Acceptance of Nonconforming Work
12.3.1 If the Owner prefers to accept Work which is not in accordance with the
requirements of the Contract Documents, the Owner may do so instead of requiring its
removal and correction, in which case the Contract Sum will be reduced as appropriate
and equitable. Such adjustment shall be effected whether or not final payment has been
made.
13.0 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
13.1 Governing Law
13. 1.1 The contract shall be governed by the laws of the State of Florida. Venue for any
claims or disputes arising under this contract shall be in the Circuit Court of the 16th
Judicial Circuit of the State of Florida.
13.2 Successors and Assigns
13.2.1 The Owner or Project Management (as the case may be) and the Contractor
each binds himself, his partners, successors, assigns, and legal representatives of such
other party in respect to all covenants, agreements, and obligations contained in the
Contract Documents. Neither party to the Contract shall assign the Contract or sublet it
as a whole without the written consent of the other.
13.2.2 The Contractor shall not assign any monies due or to become due under this
Contract without prior written consent of the Owner or Project Management.
13.3 Written Notice
13.3.1 Any written notices or correspondence given pursuant to this contract shall be
sent by United States Mail, certified, return receipt requested, or by courier with proof of
delivery. Notice shall be sent to the following persons:
For Contractor: Pedro Fa Icon Contractors, Inc.
31160 Avenue C
Big Pine Key, FL 33043
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For Owner: Director of Proiect Manage
PW & E
1100 Simonton St., Room 2 -216
Key West, Florida 33040
13.4 Rights and Remedies
Assistant County Administrator,
1100 Simonton St.
Key West, Florida 33040
13.4.1 Duties and obligations imposed by the Contract Documents and rights and
remedies available thereunder shall be in addition to and not a limitation of duties,
obligations, rights and remedies otherwise imposed or available by law.
13.4.2 No action or failure to act by the Owner, Project Management, Architect or
Contractor shall constitute a waiver of a right or duty afforded them under the contract, nor
shall such action or failure to act constitute approval of or acquiescence in a breach
thereunder, except as may be specifically agreed in writing.
13.5 Tests and Inspections
13.5.1 Tests, inspections and approvals of portions of the Work required by the Contract
Documents or by laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of public authorities having
jurisdiction shall be made at an appropriate time. Unless otherwise provided, the
Contractor shall make arrangements for such tests, inspections and approvals with an
independent testing laboratory or entity acceptable to the Owner, or with the appropriate
public authority, and shall bear all related costs of tests, inspections and approvals. The
Contractor shall give Project Management timely notice of when and where tests and
inspections are to be made so Project Management may observe such procedures. The
Owner shall bear costs of test, inspections or approvals which do not become
requirements until after bids are received or negotiations concluded.
13.5.2 If Project Management, Owner or public authorities having jurisdiction determine
that portions of the Work require additional testing, inspection or approval not included
under Subparagraph 13.5.1, Project Management will, upon written authorization from the
Owner, instruct the Contractor to make arrangements for such additional testing,
inspection or approval by an entity acceptable to the Owner, and the Contractor shall give
timely notice to Project Management of when and where tests and inspections are to be
made so Project Management may observe such procedures. The Owner shall bear such
costs except as provided in Subparagraph 13.5.3.
13.5.3 If such procedures for testing, inspection or approval under Subparagraphs 13.5.1
and 13.5.2 reveal failure of the portions of the Work to comply with requirements
established by the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall bear all costs made
necessary by such failure including those of repeated procedures and compensation for
Project Management's services and expenses.
13.5.4 Required certificates of testing, inspection or approval shall, unless otherwise
required by the Contract Documents, be secured by the Contractor and promptly delivered
to Project Management.
13.5.5 If Project Management is to observe tests, inspections or approvals required by
the Contract Documents, Project Management will do so promptly and, where practicable,
at the normal place of testing.
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13.5.6 Test or inspections conducted pursuant to the Contract Documents shall be made
promptly to avoid unreasonable delay in the Work.
13.7 Commencement of Statutory Limitation Period
13.7.1 The statute of limitations applicable to this contact are as provided in Section 95.11
(3) (C), Florida Statutes.
14.0 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF THE CONTRACT
14.1 Termination by the Owner for Cause
14.1.1 The Owner may terminate the Contract if the Contractor:
.1 persistently or repeatedly refuses or fails to supply enough properly skilled
workers or proper materials;
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.2 fails to make payment to Subcontractors for materials or labor in accordance
with the respective agreements between the Contractor and the Subcontractors;
.3 persistently disregards laws, ordinances, or rules, regulations or orders of a
public authority having jurisdiction;
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.4 Otherwise is guilty of substantial breach of a provision of the Contract
Documents.
14.1.2 When any of the above reasons exist, the Owner, after consultation with Project
Management, and upon certification by Project Management that sufficient cause exists
to justify such action, may without prejudice to any other rights or remedies of the Owner
and after giving the Contractor and the Contractor's surety, if any, seventy -two (72) hours
written notice, terminate employment of the Contractor and may, subject to any prior rights
of the surety:
.1 take possession of the site and of all materials, equipment, tools, and
construction equipment and machinery thereon owned by the Contractor;
.2 accept assignment of subcontracts pursuant to Paragraph 5.4; and
.3 finish the Work by whatever reasonable method the Owner may deem
expedient.
14.1.3 When the Owner terminates the Contract for one of the reasons stated in
Subparagraph
14.1.1, the Contractor shall not be entitled to receive further payment until the Work is
finished.
14.2 Suspension or Termination by the Owner for Convenience
14.2.1 The Owner may, without cause, order the Contractor in writing to terminate,
suspend, delay or interrupt the Work in whole or in part for such period of time as the
Owner may determine.
14.2.2 In the event of Termination the Owner shall pay for work completed to date of
Termination.
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