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I City of Everett 00 7200 - 1 I 1. GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS Where used in the Contract Documents,the following words and terms shall have the meanings indicated. The meanings shall be applicable to the singular,plural,masculine and feminine of all words and terms. Addenda:Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the opening of Bids that clarify,correct,or change the Bidding Requirements or the proposed Contract Documents. Additive:A supplemental unit of work or group of bid items,identified separately in the Bid Form,that may,at the discretion of the City,be awarded in addition to the base Bid. Alternative or Alternate:One of two or more units of Work or groups of bid items,identified separately in the Bid Form,from which the City may make a choice between different methods or material of construction for performing the same Work. Application for Payment:Form acceptable to Owner that Contractor is to use during the course of the Work in requesting progress or final payments that is to be accompanied by such supporting documentation as is required by the Contract Documents. Architect:An individual or entity retained by the Owner to be the Owner's representative with regard to matters of design intent. The terms"Owner's Representative","Engineer"and"Architect"are interchangeable. Award Date: The date of the formal action by the Everett City Council to accept the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder for the Work. Bid: The offer or proposal of a bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the prices for the Work to be performed. Bid Form—The form provided to Bidders by the City for submittal of a Proposal or Bid to the City for a specific project. Bidder: An individual,partnership,firm,corporation,or joint venture, submitting a Bid. Bid Opening Date: The date the Everett City Clerk publicly opens and reads the Bids. 1 Call for Bids(Advertisement for Bids): The published public notice soliciting or Bids for Work stating, among other things,the time,place,and date for receiving and opening the Bids. ' Change Order: Reference to Change Order shall include all rights of the Owner and Contractor under ARTICLE 6. CHANGES. Completion Date: Date on which Project is ready for Final Acceptance.All physical Work,including Punch List,is complete and Contractor has completed and fulfilled all contractual obligations except any maintenance of landscaping.Contractual obligations that must be fulfilled prior to achievement of the Completion Date include,but are not limited to,the Contractor's furnishing all documentation(including correct,complete and accurate as-built or record drawings)and operation and maintenance manuals and transfer of warranties. Contract:Agreement signed by the Owner and Contractor(Section 005213).Depending on context, "Contract"may also refer to the Contract Documents as a whole.Contract Documents are defined in section 1.2 below. Contract Claim:Any request by the Contractor for additional time or money(adjustment of Contract Sum or Contract Time)irrespective of the cause or reason for the request. Contract Claims include,but are not limited to,requests by the Contractor for additional time or money due to Extra Work, inefficiencies,Delays,interferences,and problems with the design. Contract Claim includes,but is not limited to,claims or requests by Subcontractors for extensions of Contract Time,adjustment of Contract I 00 7200 - 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS