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City of Everett 00 7200 - 1 <br /> Evergreen Branch Library Expansion 2017-008 <br /> I <br /> 1. GENERAL INFORMATION <br /> 1.1 DEFINITIONS OF WORDS AND TERMS <br /> Where used in the Contract Documents,the following words and terms shall have the meanings indicated. <br /> The meanings shall be applicable to the singular,plural,masculine and feminine of all words and terms. <br /> Addenda: Written or graphic instruments issued prior to the opening of Bids that clarify,correct,or <br /> change the Bidding Requirements or the proposed Contract Documents. <br /> Application for Payment: Form acceptable to Owner that Contractor is to use during the course of the <br /> Work in requesting progress or final payments that is to be accompanied by such supporting <br /> documentation as is required by the Contract Documents. <br /> Architect: An individual or entity retained by the Owner to be the Owners representative with regard to <br /> matters of design intent. The terms"Owner's Representative", "Engineer"and"Architect"are <br /> interchangeable. <br /> Award Date: The date of the formal action by the Everett City Council to accept the lowest responsible <br /> and responsive Bidder for the Work. <br /> Bid: The offer or proposal of a bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the prices for the <br /> Work to be performed. <br /> Bid Opening Date: The date the Everett City Clerk publicly opens and reads the Bids. <br /> ' Change Order: Reference to Change Order shall include all rights of the Owner and Contractor under <br /> 6. CHANGES. <br /> ' Completion Date: Date on which Project is ready for Final Acceptance. All physical Work,including <br /> Punch List,is complete and Contractor has completed and fulfilled all contractual obligations except any <br /> maintenance of landscaping. Contractual obligations that must be fulfilled prior to achievement of the <br /> Completion Date include,but are not limited to,the Contractor's furnishing all documentation(including <br /> correct, complete and accurate as-built or record drawings) and operation and maintenance manuals and <br /> transfer of warranties. <br /> Contract: Agreement signed by the Owner and Contractor(Section 005200). Depending on context, <br /> "Contract"may also refer to the Contract Documents as a whole. <br /> Contract Claim: Any request by the Contractor for additional time or money(adjustment of Contract <br /> Sum or Contract Time) irrespective of the cause or reason for the request. Contract Claims include,but <br /> are not limited to,requests by the Contractor for additional time or money due to Extra Work, <br /> inefficiencies,Delays,interferences, and problems with the design. Contract Claim includes,but is not <br /> limited to,claims or requests by Subcontractors for extensions of Contract Time, adjustment of Contract <br /> Sum,additional compensation that the Contractor attempts to pass through or assert against the Owner, or <br /> claims against the Owner arising out of a third party's claim against the Contractor. <br /> Contract Sum: The price in dollars stated in the Contract to be paid by the Owner to the Contractor for <br /> the Work described in the Contract Documents, as modified by any Change Orders. <br /> Contract Time: The duration of the Project as stated in the Contract and as modified by any Change <br /> Orders. <br /> Contractor: The individual or entity with whom Owner has entered into the Agreement. <br /> Day: Calendar day,unless explicitly stated otherwise. <br /> Delay: Any increase of the duration of the critical path of the Project. <br /> Dispute: Any controversy or disagreement. <br /> I <br /> 00 7200 - 1 GENERAL CONDITIONS <br />