IMCO General Construction Inc 11/13/2018 (2)

1 1 ARTICLE 1 GENERAL INFORMATION 1.1 Definitions of Words and Terms A. 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. 1. 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. 2 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. ' 3. 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. ' 4. 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. 5. Architect: An individual or entity retained by the Owner to be the Owners representative with regard to matters of design intent. The terms "Owner's Representative", "Engineer" and "Architect" are interchangeable. 6. Award Date: The date of the formal action by the Everett City Council to accept the lowest responsible and responsive Bidder for the Work. 7. Bid: The offer or proposal of a bidder submitted on the prescribed form setting forth the prices for the Work to be performed. 8. Bid Opening Date: The date the Everett City Clerk publicly opens and reads the Bids. 9. Change Order: Reference to Change Order shall include all rights of the Owner and Contractor under ARTICLE 6. CHANGES. 10. 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. 11. Contract: Agreement signed by the Owner and Contractor(DOCUMENT 00 60 13). Depending on context, "Contract"may also refer to the Contract Documents as a whole. 12. 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 Sum, additional compensation that the Contractor attempts to pass through or assert against the Owner, or claims against the Owner arising out of a third party's claim against the Contractor. 13. Contract Sum: The price in dollars stated in the Contract to be paid by the Owner to the Contractor ' for the Work described in the Contract Documents,as modified by any Change Orders. 14. Contract Time: The duration of the Project as stated in the Contract and as modified by any Change Orders. 10023829 City of Everett Public Works July 2018 WPCF FEN Chlorination Building Upgrade Work Order 3614 GENERAL CONDITIONS 00 72 13-5 Issue for Bid