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UAP DOCUMENT 301: GENERAL

CONDITIONS
SECTION 1: DEFINITIONS
 CONTRACT DOCUMENTS – consists of the following:
1. Agreement
2. General conditions
3. Special provisions
4. Specifications
5. Drawings
 OWNER – person ordering the project for execution
 ARCHITECT – commissioned by the owner
 ENGINEER – person so named in the contract document
 PROJECT REPRESENTATIVE – full time construction inspector hired by
owner assisting in the supervision of the work.
 CONTRACTOR – person or firm whose proposal has been accepted &
contract awarded
 SUB-CONTRACTOR – having direct contact with contractor, acts in behalf
of the contractor in executing any part of the contract
 SURETY – person, firm, or corporation providing guarantee for contractor’s
bonds
 PROPOSAL – offer of a bidder
 PROPOSAL BOND – cashier’s check or surety bond with the proposal
submitted by the bidder to guarantee that the bidder will enter into the contract.
 PERFORMANCE BOND – (15%) approved form of security furnished by
the contractor as a guarantee to execute work in accordance with terms of the
contract.
 PAYMENT BOND – (15%) approved form of security furnished by the
contractor as guarantee to pay all obligations arising from the contract
 GUARANTEE BOND – (15%) approved form of security furnished by the
contractor to guarantee to the quality of materials and workmanship performed.
 AGREEMENT – contract between owner and contractor undertaking the
project

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  ADVERTISEMENT/ INVITATION TO BID – notice or invitation issued to
bidders giving information of the magnitude and extent of the project, nature, etc.
 BID BULLETIN – additional information on contract documents
 INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS – list of instructions on preparation &
conditions for award of contract
 DRAWINGS – graphical representation of work
 GENERAL CONDITIONS – printed documents stipulating procedural and
administrative aspects of the contract
 SPECIAL PROVISIONS – instructions that supplement or modify
drawings, specs, & general conditions of the contract.
 SPECIFICATIONS – written or printed description of work describing
qualities of materials and mode of construction
 SUPPLEMENTARY SPECS – addt’l info issued as an addition or
amendment to provisions of specs.
 SCHEDULE OF MATERIALS AND FINISHES – outline specs
enumerating type and trade names of materials used
 BREAKDOWN OF WORK AND CORRESPONDING VALUES – list of
work and corresponding value in materials & labor including profit and overhead
allowance.
 WRITTEN NOTICE – info, advice or notification pertinent to the project
 ACT OF GOD/ FORCE MAJEURE – catastrophes, phenomena of nature,
misfortunes and accidents which human prudence cannot foresee or prevent.
 TIME LIMITS – duration of time allowed by the contract for project
completion
 LOCAL LAWS – laws, ordinances, and government regulations applicable
to the project
 WORK – includes labor and materials, equipment, transportation, faculties
necessary for completion of the project
 FURNISH - “purchase and/or fabricate and deliver to the jobsite”
 INSTALL – build in, mount in positions, connect or apply
 PROVIDE – “furnish and install”

SECTION 2: EXECUTION, CORRELATION AND INTENT

OF DOCUMENTS
· Documents signed in quintuplicate by owner and contactor duly witnessed.
· Intent of contract documents – prescribe the complete work
- Intention is to include labor, materials, equipment and transportation necessary
for completion and
Execution
 Specs shall take control in discrepancies in drawings and specs.
 Any discrepancies, errors and omissions shall be reported to the architect
or engineer. Any work done involving errors are the contractor’s risk.
 Architect or engineer shall furnish additional detail drawings and
instructions consistent to contract documents.
 Contractor and architect and engineer shall jointly prepare a schedule in
accordance to progress of work.

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 Contractor shall keep a copy of all drawings, specs, breakdown of work,
and schedule of constructions work, instructions at the site.
 Drawings, specs, and models are property of the architect and are to be
returned at completion of work and before final payment to the contractor is
made
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ARTICLE 3: DRAWINGS AND SPECS

 Owner shall furnish contractor 3 sets of drawings and specs for free.
 Drawings and models must cooperate with specs to form as part of the
contract documents. Figures are to be followed in preference to measurement
and scale.
 The contractor shall explain and verify any doubt as to the meaning of the
drawings and specs.
1. If there is a conflict in both drawings and specs, the contractor, with
the architect’s permission, shall submit to the owner proposals as to
which method or material is required. If the les expensive work is done, the
contractor shall credit the owner the amount equivalent to the difference of
the expensive and less expensive work.
2. The contractor must first refer to the architect before proceeding with
the work.
 Discrepancies in figures, drawings must be referred to the architect before
any adjustment be made by the contractor. The decision of the architect will
govern and must be followed by the contractor.
ARTICLE 4: DETAIL DRAWINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS
 Supplementary drawings and instructions shall be promptly supplied by the
architect and must conform to contract documents. Contractor shall do no work
without proper drawings and instructions.
 Contractor and architect shall prepare a schedule a when detail drawings
will be required.
ARTICLE 5: SHOP DRAWINGS
 Contractor shall prepare at his own expense and submit 2 copies of all
shop drawings to the architect, who will make the necessary corrections, and
file the corrected copies.
 Contractor shall check drawings before submitting to sub-contractors.
 Shop drawings shall represent:
1. Working and erection dimension
2. Arrangements and sectional views
3. Necessary details
4. Kinds of materials and finishes
 Shop Drawings shall be dated and contain:
1. Name of project
2. Descriptive names of equipment, materials and classified item
numbers
3. Location at which materials or equipment are to be installed.
 Drawings shall be accompanied by a letter of transmittal containing name
of project, contractor, number of drawings, titles and other pertinent data.

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 Contractor shall submit 3 sets of prints of shop drawings to the architect
for approval. 1 copy shall be returned to the contractor with necessary
corrections.
1. Contractor shall make corrections and resubmit until approved by
the architect.
2. Contractor shall insert date of approval on tracings and furnish the
architect with 3 additional prints of approved drawings.
3. No work be done without architect’s approval.
4. Contractor shall mention specific variations of shop drawings from
contract documents in his letter of submittal.
 Contractor is responsible for accuracy of shop drawings.

SECTION 2: LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND SITE

CONDITIONS
ARTICLE 6: LAWS, REGULATIONS, AND SITE CONDITIONS
 Contractor shall comply with all laws and regulations governing the project.
If ever he resists without the knowledge of the architect, he shall bear the
consequences.
 Before bidding, the contractor must visit the site and make estimates of
facilities and difficulties attending to the scope of work and its execution.
ARTICLE 7: PERMITS, TAXES AND SURVEYS
 All permits and licenses necessary shall be secured and fees paid by the
contractor but may be reimbursed from the owner. Contractor is responsible if
construction starts without necessary permits.
 Contractor will secure the occupancy permit.
 Contractor will pay taxes pertinent to construction of the project.
 Owner is responsible for establishment of boundaries made by a licensed
surveyor. He may delegate the responsibility to the contractor but the owner must
pay for surveyor’s fees.
1. Contractor shall verify all grades, lines and levels as indicated on
drawings.
2. Contractor shall provide batter boards and maintain them. He shall
establish grade marks at each floor line.
3. Contractor shall layout exact location of partitions.
 Contractor shall pay the services of the surveyor when so required to
confirm location of columns, piers, etc. required by the contract. Copy of
certification shall be furnished by the architect and will represent as an
independent verification of the layout.
1. Contractor shall furnish certifications from the surveyor that all
partitions of work are in accordance with contract requirements.
2. Surveyor shall verify and certify to lines and levels of any portion of
work any time deemed necessary by the architect.
 Final verification shall be submitted upon completion of work before
payment is made.

SECTION 3: EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS

ARTICLE 8: GENERAL
 All materials and equipment must conform to all laws governing the project.
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 Contractor shall obtain necessary permits and pay fees covered within
period of construction.
 Contractor shall bear any and all damages by reason of any delay in work.
ARTICLE 9: EQUIPMENT
 Architect and engineer must refer to equipment by catalogue number and
name.
1. Contractor shall furnish complete lists of substitutions prior to signing
of contract.
2. Contractor shall abide by architect and engineer’s judgment when
proposed items of equipment are judged to be acceptable. General
contractor shall submit proposals for substitutions in writing.
 Contractor shall furnish 3 copies of complete catalogue data for every
item of equipment.
1. Submission shall be compiled by contractor.
2. Data sheet or catalogue shall be indexed according to specification,
section and paragraph.
3. Submission shall become part of the contract.
4. Catalogue data does not supercede contract documents.
5. It is contractor’s responsibility that items be furnished fit the space
available.
6. Contractor’s responsibility to install equipment to operate properly.
ARTICLE 10: MATERIALS, FIXTURES, APPLIANCES AND FITTINGS
FURNISHED BY CONTRACTOR
 Names of proposed manufacturers, material men and dealers shall be
submitted to the architect for approval.
1. No manufacturer shall be approved unless he has a good reputation,
capacity and adequate quality control.
2. Transactions shall be made through the contractor.
3. Contractor shall provide manufacturers with complete sets of specs
and drawings.
4. Manufacturer shall have materials supplied by him properly coded or
identified in accordance with existing standards.
 Contractor shall furnish samples specified for approval.
1. 3 samples shall be submitted.
2. Samples shall be labeled, bearing material name and quality.
3. If specs require manufacturer’s installation directions, directions shall
accompany samples for approval.
4. 3 copies of letter of transmittal from contractor shall accompany
all samples.
5. Transportation charges to architect’s office must be prepaid.
6. No orders of materials are to be made without architect’s approval.
 No substitution for materials be made without architect’s approval.
 Samples for materials to be used for substitution shall be approved by
architect.
 Contractor shall submit samples for testing to the architect.
 All costs for shipping, handling and testing of samples are to be paid by the
contractor.

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 Quality of materials used shall be of best grade and new otherwise
specified.
 Contractor shall provide space for subcontractors’ storage and work force.
 All materials affected by moisture shall be stored and protected from the
weather.
 Moving materials will be done at the contractor’s expense.
 Defective materials or materials not conforming to specs shall be used
upon approval. The architect shall have the authority to remove or replace such
deducting the cost from the contractor.
 Contractor shall pay for royalties and license fees on patented materials
furnished by him.
 All materials shall be applied and installed following the manufacturer’s
directions.

SECTION 4: PREMISES AND TEMPORARY

STRUCTURE
ARTICLE 14: USE OF PREMISES
 Contractor shall confine materials to limits indicated by law.
 Contractor shall not load or permit any part of the structure to be loaded
with a weight that will disregard the safety of others.
ARTICLE 15: TEMPORARY STRUCTURES
 OFFICE AND CONTRACTOR’S BUILDING – wooden floor raised above
ground; room of approx. 12 sq.m. for the architect,
 HOUSING FOR WORKERS – tents or protection on designated areas.
 SANITARY FIXTURES AND 1ST AID STATION – ample sanitary toilets
and other conveniences including water connections.
 TEMPORARY BARRICADES AND GUARD LIGHTS – necessary for
proper prosecution and completion of work. Lights located at false work tower to
be provided by contractor.
 TEMPORARY WATER, POWER, AND TELEPHONE FACILITIES –
provided by contractor through arrangements with local utility companies. All
expenses paid by the contractor
 TEMPORARY SIGNS – no advertisements to be displayed without
architect’s approval.
 TEMPORARY ROADWAYS – provide proper access
 TEMPORARY STAIRS, LADDERS, RAMPS, and RUNWAYS – such shall
meet requirements of local laws.
 TEMPORARY ELEVATORS AND HOISTS – install adequate number of
elevators and hoists located bat sufficient distance from exterior walls.
 TEMPORARY ENCLOSURES – exterior doors shall be equipped with self-
closing hardware; windows equipped with removable sash frames.
 TEMPORARY OR TRIAL USAGE – privilege of owner.
 REMOVAL OF TEMPORARY STRUCTURES – contractor shall remove all
temporary structures erected by him and shall clean premises as condition of
completing the work.
SECTION 5: PROTECTION OF WORK AND OWNER’S
PROPERTY
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 ARTICLE 16: PROTECTION OF WORK AND OWNER’S PROPERTY
 The contractor shall maintain and protect owner’s property from damage.
1. The contractor shall provide watchmen (competent enough for the
architect) and provide all doorways with locks. It is the contractor who
shall lock and close the doors after each day’s work.
2. No smoking except on designated areas. No building of fires except
with the consent of the architect.
3. Contractor shall provide barrels of water and buckets for the main
purpose of fire protection and should not be used for any other reason.
4. Contractor shall provide adequate number of fire extinguishers.
 Old materials of value shall be piled in areas designated by the owner or
architect and are in the responsibility of the contractor.
 Existing trees and shrubs are to be boxed and protected from damage.
Cutting of trees in site must have consent of the architect.
1. Plants needed to be transplanted within 50 meters must be done at the
expense of the contractor.
 Damage to trees, etc shall be made good by the contractor at his own
expense.
ARTICLE 17: PROTECTION OF ADJACENT PROPERTY AND EXISTING
UTILITIES
 Contractor shall protect adjacent property and existing utilities as provided
by law and contract documents at his own expense. He is liable and must pay for
all damages by his acts and negligence or by his employees.
ARTICLE 18: PROTECTION OF LIFE, WORK AND PROPERTY DUE TO
EMERGENCY
 In cases of emergency where a life is at stake, the contractor may have the
power to act without consultation. Any compensation claimed by the contractor
shall be determined by agreement or arbitration.

SECTION 6: LABOR, WORK AND PAYMENTS

ARTICLE 19: LABOR
 The contractor must employ competent and efficient workmen and must
act, upon request of the architect, to discharge or remove any employee deemed
incompetent. Should the contractor fail to do so, the architect may withhold
payment or suspend work until such orders are complied with.
 The supervisor must be a licensed engineer or architect who will work
personally and inspect at least once a week.
 The contractor shall keep a competent project engineer who will represent
the contractor in his absence. His decisions are binding to the contractor and he
has full authority to execute the orders or directions of the architect.
ARTICLE 20: WORK
· The contractor shall use methods and appliances necessary to complete the
work within contract time.
1. The architect may order the contractor to increase efficiency or improve system
of operation. Failure of the architect to demand such does not relieve contractor
of his liability to the contract.
2. The contractor shall furnish approved full information and evidence of
appliances used if required.

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· Stakes, benchmarks placed by contractor shall be gradually preserved and
maintained by the Contractor. If such are displaced or damage due to neglect,
the contractor must replace them at his own expense.
· The owner, architect and representatives shall have access to work for
inspection. Contractor shall provide proper facilities for access and inspection.
1. The contractor shall give the architect and party a notice of its readiness for
inspection. If work should be covered up without approval, the architect may
uncover it for examination at contractor’s expense.
2. Re-examination of work may be ordered by the architect and uncovered by the
contractor. If work is found not in accordance with the contract, the contractor
shall pay for the cost.
3. Contractor shall furnish promptly without additional charge all facilities, labor,
and materials necessary for safe inspection without delaying schedule of work.
4. The architect may examine work already completed before final acceptance. If
work is found defective due to contractor’s fault, he shall defray all the expenses
of such examination and satisfactory reconstruction. If work is found to be
satisfactory, actual cost of labor and materials in examination plus 15% shall
be allowed the contractor and granted extension time on account of additional
work.
 Contractor shall perform any work during an emergency. He may inform
the architect and engineer of the emergency as soon as practicable.
 Adjustment of drawings to suit field conditions may be necessary during
construction. The contract recognizes the essence of this as long as resulting
overruns and underruns do not exceed 5%. Discrepancies shall be submitted
immediately to the architect before adjustments.
 The owner may at any time change or alter by adding or deducting from
work without invalidating the contract by stating the changes to be made in
writing.
 If sub-surface conditions that are different from that on the drawings are
discovered, the architect must be informed immediately. He must investigate and
make the necessary changes in the drawings and specs.
 If changes in work ma cause an increase or decrease in the amount due,
the contract shall be modified in writing and the contractor shall furnish
proportionate additional performance bond.
 Value of extra work shall be determined by the following:
1. Estimate and acceptance in lump sum
2. Unit prices stipulated in contract provided that the extra does not
exceed 20% of the original contract details.
3. Actual direct cost plus 15% for contractor’s profit, overhead and
contractor’s tax. Contractor shall present a correct account of costs with
vouchers. The architect will certify the 15% allowance for overhead and
profit of the contractor.
 Claim of adjustment must be asserted within 15 days from date of the
order of change unless architect will extend the time.
 Architect shall have the authority to make minor changes in the work not
involving extra cost.
 Owner reserves to right to employ other persons to perform the extra work.
 If any instructions in drawings involve extra cost, the contractor will inform
the architect through written notice within 15 days after the receipt of such
instruction. If delays incur in mobilization of work, the contractor must give the

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 architect a written notice within 15 days after recognition of delay and proceed
to claim the extra cost.
 Contractor shall keep the premises free of waste materials from the
accumulation of work. After the work is completed, he shall remove all his
rubbish, scaffolding, surplus materials and turn over the work to the occupants
with:
1. All dirt, stains from floors, walls, ceiling, etc. removed.
2. All woodwork, hardware and metalwork cleaned and polished.
3. All glazing, marble and tile work washed and polished.
 The owner has the right to use the completed portions of the work
regardless of the time of completion of work.
 Upon notice of completion of work from the contractor, the architect shall
immediately inspect the project. If the work is substantially complete (not less
than 98% is finished), the architect shall issue a certificate of completion of
work in respect to the work.
 Prior to the issuance of the certification of completion, the contractor must
execute a written undertaking to finish any work during the period of Making
Good of Known Defects or Faults (period of not more than 60 days).
 The contractor shall execute at his own expense all work necessary for
making good of known defects within the period of 60 days after the issuance
of the certificate of completion or within 15 days after its expiration as a
result of the inspection by the architect. If the owner is responsible for the defect,
the value of work will be regarded and paid for as additional work.
 The contractor shall search for cause of any defects and faults in the
project. If the cause of the defect is something the contractor is not liable for, the
owner will pay for the cost of work carried out by the contractor. But if the cause
binds the contractor liable, the cost of searching, repair, rectification and make
good of such defect shall be borne by him.
ARTICLE 21: TIME OF COMPLETION OF WORK
 Written notice to proceed work shall be given to the contractor following
the execution of the contract agreement.
 Contractor shall complete all the work contracted in the time stated.
Computation of the contract time shall commence on the 7th day from receipt of
the notice to proceed.
 Contractor shall submit the schedule of work in CPM form or any form
acceptable to the architect, indicating the approximate dates each item will be
started and completed, for approval.
 Contractor will be allowed an extension based on the following reasons:
1. Delay due to the employees of the owner and the owner himself, act of god or
force majeure, delay by the architect pending arbitration, the contractor
shall within 15 days from the occurrence of such delay file the necessary
request of extension for the approval of the architect. No extension of time shall
be granted for failure of owner to furnish materials unless they be required for
proper execution of work or contractor shall have made request for them 10 days
before they are actually needed.
2. Written consent of bondsmen must be attached to any request for extension
and submitted to the owner.
3. If there is increase in work and the contract time is unreasonably short, the time
allowance for extension and increases shall be agreed upon in writing.

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4. If no schedule or agreement stating upon which drawings shall be furnished is
made, then no claim for delay shall be allowed on the account of failure to furnish
drawings until 2 weeks after demands for such drawings.
5. If work is interrupted for any reason, it must be resumed on the removal of the
cause of delay.
6. Contractor shall submit written notice to the architect at least 10 days prior to
beginning, suspending or resuming the work to the end that the architect may
make preparations for inspection without delaying the work. All delays resulting
from failure of the contractor are the contractor’s risk. All extra costs due to such
delay will be deducted from the final payment.
 If failure to complete work at the said contract time, the contractor will pay
the owner the liquidated damages in the amount stipulated in the contract
agreement.
ARTICLE 22: PAYMENTS
 The contractor shall, within 15 days from receipt of notice to proceed,
submit a complete breakdown of work and corresponding value for approval and
will be used as basis for all requests for payment.
 The contractor shall submit a request for payment for work done, not more
than once each month. Each request shall be computed from the work completed
on all items listed in the breakdown of work, less 10% retention. When 50% of
the contract has been accomplished, no retention shall be made.
 The contractor, at his own expense, shall furnish the architect progress
photographs which shall be taken monthly.
1. Photograph size shall be 6” by 8”. Four exposures shall be taken (2
copies for each exposure = 8), a total of 8 prints to be delivered to the
architect, and all negatives bearing the date of exposure and name of
work.
2. No partial payment may be considered for approval without the
pictures accompanying request for payment.
 15 days upon receipt of the request for payment, the architect shall
either issue a certificate of payment or withhold the request and inform the
contractor in writing the reasons for withholding it. The certificate of payment
shall include the value of work accomplished during the period of time covered by
the certificate.
 The architect may recommend withholding of payment on any of the
following:
1. Defective work not remedied.
2. Reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of claims.
3. Failure of contractor to make payments to sub-contractors or for
material and labor.
4. Reasonable doubt that the contract can be completed for the
balance then unpaid.
5. Damage to another contractor.
 The architect shall estimate the value of work using the breakdown of work
and corresponding values as a basis. Estimates of the architect are considered
final and conclusive evidence of the amount of work performed and shall be
basis for the full measure of the compensation of the contractor, but bear in mind
that the estimates are approximate only.
 Within 15 days from the date of approval of a request for payment
and issuance of certificate of payment, the owner shall pay the amount as

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certified, or such other amount he deems is due the contractor informing both the
contractor and architect in writing his reasons for paying the amended amount.
 The contractor shall pay promptly his workmen, materials and equipment
used, taxes and remit all amount withheld from salaries and wages of his
employees. If required by the owner, the contractor shall swear before an officer
duly authorized to administer oath that all persons who have done work and all
materials furnished have been paid for.
 No payments shall be made in excess of 65% of the contract
price unless a notarized statement is submitted by the contractor to the effect
that all bills for labor, other than current wages, and bills for materials have been
paid.
 The contractor shall promptly remove from the premises all work
condemned by the architect as failing to conform to the contract. He shall replace
and re-execute his own work in accordance to the contract documents at his own
expense.
 The contractor shall submit the following before final payment is made:
1. Certificate of final building occupancy
2. Certificate of final inspection of utilities
3. Original and 3 sets of prints of “as-built-drawings” of electrical,
sanitary, gas, telephone and mechanical works.
4. 3 copies of directory of panel boards and list of circuits.
5. 3 copies of instructions and manual for operating fixtures and
equipment.
6. 3 copies of keying schedule.
7. Guarantee bond equivalent to 30% of the contract price
covering a period of 1 year after the final acceptance of the work.
 The architect shall proceed to verify the work, make final estimates, certify
the completion of work and accept the same.
1. The owner shall then pay the contractor the remainder of the fee
provided that the final payment of the contract shall not be made until the
contractor has submitted a sworn statement showing that all taxes due
from him, all materials and labor have been duly paid.
2. The making and acceptance of the final payment shall constitute a
waiver of all claims by the contractor.
 The final certificate of payment nor any provisions may relieve the
contractor of responsibility for faulty materials. He shall remedy defects and
pay for the damage, which will appear within a year’s period from date of
acceptance of work by the owner.
 No provision may limit the contractor’s liability to defects.
 The owner shall give notice of observed defects with reasonable
promptness. All questions shall be decided by the architect whose decision shall
be subject to arbitration.
 The amount retained by the owner shall be released 3 months after the
date of the final payment.

SECTION 7: CONTRACTOR-SEPARATE
CONTRACTOR-SUB-CONTRACTOR RELATIONSHIP
ARTICLE 23: SEPARATE CONTRACTS TO OTHER CONTRACTORS

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  Owner reserves the right to let other contractors in connection to the work.
ARTICLE 24: CONTRACTOR-SEPARATE CONTRACTORS RELATION
 The contractor shall provide other contractors the opportunity for
introduction and storage of materials and shall properly connect and coordinate
his work with theirs.
 The contractor shall do the cutting, patching and fitting required of his work
and must be fit to be received by work of other contractors.
 Any cost caused by defective work shall be born by the party responsible.
The contractor shall not endanger any work by cutting, etc. or cut and alter any
work done by the sub-contractor without the architect’s consent.
 The contractor shall promptly inform the architect of any defects done by
the sub-contractors. His failure to inspect and report shall constitute an
acceptance of proper execution of work by the sub-contractor.
 Should the contractor cause any damage of the work done by the sub-
contractors, both parties will settle as such by an agreement and relieve the
owner of any liability, which may arise there from.
ARTICLE 25: SUB-CONTRACTS
 At least 15 days prior to the date of bidding, the contractor shall seek the
architect’s clarification as to which particular areas for which the competence of
the sub-contractor shall be subject to evaluation by the architect where after, the
contractor may submit a list of prospective sub-contractors for the architect’s
approval.
 The contractor is responsible for the acts of his sub-contractors and
persons directly employed by them.
ARTICLE 26: CONTRACTOR-SUB-CONTRACTORS RELATIONS
 The contractor agrees:
1. To be bound to the sub-contractor by all the obligations assumed by
the owner to the contractor under the contract documents.
2. To pay the sub-contractor, upon the payment of certificates.
3. To pay the sub-contractor, to such extent as may be provided by the
contract documents.
4. To pay the sub-contractor on demand for his work or materials as far
as executed and fixed in place less the retained percentage at the time the
certificate should be issued.
5. To pay the sub-contractor adjust share of any fire insurance money
received by the contractor.
6. To make no demand to the sub-contractor for liquidated damages or
penalty for delay in any sum in excess of the amount stated in the sub-
contract.
7. To give the sub-contractor an opportunity to be present and to
submit any evidence in any arbitration involving his rights.
 The sub-contractor agrees:
1. To be bound to the contractor by the terms of agreement in the contract
documents and to assume toward him all obligations assumed to him by the
owner.
2. To submit to the contractor application for payment in such reasonable time as
to enable the contractor to apply for payment.
3. To make all claims for extensions, extras, and for damages for delays to the
contractor.

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  The contractor and sub-contractor agree that their rights and obligations
and all procedure shall be analogous to those set forth in the contract.

SECTION 8: SUSPENSION OF WORK AND

TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT
ARTICLE 27: CONTRACTOR’S RIGHTS TO SUSPEND WORK OR
TERMINATE CONTRACT
 The contractor may suspend or terminate work upon 15 days written
notice to the owner and architect for the following:
1. Order of court or public authority caused the work to stop
or suspension for 90 days through no act of the contractor and
employees.
2. If architect fails to act upon request for payment within 15 days
after presented.
3. If owner fails to act upon request for payment within 15 days after
presented.
4. If owner fails to pay the contractor within 30 days after its award by
arbitration.
ARTICLE 28: OWNER’S RIGHT TO TERMINATE CONTRACT
 The owner, upon certification of the architect justifying his action, may
terminate the contract with the contractor within 15 days written notice and
surety of the contractor if any and take possession of the premises, tools,
materials, etc.
 The owner shall terminate contract based on the following:
1. If contractor declares bankruptcy or assign assets to creditors.
2. Disregard or violate provisions of the contract documents or fail to prosecute
work according to schedule.
3. Fail to provide qualified superintendents, workman, sub-contractors and
materials.
4. Fail to make payments to sub-contractors, workmen and dealers.
ARTICLE 29: OWNER’S RIGHT TO PROCEED AFTER WORK TAKEOVER
FROM CONTRACTOR
 The contractor, upon receipt of notice of termination, shall vacate position
and work stated in the notice. All materials, equipment, etc. shall remain, at the
option of the architect, for completion of work.
 The owner shall take over the work and proceed in administration.
 The architect will ascertain and fix the value of work completed by the
contractor.
1. If expenditures of owner on completion of work including all charges
prior to termination of the contract are not in excess of the contract price,
the difference between total expenditures and contract price may be
applied to settle claims, and the balance may be paid to the contractor.
2. No amount in excess of the combined value of completed work,
retained percentage, and usable materials shall be paid.
3. In case of suspension of work, all unpaid work and expenses
incurred during suspension shall be evaluated by the architect and paid for
by the owner.
 The full extent of damage the contractor and/or his sureties shall be liable
shall be:

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 1. Total daily liquidated damages until the date the owner takes over
work.
2. Excess cost incurred by owner in completion of the project over the
contract price, which includes administrative services, supervision and
inspection.

SECTION 9: RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES OF

CONTRACTOR AND OF OWNER
ARTICLE 30: CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITY FOR ACCIDENTS AND DAMAGES
 The contractor shall take necessary precautions for the safety of
employees. The contractor shall erect barriers, supports, braces, shoring, danger
signs and necessary safeguards to protect workmen from any accident and
damage in the consequence of his work.
 The contractor shall designate a member of his organization whose duty
shall be prevention of accidents and damage to the owner’s property and
adjoining property and his name and position will be reported to the architect.
 The owner shall not be responsible for the following:
1. Death of disease contracted by contractor or employees
2. Contractor’s plant or materials
3. Damages caused by the contractor to any property of the owner and adjoining
property
All damages are the contractor’s responsibility.
 The contractor shall indemnify and save harmless the owner against all
losses and claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, recoveries and judgment
brought or recovered against him. Claims for payment and repairs for damages
shall be settled by the contractor at his own expense.
ARTICLE 31: CONTRACTOR’S INSURANCE AND BONDS
 The contractor shall secure and maintain such insurance from a company
acceptable to the owner. He shall not commence work until he has obtained
insurance and shall have filed the certificate of insurance or the certified copy of
the insurance policy to the owner. The policy will not be cancelled prior to 10
days’ written notice to the owner of intention to cancel.
 The contractor shall furnish a performance bond of equal to 15% of the
contract amount and 15% payment bond covering payments and obligations
arising from the contract, as form of sureties for the owner and will remain in
effect until replaced by the guarantee bond.
 The owner will release the performance and payment bonds after the
expiration of 2 months from the final acceptance of work. Only after shall the
contractor furnish a guarantee bond in the amount of 30% of the total contract
cost and shall be for a period of 1 year commencing from the date of acceptance
of work guaranteeing the quality of work and materials.
 Contractor’s guarantee-warranty:
1. The contractor shall secure warranties from sub-contractors and
deliver copies to the owner upon completion of work.
2. The contractor shall warrant all work performed by him where
guarantee is required.
3. The contractor shall warrant and guarantee for a period of 1 year or
for longer periods so provided in the specs all materials and
workmanship installed under the contract.
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 4. The contractor hereby agrees to make repairs to correct defective
work within a period of 5 days after written notice at his own expense
within the agreed period of warranty.
5. The owner may have the defective work done and charge the cost
against the amount retained, if the work costs more than the retained
amount, the contractor and his sureties will pay the remaining balance.
ARTICLE 32: OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES AND LIABILITIES
 The owner, although optional, shall be responsible and maintain such
insurance to protect him from personal injury including disease and death of
persons under his employment, etc.
 The owner and architect shall give a list of personnel assigned to the
project who need to be covered by insurance and amount of coverage.
ARTICLE 33: LIENS, DISPUTE AND ARBITRATION
 Before release of the final payment and retained percentage, the
contractor must deliver to the owner a complete release of all liens arising out of
the contract, or receipts in full lieu.
 Assignment:
1. The contract shall not be assigned by the contractor without prior
written consent of the owner and such consent shall not relieve the
contractor from responsibility and liability of all terms and conditions of the
contract.
2. The owner’s consent of sub-letting of work shall; not be granted until
the contractor furnishes the owner with evidence that the sub-contractor
has ample insurance to the same extent.
3. The contractor shall exonerate, indemnify and save harmless the
owner form any loss and expense caused by sub-letting.
4. In case of transfer without previous consent, the owner may refuse
to carry out the contract, but rights to breach the contract is reserved to the
owner and the contractor.
 Claim for damages shall be made in writing to the party liable within a
reasonable time and not later than the final payment and shall be adjusted by
agreement or arbitration.
 Disputes:
1. The architect shall make decisions on all claims of owner and
contractor on all matters relating to the progress and execution of work or
interpretation of contract documents.
2. The architect, whose decision is final, will decide disputes,
concerning questions of fact arising under the contract.
3. if the architect fails to render a decision within 15 days after parties
presented their evidence, either party may demand arbitration.
 All disputes, claims, questions subject to arbitration shall be settled in
accordance with the provisions of this UAP document.

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