R2014-78 ACCEPTING THE BID & AUTHORIZING CONTRACT FOR NORTH STREET SIDEWALK VAULT

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GENERAL CONDITIONS GC-4 CONTRACT WARRANTY The Contractor shalluar g antee all materials and equipment furnished and work performed for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion. The Contractor warrants and guarantees for a period of one (1) year from the date of substantial completion of the system that the completed system is free from all defects due to faulty materials or workmanship and the Contractor shall promptly make such corrections as may be necessary by reason of such defects, including the repairs of any damage to other parts of the system resulting from such defects. The Owner will give notice of observed defects with reasonable promptness. 1 In the event that the Contractor should fail to make such repairs, adjustments or other work that may be made necessary by such defects, the Owner may do so and charge the Contractor the cost thereby incurred. The Contract Bond shall remain in full force and effect through the guarantee period. GC-5 CONTRACTOR AVAILABILITY At all times when work is being performed (by Contractor himself or subcontractor), the prime Contractor shall have on the job site someone in their direct employ who is capable of meeting with the Engineer and making decisions. If authorized by the Engineer, this condition may be satisfied by having a telephone number or someone who satisfies the above requirements. GC-6 COORDINATION Cooperation between the Contractor, City and Property Owners is imperative. The responsibility and cost to maintain access is borne by the Contractor. The costs for temporary walks and driveways if necessary are to be incidental to the related bid items unless specifically paid as a separate item. GC-7 DUST CONTROL As a part of their construction obligation, the Contractor shall make every reasonable effort to control dust throughout the construction area. Dirt, sand or other materials scattered over traveled areas shall be disposed of by sweeping, flushing or other appropriate measure. Temporary surfacing shall be continually maintained to avoid loose materials or dust pockets. GC-8 ESTIMATED QUANTITIES AND LOCATION CHANGES The quantities for this job are estimates only. These estimated quantities are used for establishing unit prices. The City reserves the right to increase, decrease, or omit any of the estimated quantities in this project. No additional compensation will be allowed for these changes. GC-9 FAIR EMPLOYMENT PRACTICES The Contractor and all subcontractors hereunder must comply with the provisions of the Illinois Human Rights Commission's Rules and Regulations for public contracts and the Equal Employment Opportunity Clause as contained in the Special Conditions of the Contract. 22