Section 00700 - General conditions

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00700 - 2/38 Drawings - The drawings, plans, maps, profiles, diagrams, and other graphic representations which show the character, location, nature, extent, and scope of the Work and which have been prepared by the ENGINEER and are referred to in the Contract Documents. Shop Drawings are not Drawings as so defined. Effective Date of the Agreement - The date indicated in the Agreement on which it was executed, but if no such date is indicated it means the date on which the Agreement is signed and delivered by the last of the two parties to sign and deliver. ENGINEER - The OWNER's ENGINEER OR ARCHITECT. Field Order - A written order which orders minor changes in the work but which does not involve a change in the Contract Price or Contract Time. Force Majeure - An act of God, including hurricanes, tornadoes, landslides, lightning, earthquakes, fire, flood, explosion, sabotage or similar occurrence, acts of a public enemy, war, blockage or insurrection, riot, civil disturbance, or act of terrorism. General Requirements - Division 1 of the Technical Specifications. Laws and Regulations; Laws or Regulations - Laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, codes, and/or orders promulgated by a lawfully constituted body authorized to issue such Laws and Regulations. Notice of Intent to Award - The written notice by the OWNER to the apparent successful bidder stating that upon compliance by the apparent successful bidder with the conditions precedent enumerated therein within the time specified, the OWNER will consider to enter into an Agreement. Notice to Proceed - The written notice issued by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR authorizing the CONTRACTOR to proceed with the Work and establishing the date of commencement of the Contract Time. OWNER - The public body or authority with whom the CONTRACTOR has entered into the Agreement and for whom the Work is to be provided. Partial Utilization - Placing a portion of the Work in service for the purpose for which it is intended (or a related purpose) before reaching Substantial Completion of the Work. Project - All matters and things whether completed or partially completed, and includes all other labor, materials, equipment and services provided or to be provided by the Successful Bidder in accordance with the Contract. Resident Project Representative - The authorized representative of the ENGINEER who is assigned to the site or any part thereof. Shop Drawings - All drawings, diagrams, illustrations, schedules and other data which are specifically prepared by or for the CONTRACTOR and submitted by the CONTRACTOR to illustrate some portion of Work and all illustrations, brochures, standard schedules, performance