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obtain the best workmanship possible for the entire Project, and all components of the Work shall be installed or
<br />erected in accordance with the best practices of the particular trade.
<br />3.6 The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for making the construction of habitable structures under this
<br />Contract rain proof, and for making equipment and utility installations properly perform the specified function.
<br />If they are prevented from so doing by any limitations of the Drawings or Specifications, the CONTRACTOR shall
<br />immediately notify the CONSULTANT in writing of such limitations before proceeding with construction in the area
<br />where the problem limitation exists.
<br />3.7 Manufacturer's literature, when referenced, shall be dated and numbered and is intended to establish the
<br />minimum requirements acceptable. Whenever reference is given to codes, or standard specifications or other data
<br />published by regulating agencies or accepted organizations, including but not limited to National Electrical Code,
<br />applicable State Building Code, Federal Specifications, ASTM Specifications, various institute specifications, and
<br />the like, it shall be understood that such reference is to the latest edition including addenda in effect on the date of
<br />the Bid.
<br />3.8 Brand names where used in the technical specifications, are intended to denote the standard or quality required
<br />for the particular material or product. The term "equal" or "equivalent ", when used in connection with brand names,
<br />shall be interpreted to mean a material or product that is similar and equal in type, quality, size, capacity,
<br />composition, finish, color and other applicable characteristics to the material or product specified by trade name,
<br />and that is suitable for the same use capable of performing the same function, in the opinion of the CONSULTANT,
<br />as the material or product so specified. Proposed equivalent items must be approved by CONSULTANT before
<br />they are purchased or incorporated in the Work. (When a brand name, catalog number, model number, or other
<br />identification, is used without the phrase "or equal ", the CONTRACTOR shall use the brand specified).
<br />ARTICLE 4 - AVAILABILITY OF LANDS SUBSURFACE CONDITIONS REFERENCE POINTS
<br />Availability of Lands:
<br />4.1 The CITY will furnish, as indicated in the Contract Documents, the lands upon which the Work is to be done,
<br />rights -of -way for access thereto, and such other lands which are designed for the use of the CONTRACTOR.
<br />Easements for permanent structures or permanent changes in existing facilities will be obtained and paid for by the
<br />CITY unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents. Other access to such lands or rights -of -way for the
<br />CONTRACTOR'S convenience shall be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.
<br />The CONTRACTOR will provide for all additional lands and access thereto that may be required for temporary
<br />construction facilities or storage of material and equipment.
<br />4.2 The CITY will, upon request, furnish to the BIDDERS, copies of all available boundary surveys and subsurface
<br />tests at no cost.
<br />Subsurface Conditions:
<br />4.3 The CONTRACTOR acknowledges that they have investigated prior to bidding and satisfied themselves as
<br />to the conditions affecting the Work, including but not restricted to those bearing upon transportation, disposal,
<br />handling and storage of materials, availability of labor, water, electric power, roads and uncertainties of weather,
<br />river stages, tides, water tables or similar physical conditions at the site, the conformation and conditions of the
<br />ground, the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during prosecution of the Work. The
<br />CONTRACTOR further acknowledges that they have satisfied themselves as to the character, quality and quantity
<br />of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably
<br />ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including all exploratory work done by the CITY /CONSULTANT on
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