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ARTICLE 7 - WORK BY OTHERS 1 7.1 The CITY may perform additional Work related to the Project, or may let other direct contracts therefore which shall contain General Conditions similar to these. ' The CONTRACTOR will afford the other contractors who are parties to such direct contracts (or the CITY, if they are performing the additional Work themselves), reasonable opportunity for the introduction and storage of materials and equipment and the execution of Work, and shall properly connect and coordinate their Work with theirs. ' 7.2 If any part of the CONTRACTOR'S Work depends upon proper execution or results of the Work of any CONTRACTOR (or the CITY), the CONTRACTOR will promptly report to the CONSULTANT in writing any defects or deficiencies in such Work that render it unsuitable for such proper execution and results. ' 7.3 The CONTRACTOR will do all cutting, fitting and patching of the Work that may be required to make its several parts come together properly and fit it to receive or be received by such other Work. The CONTRACTOR will not endanger any Work of others by cutting, excavating or otherwise altering their Work and will only cut or alter their Work with the written consent of the CONSULTANT and of the other CONTRACTORS whose Work will be affected. 7.4 If the performance of additional Work by other contractors or the CITY is not noted in the Contract Documents ' prior to the execution of the Contract, written notice thereof shall be given to the CONTRACTOR prior to starting any such additional Work. If the CONTRACTOR believes that the performance of such additional Work by the CITY or others involves them in additional expense or entitles them to an extension of the Contract Time, they may make a claim therefore as provided in articles 11 and 12. 7.5 Where practicable, the CONTRACTOR shall build around the Work of other separate CONTRACTORS or shall leave chases, slots and holes as required to receive and to conceal within the general construction Work the Work of such other separate CONTRACTORS as directed by them. Where such chases, slots, etc., are impracticable, the Work shall require specific approval of the CONSULTANT. 7.6 Necessary chases, slots, and holes not built or left by the CONTRACTOR shall be cut by the separate contractor requiring such alterations after approval of the CONTRACTOR The CONTRACTOR shall do all patching and finishing of their Work where cut by other CONTRACTORS at the expense of such other CONTRACTORS. 7.7 Cooperation is required in the use of site facilities and in the detailed execution of the Work. Each CONTRACTOR shall coordinate their operation with those of the other CONTRACTORS for the best interest of the Work in order to prevent delay in the execution thereof. ' 7.8 Each CONTRACTOR shall keep themselves informed of the progress of the Work of other CONTRACTORS. Should lack of progress or defective workmanship on the part of other CONTRACTORS interfere with their operations, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the CONSULTANT immediately. Lack of such notice to the CONSULTANT will be ' construed as acceptance by the CONTRACTOR of the status of the Work of other CONTRACTORS as being satisfactory for proper coordination of their own Work. 7.9 The cost of extra Work resulting from lack of notices, untimely notices, failure to respond to notices, defective Work or lack of coordination shall be borne by the CONTRACTOR responsible for such lack of notices, etc. ARTICLE 8 - CITY'S RESPONSIBILITIES 8.1 The CITY will issue all communications to the CONTRACTOR through the CONSULTANT. 8.2 In cases of termination of employment of the CONSULTANT, the CITY will appoint a CONSULTANT, whose status under the Contract Documents shall be that of the former CONSULTANT. 00710-15