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I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I A. When CONTRACTOR considers the entire Work ready for its intended use CONTRACTOR shall notify OWNER and ENGINEER in writing that the entire Work is substantially complete (except for items specifically listed by CONTRACTOR as incomplete) and request that ENGINEER issue a certificate of Substantial Completion. Promptly thereafter, OWNER, CONTRACTOR, and ENGINEER shall make an inspection of the Work to determine the status of completion. If ENGINEER does not consider the Work substantially complete, ENGINEER will notify CONTRACTOR in writing giving the reasons therefor. If ENGINEER considers the Work substantially complete, ENGINEER will prepare and deliver to OWNER a tentative certificate of Substantial Completion which shall fix the date of Substantial Completion. There shall be attached to the certificate a tentative .list _of items to be completed or b. Liens have been filed in connection with-the-"~' corrected -before fmaI'paymenL:OWNER shall have seven Work, except where CONTRACTOR bas delivered _ .days after receipt of-the tentative certificate during which to a specific Bond satisfactory to OWNER to secure make written objection' to ENGINEER as to any provisions the satisfaction and discharge of such Liens; of the certificate or attached list. If, after considering such objections, ENGINEER concludes that the Work is not substantially complete, ENGINEER will within 14 days after submission of the tentative certificate to OWNER notify CONTRACTOR in writing, stating the reasons therefor. If, after consideration of OWNER's objections, .ENGINEER considers the Work substantially complete, ENGINEER will within said 14 days execute and deliver to OWNER and CONTRACTOR a definitive certificate of Substantial Completion (with a revised tentative list of items to be completed or corrected) reflecting such changes from the tent1tive certificate as ENGINEER believes justified after consideration of any objections from OWNER. At the time of delivery of the tentative certificate of Substantial Comple- tion ENGINEER will deliver to OWNER and CONTRAC- TOR a written recommendation as to division of responsibili- revise or revoke any such payment recommendation previously made, to such extent as may be necessary in ENGINEER's opinion to prolect OWNER from loss because: a. the Work is defective, or completed Work has been damaged, requiring correction or replace- ment; b. the Contract Price has been reduced by Written Amendment or Change Orders; c. OWNER has been required to correct defective Work or complete Work in accordance with paragraph 13.09; or d. ENGINEER has actual knowledge o['the occurrence of any of the events enumerated in para- graph 15.02.A. C. PaymenJ Becomes Due 1. Ten days after presentation of the Application for Payment to OWNER with ENGINEER's recom- mendation, the amount recommended will (subject to the provisions of paragraph 14.02.0) become due, and when due will be paid by OWNER to CONTRACTOR. o. Reduction in PaymenJ 1. OWNER may refuse to make payment of the full amount recommended by ENGINEER because: a. claims have been made against OWNER on account of CONTRACTOR's performance or fur- nishing of the Work; c. there are other items entitling OWNER to a set-off against the amount recommended; or d. OWNER has actual knowledge of the occur- rence of any of the events enumerated in paragraphs 14.02.B.5.a through 14.02.B.5.c or paragraph 15.02.A. 2. If OWNER refuses to make payment of the full amount recommended by ENGINEER, OWNER must give CONTRACTOR immediate written notice (with a copy to ENGINEER) stating the reasons for such action and promptly pay CONTRACTOR any amount remaining aftc; deduction of the amount so withheld. 00700 - 38 OWNER shall promptly pay CONTRACTOR the amount so withheld, or any adjustment thereto agreed to by OWNER and CONTRACTOR, when CONTRAC- TOR corrects to OWNER's satisfaction the reasons for such action. 3. If it is subsequently determined that OWNER's refusal of payment was not justified, the amount wrongfully withheld shall be lreated as an amount due as determined by paragraph 14.02.C.1. 14.03 CONTRACTOR's Warranty a/Title A. CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees that title to all Work, materials, and equipment covered by any Application for Payment,. whether incorporated in the Project or. not, will pass to OWNER no later than the time of payment free and clear of all Liens. 14.04 Substantial Completion