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    SECTION 01700

    CONTRACT CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

   PART 1 - GENERAL

   1.1 Section Includes

   A. Closeout Procedures.

   B. Final Cleaning.

   C. Adjusting.

   D. Project Record Documents.

   E. Operation and Maintenance Data.

   F. Warranties.

   1.2 Related Sections

   A. Section 01560 - Temporary Controls: Progress Cleaning.

   B. Section 01340 - Shop Drawings, Product Data, and Samples; Manufacturers instructions and manufacturers certificates.

   C. Section 01710 - Cleanup and Restoration.

   D. Section 01720 - Project Record Documents.

   1.3 Closeout Procedures

   A. When Contractor considers the entire Work ready for its intended use, the Contractor shall notify the Owner and Engineer in writing that the entire Work is substantially complete (except for items specifically listed by the Contractor as incomplete) and request that the Engineer issue a certificate of Substantial Completion.

   B. Within a reasonable time thereafter, Engineer will make an inspection of the Work to determine the status of completion.

   C. If the Engineer does not consider the Work substantially complete, he will notify the Contractor in writing, giving the reasons therefore. The Contractor shall correct the noted deficiencies and request another inspection by the Engineer.

   D. If the Engineer considers the Work substantially complete, he will prepare and deliver to the Owner a tentative certificate of Substantial Completion which will fix the date of Substantial Completion. There shall be attached to the certificate a tentative list of items to be completed or corrected before final payment.

   E. After Contractor has completed all corrections to the satisfaction of the Engineer and has delivered, in accordance with the Contract Documents, all maintenance and operating instructions, schedules, guarantees, bonds, certificates or other evidence of insurance required by paragraph 5.4 certificates of inspection, marked up record documents required by paragraph 6.19 and other documents, he may make application for final payment following the procedure for progress payments.

   F. The Final Application for Payment shall be accompanied (except as previously delivered) by:

   1. All documentation called for by the Contract Documents.

   2. Consent of surety, if any, to final payment.

   3. Complete and legally effective releases or waivers of liens.

   G. When the Engineer is satisfied that the Work has been competed and the Contractor's obligations under the Contract Documents have been fulfilled, he will, within 15 days after receipt of the Final Application for Payment, indicate in writing his recommendation of payment and present the application to the Owner for payment.

   1.4 Cleanup and Restoration

   A. See Section 01710 - Cleanup and Restoration.

   1.5 Adjusting

   A. Adjust operating products and equipment to ensure smooth and unhindered operation.

   1.6 Project Record Documents

   A. See Section 01720 - Project Record Documents.

   1.7 Warranties

   A. Provide two notarized copies of warranties and bonds required for specific products individual Specification Sections.

   B. Execute and assemble documents from subcontractors, suppliers, and manufacturers.

   C. Bind in commercial quality 8 1/2 x 11 inch three ring side binders with hardback cleanable plastic covers.

   1. Label cover of each binder with typed or printed title "Warranties and Bonds" with title of project, name, address, and telephone numbers of Contractor, and name of responsible principal.

   2. Table of Contents: Neatly typed, in the sequence of the Table of Contents of the Project Manual with each item identified with the number and title of the specification section in which specified and the name of the product or work item.

   3. Separate each warranty or bond with index tab sheets keyed to the Table of Contents listing. List subcontractor, supplier, and manufacturer with name, address, and telephone number of responsible principal.

   D. Submittal Time

   1. For items put into service during construction (with the Owners permission ) submit documents to Engineer after acceptance.

   2. Make other submittals to Engineer after date of Substantial Completion, prior to Final Application for Payment.

   3. For items of Work delayed beyond date of Substantial Completion submit documents to Engineer after acceptance, listing the date of acceptance as the beginning of the warranty period.

   E. Final Guaranty

   All work shall be and is guaranteed by the Contractor for a period of two (2) years from and after the date of final acceptance of all the Work by the Owner.

   If, within said guaranty period, repair or changes are required in connection with guaranteed work which, in the opinion of the Engineer is rendered necessary as the result of the use of materials, equipment or workmanship which are inferior, defective, or not in accordance with the terms of the Contract, the Contractor shall, promptly upon receipt of notice from the Owner and without expense to the Owner:

   1. Place in satisfactory condition in every particular all of such guaranteed work, correct all defects therein, and

   2. Make good all damage to the building or site, or equipment or contents thereof, which in the opinion of the Engineer, is the result of the use of materials, equipment or workmanship which are inferior, defective, or not in accordance with the terms of the Contract, and

   3. Make good any work or materials, or the equipment and contents of building, structure or site disturbed in fulfilling any such guarantee.

   If the Contractor, after notice, fails within ten (10) days to proceed to comply with the terms of this guaranty, the Owner may have the defects corrected; and the Contractor and his surety shall be liable for all expense incurred, provided, however, that in case of an emergency where, in the opinion of the Engineer, delay would cause serious loss or damage, repairs may be made without notice being given to the Contractors; and the Contractor shall pay the cost thereof.

   If in order to make required repairs, it is considered necessary by the Contractor that the repairs be made at a manufacturers factory, the Contractor shall pay the cost of removing, crating, shipping, repairing, and reinstalling.

   All special guarantees or warranties applicable to specific parts of the Work as may be stipulated in the Specifications or other papers forming a part of this contract shall be subject to terms of this paragraph during the first two years of the life of each such guarantee.

   1.8 Adjustment of Accounts

   A. Submit a final statement to Engineer indicating, all adjustments to the Contract Sum. Include the following:

   1. Original Contract Sum

   2. Previous Change Orders

   3. Changes under Allowances

   4. Changes under unit prices

   5. Deductions for uncorrected work

   6. Penalties and Bonuses

   7. Deductions for Liquidated Damages

   8. Deduction for re-inspection fees

   9. Other adjustments to Contract Sum

   10. Total Contract Sum, as adjusted

   11. Previous Payments

   12. Sum Remaining Due:

   B. If required, a Final Change Order will be prepared reflecting approved adjustments to the Contract Sum which were not previously made on Change Orders.

   1.11 Final Application for Payment

   A. Submit Final Application for Payment in accordance with procedures and requirements of the Conditions of the Contract.

   PART 2 - PRODUCTS

   A. Not used.

   PART 3 - EXECUTION

   A. Not used.

    END OF SECTION