Common use of CONTRACTOR'S UNDERSTANDING Clause in Contracts

CONTRACTOR'S UNDERSTANDING. A. It is understood and mutually agreed that by submitting a Proposal, the Contractor acknowledges that he has carefully examined all documents pertaining to the Work, and certifies that he has completed a thorough site investigation including but not limited to the locations, accessibility, and general character of the site of the Work and all existing buildings and structures within and adjacent to the site, and has satisfied himself as to the nature of the Work, the condition of existing buildings and structures, the conformation of the ground, the character, quality, and Construction Equipment, and any other facilities needed preliminary to and during prosecution of the Work, the general and local conditions, the construction hazards, and all other matters, including but not limited to the labor situation which can in any way affect the Work under the Contract. It is further mutually agreed that by submitting a Proposal, the Contractor acknowledges that he has satisfied himself as to the feasibility and correctness of the Contract Documents for the construction of the Work and that he accepts all the terms, conditions, and stipulations contained therein; and that he is prepared to work in peace and harmony with other Contractors performing Work on the site. B. No verbal agreement or conversation with any officer, agent, or employee of the Owner, either before or after the execution of the Contract, shall affect or modify any of the terms, conditions, or other obligations set forth in any of the Contract Documents. All Contract modifications must be in writing from the authorized agent of the Owner and be in the form of a Contract Change Order.