Common use of Final Observation and Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Final Observation and Evaluation. Upon receipt of the request for Inspection for Final Completion, the Design Professional shall conduct and document its inspections and evaluations to determine Final Completion in accordance with the General Conditions. The Design Professional shall confirm that the Final Punch List and all Minor Items and Permitted Incomplete Work are successfully accomplished. Upon successful completion of such inspection, the Design Professional shall certify to the best of its knowledge and belief to the Owner that the Project has been completed in compliance with the Contract Documents. The Design Professional then shall issue to the Owner and to the Contractor a Certificate of Final Completion. The Design Professional who executes the Certificate of Final Completion must be the person who has executed the Design Professional’s Contract or its successor.