Common use of Interpretation of Contract Documents Clause in Contracts

Interpretation of Contract Documents. ‌ 1.3.1 The Contract Documents are complementary and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all. 1.3.2 In general, the Drawings will show dimensions, positions, and type of construction to be completed; and the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications will define materials, quality and standards. Any Work called for on the Drawings and not mentioned in the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications, or vice versa, shall be performed as though fully set forth in both. Work not particularly detailed, marked or specified, shall be the same as similar parts that are detailed, marked or specified. 1.3.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, technical words and abbreviations contained in the Contract Documents are used in accordance with commonly understood construction industry meanings and non-technical words and abbreviations are used in accordance with their commonly understood meanings. 1.3.4 The Contract Documents may omit modifying words such as "all" and "any," and articles such as "the" and "an." If a modifier or an article is not included in one statement and appears in another it is not intended to affect the interpretation of either statement. The use of the word "including," when following any general statement, shall not be construed to limit such statement to specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items or matters whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation," "but not limited to," or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement. 1.3.5 Whenever the context so requires, the use of the singular number shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa. Each gender shall be deemed to include the other gender, and each shall include corporation, partnership, trust, or other legal entity whenever the context so requires. The captions and headings of the various subdivisions of the Contract Documents are intended only as a matter of reference and convenience and in no way define, limit, or prescribe the scope or intent of the Contract Documents or any subdivision thereof. 1.3.6 Any cross-references indicated between various subparagraphs or Drawings and Documents are provided for the Contractor’s convenience and shall not be all-inclusive. 1.3.7 Unless specifically noted to the contrary, all Work, equipment, casework, mechanical, electrical and similar devices of whatever nature in the Contract Documents shall be completely installed, hooked-up, made operational and made functional for the purpose such are intended, and all costs therefore are included in the Contract Sum. 1.3.8 Figured dimensions on scale Drawings and on full size Drawings shall govern over scale Drawings without figured dimensions. The Drawings shall not be scaled to determine dimensions, and (except in the case of diagrammatic Drawings) shall be calculated from figures shown on the Drawings. Obvious discrepancies between scale and figured dimensions, unless marked "not to scale," must be brought to the Construction Manager's attention before proceeding with the Work affected by the discrepancy. 1.3.9 If there is a conflict between any of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall immediately bring such conflict to the attention of City, whose decisions regarding such conflict shall be final and binding as to the requirements of the Contract Documents. In the event of any conflicts between or among the Applicable Code Requirements, the more stringent shall govern. In the event a conflict between any of the Contract Documents is not resolved by the order of precedence established in the Contract Documents, the highest standard of quality and skill, the most stringent requirements, and the most specific provision of the Contract Documents shall govern and shall be required in the performance of the Work. 1.3.10 The general character of the Work is shown in the Contract Documents, but Changes, modifications, clarifications and refinements may be made in details when needed to more fully explain the Work. Provided that they are a logical evolution of the Contract Documents that were bid by Contractor or were reasonably inferable as necessary to provide a completed and fully operational system, facility or structure, the same shall be considered part of the scope of the Work to be performed without adjustment in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. 1.3.11 Where on any Drawing a portion of the Work is drawn out and the remainder is indicated in outline, the drawn-out parts shall apply also to all other like portions of the Work. 1.3.12 Contractor will provide all necessary labor, equipment, transportation and incidentals required to complete the Work, even if the Contract Documents do not describe the Work in complete detail. 1.3.13 Drawings and diagrams for mechanical, plumbing and electrical Work shall be considered as diagrammatic only and shall not to be used for any structural guidance or physical layout, unless specifically detailed or dimensioned, and Contractor shall be responsible to provide any and all numbers and lengths of mechanical, plumbing or electrical fittings, wire, conduit, connections, attachments or similar materials needed to complete the Work, at no adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time, whether or not they exceed the numbers of such pieces or the lengths indicated by the Drawings.

Interpretation of Contract Documents. ‌ 1.3.1 The Contract Documents are complementary and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all. 1.3.2 In general, the Drawings will show dimensions, positions, and type of construction to be completed; and the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications will define materials, quality and standards. Any Work called for on the Drawings and not mentioned in the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications, or vice versa, shall be performed as though fully set forth in both. Work not particularly detailed, marked or specified, shall be the same as similar parts that are detailed, marked or specified. 1.3.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, technical words and abbreviations contained in the Contract Documents are used in accordance with commonly understood construction industry meanings and non-technical words and abbreviations are used in accordance with their commonly understood meanings. 1.3.4 The Contract Documents may omit modifying words such as "all" and "any," and articles such as "the" and "an." If a modifier or an article is not included in one statement and appears in another it is not intended to affect the interpretation of either statement. The use of the word "including," when following any general statement, shall not be construed to limit such statement to specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items or matters whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation," "but not limited to," or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement. 1.3.5 Whenever the context so requires, the use of the singular number shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa. Each gender shall be deemed to include the other gender, and each shall include corporation, partnership, trust, or other legal entity whenever the context so requires. The captions and headings of the various subdivisions of the Contract Documents are intended only as a matter of reference and convenience and in no way define, limit, or prescribe the scope or intent of the Contract Documents or any subdivision thereof. 1.3.6 Any cross-references indicated between various subparagraphs or Drawings and Documents are provided for the Contractor’s convenience and shall not be all-inclusive. 1.3.7 Unless specifically noted to the contrary, all Work, equipment, casework, mechanical, electrical and similar devices of whatever nature in the Contract Documents shall be completely installed, hooked-up, made operational and made functional for the purpose such are intended, and all costs therefore are included in the Contract Sum. 1.3.8 Figured dimensions on scale Drawings and on full size Drawings shall govern over scale Drawings without figured dimensions. The Drawings shall not be scaled to determine dimensions, and (except in the case of diagrammatic Drawings) shall be calculated from figures shown on the Drawings. Obvious discrepancies between scale and figured dimensions, unless marked "not to scale," must be brought to the Construction Manager's attention before proceeding with the Work affected by the discrepancy. 1.3.9 If there is a conflict between any of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall immediately bring such conflict to the attention of City, whose decisions regarding such conflict shall be final and binding as to the requirements of the Contract Documents. In the event of any conflicts between or among the Applicable Code Requirements, the more stringent shall govern. In the event a conflict between any of the Contract Documents is not resolved by the order of precedence established in the Contract Documents, the highest standard of quality and skill, the most stringent requirements, and the most specific provision of the Contract Documents shall govern and shall be required in the performance of the Work. 1.3.10 The general character of the Work is shown in the Contract Documents, but Changes, modifications, clarifications and refinements may be made in details when needed to more fully explain the Work. Provided that they are a logical evolution of the Contract Documents that were bid by Contractor or were reasonably inferable as necessary to provide a completed and fully operational system, facility or structure, the same shall be considered part of the scope of the Work to be performed without adjustment in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. 1.3.11 Where on any Drawing a portion of the Work is drawn out and the remainder is indicated in outline, the drawn-out parts shall apply also to all other like portions of the Work. 1.3.12 Contractor will provide all necessary labor, equipment, transportation and incidentals required to complete the Work, even if the Contract Documents do not describe the Work in complete detail. 1.3.13 Drawings and diagrams for mechanical, plumbing and electrical Work shall be considered as diagrammatic only and shall not to be used for any structural guidance or physical layout, unless specifically detailed or dimensioned, and Contractor shall be responsible to provide any and all numbers and lengths of mechanical, plumbing or electrical fittings, wire, conduit, connections, attachments or similar materials needed to complete the Work, at no adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time, whether or not they exceed the numbers of such pieces or the lengths indicated by the Drawings.

Interpretation of Contract Documents. ‌ 1.3.1 1.4.1 The Contract Documents are complementary and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all. 1.3.2 1.4.2 In general, the Drawings will show dimensions, positions, and type kind of construction to be completedconstruction; and the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications will define materials, quality and standards. Any Work called for on the Drawings and not mentioned in the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications, or vice versa, shall be performed as though fully set forth in both. Work not particularly detailed, marked or specified, shall be the same as similar parts that are detailed, marked or specified. 1.3.3 1.4.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, technical words and abbreviations contained in the Contract Documents are used in accordance with commonly understood construction industry meanings and non-technical words and abbreviations are used in accordance with their commonly understood meanings. 1.3.4 1.4.4 The Contract Documents may omit modifying words such as "all" and "any," and articles such as "the" and "an." If a modifier or an article is not included in one statement and appears in another it is not intended to affect the interpretation of either statement. The use of the word "including," when following any general statement, shall not be construed to limit such statement to specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items or matters whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation," "but not limited to," or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement. To the extent the Contract Documents define obligations of the parties, the word “shall” means a mandatory obligation and “may” means a permissive obligation. 1.3.5 1.4.5 Whenever the context so requires, the use of the singular number shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa. Each gender shall be deemed to include the other gender, and each shall include corporation, partnership, trust, or other legal entity whenever the context so requires. The captions and headings of the various subdivisions of the Contract Documents are intended only as a matter of reference and convenience and in no way define, limit, or prescribe the scope or intent of the Contract Documents or any subdivision thereof. 1.3.6 1.4.6 Any cross-references indicated between various subparagraphs or Drawings and Documents are provided for the Contractor’s convenience of Contractor and shall not be deemed to be all-inclusive. 1.3.7 1.4.7 Unless specifically noted to the contrary, it is the intention of the Contract Documents that all Work, equipment, casework, mechanical, electrical and similar devices of whatever nature in the Contract Documents shall nature, be completely installed, hooked-up, made operational and made functional for the purpose such are intended, and that all costs therefore are therefor be included in the Contract Sum. 1.3.8 1.4.8 Figured dimensions on scale Drawings and on full size Drawings shall govern over scale Drawings without figured dimensions. The Drawings shall not be scaled to determine dimensions, and (except in the case of diagrammatic Drawings) shall be calculated from figures shown on the Drawings. Obvious discrepancies between scale and figured dimensions, unless not marked "not to scale," must be brought to the Construction Manager's attention before proceeding with the Work affected by the discrepancy. 1.3.9 1.4.9 If there is a conflict between or among any of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall immediately bring such conflict to the attention of CityDistrict, whose decisions regarding such conflict shall be final and binding as to the requirements of the Contract Documents. In the event of any conflicts between or among the Applicable Code Requirements, the more stringent shall govern. In the event a resolving any conflict between any of the Contract Documents is not resolved by the order of precedence established in the Contract Documents, the highest standard of quality and skill, the most stringent requirements, and the most specific provision of the Contract Documents shall govern and shall be required in the performance of the Work. 1.3.10 1.4.10 The general character of the Work is shown in the Contract Documents, but Changes, modificationsModifications, clarifications and refinements may be made in details when needed to more fully explain the Work. Provided that they are there is a logical evolution of the Contract Bid Documents that were bid by Contractor or were reasonably inferable as necessary to provide a completed and fully operational system, facility or structure, the same shall be considered part of the scope of the Work to be performed without adjustment in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.of 1.3.11 1.4.11 Where on any Drawing a portion of the Work is drawn out and the remainder is indicated in outline, the drawn-out parts shall apply also to all other like portions of the Work. Where ornament or other detail is indicated on starting only, such detail shall be continued throughout the course of parts in which it occurs and shall also apply to all other similar parts in the Work unless otherwise indicated. 1.3.12 1.4.12 For convenience, the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications are arranged in various trade subparagraphs, but such segregation shall not be considered as limiting the Work of any subcontract or trade. Contractor shall be solely responsible for all subcontract arrangements of Work regardless of the location or provision in the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications. 1.4.13 Contractor will provide all necessary labor, equipment, transportation and incidentals required to complete the Work, even if the Contract Documents do not describe the Work in complete detail. 1.3.13 1.4.14 Drawings and diagrams for mechanical, plumbing and electrical Work shall be considered as diagrammatic only and shall only, not to be used for any structural guidance or physical layout, unless specifically detailed or dimensioned, and Contractor shall be responsible to provide any and all numbers and lengths of mechanical, plumbing or electrical fittings, wire, conduit, connections, attachments or similar materials needed to complete the Work, at no adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time, whether or not they exceed the numbers of such pieces or the lengths indicated by the Drawings.

Interpretation of Contract Documents. ‌ 1.3.1 The Contract Documents are complementary and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all. 1.3.2 In general, the Drawings will show dimensions, positions, and type of construction to be completed; and the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications technical specifications will define materials, quality and standards. Any Work called for on the Drawings and not mentioned in the Special Provisions and Technical Specificationstechnical specifications, or vice versa, shall be performed as though fully set forth in both. Work not particularly detailed, marked or specified, shall be the same as similar parts that are detailed, marked or specified. 1.3.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, technical words and abbreviations contained in the Contract Documents are used in accordance with commonly understood construction industry meanings and non-technical words and abbreviations are used in accordance with their commonly understood meanings. 1.3.4 The Contract Documents may omit modifying words such as "all" and "any," and articles such as "the" and "an." If a modifier or an article is not included in one statement and appears in another it is not intended to affect the interpretation of either statement. The use of the word "including," when following any general statement, shall not be construed to limit such statement to specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items or matters whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation," "but not limited to," or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement. 1.3.5 Whenever the context so requires, the use of the singular number shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa. Each gender shall be deemed to include the other gender, and each shall include corporation, partnership, trust, or other legal entity whenever the context so requires. The captions and headings of the various subdivisions of the Contract Documents are intended only as a matter of reference and convenience and in no way define, limit, or prescribe the scope or intent of the Contract Documents or any subdivision thereof. 1.3.6 Any cross-references indicated between various subparagraphs or Drawings and Documents are provided for the ContractorDBT’s convenience and shall not be all-inclusive. 1.3.7 Unless specifically noted to the contrary, all Work, equipment, casework, mechanical, electrical and similar devices of whatever nature in the Contract Documents shall be completely installed, hooked-up, made operational and made functional for the purpose such are intended, and all costs therefore are included in the Contract Sum. 1.3.8 Figured dimensions on scale Drawings and on full size Drawings shall govern over scale Drawings without figured dimensions. The Drawings shall not be scaled to determine dimensions, and (except in the case of diagrammatic Drawings) shall be calculated from figures shown on the Drawings. Obvious discrepancies between scale and figured dimensions, unless marked "not to scale," must be brought to the Construction Manager's attention before proceeding with the Work affected by the discrepancy. 1.3.9 If there is a conflict between any of the Contract Documents, Contractor DBT shall immediately bring such conflict to the attention of City, whose decisions regarding such conflict shall be final and binding as to the requirements of the Contract Documents. In the event of any conflicts between or among the Applicable Code Requirements, the more stringent shall govern. In the event a conflict between any of the Contract Documents is not resolved by the order of precedence established in the Contract Documents, the highest standard of quality and skill, the most stringent requirements, and the most specific provision of the Contract Documents shall govern and shall be required in the performance of the WorkDesign-Build Services. 1.3.10 The general character of the Work Design-Build Services is shown in the Contract Documents, but Changes, modifications, clarifications and refinements may be made in details when needed to more fully explain the Work. Provided that they are a logical evolution of the Contract Bridging Documents that were bid by Contractor provided with the Request for Proposals or were reasonably inferable as necessary to provide a completed and fully operational system, facility or structure, the same shall be considered part of the scope of the Work Design-Build Services to be performed provided without adjustment in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time. 1.3.11 Where on any Drawing a portion of the Work is drawn out and the remainder is indicated in outline, the drawn-out parts shall apply also to all other like portions of the Work. 1.3.12 Contractor DBT will provide all necessary labor, equipment, transportation and incidentals required to complete the WorkDesign-Build Services, even if the Contract Documents do not describe the Work in complete detail. 1.3.13 Drawings and diagrams for mechanical, plumbing and electrical Work shall be considered as diagrammatic only and shall not to be used for any structural guidance or physical layout, unless specifically detailed or dimensioned, and Contractor DBT shall be responsible to provide any and all numbers and lengths of mechanical, plumbing or electrical fittings, wire, conduit, connections, attachments or similar materials needed to complete the Work, at no adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time, whether or not they exceed the numbers of such pieces or the lengths indicated by the DrawingsDrawings.‌‌ 1.3.14 City, in its sole discretion, will interpret the Contract Documents and make the determination of whether or not DBT has fulfilled the requirements of the Contract Documents. Such interpretations and decisions of City shall be final and binding upon DBT.

Interpretation of Contract Documents. ‌ 1.3.1 1.4.1 The Contract Documents are complementary and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all. 1.3.2 1.4.2 In general, the Drawings will show dimensions, positions, and type kind of construction to be completedconstruction; and the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications will define materials, quality and standards. Any Work called for on the Drawings and not mentioned in the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications, or vice versa, shall be performed as though fully set forth in both. Work not particularly detailed, marked or specified, shall be the same as similar parts that are detailed, marked or specified. 1.3.3 1.4.3 Unless otherwise stated in the Contract Documents, technical words and abbreviations contained in the Contract Documents are used in accordance with commonly understood construction industry meanings and non-technical words and abbreviations are used in accordance with their commonly understood meanings. 1.3.4 1.4.4 The Contract Documents may omit modifying words such as "all" and "any," and articles such as "the" and "an." If a modifier or an article is not included in one statement and appears in another it is not intended to affect the interpretation of either statement. The use of the word "including," when following any general statement, shall not be construed to limit such statement to specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items or matters whether or not non-limiting language (such as "without limitation," "but not limited to," or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto, but rather shall be deemed to refer to all other items or matters that could reasonably fall within the broadest possible scope of such general statement. To the extent the Contract Documents define obligations of the parties, the word “shall” means a mandatory obligation and “may” means a permissive obligation. 1.3.5 1.4.5 Whenever the context so requires, the use of the singular number shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa. Each gender shall be deemed to include the other gender, and each shall include corporation, partnership, trust, or other legal entity whenever the context so requires. The captions and headings of the various subdivisions of the Contract Documents are intended only as a matter of reference and convenience and in no way define, limit, or prescribe the scope or intent of the Contract Documents or any subdivision thereof. 1.3.6 1.4.6 Any cross-references indicated between various subparagraphs or Drawings and Documents are provided for the Contractor’s convenience of Contractor and shall not be deemed to be all-inclusive. 1.3.7 1.4.7 Unless specifically noted to the contrary, it is the intention of the Contract Documents that all Work, equipment, casework, mechanical, electrical and similar devices of whatever nature in the Contract Documents shall nature, be completely installed, hooked-up, made operational and made functional for the purpose such are intended, and that all costs therefore are therefor be included in the Contract Sum. 1.3.8 1.4.8 Figured dimensions on scale Drawings and on full size Drawings shall govern over scale Drawings without figured dimensions. The Drawings shall not be scaled to determine dimensions, and (except in the case of diagrammatic Drawings) shall be calculated from figures shown on the Drawings. Obvious discrepancies between scale and figured dimensions, unless not marked "not to scale," must be brought to the Construction Manager's attention before proceeding with the Work affected by the discrepancy. 1.3.9 1.4.9 If there is a conflict between or among any of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall immediately bring such conflict to the attention of CityDistrict, whose decisions regarding such conflict shall be final and binding as to the requirements of the Contract Documents. In the event of any conflicts between or among the Applicable Code Requirements, the more stringent shall govern. In the event a resolving any conflict between any of the Contract Documents is not resolved by the order of precedence established in the Contract Documents, the highest standard of quality and skill, the most stringent requirements, and the most specific provision of the Contract Documents shall govern and shall be required in the performance of the Work. 1.3.10 1.4.10 The general character of the Work is shown in the Contract Documents, but Changes, modificationsModifications, clarifications and refinements may be made in details when needed to more fully explain the Work. Provided that they are there is a logical evolution of the Contract Bid Documents that were bid by Contractor or were reasonably inferable as necessary to provide a completed and fully operational system, facility or structure, the same shall be considered part of the scope of the Work to be performed without adjustment in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time.reasonably 1.3.11 1.4.11 Where on any Drawing a portion of the Work is drawn out and the remainder is indicated in outline, the drawn-out parts shall apply also to all other like portions of the Work. Where ornament or other detail is indicated on starting only, such detail shall be continued throughout the course of parts in which it occurs and shall also apply to all other similar parts in the Work unless otherwise indicated. 1.3.12 1.4.12 For convenience, the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications are arranged in various trade subparagraphs, but such segregation shall not be considered as limiting the Work of any subcontract or trade. Contractor shall be solely responsible for all subcontract arrangements of Work regardless of the location or provision in the Special Provisions and Technical Specifications. 1.4.13 Contractor will provide all necessary labor, equipment, transportation and incidentals required to complete the Work, even if the Contract Documents do not describe the Work in complete detail. 1.3.13 1.4.14 Drawings and diagrams for mechanical, plumbing and electrical Work shall be considered as diagrammatic only and shall only, not to be used for any structural guidance or physical layout, unless specifically detailed or dimensioned, and Contractor shall be responsible to provide any and all numbers and lengths of mechanical, plumbing or electrical fittings, wire, conduit, connections, attachments or similar materials needed to complete the Work, at no adjustment to the Contract Sum or Contract Time, whether or not they exceed the numbers of such pieces or the lengths indicated by the Drawings.