Common use of Investigation of Existing Conditions Clause in Contracts

Investigation of Existing Conditions. The Design Professional shall investigate and assess the existing conditions and utility infrastructure systems for the planned improvement area as necessary to mitigate reasonably foreseeable conditions that would affect the project cost or schedule. This includes interviews with the appropriate District staff and direct inspections to determine any potential performance issues and unknown costs related to exterior envelope components, structure, interior finishes, utility infrastructure and equipment. Special care should be taken to inspect readily-accessible unconfined spaces and to review hazardous materials reports and any “as-built” documentation including but not limited to underground conditions provided by the District. References to same shall be made or designated in the Design Documents to achieve a total project scope responsive to the approved program. Such investigation shall be conducted as early as practical.

Investigation of Existing Conditions. The Design Professional shall investigate and assess the existing conditions and utility infrastructure systems for the planned improvement area as necessary to mitigate reasonably foreseeable conditions that would affect the project cost or schedule. This includes interviews with the appropriate District staff and direct inspections to determine any potential performance issues and unknown costs related to exterior envelope components, structure, interior finishes, utility infrastructure and equipment. Special care should be taken to inspect readily-of readily accessible unconfined spaces spaces, and to review hazardous materials reports and any “as-built” documentation including but not limited to underground conditions provided by the District. References to same shall be made or designated in the Design Documents to achieve a total project scope responsive to the approved program. Such investigation shall be conducted as early as practical.