Common use of Issuance of Certification Clause in Contracts

Issuance of Certification. Based on Project Site observation, the Design Professional shall review the Contractor’s Application for Payment and determine the amount owed to the Contractor and shall certify to the Owner the Contractor's Application and Certificate for Payment. Such issuance shall constitute a representation by the Design Professional to the Owner that to the best of the Design Professional’s knowledge, information or belief, the Work has progressed to the point indicated, that the quality of Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents, and that the Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount requested. If the Design Professional declines to certify all or a portion of the amounts requested by the Contractor, he shall state the reasons therefore, in its certification, and shall provide written notice to the Contractor of the same. When requested by the Owner, the Design Professional shall require lien waivers prior to approving the Contractor’s Application for Payment.