Common use of Issuance of Certification Clause in Contracts

Issuance of Certification. Based on project site observation, the Design Professional shall review the CM/GC’s Application for Payment and determine the amount owed to the CM/GC and shall certify the CM/GC'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, and that the quality of Work is in accordance with the Construction Documents, and that the CM/GC 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 CM/GC, he shall state the reasons therefore, in its certification, and shall provide written notice to the CM/GC of the same. When requested by the Owner, the Design Professional shall require lien waivers prior to approving the CM/GC’s Application for Payment.