Common use of Notice and Service Clause in Contracts

Notice and Service. A. Any notice from one party to the other under this Contract shall be in writing and shall be dated and signed by the party giving the notice or by a duly authorized representative of the party. Unless required otherwise by law, any notice shall not be effective for any purpose unless served in one of the following ways: 1. If notice is given to DISTRICT, it shall be given by personal delivery to ARCHITECT/ENGINEER or DISTRICT, or by depositing it in the United States mail, enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to DISTRICT for attention of ARCHITECT/ENGINEER and sent by registered or certified mail with postage prepaid. 2. Unless required otherwise by law, if notice is given to CONTRACTOR, it shall be given by personal delivery to CONTRACTOR or to CONTRACTOR’S Superintendent at the project site, or by fax number / e-mail address provided on contract documents, or by depositing it in the United States mail, enclosed in a sealed envelope addressed to CONTRACTOR at CONTRACTOR’S regular place of business, or at any other address which may have been established for the conduct of work under this Contract and sent by registered or certified mail with postage prepaid. 3. If notice is given to the Surety or other person, it shall be given by personal delivery to the Surety or other person, or by depositing it in the United States mail, enclosed in a sealed envelope, addressed to the Surety or person at its address and sent by registered or certified mail with postage prepaid.