Common use of Priority of Provisions Clause in Contracts

Priority of Provisions. 5.1 The Contract Documents are intended to include all items necessary for the proper execution and completion of the work by CONSULTANT. Any labor, services, materials, supplies, equipment or documentation that may reasonably be inferred from the Contract Documents or trade usage from prevailing custom as being required to produce the indicated result will be provided whether or not specifically called for, at no additional cost to CITY. The Contract Documents are complementary, and wherever possible the provisions of the Contract Documents shall be construed in such manner as to avoid conflicts between provisions of the various Contract Documents. In the event of any inconsistency in the Contract Documents, where such inconsistency is not clarified by change order, addendum or amendment, the Contract Documents shall be construed according to the following priorities: First priority: Approved Change Orders, Addendums or Amendments to all related documents. Second priority: Specifications (quality) and Drawings (location and quantity) of CONSULTANT. Third priority: This AGREEMENT. Fourth priority: City of Fort Lauderdale Request for Qualifications #12370-206. Fifth priority: CONSULTANT’s response to City of Fort Lauderdale Request for Qualifications #12370-206.

Priority of Provisions. 5.1 The Contract Documents are intended to include all items necessary for the proper execution and completion of the work by CONSULTANT. Any labor, services, materials, supplies, equipment or documentation that may reasonably be inferred from the Contract Documents or trade usage from prevailing custom as being required to produce the indicated result will be provided whether or not specifically called for, at no additional cost to CITY. The Contract Documents are complementary, and wherever possible the provisions of the Contract Documents shall be construed in such manner as to avoid conflicts between provisions of the various Contract Documents. In the event of any inconsistency in the Contract Documents, where such inconsistency is not clarified by change order, addendum or amendment, the Contract Documents shall be construed according to the following priorities: First priority: Approved Change Orders, Addendums or Amendments to all related documents. Second priority: Specifications (quality) and Drawings (location and quantity) of CONSULTANT. Third priority: This AGREEMENT. Fourth Thrid priority: City of Fort Lauderdale Request for Qualifications #1237012483-206216. Fifth priority: CONSULTANT’s response to City of Fort Lauderdale Request for Qualifications #1237012483-206216.