Common use of Support Requirements Clause in Contracts

Support Requirements. If there is a dispute between the contractor and client, TIPS or its representatives will assist in conflict resolution or third party (mandatory mediation), if requested by either party. TIPS, or its representatives, reserves the right to inspect any project and audit the contractors TIPS project files, documentation and correspondence. The contractor will be required to furnish and maintain a field office in an awarded region. All of the expenses of maintaining these offices including furnishings, supplies, fax, and mobile and local phone services are the contractor’s overhead responsibilities. Utilities at the job sites will be furnished free of charge to the contractor by the client member. Water will be furnished free, with all of the taps, connections and associated equipment supplied free of charge to the contractor or supplied by the contractor and charged to the client. Upon project completion, the connections will be removed at the direction of the client. Estimating Requirements: Awarded contractor must use Cost Works, JOC Works, RS Means Online, 4 Clicks, or Other approved estimating software. “Other software” than one of the four software programs listed above must be approved by TIPS.