Common use of Uncontrollable Circumstances Clause in Contracts

Uncontrollable Circumstances. (a) Upon Contractor’s written request and submission of substantiating documentation of a delay resulting from an Uncontrollable Circumstance, the City Representative shall give Contractor a non-compensable extension of time. Contractor shall submit a written request within seven days of the commencement of the Uncontrolled Circumstance. (b) Prior to completion and acceptance of the Work, Contractor is responsible for, and bears the risk of loss associated with, damage or loss to any portion of the Work regardless of the cause, except that Contractor may request an extension of any required Completion Date specified, as set forth in Section 36(a). Contractor shall repair or replace such damages or destroyed Work to its prior undamaged condition before being entitled to additional progress payments or final payment. Total or partial destruction or damage shall not excuse Contractor from completion of Work.