Common use of Work Methods Clause in Contracts

Work Methods. When methods and Equipment to be used by the Design-Builder are not prescribed in the Contract, the Design-Builder is free to use whatever methods or Equipment he feels will accomplish the Work in conformity with the requirements of the Contract. When the Contract specifies that construction be performed by the use of particular methods and Equipment, they shall be used unless others are authorized by the Department. If the Design-Builder desires to use a different method or type of Equipment, he may request permission from the Department to do so. The request shall be in writing and shall include a full description of the methods and Equipment he proposes to use and an explanation of the reasons for desiring to make the change. If permission is not given, the Design-Builder shall use the specified methods and Equipment. If permission is given, it will be on the condition that the Design-Builder shall be fully responsible for producing construction work in conformity with contract requirements. If, after trial use of the substituted methods or Equipment, the Department determines that the work produced does not conform to the requirements of the Contract, the Design-Builder shall discontinue the use of the substitute method or Equipment and shall complete the remaining construction with the specified methods and Equipment. The Design-Builder shall remove any deficient work and replace it with work of the specified quality or take such other corrective action as the Department may direct. No change will be made in the basis of payment for the construction items involved or the Contract Times as the result of authorizing or denying a change in methods or Equipment under these provisions. The Design-Builder shall perform with his own organization Work amounting to not less than 30 percent (30%) of the original Contract Price unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents. The Design-Builder shall not subcontract any part of the Work to a contractor who is not prequalified with the Department in accordance with the requirements of Section 102.01, unless otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents. This restriction does not apply to contract specialty items, consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, or haulers. Consent to subcontract or otherwise dispose of any portion of the Work shall not relieve the Design-Builder of any responsibility for the fulfillment of the entire Contract.

Work Methods. When methods and Equipment to be used by the Design-Builder are not prescribed in the Contract, the Design-Builder is free to use whatever methods or Equipment he feels will accomplish the Work in conformity with the requirements of the ContractContract requirements. When the Contract specifies that construction be performed by the use of particular methods and Equipment, they shall be used unless others are authorized by the Department. If the Design-Builder desires to use a different method or type of Equipment, he may request permission from the Department to do so. The request shall be in writing and shall include a full description of the methods and Equipment he proposes to use and an explanation of the reasons for desiring to make the change. If permission is not given, the Design-Builder shall use the specified methods and Equipment. If permission is given, it will be on the condition that the Design-Builder shall be fully responsible for producing construction work in conformity with contract requirements. If, after trial use of the substituted methods or Equipment, the Department determines that the work produced does not conform to the requirements of the ContractContract requirements, the Design-Builder shall discontinue the use of the substitute method or Equipment and shall complete the remaining construction with the specified methods and Equipment. The Design-Builder shall remove any deficient work and replace it with work of the specified quality or take such other corrective action as the Department may direct. No change will be made in the basis of payment for the construction items involved or the Contract Times as the result of authorizing or denying a change in methods or Equipment under these provisions. The Design-Builder shall perform with his own organization Work amounting to not less than 30 percent (30%) of the original Contract Price unless otherwise specified in the Contract Documents. The Design-Builder shall not subcontract any part of the Work to a contractor who is not prequalified with the Department in accordance with the requirements of Section 102.01, unless otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents. This restriction does not apply to contract specialty items, consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, or haulers. Consent to subcontract or otherwise dispose of any portion of the Work shall not relieve the Design-Builder of any responsibility for the fulfillment of the entire Contract.

Work Methods. When methods and Equipment to be used by the Design-Builder are not prescribed in the Contract, the Design-Builder is free to use whatever methods or Equipment he feels will accomplish the Work in conformity with the Contract requirements of the Contract. When the Contract specifies that construction be performed by the use of particular methods and Equipment, they shall be used unless others are authorized by the Department. If the Design-Builder desires to use a different method or type of Equipment, he may request permission from the Department to do so. The request shall be in writing and shall include a full description of the methods and Equipment he proposes to use and an explanation of the reasons for desiring to make the change. If permission is not given, the Design-Builder shall use the specified methods and Equipment. If permission is given, it will be on the condition that the Design-Builder shall be fully responsible for producing construction work in conformity with contract requirements. If, after trial use of the substituted methods or Equipment, the Department determines that the work produced does not conform to the Contract requirements of the Contract, the Design-Builder shall discontinue the use of the substitute method or Equipment and shall complete the remaining construction with the specified methods and Equipment. The Design-Builder shall remove any deficient work and replace it with work of the specified quality or take such other corrective action as the Department may direct. No change will be made in the basis of payment for the construction items involved or the Contract Times as the result of authorizing or denying a change in methods or Equipment under these provisions. (a) The Design-Builder shall notify the Department of the name of the firm to whom the work will be subcontracted, and the amount and items of work involved. Such notification shall be made and verbal approval given by the Department prior to the Subcontractor beginning work. (b) The Design-Builder shall perform with his own organization Work Workwork amounting to not less than 30 30thirty percent (30%) percent of the total original Contract Price unless otherwise specified specifiedindicated in the Contract Documents. The Design-Builder shall not subcontract any part of the Work to a contractor who is not prequalified with the Department in accordance with the requirements of Section 102.01, unless otherwise indicated in the Contract Documents. This restriction does not apply to contract specialty items, consultants, manufacturers, suppliers, or haulers. Consent to subcontract or otherwise dispose of any portion of the Work shall not relieve the Design-Builder of any responsibility for the fulfillment of the entire Contract.