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| consist of the owner-contractor agreement, the general conditions of the contract, the supplementary conditions of the contract, the drawings, specifications, and addenda issued before execution of the contract. |
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| Two Standard association agreement forms for Owner-Contractor agreement |
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| Standard Form of Agreement between owner and contractor for furniture, furnishings, and equipment and the Abbrieviate Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment. Numbered A171 and A177 |
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| Basic Provisions of contract documents |
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| description of the work, the time of commencement and substantial completion, and the contract sum |
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| General Conditions of the Contract |
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| one of the most important parts in the entire set of contract documents. |
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| Uniform Commerical Code (UCC) |
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| writen to provide consistent rules for commerce in the US. Established regulations for the buying and selling, along with other types of transactions, of goods that are defined as tangible and movable items. Covers sales contracts, product liability, warranties, ownership, and risk |
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| Free on board, means ther manufacture pays for loading the goods onto the truck or train. |
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| buyer pays the transportation costs, and the manufacture is not responsible for loss or damage during shipping |
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| the seller is responsible for shipping and for recovering any damage or loss during shipment. often referred to as a destination contract |
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| Furniture, Furnishings, Equipment Installation |
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| te owner is responsible for inspection of the furniture and other goods at the job site. Designers responsibilities do not include reciept, inspection, and acceptance on behalf of the owner. |
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| Duties and Responsibilities of the Interior Designer |
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| the ID acts as the owner's representative, advises and consults with the owner, and may act on behalf of the owner to the extent provided in the contract documents. Assists the owner in coordinating schedules for delivery and installation but is not responsible for the malfeasance of the contractor or any supplier to perform their duties. Does not have control over the means, methods, or procedures of construction, procurement, shipment, delivery, or installation. Not responsible for safety precautions or acts of omission of th contractor, subcontractors, or suppliers. |
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| Duties, Rights and Responsibilities of the Owner |
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| furnish all drawings describing the physical characteristics of the job and must furnish, free of charge, three copies of the drawings and project mamual required for the completion of the work. |
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| Duties and responsibilites of the contractor |
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| all fabrication, delivery, and installation means, methods, techniques, and procedures, and for coordinating all portions of the work. Visitng and inspecting the project premises before shipment and installation to confirm that everything is ready for the work. Must report any problems to the owner. Responsible for the acts and submissions of all subcontractors and other people performing work under a contract with the contractor. Not contractors responsibility to have contract documents conform to building codes, ordinances, and other regulations. Must notify the interior designer in writing if discrpancy of building codes |
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| the owner selects a contractor to do the work and then has the contractor look at the drawings and work up a price quote |
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| the drawings and specifications are completed by the interior designer and then sent to several general contractors who bid on the work defined by the contract documents. |
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| Prequalification of Bidders |
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| to select only those conrractors who meet certain standards of reliability, experience, financial, stability, and performance. |
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| two ways to Advertise for Bids |
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| advertising in newspapers and trade journals, or for prequalified bidders, an invitation to bid is sent to the prospective bidders. |
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| Availability of Bid Documents |
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| Generally made available through the interior designers office. Each recieves the required documents including prints of the drawings, specifications, bidding documents bid forms, and other required items. |
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| are set costs for certain portions of the work based on indivual quantities such as linear feet or square yards of installed material. |
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| written or graphic document issued by the interior designer before the execution of the contract that modifies or interpets the bidding documents by additions, deletions, clarifications, or corrections. |
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| the advertisment or invitation to bid, instructions to bidders, bid forms, bid security information, requirements for a performance bond, if required, and requirements for a labor and material payment bond, if required |
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| the bidder represents that he or she had read and understood the documents, reviewed the plans and specifications, and visited the site to become familiar with the conditions under which the work will take place |
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| this states where the documents may be obtained, provisions for bid security, and what the contractor and sub contractors should do if they discover an error or inconsistancy. |
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| the procedures required for submitting substitution proposals and having them considered are outlined. No substitutions should be considered after the contract award unless there is a valid reason. |
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| this portion specifies how the bid form is to be filled in, what kind of bid security is to accompany the bid, how the bid should be physically submitted, and provisions for modification and withdrawl of bids. |
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| the procedure for opening bids and reviewing them is stated, including under what conditions bids may be rejected, how they will be evaluated, and conditions for award of the contract. Bids may be opened publicly or privately, although government projects require a public opening. |
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| the required bonds and the time during which they must be delivered are outlined. The cost of bonds is included in the bidders price. |
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| is a statement by a surety company that obligates the surety company to complete construction of the project should the contractor default on his or her obligations. |
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