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<br /> codes, federal specifications, ASTM specifications,various institute specifications, etc., it shall be
<br /> understood that such reference is to the latest edition including addenda published prior to the date
<br /> of the Contract Documents.
<br /> 9.LABOR,MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT
<br /> 9.1. The CMAR shall, unless otherwise specified, contract for and pay for all labor, transportation,
<br /> materials, tools, construction apparatus, lights, power distribution, generators, heating apparatus,
<br /> sanitary facilities, water distribution, safety equipment, scaffolding and incidentals necessary for
<br /> the completion of the Work, shall arrange for the installation, maintenance and removal all
<br /> construction equipment, utensils or things, and be responsible for the safe, proper and lawful
<br /> construction, maintenance and use of same, and the CMAR shall construct in the best and most
<br /> workmanlike manner, a complete Project and everything incidental thereto, as shown on the
<br /> drawings, stated in the specifications,or reasonably inferable there from, all in accordance with the
<br /> Contract Documents.
<br /> 9.2. All materials shall be new and of quality specified, except where reclaimed material is authorized
<br /> herein and approved for use. Workmanship shall at all times be of a grade accepted as the best
<br /> practice of the particular trade involved, and as stipulated in written standards of recognized
<br /> organizations or institutes of the respective trades except as exceeded or qualified by the
<br /> specifications.
<br /> 9.3. As set forth in the Construction Documents or upon reasonable notice from the Owner's
<br /> Representative,the CMAR shall require the Subcontractors to furnish warranties and evidence as to
<br /> quality of materials.
<br /> 9.4. Products are generally specified by the American Society for Testing and Materials ("ASTM") or
<br /> other reference standard and/or by manufacturer's name and model number or trade name. When
<br /> specified only by reference standard, the CMAR may select any product meeting this standard,by
<br /> any manufacturer. When several products or manufacturers are specified as being equally
<br /> acceptable, the CMAR has the option of using any product and manufacturer combination listed.
<br /> However, the CMAR shall be aware that the cited examples are used only to denote the quality
<br /> standard of the product desired and that they do not restrict bidders to a specific brand, make,
<br /> manufacturer or specific name; that they are used only to set forth and convey to bidders the
<br /> general style, type, character and quality of product desired; and that equivalent products will be
<br /> acceptable. Request for substitution of materials, items, or equipment shall be submitted to the
<br /> Project Designer for approval or disapproval; such approval or disapproval shall be made by the
<br /> Project Designer prior to the opening of bids.
<br /> 9.5. The CMAR shall obtain written approval from the Project Designer for the use of products,
<br /> materials, equipment, assemblies or installation methods claimed as equal to those specified. Such
<br /> approvals must be obtained as soon after contract awards as possible and before any materials are
<br /> ordered.
<br /> 9.6. The Project Designer shall adjudge the equality of proposed substitution of products, materials or
<br /> equipment, and its opinion shall be final, unless overridden by the Owner's Representative in
<br /> writing,subject to written appeal to the Owner.
<br /> 9.7. If at any time during the construction and completion of the Work covered by these Contract
<br /> Documents, the conduct of any worker of the various crafts be adjudged by the Owner's
<br /> Representative a nuisance to the Owner or Project Designer, or if any worker be considered
<br /> detrimental to the Work, the CMAR and the Subcontractor shall order such parties removed
<br /> immediately from the site and its environs.
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