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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 /> 98 L 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 . <br /> Page 11 of 52 <br /> Revised 12/24, 4/25 <br />