1. The Contractor shall complete all work performed under this contract in accordance with policies and procedures of the City of Ocala and all applicable State of Florida and Federal laws, policies, procedures, codes, and guidelines. 2. The Contractor is responsible for purchasing the permits and ensuring that the hired sub-contractors purchase their required permits. 3. Each rehabilitation job shall have the required permits (i.e.: building permit, plumbing permit, electrical permit and H.A.R.V. permit). A. The contractor is responsible for purchasing the permits and ensuring that his/her sub-contractors purchase their required permits. B. All electrical, plumbing, mechanical, and structural inspections must be made by the City of Ocala Growth Management Department. i. The contractor is required to notify the Growth Management Department, (352) 629-8421 for each of the required inspections. ii. When calling for an inspection, you will need the address, owners name, contractor (on plumbing and electrical inspections, the plumber or electrician is the contractor) and the permit number. iii. The Rehabilitation Specialist shall sign each request for payment form as approved. iv. When an inspection is called into the Growth Management Department before 9:00 AM the inspections will be made by 12:00 noon. All inspections called before 2:00 PM will be made by 5:00 PM. v. The City of Ocala Growth Management Department makes “same day” inspections. 4. The contractor must have sufficient equipment to complete work. The City will not pay for rental of additional equipment, purchases of equipment, etc. 5. Construction shall be in compliance with all requirements and instructions of applicable manufacturers. 6. Work shall be completed immediately. 7. If the Contractor is advised to leave a property by the property owner or their representative, the Contractor shall leave at once without altercation. Contractor shall then contact the City Project Manager within 24 hours and advise of the reason for not completing the assigned project. 8. Contractor is responsible for all wages, taxes, and worker’s compensation of all employees. 9. Contractor is responsible for any and all damages including but not limited to buildings, curbing, pavement, landscaping, or irrigation systems caused by their activity. Should any public or private property be damaged or destroyed, the Contractor, at their expense, shall repair or make restoration as acceptable to the City of destroyed or damaged property no later than one (1) month from the date damage occurred.
