Specifications include, but are not limited to: A. Materials and fixtures shall be new and of latest design and current manufacture unless otherwise specified as approved by the Project Architect/Engineer. All Work shall be performed by competent workers and shall be of best quality. B. The Contractor shall carefully examine the plans and specifications and shall be responsible for the proper fitting of his material, equipment, and apparatus into the building. C. The Contractor shall base his bid only on the Contract Documents. Contractor may make a written proposal to the Project Architect/Engineer to use alternate materials or fixtures, but the Project Architect/Engineer’s decision shall be final. Refer to Article 10 - “Or Approved Substitute” Clause. D. Should the Contract Documents fail to adequately describe materials or goods to be used, it shall be the duty of the Contractor to inquire of the Project Architect/Engineer what is to be used and to supply it at the Contractor’s expense or else thereafter replace it to the Project Architect/Engineer’s satisfaction. As a minimum, the Contractor shall provide the quality of materials as generally specified throughout the Contract Documents. E. Materials and workmanship shall be subject to inspection, examination, and test by the Project Architect/Engineer, the Construction Representative and the Owner’s Representative at any and all times during manufacture, installation, and construction on any of them, at places where such manufacture, installation, or construction is carried on. The Project Architect/Engineer shall have the authority and right to reject defective materials and workmanship or to require correction.
