Prior to the first Application for Payment, the contractor is required to submit to the University's Representative a breakdown of all costs that constitute the contract sum. However, after 50 percent of the work is completed, if University finds that satisfactory progress of the work is being made, University may make any of the remaining progress payments in full. The General Conditions provide procedures for resolving contractor disputes. The University's Representative is required to review change order requests and render a decision on the request. Mediation, arbitration, or litigation may follow this decision.
Continuous negotiation is required throughout the dispute process.
Substantial Completion means that stage in the progress of the work when the University's Representative determines that the work is complete and in accordance with the contract documents except for completion of minor items which do not impair the University from occupying and fully utilizing the work for its intended purpose. The contractor is required to submit as-built documents to the University's Representative as a condition for final payment and the release of retention. When the University's Representative determines that the record documents are complete, and the design professional has stamped and signed the documents, they are delivered to the Facility. Completed record documents provide a record of the project as it was actually constructed. The University's Representative is also responsible for receiving operating and maintenance data from the contractor and for collecting required guarantees.