Construction Agreement: Know All Men by These Presents
Construction Agreement: Know All Men by These Presents
Construction Agreement: Know All Men by These Presents
This Construction Agreement (“Agreement”) is executed and entered into this _____________________ at
, by and between:
VISTA RESIDENCES, INC., a corporation duly-organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of
the Philippines, with address at the G/F Worldwide Corporate Center, EDSA cor. Shaw Boulevard,
Mandaluyong City, Philippines 1552, duly represented herein by Division Head, MS. ELIZABTEH M.
KALAW (hereinafter, the “OWNER”);
-and-
“BIDDER”, a corporation duly-organized and existing under and by virtue of the laws of the Philippines,
with office address at _________________________________________, duly represented herein by
(POSTION), “CONTRACTOR’S AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE” (hereinafter, the
“CONTRACTOR”).
W I T N E S S E T H: That -
WHEREAS, the OWNER desires to engage the services of a competent and responsible Contractor to undertake the
construction and completion of Contract Package 02 – General Construction Works of VISTA BRENTHILL, located No.09
Yangco Road, Baguio City, Philippines, (hereafter, the “PROJECT”);
WHEREAS, the OWNER has commissioned the services of an ARCHITECT, STRUCTURAL ENGINEER,
SANITARY ENGINEER, ELECTRICAL ENGINEER, and MECHANICAL ENGINEER to design and draw the plans,
elevations, sections, diagrams, details, specifications and calculations for the basic Architectural, Structural, Sanitary/Plumbing,
Electrical, Mechanical and Fire Protection Systems and other Building Services including other related Bid and Contract
Documents (which pertinent documents form part of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS as hereinafter defined), who shall herein
be referred to as the ARCHITECT and Structural/Mechanical/Plumbing DESIGN ENGINEERS;
WHEREAS, the OWNER has appointed “CONSTRUCTION PROJECT MANAGERS”, as its agent, hereinafter to be
referred to as the PROJECT MANAGERS, to oversee and manage the actual construction work on the PROJECT, to conduct
Quality Assurance and Quality Control for the approval of the Owner, and to certify to the satisfactory completion of such work
stages of construction as provided for in this Agreement;
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR is engaged in the business of general development and construction, and that it
possesses the technical expertise, manpower pool, equipment, resources and financial capability to provide the professional
services and materials required to undertake a General Construction works;
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR has offered to render its services to the OWNER and the OWNER has agreed to
engage the services of the CONTRACTOR to undertake the construction and completion of the PROJECT;
WHEREAS, the CONTRACTOR warrants that it is a bona fide independent contractor maintaining an independent
business possessed with adequate capital and construction facilities and equipment to undertake the job contracted for;
NOW THEREFORE, for and in consideration of the foregoing premises, and the mutual covenants, stipulations and
agreements herein contained, and the payment by the OWNER of a sum of money in the manner hereinafter specified, the
OWNER and the CONTRACTOR have agreed, as they do hereby agree, and contract as follows:
Article I
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS
1.01 The documents hereunder listed and referred to as CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, each duly-authenticated by
the parties or their duly-authorized representatives, are hereby embodied and specifically made integral parts hereof by way of
Annexes, and shall likewise govern and control in full force and effect the rights and obligations of the parties hereto, as if the
contents of said documents were fully set forth herein, thus:
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General Contract Conditions - Annex “A”
Contract Bill of Quantities and Guaranteed
Maximum Quantities for Owner-Supplied Materials - Annex “B”
Bill of Preliminaries - Annex “C”
Basic Bid Plans & Technical Specifications - Annex “D”
Construction Schedule (Pert/CPM) and S-Curve - Annex “E”
Manpower and Equipment Utilization Schedule - Annex “F”
Contractor’s Project Organization Chart including
Resumes of Key Personnel - Annex “G”
Notice of Award / To Proceed - Annex “H”
Letter Proposal Form - Annex “I”
Instruction to Bidders, Certificate of Site Inspection and
Summary of Important Information and Dates - Annex “J”
Bid Bulletins, Minutes of Pre-Bid & Bid Clarification
Meetings - Annex “K”
List of Subcontractors and Suppliers - Annex “L”
QA/QC Program and Procedures - Annex “M”
Safety and Health Program - Annex “N”
Contractor’s All Risk and Fire
Insurance Policy - Annex “O”
Attendance Agreement - Annex “P”
1.02 All other subsequent agreements and documents, which hereafter may be executed and mutually agreed upon
between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR, duly signed by the parties, whether prepared before or after signing of this
Agreement and the foregoing documents under Article 1.01, shall likewise form part of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS.
1.03 The OWNER shall have the right to supply to the CONTRACTOR from time to time during the progress of
the PROJECT, such additional drawings, instructions and documents as it may deem necessary for the proper and adequate
execution of the PROJECT. All such documents, instructions and drawings supplied, and all written corrective determination
made pursuant to the foregoing paragraphs, shall form integral parts of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS under this Agreement in
accordance with Article 1.02.
1.04 All CONTRACT DOCUMENTS including all additional instructions and copies thereof, furnished to the
CONTRACTOR shall remain the property of the OWNER. They are not to be used by the CONTRACTOR on any other work,
and, with the exception of the signed Agreement inclusive of CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, they shall be returned to the
DEVELOPER upon completion of the Project before Final Payment to the CONTRACTOR is made. In the event that the
CONTRACTOR fails to return the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, the CONTRACTOR undertakes not to use the same for any
other project or construction works.
1.05 The CONTRACTOR shall make no changes or alterations in the contents of this Agreement as well as those
of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS without the prior written approval of the DEVELOPER or the latter's duly-authorized
representative.
1.06 It is expressly agreed and understood that in case of conflict between or among the provisions of the various
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, an equitable interpretation thereof shall be adopted by the parties, considering all circumstances
and the general principles of the construction trade, to the end that the intention of this Agreement be carried out in a fair and
equitable manner.
However, in case the conflict cannot be resolved by the foregoing, the following rules shall be observed:
a. The Detailed Drawings shall prevail over the General Drawings;
b. Words and figures shall prevail over the drawings;
c. Words shall prevail over figures in the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS; and
d. Written dimensions shall prevail over measured dimensions.
If the inconsistency is between this Agreement and the provisions of the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS, the latter shall
be controlling, except in case which involve contract documents of which the DEVELOPER has no participation in the
preparation.
1.07 The DEVELOPER shall be fully responsible for adequacy of the design and for sufficiency of the Drawings
and Specifications. The complete requirements of the Work shall be set forth in Drawings and Specifications to be supplied by
the Owner. However, if there be variance between the Drawings and Specifications, the provisions of the Specifications shall
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control.
In the event that any part or whole of the Works, when agreed upon, are designed by the CONTRACTOR, then all
responsibilities assigned to the DEVELOPER for the said design shall automatically be assigned to the CONTRACTOR as his
responsibility.
1.08 The CONTRACTOR shall verify all Contract Drawings, Specifications and Contract Documents before any
work could be commenced. The CONTRACTOR shall report to the OWNER any discrepancy in the figures in the drawings
immediately upon its discovery. The OWNER shall make the necessary correction. The CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to
an adjustment of the Contract Price and Completion Time should its work be ordered re-done if such work was made without
notifying the OWNER of the discovery of the discrepancy and before the OWNER makes the necessary correction.
Failure of the CONTRACTOR to immediately report any discrepancy in the Drawings and Specifications shall be
deemed that the CONTRACTOR had fully examined, reviewed and accepted the Drawings and Specifications as accurate and
complete.
1.09 If the CONTRACTOR is a specialty contractor or is engaged by the OWNER as a specialty contractor, the
OWNER's approval of shop drawings will be general. It shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR of responsibility for accuracy of
such shop drawings, nor for proper fitting and construction of work, nor for furnishing of materials or work required by the
Agreement and not indicated on the shop drawings. The OWNER's approval of such drawings or schedule shall not relieve the
specialty contractor from responsibility for deviations from the Drawings or Specifications, unless the CONTRACTOR has, in
writing, called the OWNER's attention to such deviations at the time of submission and secured the OWNER's written approval.
Unless specified to the contrary or unless the CONTRACTOR’s submission is deficient, shop drawing approval by the
OWNER shall be made within seven (7) working days of submission by the CONTRACTOR.
1.10 Contract Bill of Quantities – The Contract Bill of Quantities shall have been prepared in accordance with
Current Standard Method of Measurement of Building Works for the Philippines and in accordance with preambles set out in the
Contract Bills.
a) If in the Contract Bill of Quantities there is any departure from the method of preparation or any error or omission in
either description or quantity within the Contract Bill of Quantities, then such departure or order or omission shall
not vitiate this Agreement or release the CONTRACTOR from any obligations, duties, responsibilities or liabilities
under this Agreement. The CONTRACTOR is deemed to have included for all works shown on the drawings and
described in the specifications, regardless of whether specific items are contained within the Bill of Quantities. The
CONTRACTOR takes full responsibilities for the quantities contained in the Contract Bill of Quantities and will not
be entitled to re-measurement for any items as a result of errors or omissions in the quantities.
b) All quantities marked provisional or approximate will be subject to re-measurement and the final quantities at the
rate inserted in the Contract Bills and as shown in the CONTRACT, Drawings and as described in the Contract
Specifications.
c) The quality and quantity of the Project included in the Contract Sum shall be deemed to be that which is set out in
the Contract Bills and as shown in the Contract Drawings and as described in the Specification.
d) Where an item of work has been included in the Contract Bill of Quantities but neither the Contract Specification nor
the Contract Drawings indicate that such an item is required or shown in the Contract Drawings but indicated as to
be done by others, it shall be deemed that due allowance for the full value of that item of work as described in the
Contract Bill of Quantities has been included in the Contract Sum and that it is Work which is required to be
executed by the Contractor in fulfilment of his obligations under the Agreement.
e) Where an item of work is indicated in the Contract Specifications and/or the Contract Drawings but has not been
included or referred to in any way in the Contract Bill of Quantities, it shall be deemed both that due allowance for
the full value of that item of work as indicated in the Contract Specifications and/or the Contract Drawings has been
included in the Contract Sum and that it is work which is required to be executed by the Contractor in fulfilment of
his obligations under the Agreement unless it is specifically excluded.
f) The OWNER shall supply all the materials in accordance and pursuant to the “ Guaranteed Maximum Quantity for
OWNER-Supplied Materials” attached hereto as Annex “B”, which shall be delivered by the OWNER in such
manner and time so as not to cause delay to the Project. Any other construction materials over and beyond the said
List shall be supplied by the CONTRACTOR for its own exclusive account.
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g) Where an item of work included in the Contract Bill of Quantities is described therein in more detail and/or specified
to a higher standard/value than that which is indicated in the Contract Specifications and/or Contract Drawings, it
shall be deemed both that the full value of that item of work as described in the Contract Sum and that is work which
is required to be executed by the Contractor in fulfilment of his obligations under the Agreement.
h) Where the Contract Specifications and/or Contract Drawings indicate a higher standard/value than that which is
indicated in the Contract Bill of Quantities, the highest standard/value indicated for that item of work shall be
deemed both to have been included in the Contract Sum and to be work which is required to be executed by the
Contractor in fulfilment of his obligations under the Agreement.
i) Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of any of the occurrences described under d), e), f) and g) arise, the same
shall be brought by the CONTRACTOR to the attention of the OWNER or before any work so affected is put in
hand; any such occurrence shall not in any way vitiate or invalidate the Agreement but shall be treated as an
ambiguity or discrepancy and shall be explained and adjusted by the OWNER who may issue any direction that may
in his opinion be necessary in respect of such ambiguity or discrepancy.
Article II
CONTRACTOR'S SCOPE OF WORK
2.01 The CONTRACTOR, in consideration of the payment to be made by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR of
the sum of money hereinafter specified, undertakes to faithfully and continuously execute to complete all the work as may be
required for and in the completion of the Project in accordance with the plans, technical specifications, completion schedule and
related Contract Documents and shall furnish all the necessary labor, supervision, tools, supplies, equipment materials and plant.
2.02 The CONTRACTOR recognizes the position of trust and confidence reposed upon it by the OWNER, and
shall furnish its best skill and judgment in rendering efficient business administration and superintendence over the work herein
set forth, and shall execute this Agreement in the soundest, most expeditious and economical manner consistent with the interests
of the OWNER. However, it is agreed that the CONTRACTOR shall undertake the whole Project under the general supervision
of the PROJECT MANAGER as appointed by the OWNER.
2.03 The CONTRACTOR shall use such methods and appliances for the performance of the construction works as
will ensure the completion of the Project of the required quality within the Completion Time. If, at any time before the
commencement or during the progress of the construction works, such methods or appliances appear to the OWNER to be
inefficient or inappropriate for producing the quality of work required, or insuring the required rate of progress, the OWNER may
order the CONTRACTOR to increase the rate of their efficiency, or to improve their system of operation. The CONTRACTOR
must comply with such order. Failure, however, of the OWNER to demand such increase of efficiency or improvement of the
character or methods of work or of the appliances shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR from its obligation to turn out such
quality of work and rate of progress as are called for in the CONTRACT.
2.04 Work that fails to comply with the Agreement is defective. Defective work shall be condemned by the OWNER
upon discovery, and when such work has been condemned it shall be immediately removed by the CONTRACTOR and replaced
in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications.
Article III
CONTRACT AMOUNT
3.01 Contract Amount – For and in consideration of the sum of “CONTRACT AMOUNT” (Php) and 00/100,
Philippine Currency, to be paid by the OWNER in the manner and under the conditions set forth in the following paragraphs, the
CONTRACTOR hereby obligates and binds itself to fully, continuously, satisfactorily and faithfully execute the undertaking
specified in Paragraph 2.01. The amount herein above specified shall constitute as the full compensation for everything furnished
and done by the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, including all work required but not specifically mentioned; and also for
all losses and/or damages suffered by the CONTRACTOR arising out of the work aforesaid from the action of the elements or
from any obstruction or difficulty encountered in the prosecution of this Agreement, and for all expenses incurred by the
CONTRACTOR as a consequence of the suspension or discontinuance of this Agreement due to its fault, act, omission or
negligence. The Contract Amount herein above specified is subject to withholding tax, as well as such other taxes and fees that
the CONTRACTOR is legally bound to pay.
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3.02 Manner and Conditions of Payment –
a) An amount equivalent to TWENTY PERCENT (20%) of the Contract Amount shall be given to the
CONTRACTOR upon the execution hereof by way of Down payment.
b) Prior to release of Down payment & First Progress Billing, the CONTRACTOR shall submit the following
documents:
*NOTE: MGS Insurance is the approved / accredited bonding company of the project
c) The ONE HUNDRED PERCENT (100%) Contract Amount shall be paid by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR in
pro-rated progress billing and the manner and conditions for payment is listed hereunder:
1] The CONTRACTOR shall submit to the OWNER thru the PROJECT MANAGER four (4) sets of
monthly progress billings based on actual accomplishment of the various phases of the PROJECT
together with the following documents:
2] The PROJECT MANAGER shall process, certify to the correctness of, and make appropriate valuations
and recommendations as to said billings, thru issuance of Interim Certificate of Payment, within fifteen
(15) working days from receipt thereof;
3] The OWNER shall pay the CONTRACTOR within Thirty(30) working days upon receipt of said billing
from the PROJECT MANAGER together with the latter’s appropriate recommendation and accepted by
the OWNER;
4] It is understood that only those items in the progress bill(s) representing duly-accomplished work upon
inspection by the OWNER thru the PROJECT MANAGER shall be paid. Any billing(s) covering any
item of work done in violation of the next progress bill, provided repairs and/or changes have been made
to conform with the Plans and Specifications (Annex “D”) as well as the other terms of this
AGREEMENT;
5] A work is considered duly-accomplished if it is done in accordance with the Complete Plans and
Specifications (Annex “D”) as well as all the other terms of this AGREEMENT, including the Annexes
hereof;
d) The issuance of an Interim Certificate of Payment shall not be held as acceptance of the quantity, quality or standard
of work included therein. Any percentages of completion in respect of work items stated in Interim Certificate and
related supporting documents are for the sole purpose of on-account interim payments to the CONTRACTOR. The
aforesaid percentages shall not be taken as conclusive evidence of the quantum of work completed as at the date of
valuation in any litigation or arbitration proceedings;
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3.03 Retention Money –
a) An amount equivalent to ten (10%) percent of the Contract Amount shall be withheld by the OWNER as "Retention
Money" from every progress payment. Such retention shall be based on the total amount due the CONTRACTOR
prior to any deduction.
b) As soon as the CONTRACTOR finishes the Project, it shall give the OWNER a written Notice of Completion
("NC").
c) If the whole PROJECT is duly-accomplished within the completion time stated in Article V Paragraph 5.01 hereof
and any extension granted, the PROJECT MANAGER shall issue the CONTRACTOR a written Certificate of Final
Inspection and Acceptance ("CFIA"), concurred in and confirmed by the OWNER and its ARCHITECT and
DESIGN ENGINEERS on the face of said Certificate.
d) Otherwise, if repairs and/or changes have to be made on the Project, the CONTRACTOR is obliged to undertake the
same to conform to the Plans and Specifications and other requirements of this Agreement, within the original
completion time and any extension granted above-mentioned.
e) If the whole Project remains free from any kind of defect within the Defects Liability Period from the date of
issuance of CFIA, the OWNER shall release the retention money or any balance thereof, within five (5) days after
receipt of a written request for release of retention money from the CONTRACTOR and issuance of Guarantee Bond
callable upon demand.
f) Should defects be found during this Defects Liability Period, the OWNER shall notify the CONTRACTOR to
undertake the required repairs and/or changes within that period.
g) If the required repairs and/or changes are fully and satisfactorily done, as determined by the OWNER, within the
Defects Liability Period, the OWNER shall release the Retention Money or any balance thereof within five (5) days
from receipt of a written request for release of retention money from the CONTRACTOR and issuance of Guarantee
Bond callable upon demand, otherwise, the Retention Money shall be automatically forfeited in favor of the
OWNER.
h) If the defects are found after the Defects Liability Period stated earlier, but prior to the receipt by the OWNER of
the CONTRACTOR's written request for release of the retention money, all expenses for the repairs of the defects
shall be deducted from said retention money or the balance thereof, and/or any receivable amount the
CONTRACTOR has with the OWNER.
3.04 Final and full payment of the consideration earlier mentioned less the retention money, shall be made only
upon the fulfillment by the CONTRACTOR of all the terms and conditions set forth in this AGREEMENT and after the issuance
by the OWNER of the CFIA, subject to par. 3.05 hereof. However, it is agreed that no Certificate given or payment made under
this AGREEMENT, except the Release of Retention Money shall be conclusive evidence of the performance of this
AGREEMENT, either wholly or in part, and no payment shall be construed to be an acceptance of defective works or improper
materials.
Moreover, the OWNER may deduct from any payment due the CONTRACTOR the following:
a. The total cost of defective work’ not remedied;
b. The amount of substantiated and unpaid claims by sub-contractors employed in and suppliers
of materials and labor for the Project unjustifiably withheld by the Contractor; and
c. The amount which has accrued as liquidated damages.
3.05 For the purpose of carrying re-payment by the CONTRACTOR to the OWNER in Section 3.02, the
CONTRACTOR hereby empowers the OWNER, in a manner absolute and irrevocable to withhold from the billing of the
CONTRACTOR, the said amount from the progress billings and apply it as payment for the advances made to the
CONTRACTOR until such time that the same have been fully paid or liquidated. If the approved progress billing becomes
insufficient, the CONTRACTOR shall pay out-of-pocket the due repayment amount, unless otherwise extended by the OWNER.
3.06 No payment shall be made for materials or items not incorporated in the work, except where such immediate
acquisition is made necessary due to shortages or import or transportation difficulties, in which case, payment shall be made
conditioned upon the submission by the CONTRACTOR of bills of sale or upon compliance with such other procedures as will
establish the OWNER's title to such material or item or otherwise adequately protect the OWNER's interest.
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3.07 No payment shall be made in excess of ninety percent (90%) of the Contract Amount, unless a statement sworn
to before any officer duly authorized to administer oaths is submitted by the CONTRACTOR to the effect that all bills for labor,
other than current wages, all bills for materials, equipment, premiums and any monetary obligations incurred by the
CONTRACTOR in connection with the Project, including all taxes due from the CONTRACTOR in connection with this
Agreement, have been duly paid by the CONTRACTOR and its Sub-contractor, if any, excepting only such bills as may be
enumerated in such sworn statement. The CONTRACTOR shall render the OWNER free and harmless from any claims and
payment of such bills, and shall indemnify the OWNER the cost of defending himself against such claims.
3.08 There shall be no increase in the Contract Amount regardless of fluctuation in Monetary Exchange rates,
increase in material or labor cost, omission by the CONTRACTOR or error in estimate.
3.09 Under no circumstances shall the CONTRACTOR be entitled to payment of extra work or change of work
without the prior written order of the OWNER or the PROJECT MANAGER to perform such work. Any work done without
such written order shall be for the sole account of the CONTRACTOR.
3.10 The OWNER may, at his sole option, supply any material that will be used by CONTRACTOR based on the
quantities as requested by the CONTRACTOR but not exceeding the Contract Quantities. The CONTRACTOR on the other
hand, waives the guarantee for any materials the OWNER has supplied. Said materials shall conform to the Quality Control
Procedures and Technical Specifications. The cost of such materials based on the Contract Amount plus CONTRACTOR’s
profit for said materials will be deducted from the CONTRACTOR’s billings in a manner or schedule which will be determined
by the OWNER. The warehousing of said materials will be the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR. In addition, the
CONTRACTOR shall not remove covered materials from the site without prior written approval of the OWNER. Where the
OWNER supplies the materials, the OWNER both absorbs the increase in cost or any savings to be generated.
3.11 In case the OWNER has reasonable grounds of belief that the CONTRACTOR has not remitted to the
appropriate government agency the employer's and employee's contributions to the Social Security System or to Medicare, or the
withholding tax on the employees' wages, the OWNER may require evidence of remittance of such contributions or withholding
tax in addition to the sworn statement mentioned above, and withholding release of the amount sufficient to cover such payments
until the evidence required by the OWNER is provided by the CONTRACTOR.
3.12 The acceptance by the CONTRACTOR of final payment shall constitute a waiver of all his claims against the
OWNER, except the following: (a) a claim covered by a prior notice to the OWNER reserved by the CONTRACTOR to be filed
in accordance with the Agreement; (b) a claim pending before and unresolved by the OWNER at the time the request for final
payment is made; (c) a dispute referred to arbitration in accordance with Article XVI; and (d) a claim which the OWNER
acknowledges with the payment not to be covered by it.
Article IV
INSURANCE AND BONDS
4.01 Liability Insurance (Contractor’s All-risk Insurance) – The CONTRACTOR shall secure and maintain
insurance coverage from an insurance company acceptable to the OWNER as will protect itself, its sub-contractors, and the
OWNER from claims for bodily injury, death or property damage which may arise from work under the Agreement. The
CONTRACTOR shall not include the OWNER as co-insured but as a third party. The CONTRACTOR shall not commence work
under the Agreement until it has obtained the insurance coverage required and shall have filed the insurance policy or the
certified copy of the insurance policy with the OWNER. Such insurance policy shall contain a clause providing that it shall not
be cancelled by the insurance company without written notice to and approval of the OWNER. The nature, extent and amount of
such insurance coverage shall be as agreed upon between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR. The Contractor shall ensure that
such insurance policy is effective during the execution of the Project and until a written CFIA is issued to the CONTRACTOR by
the OWNER.
4.02 Accident Insurance for Workers – The CONTRACTOR shall, in addition to compulsory coverage of workers
under the workmen's compensation law, obtain insurance coverage for accidental death or injury of its officers, employees and
laborers without regard to their tenure of employment as permanent or regular workers, project workers or casual employees
performing work at the project site in an amount of not less than P100, 000.00 per officer, employee or laborer. The premiums to
be paid on the insurance policy shall be paid by the CONTRACTOR and without cost to those covered by the policy.
4.03 Fire Insurance – In addition to such Fire Insurance as the CONTRACTOR elects to carry for its work, it shall
secure and maintain the policies upon such structures and materials and in such amounts as shall be designated in the joint names
of the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER as their respective interest may appear. These policies shall be secured from a company
which is satisfactory to the OWNER and delivered to the OWNER.
4.04 Performance & Payment Bond –
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a) Upon signing of this Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall post a Performance and Payment Bond in favor of the
OWNER equivalent to TWENTY percent (20%) and TWENTY percent respectively, of the Contract Amount, in the
form of cash, manager's check, cashier's check, or surety bond issued by a reputable bonding institution acceptable to
the OWNER, to guarantee the continuous, full, satisfactory and faithful performance of all the CONTRACTOR's
obligations and undertakings under this CONTRACT and the satisfaction of all obligations for materials and
equipment used and labor employed in the wok.
b. The Performance and Payment Bond shall, in addition to the retention money, also answer for the liquidated
damages set forth elsewhere in this Agreement, the unpaid cost of labor and/or any liability that may be suffered by
the OWNER due to the act or omission of the CONTRACTOR in relation to the execution/implementation of this
Agreement, including but not limited to any liability arising from the violation by the CONTRACTOR of the new
Labor Code of the Philippines and other labor and social legislations. Provided, that, in the event of termination or
rescission of this Agreement, or takeover of the Project by the OWNER by reason of the CONTRACTOR's violation
of this Agreement, the Performance and Payment Bond shall be automatically forfeited in favor of, and become
immediately payable to and collectible by the OWNER.
c. The Performance and Payment Bond shall be effective upon signing of this Agreement by both parties hereto and
shall remain effective two (2) months from the issuance of CFIA by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR
d. The premiums and other charges that may be due in connection with the renewal or extension shall be for the
account and expense of the CONTRACTOR. In the event of the rescission or termination of this Agreement for
breach thereof, the OWNER may immediately proceed against the bond or any or all claims against the
CONTRACTOR. The bond shall remain and continue to remain in full force and effect until the aforementioned
obligations as to the complete and faithful compliance of the Agreement, penalty, damages, and cost of labor and
materials shall have been fully satisfied, discharged, settled and paid by the CONTRACTOR and the bond released
by the OWNER.
e. Any changes in this Agreement (whether such changes increase or decrease the amount thereof) or any change in
time or payment to the CONTRACTOR or any changes, extensions, alterations, modifications or innovations
mutually agreed upon in writing, shall in no way annul, release or effect the liability of the CONTRACTOR and the
surety or sureties on the bonds given by the CONTRACTOR.
f. Any alteration, modification or changes in this Agreement or Contract Documents shall not need the approval of
the surety or the company issuing the Performance Bond.
g. The CONTRACTOR shall post additional Performance Bond to cover any cumulative increase of more than ten
percent (10%) over the original value of the Agreement for whatever cause or reason.
h. The following provision shall form part of the performance security: “The right to institute action on the penal
bond pursuant to Act No. 3688 of any individual firm, partnership, corporation and association supplying the
contractor with labor and materials for the prosecution of the works is hereby acknowledged and confirmed.”
Article V
CONTRACT PERIOD
5.01 The CONTRACTOR shall perform and complete all items of work required in this CONTRACT within
“Contract Period” (hereinafter referred to as, “CONTRACT PERIOD”) reckoned from the date provided in the Notice to Proceed
(Annex "H").
For projects involving several phases of work, commencement date shall be reckoned from the time the
CONTRACTOR receives the Notice to Proceed for each phase as shall be necessary to enable the CONTRACTOR to execute the
contract works in accordance with the schedule stipulated in the Agreement.
5.02 The CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment of the Contract Period where the
CONTRACTOR is obstructed or delayed in the prosecution or completion of the Project by -
[a] the act, neglect, delay or fault of the OWNER, or any other contractor employed by the OWNER on the Project;
[b] third-party strikes or lockouts or strikes by employees other than the CONTRACTOR's employees or a lockout by an
employer other than the CONTRACTOR;
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[c] an act of God or force majeure;
[d] Typhoon signal no.4 is hoisted in the area where the Property is located by the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical
and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)
[f] changes ordered or authorized by the OWNER or authorized under the Agreement; and
[g] Delay authorized by the OWNER pending arbitration of an unresolved dispute between the OWNER and the
CONTRACTOR.
The CONTRACOR shall be entitled to substantiated prolongation costs only in respect of Items [a], [f] and [g], and
when a Change Order by the OWNER caused the works to be executed in a period of inclement weather conditions as stated in
Item [d] above.
5.03 It is expressly agreed that no claim for extension of the CONTRACT PERIOD provided herein can be
entertained unless the CONTRACTOR has, prior to the expiration of the CONTRACT PERIOD and within three (3) days after
the circumstances leading to such claim have arisen, delivered to the OWNER, a written notice in order that the OWNER could
have the cause/reason for the request for extension investigated by the OWNER. On the basis of the surrounding facts and
circumstances, the OWNER may either grant or deny the request for extension. The OWNER shall assess the length of the delay
beyond the date or time aforesaid and in writing give a fair and reasonable extension of time for the completion of the
construction works to which the CONTRACTOR’s notice relates. The decision of the OWNER on this matter shall be final and
binding upon the CONTRACTOR.
5.04 Notwithstanding the foregoing, no extension of the period of completion shall be granted in any of the
following instances: (a) ordinary unfavorable weather conditions; (b) non-availability of equipment or labor to be furnished by
the CONTRACTOR; (c) labor problems or dispute; or (d) when the reason given for the request for the extension was considered
in the determination of the original contract time.
5.05 If at any time during the effectivity of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR incurs a slippage of Fifteen
Percent (15%) in the agreed Construction Schedule, the OWNER may require the CONTRACTOR to submit within seven (7)
days from demand a confirmed Catch-up Schedule, including the list of resources required to remedy the delay/slippage incurred
over a period of thirty (30) calendar days.
The purpose of this provision is merely to enable the CONTRACTOR to complete the required works within the
original Contract Period and not to grant an extension therefore. Should the CONTRACTOR, despite the catch-up schedule, fail
to remedy/overcome the slippage within the catch-up period, the OWNER may take any or all the following course of action:
The exercise by the OWNER of either of the above options is without prejudice to other legal remedies allowed under
this Agreement and existing laws, including the right to demand for Liquidated Damages
Article VI
EQUIPMENT AND MATERIALS
6.01 The construction equipment and materials for the Project shall be supplied by the CONTRACTOR. All
expenses for losses, shortage, damage, deterioration, or defect of these construction materials due to the fault, negligence, and/or
omission of the CONTRACTOR shall be for the latter's exclusive account.
Unless otherwise specified, all materials shall be new and their quality shall be of the best grade of their respective
kinds taking into account the nature of the Project and requirements of this Agreement.
6.02 All materials and equipment must conform to all laws, ordinances and other governmental rules and regulations
applicable to the Project and to its execution (hereafter, the “Laws”) now or which may be in force and applicable during the
period of construction. The CONTRACTOR shall bear all damages by reason of any delay in the Project arising from its failure
to comply with this provision. Where any revision or amendment to such Laws is made during the construction period which
affects the cost or time of completion of the Project, a constructive change in the Project shall be recognized and a corresponding
Contract Amount and Contract Period adjustment shall be made.
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6.03 Any quantity of construction materials over and above those stated in the Bill of Materials (Annex "D") needed
or used by the CONTRACTOR in the PROJECT shall be for the CONTRACTOR's sole account. In which case, the
CONTRACTOR, prior to the actual use or installation of any of these additional construction materials, shall secure the approval
of the OWNER. The same requirement of prior approval from the OWNER shall apply in cases where replacement for lost or
defective or damaged materials is the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR.
6.04 No substitution of equipment, materials, article or processes shall be made unless approved in writing by the
OWNER or by its Consultants. The CONTRACTOR’s submissions and requests shall be acted upon by the OWNER within
seven (7) working days from receipt thereof.
All requests for substitution of equipment shall be in writing, and for this purpose, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish
the OWNER a complete list of proposed substitutions preferably prior to the signing of the Agreement together with such
engineering and catalogue data as the OWNER may require. The OWNER along with its Consultants will approve or disapprove
the request in writing. The CONTRACTOR shall abide by the OWNER and Consultant’s judgment as to which proposed
substitute items of equipment are adjudged to be acceptable.
6.05 Materials requiring prior approval of the OWNER shall not be ordered until such approval in writing is given by
the OWNER. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for materials and articles installed or used without such approval.
6.06 All materials not conforming to the Specifications shall be considered defective. The CONTRACTOR shall
remove or replace defective materials when ordered to do so by the OWNER. Upon the CONTRACTOR's failure to do so, the
OWNER may remove and replace them and deduct the cost of removal and replacement from any money due or to become due
the CONTRACTOR. No materials, the defects of which have been subsequently corrected shall be used until the OWNER's
approval is given.
Should the Specifications, Drawings, Special Provisions and Supplementary Specifications fail to provide any detail or
description concerning the nature and quality of the work to be performed it should be understood that generally accepted
construction practice shall be followed.
6.07 The CONTRACTOR shall pay all royalties and license fees on all patented materials and processes furnished
by him. The CONTRACTOR shall defend all suits or claims corresponding thereto for infringement of any patent rights and
shall save the OWNER harmless from loss on account thereof.
6.08 All manufactured articles, materials, equipment, appliances, fixtures and fittings supplied by the
CONTRACTOR shall be applied, installed, connected, erected, used, cleaned, and conditioned by him, in accordance with
manufacturer's printed directions. Where reference is made to the manufacturer's directions, the CONTRACTOR shall submit the
specified number of copies of such directions to the OWNER.
6.09 Temporary or trial usage by the OWNER of any mechanical device, machinery, apparatus, equipment, or any
work or materials supplied by the CONTRACTOR before final completion and written acceptance by the OWNER shall not be
construed as evidence that the OWNER has accepted it.
Such test run shall be made by the OWNER for such reasonable length of time, as the OWNER shall deem necessary.
The OWNER shall not be liable for injury to or breaking of any part of such work which may be caused by weakness or
inaccuracy of structural parts or by defective material or workmanship. The CONTRACTOR may, at its own expense, make such
trial usage with prior notice to and for the benefit of the OWNER.
6.10 It is agreed that if the source of water which is necessary for the Project is within the PROPERTY, the cost for
water-hauling shall be for the sole account of the CONTRACTOR. However, where the water source is outside of the
PROPERTY, the OWNER undertakes to supply the CONTRACTOR the water requirement.
Article VII
LIABILITIES OF THE CONTRACTOR
7.01 The CONTRACTOR shall have the sole right to employ such employees as it may deem necessary in the
performance of the works contracted for in this Agreement. It being understood and hereby expressly agreed that the employees
of the CONTRACTOR are not employees of the OWNER. In view thereof, the OWNER shall not in any way be liable and/or
responsible for any disease contracted, personal injury including disability or death, or damage to property, sustained by or
caused by any of the employees of the CONTRACTOR and/or his sub-contractors, agents, suppliers or consultants, whether or
not occurring during the performance of their duties. The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify the OWNER for any and all injuries
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or damages the latter may suffer or incur due to the act, omission or fault, negligence or conduct of the CONTRACTOR and/or
its sub-contractors, employees, agents and suppliers or consultants arising out of or in connection with or on the occasion of the
performance of this CONTRACT.
7.02 The CONTRACTOR shall also have the sole right to discipline, suspend or dismiss any of its employees and
shall be responsible for complying with all labor laws, rules and regulations with respect to any person it may employ, it being
expressly understood that they are its employees and not those of the OWNER. Should any such worker or other person or entity
sue the OWNER on the theory that the OWNER is the employer of such worker or other person or entity, the CONTRACTOR
shall assist the OWNER in defending this Agreement as one which establishes between the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR
the relation of owner and independent contractor and the CONTRACTOR shall hold the OWNER free and harmless against any
judgment which may be rendered against the OWNER as the employer of said worker or other person or entity
7.03 The CONTRACTOR shall render the OWNER free and harmless for the death of, the disease contracted or
injury received by the CONTRACTOR or any of its employees or laborers, for any damage done by or to CONTRACTOR's
plant or materials from any source or cause; and for damages caused by the CONTRACTOR or its employees to any property of
the OWNER and adjoining property. The CONTRACTOR shall indemnify and save harmless the OWNER from and against all
losses and all claims, demands, payments, suits, actions, recoveries, and judgement of every nature and description brought or
recovered against him, for any act or omission of said CONTRACTOR, or of its agents or employees, in the execution of the
Project or the guarding of it.
7.04 Claims for payment and repairs for damages for which the CONTRACTOR is liable shall be settled by the
CONTRACOR at its own expense. In the event of failure of the CONTRACTOR to repair such damages, and pay other claims,
the OWNER may repair the same and pay the claims, and deduct the entire cost of such repairs and claims from the payments
due the CONTRACTOR.
7.03 The CONTRACTOR shall, at all times, stand solely liable and/or responsible for the enforcement of, and
compliance with all existing laws, rules and regulations and binds itself to save and hold the OWNER free and harmless from any
and all liability in respect thereof and/or arising there from and/or by reason of this CONTRACT and/or its implementation.
7.04 The CONTRACTOR shall be liable to the OWNER for any hidden defect discovered and notified to the
CONTRACTOR which the CONTRACTOR receives from the OWNER within the warranty period as provided in the
Agreement, or in default of any provision fixing the warranty period, within one year from the posting of the Guarantee Bond.
7.05 Nothing herein shall be deemed to limit the liability of the CONTRACTOR to third persons due to any loss or
damage resulting from the collapse of the Project due to defects in the construction or the use of materials of inferior quality or
due to any violation of the terms of this Agreement in accordance with Article 1723 of the Civil Code of the Philippines.
In addition to the responsibility of a contractor under Article 1723 of the New Civil Code, the CONTRACTOR hereby
guarantees the work stipulated in this Agreement and shall make good any defect in materials and/or workmanship due to the
fault and/or negligence of the CONTRACTOR as well as that of its subcontractors which may make itself evident within one (1)
year after the final and full completion and acceptance of the work.
Article VIII
RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PARTIES
8.01 The CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for the entire Project until the expiration of Defects
Liability Period by the OWNER, and shall be held responsible for any damages or destruction of works, except those that were
caused by force majeure.
8.02 For the purpose of this Agreement, it is understood that force majeure shall mean any shall mean any event
beyond the reasonable control of the OWNER or the CONTRACTOR, as the case may be, and which is unavoidable
notwithstanding the reasonable care of the party affected and shall include, without limitation, the following:
[a] war, hostilities or warlike operations (whether a state of war be declared or not), invasion, act of foreign
enemy, civil war;
[b] rebellion, revolution, insurrection, mutiny, usurpation of civil or military government, conspiracy, riot,
civil commotion, terrorist acts;
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[c] confiscation, nationalization, mobilization, commandeering or requisition by or under the order of any
government or de jure or de facto authority or ruler or any other act or failure to act of any local or state
or national government authority;
[d] strike, sabotage, lock-out, embargo, import restriction, port congestion, lack of usual means of public
transportation and communication, industrial dispute, shipwreck, shortage or restriction of power
supply, epidemics, quarantine, plague;
[e] earthquake, landslide, volcanic activity, fire, flood, inundation, tidal wave, typhoon or cyclone,
hurricane, storm, lightning, or other inclement weather condition, nuclear and pressure waves, or other
natural or physical disaster;
[f] shortage of labor, materials or utilities where caused by circumstances that are themselves Force
Majeure.
8.03 The CONTRACTOR shall ensure and hereby warrants at all times that it shall exercise the skill, care and
diligence in the performance of the work as should be exercised by a fully qualified, competent and first class CONTRACTOR,
fully skilled and experience in carrying out of work similar in scope and extent of the Project. The CONTRACTOR warrants that
it is a fully experience in the construction of major project of a similar scope, complexity, sixe and technical sophistication of the
Project, and that it possesses the high level of skill and expertise commensurate with that experience which it will make available
to the OWNER. In so doing, the OWNER is relying upon the skill, judgment and expertise of the CONTRACTOR in the
performance of the Project and the coordination and planning thereof.
Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the CONTRACTOR warrants that:
a. The personnel to be employed by the CONTRACTOR shall be sufficient in number to carry out the various
phases of work diligently and efficiently in order to complete the works in accordance with the agreed work program
(CPM Network and/or Bar Chart Schedule), subject to any exceptions which may be mutually agreed upon in
writing;
b. It is adequate and properly financed to meet all the financial obligations which it may be required to assume
under this Agreement;
8.04 The CONTRACTOR shall during the term of this Agreement, coordinate with the work of other tradesmen or
contractors of the other construction works and shall be directly responsible for the work of all men under its control and
supervision to insure the expeditious and satisfactory completion of the Project.
8.05 The CONTRACTOR shall be fully responsible for the safety, protection, security and convenience of its
personnel, third parties and the public at large, as well as the works, equipment, materials issued to it, installations and the like to
be affected by the construction work. The CONTRACTOR shall adequately protect adjacent property as provided by Law and
this Agreement. Any neighboring property or building which may be jeopardized in any manner must be thoroughly and
substantially protected against damage during construction at the CONTRACTOR's expense. Likewise, the CONTRACTOR
shall be liable for and pay for all damages to adjacent and existing utilities occasioned in any manner by his act or neglect, or by
that of his agents, employees, or workmen.
In case of CONTRACTOR’s default, the OWNER shall have the right to undertake reasonable safety and protection
measures and charge the cost of such measures to the CONTRACTOR.
8.06 The CONTRACTOR shall be primarily responsible for all safety measures in prosecuting the Project in
accordance with the safety manual approved by the Construction Industry Authority of the Philippines (CIAP).
8.07 Prior to commencement of the construction works, the CONTRACTOR shall, insofar as is legally and
physically possible, survey and ascertain the condition of any existing adjacent properties or buildings and record the results
thereof through photographic record or by any other means.
8.08 The CONTRACTOR also undertakes to be responsible for the conditions of the work site including the sanitary
facilities for its workers, storage and location for materials issued to it, tools, equipment and other articles utilized in connection
with the Project. The CONTRACTOR shall take all reasonable measures to protect from damage (i) the Project, (ii) the
OWNER's property, and (iii) the equipment, materials, appliances and fixtures supplied or paid for by the OWNER and shall
make good any damage, injury or loss thereto, except such as may be caused by agents or employees of the OWNER, or due to
causes considered as force majeure.
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8.09 The CONTRACTOR shall maintain the Project site and adjoining roads and pavement in a clean and tidy
condition, repairing any damage caused by or consequential to the execution of the Project. T he CONTRACTOR agrees and
obligates itself to immediately restore to its original condition, on its own account, any road pavement, street, open space and/or
private property, which is excavated or in any manner used by the CONTRACTOR in connection with the performance of its
obligations under this Agreement.
8.10 The CONTRACTOR shall at all time keep the working premises free from accumulations of waste materials
or rubbish caused by its employees. The CONTRACTOR shall also clean the site as shown in the Drawings and all areas which
the CONTRACTOR used in the execution of the project. If the CONTRACTOR fails to clean up after due notice at the
completion of the Project, the OWNER may do so and the cost thereof charged to the CONTRACTOR.
8.11 In an emergency endangering life, the Project or the adjoining property, the CONTRACTOR, even without
special instruction or authorization from the OWNER, shall act, at his discretion, to prevent or minimize such threatened loss or
injury. Emergency work performed by the CONTRACTOR shall be treated as one performed under a Change Order unless the
emergency was caused or brought about by his fault or negligence.
8.12 Contractor’s Project Manager – The CONTRACTOR shall designate a responsible and competent person in-
charge based on the Project Site, whose duty shall be the prevention of accidents and damage to the Project, the OWNER's
property and adjoining property. The name and position of the person so designated shall be reported by the CONTRACTOR in
writing to the OWNER.
8.13 The CONTRACTOR hereby recognizes the position of trust and confidence reposed on it by virtue of this
Agreement and agrees to furnish its best skill and judgment and to cooperate with the PROJECT MANAGER or with any of the
OWNER’s authorized representative in furthering efficient business administration and superintendence in the performance of
the required works for the satisfactory completion of the Project, to have adequate supply of workmen and materials at all times,
and to ensure, the execution and implementation of this Agreement in the soundest way and in the most expeditious and
economical way consistent with the interest of the OWNER.
8.10 The OWNER shall make an advance payment to the CONTRACTOR in an amount to be mutually agreed
upon by them, provided that the CONTRACOR shall post a surety bond of equivalent amount callable on demand and acceptable
to the OWNER to guarantee its repayment. The CONTRACTOR shall use the advance payment for mobilization, purchase of
materials, and the like for the Project. The amount advanced shall be recouped pro rata in the progress billings.
8.11 The OWNER shall be responsible for and shall maintain such insurance as will protect it from liability for
personal injury including disease and death of persons under its employ or service whether as temporary or permanent in status
that are assigned to the Project. Likewise, the OWNER, at its option, may maintain such insurance as will protect the OWNER
from contingent liability for damages, for personal injury, including death, which may arise from the work under this Agreement.
8.12 The OWNER shall be represented in the implementation of this Agreement by the PROJECT MANAGER
who shall have the authority at the jobsite to execute or implement the orders or instruction which may be given from time to
time by the OWNER and/or the ARCHITECT.
Article IX
CONSTRUCTION WORKS AND INSPECTION OF THE PROJECT
9.01 The CONTRACTOR shall employ only competent and duly qualified professionals, technical personnel,
foremen, mechanics and workers to supervise or execute the construction works. Upon written request of the OWNER, the
CONTRACTOR shall remove from the site an employee who is careless or incompetent or obstructs the progress of the work or
acts contrary to instructions or conducts himself improperly.
9.02 The CONTRACTOR shall use such methods and appliances for the performance of the construction works as
will ensure the completion of the Project of the required quality within the Contract Period. If, at any time before the
commencement or during the progress of the construction works, such methods or appliances appear to the OWNER to be
inefficient or inappropriate for producing the quality of work required, or insuring the required rate of progress, the OWNER may
order the CONTRACTOR to increase the rate of their efficiency, or to improve their system of operation. The CONTRACTOR
must comply with such order. Failure, however, of the OWNER to demand such increase of efficiency or improvement of the
character or methods of work or of the appliances shall not relieve the CONTRACTOR from its obligation to turn out such
quality of work and rate of progress as are called for in the Agreement.
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9.03 Construction works that fails to comply with the Agreement is defective. Defective work shall be condemned
by the OWNER upon discovery, and when such work has been condemned it shall be immediately removed by the
CONTRACTOR and replaced in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications.
9.04 Inspection of the PROJECT shall be made by the OWNER thru its PROJECT MANAGER while the contract
work is in progress, to ascertain that the completed works comply in all respects, with the standards and requirements set forth in
the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS. Notwithstanding such inspection, the CONTRACTOR shall be held responsible for the
acceptability of the finished works. The CONTRACTOR, at its own expense, shall promptly replace and correct all works
determined by the OWNER as failing to meet the agreed requirements.
9.05 The OWNER shall have access, at all times, to the Project. The OWNER thru its PROJECT MANAGER
shall provide a sufficient number of inspectors while construction works are in progress to ensure its timely inspection. On the
other hand, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish without additional charge all reasonable facilities, labor and materials necessary for
the convenient inspection and tests that may be required by the inspectors.
All inspection and tests shall be performed in such a manner that the construction works shall not be unnecessarily
delayed.
9.06 If there are indications that the work done is not in accordance with the Drawings and Specifications, the
OWNER may at any time before final acceptance of the Project make an examination of the portion already completed by
removing or tearing out the same. The CONTRACTOR shall, on request, furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and materials. If
such work is found to be defective in any material respect due to fault of the CONTRACTOR or its sub-contractors, the
CONTRACTOR shall defray all the costs of such examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. If, however, such work is
found to meet the requirements of the Agreement, the actual cost of labor and materials necessarily involved in the examination
and replacement plus 5 percent (5%), shall be allowed the CONTRACTOR and it shall, in addition, if completion of the work has
been delayed thereby, be granted a suitable extension of time on account of the additional work involved.
a) Adjustments in working drawings to suit field conditions which cannot be foreseen at the time of calling for bids
may be necessary during construction. The resulting change in quantities or the increase in the scope of work of
the CONTRACTOR shall be covered by a Change Order. Work done by the CONTRACTOR without timely
notice to the OWNER that an adjustment is required of Contract Amount and Contract Period shall be at the
CONTRACTOR’s own risk and expense. Under no circumstance shall the OWNER be held liable for the payment
of any extra work or extra cost of work, or change of work, undertaken without prior written consent of the
OWNER.
b) If in the opinion of the CONTRACTOR, any instruction or drawing issued by the OWNER or its Consultants
constitutes a Change Order, then the CONTRACTOR shall, within seven (7) days, notify the OWNER of the
alleged Change Order. Failure to do so shall prohibit the CONTRACTOR from any claim for extra cost based
upon those instructions or drawings.
c) Before issuing a Change Order, the OWNER may require the CONTRACTOR to submit within fourteen days (14)
days a detailed account of the time and cost implications of complying with a proposed instruction. Such time and
cost implications are deemed to include all direct and indirect costs. Upon receipt of the detailed account from the
CONTRACTOR, the OWNER may in writing accept or reject Change Order.
d) The OWNER may at any time order extra work or make changes by altering, adding to or deducting from the
CONTRACTOR’s scope of work and within the general scope thereof. Such changes shall be ordered by the
OWNER in writing.
e) The OWNER may likewise order changes in the Drawings and Specifications if during the progress of the
construction works it was discovered that the sub-surface conditions of the site is materially different from those
indicated in the Drawings and Specifications. If as a result of sub-surface conditions, additional or a different type
of work be required, although no change in the Drawings or Specifications may be required, a Change Order shall
be necessary and issued to the Contractor.
f) The issuance by the OWNER of the revised Drawings or Supplemental Specifications changing the nature or work
to be performed or of the materials, equipment, appliances or fixtures to be provided shall be treated as sufficient
written instruction of the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR to execute the change.
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g) If changes in Project shall cause an increase or decrease in the amount due under the Agreement or in the time
required for or manner of its performance, an equitable adjustment shall be made and the Agreement shall be
modified accordingly. If the CONTRACTOR and the OWNER shall fail to arrive at any agreement as to the
adjustment of Contract Price and/or Contract Period, the OWNER may award such extra work to another
contractor.
h) The value of any extra work or change shall be determined by the OWNER in any one or more of the following
ways:
i) In case where the OWNER initiates a deductive change order for the purpose of transferring certain work items or
part of the scope of work to another party or for the OWNER to supply certain construction materials, then the
CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to FIVE percent (5%) of the amount deducted in the change order to recover his
overhead and profit.
9.08 Construction Schedule - Immediately after the effectivity of this Agreement, the CONTRACTOR shall
submit for approval a Construction Schedule (Annex “E”) in a form acceptable to the OWNER indicating the approximate date
each pay item will be started and completed, the equipment to be used and number of men to be employed to complete it in
accordance with the schedule. The progress of the work shall be at a rate sufficient to complete the Work in an acceptable
manner within the Contract Period.
In case of slippage, the OWNER may call for meetings with the CONTRACTOR and other contractors involved to
determine the possible cause/s contributing to the slow progress of the construction work, and if such slippage is due to the fault
or negligence of the CONTRACTOR, the OWNER may require the CONTRACTOR to submit a catch-up schedule which shall
be subject to approval by the OWNER.
9.09 The OWNER may order the acceleration of work to meet a desired completion date. Acceleration of work for
the benefit or convenience of the OWNER or caused by the fault of or delay by the OWNER shall be treated as extra work for
which a Change Order shall be issued and the CONTRACTOR shall be paid for the cost of such acceleration. However, where
the reason for acceleration is due to the fault of the CONTRACTOR, such additional cost for acceleration shall be borne by the
CONTRACTOR alone.
ARTICLE X
COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE OF WORK
10.01 Upon substantial completion of the work, the CONTRACTOR shall notify the PRINCIPAL of such fact in
writing and the OWNER shall inspect the completed work and shall issue to CONTRACTOR a Certificate of Substantial
Completion or Certificate of Final Inspection and Acceptance for the work completed within the said period.
There is substantial completion when the CONTRACTOR completes ninety-five percent (95%) of the Project and all
the utilities, such as, but not limited to the waterline, sewerline, elevator, lighting, and convenience outlet, are installed and ready
to use; provided that the remaining construction works shall not prevent the normal use of the completed portion.
10.02 If the OWNER discovers that the work was not done in accordance with the plans and specifications, or that
it was not properly performed, or that improper materials were used, the OWNER shall serve upon the CONTRACTOR a written
Statement of Deficiencies indicating in detail the specific portions of the work affected by each deficiency. The Statement of
Deficiencies must be served upon the CONTRACTOR within sixty (60) days from the CONTRACTOR’s formal notice of
substantial completion. If the deficiency refers to failure to construct the work in accordance with the plan and specifications, the
specific item or items of the particular plan or plans or of the specifications not complied with should be stated. If the deficiency
refers to the use of improper contractor-supplied materials, the materials actually used and materials ought to have been used and
the specific portions of the work affected thereby should be specified. If the deficiency refers to improper performance of the
work, the detailed factual basis for said objection should be stated.
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10.03 If the Statement is served upon the CONTRACTOR within the aforesaid period of sixty (60) days, the
CONTRACTOR shall undertake appropriate corrective measures to remedy the defects pointed out and after completion thereof,
the OWNER shall inspect the completed works and should the OWNER or its representative find that there are still defects they
shall notify the CONTRACTOR of the defects in writing and the CONTRACTOR shall proceed to remedy the defects pointed
out and if the same is acceptable to the OWNER, the latter shall then issue the requisite Certificate of Substantial Completion or
Certificate of Final Inspection and Acceptance.
10.04 If the Statement of Deficiencies is not served upon the CONTRACTOR within the aforementioned period of
sixty (60) days from formal notice of substantial completion, the PRINCIPAL shall be conclusively presumed to have accepted
the work or the phase or portion thereof mentioned in the Notice of the CONTRACTOR.
10.05 “Period of Making Good of Known Defects or Faults” – shall mean a period of not more than thirty (30)
calendar days, calculated from the date of receipt by the CONTRACTOR of the Statement of Deficiencies during which the
CONTRACTOR shall complete the corrective works. The CONTRACTOR shall execute at its own expense all works necessary
for making good of known defects, imperfections or faults (wear and tear excepted) within the said thirty-day period.
If the CONTRACTOR shall fail to do any such corrective work, the OWNER shall, upon written notice to the
CONTRACTOR, be entitled to carry out such work by its own workmen or by other contractors, and charge the cost thereof to
the CONTRACTOR. The OWNER may withhold an amount not exceeding the CONTRACTOR cost of executing such work
from the payment to the CONTRACTOR.
10.06 If the OWNER accepts defective or non-conforming work, instead of requiring its removal and correction,
the OWNER shall issue to the CONTRACTOR a change order to reflect a reduction in the Contract Amount where appropriate
by an amount not exceeding the value of the unfinished work. Such adjustment shall be effected whether or not final payment has
been made.
10.07 The OWNER may take possession of and use any completed or partially completed portion of the Project,
although the time for completing it or portions thereof may not have expired; but such taking of possession and use shall not be
deemed an acceptance of any work not completed in accordance with the Agreement. Neither shall it be deemed a waiver by the
OWNER of the right to claim damages due to delay in the completion of the Project. If such prior use increases the cost or
delays the completion of uncompleted work or causes refinishing of completed work, the CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to
extra compensation or extension of time or both.
In the event of the OWNER taking over any portion of the Project for its use prior to overall completion, then the
OWNER shall issue a Certificate of Completion for such portion taken over and release retention as required by the Agreement,
subject to the above Paragraphs 10.01, 10.02, 10.03, 10.04, 10.05 and 10.06.
10.08 Acceptance by the OWNER of the Project shall relieve the Contractor of liability for any defect in the Project
unless [a] The defect is hidden and the OWNER could not have discovered the defect even with the exercise of reasonable
diligence or [b] The OWNER accepted the Project with express reservations reasonably made as to the specific portion of the
Project which was found defective and which requires replacement or correction. A reservation which fails to specify the portion
which is alleged to be defective and state in as much detail as possible the nature and extent of the defect shall be considered a
general reservation and shall be ineffective.
The foregoing exceptions shall apply notwithstanding the issuance of the final certificate of completion or of full
payment.
10.09 Poor or inferior work or work which does not comply with the Drawings and Specifications which is
apparent upon inspection by the OWNER or by the PROJECT MANAGER shall forthwith be condemned and the
CONTRACTOR notified thereof to give the CONTRACTOR an opportunity without loss of time and without incurring
unnecessary cost, to correct, remove and replace the defective work. Work not so condemned within one year from final payment
cannot later be rejected by the OWNER. If the OWNER instructs the CONTRACTOR to remove or replace it thereafter, the
instruction shall be treated as a change order.
Article XI
ASSIGNMENT and SUB-CONTRACT
11.01 The CONTRACTOR shall not, without the prior written approval of the OWNER assign, transfer, pledge,
sub-contract, or make any other disposition of interest in this Agreement, in whole or in part. Any unapproved assignment,
transfer, pledge, subcontract or any other disposition, shall be void and ineffective.
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The OWNER may nevertheless exact full compliance from both the CONTRACTOR and its assignee without waiving
the OWNER's right at any time thereafter to reduce the CONTRACOR's scope of work by removing from the Agreement the part
of the work which was assigned and giving it to any other CONTRACOR and/or terminating this Agreement motu propio, in
either case, without any further cause than the assignment.
11.02 Any contract, agreement or binding written commitment entered into by the CONTRACTOR either before or
after the execution of this Agreement, with any other person as cooperator, consortium member, joint venture member, or
supplier of equipment, technology, materials or services for the joint execution of the Project, shall be provided to the OWNER at
the latter's request. If the OWNER finds that the contract, agreement or binding written commitment is a disguised assignment of
this Agreement, the OWNER shall so notify the CONTRACTOR and shall have the rights under Paragraph 11.01 above.
11.03 In case of sub-contracting, the OWNER reserves the right to require the CONTRACTOR to replace the sub-
contractor, and the latter obligates itself to follow the instructions of the former regarding this matter. Moreover, The
CONTRACTOR agrees that it shall be fully responsible to the OWNER for the acts and omissions of its sub-contractors and the
persons either directly or indirectly employed by them, as the CONTRACTOR is for the acts and omissions of persons directly
employed by it.
Moreover, the OWNER may require the CONTRACTOR as a condition for the approval of the subcontract that (i) the
subcontract shall be submitted to the OWNER and the subcontract must require the subcontractor to obtain the same bonds and
insurance coverage as are required of the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, and (ii) that the CONTRACTOR shall furnish
the OWNER copies of these insurance policies and bonds.
Article XII
SEPARATE CONTRACTORS
12.01 The OWNER may perform work outside of the CONTRACTOR's scope of work or award separate contracts
to other contractors. The CONTRACTOR shall do all that is reasonably required not to hinder the progress of the work to be
done by the separately employed contractor/s. The CONTRACTOR shall properly connect and cooperate in the OWNER's effort
to coordinate its work with that of other contractors so as to minimize interference or obstruction in the progress of the work
performed by each of them.
12.02 If any part of the CONTRACTOR's work depends for proper execution or results upon the work of any other
contractor, the CONTRACTOR shall inspect and promptly report it to the OWNER. The CONTRACTOR’s failure to inspect
and report it shall constitute an acceptance of the other contractor's work as fit and proper for the reception of its work, except as
to defects which may develop in the other contractor's work after the execution of the CONTRACTOR's work. Hence, in order to
insure the proper execution of the CONTRACTOR’s subsequent work it shall verify the work already in place and shall at once
report to the OWNER any discrepancy noticed between the executed work and the drawings.
12.03 Should the CONTRACTOR cause damage to the work of any separate contractor, the CONTRACTOR
agrees to relieve the OWNER of any liability which may arise therefrom.
Should any separate contractor cause damage to the CONTRACTOR’s work, the CONTRACTOR shall be relieved
from any liability to the OWNER in respect thereof.
Article XIII
SUSPENSION OF WORK AND TERMINATION OF CONTRACT
A. The CONTRACTOR may suspend work or terminate this Agreement upon thirty-day written notice thereof
to the OWNER for any of the following reasons:
i) If an order of any court or other public authority caused the work to be stopped or suspended for an aggregate
period of ninety (90) days through no act or fault of the CONTRACTOR or its employees.
ii) If the OWNER fails to pay to the CONTRACTOR, without reasonable cause, the amount due on any certificate,
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less any sums which the OWNER may be entitled to set-off or deduct from the sum so due whether under this
Agreement or otherwise, and continues such default for thirty (30) days after receipt of a notice from the
CONTRACTOR stating that Notice of Termination under this Condition will be served if payment is not made
within thirty (30) days from receipt thereof
iii) If the OWNER suspends the work without just cause for more than the aggregate period of forty-five (45) days
without the CONTRACTOR’s consent.
iv) If the whole or substantially the whole of the uncompleted works is suspended for a continuous period of (6)
months by reason of the following:
a. Act of God or force majeure
b. Peace and order conditions
c. OWNER’s instructions to suspend work.
d. The OWNER becomes bankrupt.
The Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment of Contract Period for suspension of work due to the above
circumstances.
B. If the suspension is necessary for the proper execution of the Project or by reason of weather or other conditions
affecting the safety of the works and/or the CONTRACTOR’s workers, the CONTRACTOR may request the OWNER to
suspend work in accordance with the applicable provisions hereof.
C. In case of termination, the CONTRACTOR may, by registered post or hand delivery, give Notice to the OWNER of
its intention to terminate its own employment under this Agreement, provided that such notice shall not be given unreasonably.
Such Notice shall be given at least thirty (30) days prior to the intended date of termination and shall specify the grounds upon
which it is intended to terminate the CONTRACTOR’s employment. Should the circumstances specified in the notice remain in
existence at the end of the period of thirty (30) days, then the CONTRACTOR may forthwith terminate its employment by giving
a further notice to the OWNER.
A. JUST CAUSE FOR SUSPENSION OF WORK. The OWNER, by a written order, may direct the CONTRACTOR
to stop the work or any portion thereof, in any of the following cases until the cause for such order has been eliminated:
i) Unsuitable weather or other conditions considered unfavorable for the prosecution of the work;
ii) Failure of the CONTRACTOR to correct conditions which constitute a danger to its workers or the
general public, or to correct defective work;
iii) Failure of the CONTRACTOR to carry out valid orders issued by the OWNER or to comply with any
provision of the Contract, or his persistent failure to carry out the Works in accordance with the Contract;
iv) The necessity for adjusting the Drawings to suit site conditions found during construction, or in case of a
change in Drawings and Specifications;
v) Failure of the CONTRACTOR to supply sufficient skilled workmen or suitable materials or equipment;
vi) Failure of the OWNER to supply OWNER -supplied/furnished materials on time, where such failure is due
to causes beyond the reasonable control of the Owner;
vii) Delay by the OWNER in obtaining a right-of-way, where such obligation is assumed by the Owner under
the Contract, and the delay is not due to the fault or negligence by the Owner;
x) Any condition similar to the above beyond the control of the OWNER.
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The CONTRACTOR shall immediately comply with such order to suspend the work or any part thereof for such period
or periods and in such manner as the OWNER may direct, and during such suspension shall properly protect and secure the
Project.
The CONTRACTOR shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment of Contract Period and Contract Amount for
suspension of work due to Items [i], [iv], [vi], [vii], [viii], [ix] & [x]. However, for Item [a], no such adjustment shall be allowed
if unsuitable weather conditions were taken into account in determining the Contract Period as provided for in this Agreement. If
the actual number of days of unsuitable weather exceeds the period taken into account in the Agreement, the CONTRACTOR
shall be entitled to an adjustment of Contract Period and Contract Amount.
B.TERMINATION WITH CAUSE. The OWNER may immediately terminate this Agreement, without prior notice to
the CONTRACTOR, upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
C. OTHER GROUNDS FOR TERMINATION WITH CAUSE. The OWNER may terminate this Agreement, with
notice and without need of judicial intervention, upon the occurrence of any of the following events:
i) The CONTRACTOR repeatedly fails to supply, based on the construction schedule, the sufficient
number of skilled workmen or suitable materials or equipment;
ii) The CONTRACTOR repeatedly fails to make without just cause prompt payments to subcontractors for
labor, materials or equipment, and completion of the Project is being delayed;
iii) The CONTRACTOR disregards the Laws or orders of any public body having jurisdiction;
iv) The CONTRACTOR otherwise violates in any substantial way any provision of this Agreement; or
v) Slippage of the CONTRACTOR in excess of 15% in the prosecution of work per agreed construction
schedule and/or PERT/CPM plus any time adjustment duly granted to the CONTRACTOR. Provided
that, the CONTRACTOR shall be subject to warning only in case of 10% slippage and termination shall
ensue only in case of 15% slippage.
The OWNER may terminate the services of the CONTRACTOR after giving the CONTRACTOR and its surety a
fifteen (15)-day written notice. Such notice shall be final and binding on all parties of the Agreement.
Upon the termination, cancellation and/or rescission of this Agreement, the OWNER shall exclude the CONTRACTOR
from the Project site and take possession of the Project and of all the CONTRACTOR’s tools, appliances, construction equipment
and machinery at the site and use the same and incorporate into the work all materials and equipment stored at the site including
those stored elsewhere for which the OWNER has paid the CONTRACTOR, and finish the work as the OWNER may deem
expedient. In such case the CONTRACTOR shall not be entitled to receive any further payment until the work is finished.
The OWNER may take-over PROJECT, and consequently, the contracts and agreements entered into by the
CONTRACTOR with third-parties are hereby conclusively deemed assigned to the OWNER if the latter, in its discretion, wants
to avail the same. For this purpose, the CONTRACTOR hereby agrees and obligates itself to incorporate or cause to be
incorporated in any contract(s) and agreement(s) with third parties which is/are connected with or related to the performance of
any or all of the CONTRACTOR's obligations and undertakings hereunder, a stipulation providing for the assignability to and
assumption by the OWNER of said contract(s) and/or agreement(s), at the option of the OWNER. Within THIRTY (30) days
after termination, cancellation or rescission of this Agreement or take-over of the Project, the parties shall settle their respective
accountabilities as of the date of termination, cancellation or rescission, or take-over, and the CONTRACTOR shall refund any
and all advances made, plus legal interest thereon from date of receipt of the amount or amounts advanced.
C. TERMINATION WITHOUT CAUSE. The OWNER may, upon fifteen (15)-days written notice to the
CONTRACTOR and without prejudice to any other right or remedy, elect to abandon the work and terminate the Agreement. In
such case, the CONTRACTOR shall be paid for all work executed and any expense sustained plus reasonable termination costs.
Article XIV
TAKE-OVER OF THE PROJECT
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14.01 The OWNER shall have the right to take-over the construction works in the event of the following:
a) The CONTRACTOR repeatedly fails to supply sufficient skilled workmen or suitable materials or
equipment;
b) The CONTRACTOR repeatedly fails to make prompt payments to subcontractors for labor, materials or
equipment;
c) The CONTRACTOR fails within a mutually agreed time after written notice of the OWNER to carry out
remedial or repair work;
d) The CONTRACTOR fails, despite repeated remedial work to rectify the defects or the result of remedial
work does not conform to the specifications; and
e) The CONTRACTOR fails to perform the Project in accordance with the Agreement.
14.02 In view of the take-over, the OWNER shall have the option to terminate this Agreement without prejudice to
the right of the OWNER to forfeit the Performance Bond and/or the C.A.R. Insurance proceeds.
14.03 The CONTRACTOR, upon receiving notice of termination of the Agreement, shall vacate the site and deliver
possession of the Project, or the parts thereof specified in the notice, to the OWNER. All materials, plant, appliances and other
essential equipment as may be needed for the construction of the project, shall, at the option of the OWNER, remain on the site
until the Project is completed and credit the CONTRACTOR a reasonable rental for the use the same.
14.04 Upon such take-over, the OWNER will ascertain and fix the value of the work completed by the
CONTRACTOR and not paid for by the OWNER and of all usable materials of the CONTRACTOR taken over by the OWNER
at the time of said termination, taking into consideration the charges against the Project prior to the termination of the Agreement
and the suspension of construction works at the instance of the OWNER. No amount in excess of the combined value of the
unpaid completed work, retained percentage and usable materials taken over by the OWNER at the time of the termination of this
Agreement shall be paid to the CONTRACTOR until the completion of the work.
14.05 It is understood that when the OWNER exercises its right to take-over the Project, it can either undertake the
Project itself or award the same to other contractor, and any additional expense(s) which may be incurred for the accomplishment
and/or repairs of the Project, or any increase in the cost which the OWNER may incur as a result of its take-over of the Project
shall be borne by and charged against the CONTRACTOR. In addition, notwithstanding the take-over of the Project by the
OWNER and/or referral of the uncompleted works to other contractor, the CONTRACTOR’s warranty on the Project shall
remain valid and subsisting.
XV
LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
15.01 Time is of the essence of this CONTRACT. Should the CONTRACTOR refuse or fail to satisfactorily
complete the work within the CONTRACT PERIOD, plus any time extension granted by the OWNER, the PROJECT
MANAGER shall certify in writing that the work could have reasonably have been completed within the period specified herein
or within the extended time, and the CONTRACTOR agrees to pay the OWNER, as liquidated damages, and not by way of
penalty, an amount equivalent to one percent (1%) of the Contract Amount for each calendar day of delay, Sundays and Holidays
included, until the work is completed and accepted by the OWNER or until the OWNER takes-over the Project
It is understood that the liquidated damages herein provided are fixed and ascertained, and that to be entitled to such
damages, the OWNER shall not be required to prove that it has incurred actual damages. Such amount shall be deducted from
any money due or which may become due the CONTRACTOR under the Agreement. The OWNER may collect such liquidated
damages from the Retention Money or other securities posted by the CONTRACTOR, whichever is convenient to the OWNER.
15.02 If before the completion of the whole Project, any part or section thereof the Work has been certified by the
OWNER as completed and occupied or used by the OWNER, the liquidated damages for delay shall be reduced in the proportion
which the value of the part or section so certified bears to the value of the whole of the Project, unless a contrary provision is
stipulated in the Agreement.
Article XVI
LIENS, DISPUTES AND ARBITRATION
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16.01 As a condition to final payment and/or the release of the retention, the CONTRACTOR shall release the
Project from any legal liens attaching therewith as a result of unpaid claims of subcontractors and/or suppliers for the supply of
materials and/or equipment to the CONTRACTOR for the Project in the form of a sworn statement by the CONTRACTOR or its
duly authorized officer stating that all such claims have been fully paid; and furnishing the OWNER, when required, with
receipts or acknowledgments of payment issued by the subcontractors and/or suppliers. Should any of such claims remain
unpaid as of the time of executing the sworn statement, or if the CONTRACOTR is unable to furnish the OWNER with proof of
full payment to any subcontractor or supplier, the CONTRACTOR shall furnish the OWNER with an indemnity bond equal to
the amount of the claims still unpaid. The indemnity bond may be issued by the surety who previously issued the
CONTRACTOR's performance bond or any other bond required under this Agreement or by any other surety acceptable to the
OWNER. The OWNER may recover against the CONTRACTOR and/or the surety, on the latter's indemnity bond, any amount
paid by the OWNER to discharge such liens, including costs incurred incident thereto and a reasonable amount of attorney's fees.
16.02 All matters which under this Agreement shall be accepted, approved or decided by the OWNER may be
entrusted by the OWNER to its authorized representative for determination within a period of fifteen (15) days. The latter shall in
all such matters act as agent of the OWNER whose determination binds the OWNER.
16.03 Should there be any dispute or controversy in connection with this Agreement or difference between the
parties arising from the diverse interpretations of this Agreement, the parties hereto shall, as far as practicable, settle the same
amicably. In the event that such dispute or disagreement be not resolved to their mutual satisfaction, the matter shall be brought
before an adjudicator, who shall be jointly engaged by the OWNER and the CONTRACTOR, not later than fifteen (15) days
before the commencement of the construction works to resolve conflicts arising from the foregoing determination by the
OWNER or by its representative. If either of the party disagrees with the resolution of the adjudicator, such shall be deemed as a
dispute which may be submitted to arbitration.
The submission of the dispute to arbitration proceeding shall be without prejudice to the right of the OWNER to
rescind or terminate this Agreement in accordance with Article XIII Paragraph 13.02 hereof
16.04 Any dispute arising out of or in connection with this Agreement including any question regarding its
existence, validity or termination not resolved as provided above shall be referred to and finally resolved by arbitration under the
Rules of Procedure Governing Construction Arbitration promulgated pursuant to Executive Order No. 1008 otherwise known as
the Construction Industry Arbitration Law by panel of three (3) arbitrators appointed in accordance with such Rules. The place of
arbitration shall be in Metro Manila, Philippines. Resort to arbitration shall be made by filing a claim with the Construction
Industry Arbitration Commission.
16.05 The parties in this Agreement shall be deemed to be submitting themselves to the jurisdiction of the
Construction Industry Arbitration Commission with regard to any dispute arising out or in connection with this Agreement.
16.06 Should the OWNER be constrained to resort to court action to enforce or safeguard its rights and interests
under this CONTRACT, the CONTRACTOR shall be liable to the OWNER for attorney's fees in an amount equivalent to twenty
percent (20%) of the total sum claimed in the complaint, exclusive of other damages and expenses of litigation. Venue of such
court action shall exclusively be in the proper court of Metro Manila.
16.07 It is hereby expressly understood that in case a dispute or disagreement arises between the OWNER and the
CONTRACTOR regarding the manner by which the latter is performing the items of work, the CONTRACTOR shall follow the
instructions of the OWNER relative thereto, otherwise, the CONTRACTOR shall have no right to ask for arbitration or go to
court for relief.
Article XVII
GUARANTEES AND WARRANTIES
17.01 The CONTRACTOR shall, in case of work performed by its sub-contractors and where guarantees are
required, secure guarantees from said sub-contractors and deliver copies of same to the OWNER upon completion of work. The
term "guarantee" shall include "warranty".
17.02 The CONTRACTOR shall and thereby guarantees all work performed by him directly and for which
guarantees are required.
17.03 The CONTRACTOR guarantees and warrants, for a period of one year, or for a longer period where so
provided in the Specifications, the reliability, quality and availability of all materials, machinery, equipment, accessories and
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workmanship installed under this Agreement and that it is in accordance with the accepted construction standards and
specifications for work items similar to the ones herein.
17.04 Should any defect develop in aforesaid work, within the guarantee period due to fault in material and/or
workmanship, the CONTRACTOR shall make all repairs and do all necessary work to correct defective work to the OWNER's
satisfaction. Such repairs and corrective works shall be done by the CONTRACTOR at its exclusive expense and shall be
commenced within five (5) days after receipt of written notice by the OWNER.
17.05 In case the CONTRACTOR fails to commence or do the work so ordered, the OWNER may have the work
done by another contractor and charge the cost thereof against monies retained as provided for in this Agreement and/or against
his sureties.
17.06 The foregoing remedies shall be without prejudice to the rights of the OWNER under the New Civil Code
and other laws now or hereafter that may be applicable.
Article XVIII
OTHER COVENANTS and SPECIAL REPRESENTATIONS
18.01 Any collectible amount, including but not limited to liquidated damages, if any, in favor of the OWNER,
arising from any act or omission of the CONTRACTOR under this Agreement, may be deducted from or set off against any
money due or which may become due to the CONTRACTOR under this or any contract of the CONTRACTOR with the
OWNER. The latter may also opt to get such collectible amount from the Performance Bond or CONTRACTOR's surety and/or
C.A.R. Insurance, whichever is convenient to the OWNER.
18.02 The CONTRACTOR shall provide and do everything necessary to perform its obligations under this
Agreement with due regard to the true intent and meaning of all the CONTRACT DOCUMENTS taken together, whether the
same may or may not be shown or described particularly in the drawings, plans, and specifications; provided, that the same can
be inferred therefrom.
18.03 It is hereby expressly agreed and understood that any payment, or failure of the OWNER to demand
compliance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, or any act of liberality on the part of the OWNER, shall not be
construed or considered as a waiver on the part of the OWNER of its right to enforce this Agreement, nor shall it relieve the
CONTRACTOR of any of its obligations provided hereunder.
18.04 Whenever a work activity in the Project is not being done on schedule, the OWNER shall notify and direct
the CONTRACTOR to immediately undertake such work activity. If within three (3) days from receipt of such notice, the
CONTRACTOR fails to start the work and/or show a satisfactory performance, the OWNER may take-over the Project in
accordance with Article XIV hereof.
18.05 The CONTRACTOR hereby represents that all documents it submitted which form integral parts hereof are
authentic and duly-executed with all the required formalities for the same, and that the facts and/or data contained therein are true
and correct. A breach of this representation including all misrepresentations in the documents or suppression of material facts
therein, which if known, could have disqualified the CONTRACTOR such that this Agreement would not have been made and
entered into, gives the OWNER the immediate right or recourse to motu propio rescind, or terminate this Agreement without
need of judicial intervention, pursuant to Article XIII Paragraph 13.02 hereof.
18.06 The CONTRACTOR hereby warrants that it, as well as its employees agents, sub-contractors, consultants,
and suppliers, has not given nor promised to give any money, gift or any material favor/consideration to any officer or employee
of the OWNER to secure this Agreement. Likewise, during the progress of the Project, the CONTRACTOR, including all those
working under, for, or through it, warrants that it shall not engage in any form of corruption in connivance with any employee
and/or officer of the OWNER. Any violation of these warranties shall be sufficient ground for the OWNER to revoke or cancel
this Agreement extra-judicially or without need of judicial intervention in accordance with pursuant to Article XIII Paragraph
13.02 hereof.
Article XIX
TAXES, LICENSES, PERMITS AND FEES
The CONTRACTOR's tax, licenses, permits and fees which may be due to the local and/or national government, and
all notarial fees payable, as well as expenses incurred for the preparation of documents, on account of the performance and
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completion of the PROJECT, shall be for the CONTRACTOR's own account. Should the OWNER be compelled to advance the
same, the OWNER is hereby authorized to deduct the amount advanced plus interest from whatever amount due to the
CONTRACTOR.
Article XX
GENERAL PROVISIONS
20.01 No modification, alteration or waiver of any provision herein contained shall be binding on the parties hereto
unless evidenced by a written amendment approved by the OWNER, and signed by both parties.
20.02 There shall be no escalation of Contract Amount within the Contract Period. Should extra works and time
extension be required, extra works should be priced at current prices and escalation adjustment should be applicable only to the
remaining works affected by the time extension.
In case of adjustment of prices due to escalation or reduction of costs, adjustment shall be made using the parametric
formula to be agreed upon by the parties. Such adjustment of prices shall be determined on the basis of the original contract unit
prices of labor and materials and such unit prices in effect during the relevant period of work accomplishment.
20.03 It is the intent of this Agreement that all the documents, annexes and addenda forming part hereof, shall be
read together, and that each and every provision or stipulation hereof be given full force, effect and applicability. However, in the
event that one or more provisions or stipulations herein be declared null and void by the courts, or otherwise rendered ineffective,
the remaining provisions and stipulations shall not be affected thereby.
20.04 It is hereby expressly agreed and understood that this is an entire CONTRACT for one whole complete
Project, and that progress payments and/or the use of parts of the Project by the OWNER shall not constitute an acceptance of
any part of the work before its entire completion and issuance of the written CFIA under Article III Paragraph 3.04 hereof.
20.05 This Agreement shall also bind herein parties’ successors-in-interest, assignees, heirs, administrators, and/or
executors.
20.06 This Agreement shall take effect upon signing hereof by the parties, subject to whatever addition, alteration,
deletion and amendment that may be made later.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have hereunto signed this CONSTRUCTION AGREEMENT on the date and
place herein above written.
OWNER
CONTRACTOR
“COMPANY NAME”
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By:
CONTRACTOR’S REPRESENTATIVE
Position
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
“CONTRACTOR”
known to me and to me known to be the same persons who executed the foregoing instrument consisting of ________________ (____) pages
including this page and annexes attached hereto, and who acknowledged to me that the same is their true and voluntary act and deed as well as
those of the entities herein represented.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto signed and sealed these presents at the place and on the date above written.
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