It is the contractor’s sole responsibility to consider existing site conditions to ensure that the project will be constructed to meet the scope of work, construction plans, permitting requirements and the Florida Building Code. It is the contractor’s sole responsibility to investigate and become familiar with the grade and topography of the property. Contractor is solely responsible for determining the number of block courses and foundation height (change orders will not be granted for block courses and foundation height). Contractor is solely responsible for determining the number of front and rear entry steps (change orders will not be granted for the number of entry steps). Contractor is responsible for obtaining prints of construction plans for the job site, himself/herself, and the subcontractors. It is the contractor’s sole responsibility to investigate and be familiar with any applicable requirements pertaining to permitting, Florida Building Code, State Laws, or local ordinances. Contractor is responsible for pinning the location of the house. Contractor is responsible for the termite protection statement. Contractor is responsible for connecting and installing temporary utilities (water and power) during the project and providing a portable toilet. Contractor is also responsible for provision of permit/plan document box on site. It is the contractor’s sole responsibility to locate underground utilities and, as necessary, to notify the County to relocate water meters and/or sewer laterals. Contractor shall immediately supply a lockbox with an access code for key(s) to the property when the exterior doors and locks are installed. Contractor is responsible for ensuring all materials and equipment at the site are secure during the construction period. Once doors and windows are installed, contractor should temporarily cover all glass with an opaque material until blinds are installed. Contractor will furnish the County, all manufacturers and suppliers’ written guarantee/warranty documents covering materials and equipment provided through this contract. Contractor will furnish a one-year limited labor and material warranty to cover defects in materials and workmanship occurring from normal use. Contractor is responsible for lawn maintenance at the subject property from the Commencement Date until County Staff certifies in writing the date that the project is complete.
