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Upon approval by Engineer and Owner as to any adjustments to the contract price and/or time for changes performed under a CDD , such approval shall be recorded by the preparation of a change order. The Contractor shall not seek payment for work performed pursuant to a CDD until it has been converted to a change order . The Engineer shall have the authority to order minor changes in the work which do not involve adjustment to the Contract price or time and which are not inconsistent with the intent of the contract documents . A bond rider from the Surety shall be submitted to the County with each change order that increases the Contract price . GC 38 USE OF COMPLETED PORTIONS , The Owner shall have the right to take possession of and use any substantially completed portions of the work. Such use by Owner shall not be construed as constituting final acceptance , and shall neither relieve Contractor of any of its responsibilities under the Contract, nor act as a waiver by Owner of any contract provisions ; provided that the Contractor shall not be liable for any repair or maintenance required due to ordinary wear and tear resulting from such use . However, if such use increases the cost or delays the completion of remaining portions of work, Contractor shall be entitled to an equitable adjustment under the contract. GC 39 CLEANING UP . Upon completion of any portion of the work, the Contractor shall remove at his own expense from the Owner's property all temporary structures , equipment and surplus materials not required for later stages of work, rubbish , and waste materials resulting from his operations . Contractor shall make its own arrangements , at its own cost , for disposal of rubbish and waste materials . The Owner reserves the right to retain any surplus or salvage materials . CG 40 BASIC REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION The following items shall be completed as a condition precedent to substantial completion and prior to a request by the Contractor for inspection for substantial completion . In the event the Contract does not define substantial completion , the following are also conditions for final completion and acceptance : 1 . All general construction completed and the project components shall be clean and all systems fully functional . 2 . All mechanical and electrical work substantially complete , fixtures in place , connected , cleaned and ready for use . 3 . All electrical circuits shall be scheduled in panels and all panels and disconnect switches properly labeled . 4 . Issuance of all permits and certificates , inspections , and other approvals and releases by governing authorities required for Owner's occupancy and use of the project . 5 . Project site shall be cleared of Contractor's excess equipment and/or supplies and material . 6 . All sets of operation and maintenance manuals for all equipment shall have been submitted , as referenced in the technical specifications . 7 . Manufacturers' certifications and warranties shall be delivered to Owner . 8 . All operations and maintenance manuals for all equipment shall be delivered to Owner . 9 . All required spare parts , as well as any special devises and tools shall be delivered to Owner. 10 . All keys and blanks shall have been provided . 11 . Punch list of items required to render the construction services complete , satisfactory and acceptable to the Owner . If the Contract provides for a multi-phased or multi-structure project, a punch list must be developed for each phase or structure . Contractor shall arrange a joint site and project inspection (s ) with Engineer for inspection for substantial completion and development of a punch list for the completion of construction services . Said punch list shall be prepared not later than thirty (30 ) days after the inspection for substantial completion . Punch list items recorded as a result of inspections for substantial completion shall be corrected by the Contractor prior to any request for final inspection and acceptance . 39 F :\Engineering\Capital Projects\0216- 12th Street Between 16th Avenue and 11th Place\0216 Federal Contract Provisions .doc 8/29/M U625 PM