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ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS <br /> § 1 . 1 BASIC DEFINITIONS <br /> § 1 . 1 . 1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS <br /> The Contract Documents consist of the Agreement between Owner and �''cvntr-aeter-Contractor. as modified <br /> (hereinafter the Agreement), Conditions of the Ge Contract, as modified (General, Supplementary and other <br /> Conditions) , Drawings , Specifications, Addenda issued prior to execution of the Contract, performance bond and <br /> payment bond, other documents listed in the Agreement and Modifications issued after execution of the Contract. A <br /> Modification is ( 1 ) a written amendment to the Contract signed by both parties, (2) a Change Order, (3 ) a <br /> Construction Change Directive or (4) a written order for a minor change in the Work issued by the Architect. Unless <br /> specifically enumerated in the Agreement, the Contract Documents do not include other documents such as bidding <br /> requirements (advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders, sample forms, the Contractor' s bid or <br /> portions of Addenda relating to bidding requirements) . <br /> § 1 .1 .2 THE CONTRACT <br /> The Contract Documents form the Contract for Construction . The Centr-aet Contract, together with performance <br /> bond and payment bond, if any, represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and <br /> supersedes prior negotiations , representations or agreements, either written or oral . The Contract may be amended or <br /> modified only by a Modification. The Contract Documents shall not be construed to create a contractual relationship <br /> of any kind ( 1 ) between the Architect and Contractor, (2) between the Owner and a Subcontractor or Sub - <br /> subcontractor, (3 ) except as may be expressly provided in the Agreement between the Owner and Architect or (4) <br /> between any other persons or entities other than the Owner and Contractor. The Architect shall, however, be entitled <br /> to performance and enforcement of obligations under the Contract intended to facilitate performance of the <br /> Architect ' s duties . <br /> § 1 . 1 .3 THE WORK <br /> The term " Work" means the construction and services required by the Contract Documents , whether completed or <br /> partially completed , and includes all other labor, materials , equipment and services provided or to be provided by <br /> the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor' s obligations . The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the Project. <br /> § 1 . 1 .4 THE PROJECT <br /> The Project is the total construction described in the Agreement of which the Work performed under the Contract <br /> Documents may be the whole or a part and which may include construction by the Owner or by separate contractors . <br /> § 1a1 . 5 THE DRAWINGS <br /> The Drawings are the graphic and pictorial portions of the Contract Documents showing the design, location and <br /> dimensions of the Work, generally including plans , elevations , sections, details , schedules and diagrams . <br /> § 1 .1 .6 THE SPECIFICATIONS <br /> The Specifications are that portion of the Contract Documents consisting of the written requirements for materials, <br /> equipment, systems, standards and workmanship for the Work, and performance of related services . <br /> § 1 . 1 .7 THE PROJECT MANUAL <br /> The Project Manual is a volume assembled for the Work which may include the bidding requirements, sample <br /> forms, Conditions of the Contract and Specifications . <br /> § 1 .2 CORRELATION AND INTENT OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS <br /> § 1 .2. 1 The intent of the Contract Documents is to include all items necessary for the proper execution and <br /> completion of the Work by the Contractor. The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is required by <br /> one shall be as binding as if required by all; performance by the Contractor shall be required only to the extent <br /> consistent with the Contract Documents and reasonably inferable from them as being necessary to produce the <br /> indicated results. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency in or among the Contract Documents or between the <br /> Contract Documents and applicable codes in effect at the time the Contract is awarded the Contractor shall unless <br /> directed otherwise in writing by the Owner, provided the greatest quantity, highest quality, highest degree of safe <br /> and most stringent material, equipment or Work <br /> AIA Document A201TM — 1997. Copyright © 1911 , 1915 , 1918, 1925, 1937, 1951 , 1958, 1961 , 1963, 1966, 1970, 1976, 1987 and 1997 <br /> by The American <br /> Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. 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