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ARTICLE 1 GENERAL PROVISIONS § 1 . 1 BASIC DEFINITIONS § 1 . 1 . 1 THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS The Contract Documents consist of the Agreement between Owner and �''cvntr-aeter-Contractor. as modified (hereinafter the Agreement), Conditions of the Ge Contract, as modified (General, Supplementary and other Conditions) , Drawings , Specifications, Addenda issued prior to execution of the Contract, performance bond and payment bond, other documents listed in the Agreement and Modifications issued after execution of the Contract. A Modification is ( 1 ) a written amendment to the Contract signed by both parties, (2) a Change Order, (3 ) a Construction Change Directive or (4) a written order for a minor change in the Work issued by the Architect. Unless specifically enumerated in the Agreement, the Contract Documents do not include other documents such as bidding requirements (advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to Bidders, sample forms, the Contractor' s bid or portions of Addenda relating to bidding requirements) . § 1 .1 .2 THE CONTRACT The Contract Documents form the Contract for Construction . The Centr-aet Contract, together with performance bond and payment bond, if any, represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties hereto and supersedes prior negotiations , representations or agreements, either written or oral . The Contract may be amended or modified only by a Modification. The Contract Documents shall not be construed to create a contractual relationship of any kind ( 1 ) between the Architect and Contractor, (2) between the Owner and a Subcontractor or Sub - subcontractor, (3 ) except as may be expressly provided in the Agreement between the Owner and Architect or (4) between any other persons or entities other than the Owner and Contractor. The Architect shall, however, be entitled to performance and enforcement of obligations under the Contract intended to facilitate performance of the Architect ' s duties . § 1 . 1 .3 THE WORK The term " Work" means the construction and services required by the Contract Documents , whether completed or partially completed , and includes all other labor, materials , equipment and services provided or to be provided by the Contractor to fulfill the Contractor' s obligations . The Work may constitute the whole or a part of the Project. § 1 . 1 .4 THE PROJECT The Project is the total construction described in the Agreement of which the Work performed under the Contract Documents may be the whole or a part and which may include construction by the Owner or by separate contractors . § 1a1 . 5 THE DRAWINGS The Drawings are the graphic and pictorial portions of the Contract Documents showing the design, location and dimensions of the Work, generally including plans , elevations , sections, details , schedules and diagrams . § 1 .1 .6 THE SPECIFICATIONS The Specifications are that portion of the Contract Documents consisting of the written requirements for materials, equipment, systems, standards and workmanship for the Work, and performance of related services . § 1 . 1 .7 THE PROJECT MANUAL The Project Manual is a volume assembled for the Work which may include the bidding requirements, sample forms, Conditions of the Contract and Specifications . § 1 .2 CORRELATION AND INTENT OF THE CONTRACT DOCUMENTS § 1 .2. 1 The intent of the Contract Documents is to include all items necessary for the proper execution and completion of the Work by the Contractor. The Contract Documents are complementary, and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all; performance by the Contractor shall be required only to the extent consistent with the Contract Documents and reasonably inferable from them as being necessary to produce the indicated results. In the event of a conflict or inconsistency in or among the Contract Documents or between the Contract Documents and applicable codes in effect at the time the Contract is awarded the Contractor shall unless directed otherwise in writing by the Owner, provided the greatest quantity, highest quality, highest degree of safe and most stringent material, equipment or Work AIA Document A201TM — 1997. Copyright © 1911 , 1915 , 1918, 1925, 1937, 1951 , 1958, 1961 , 1963, 1966, 1970, 1976, 1987 and 1997 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING : This AIA* Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. 1 Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AIA* Document, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. This document was produced by AIA software at 14 :50 :06 on 08/10/2005 under Order No. 1000192296_I which expires on 8/8/2006 , and is not for resale. User Notes: (726890250)