2026 Sewer Lining Project

Village of Fox Lake
STATE OF ILLINOIS COUNTIES OF LAKE AND MCHENRY
NOTICE TO BIDDERS, SPECIFICATIONS, AND PROPOSAL
FOR
PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE
2026 SEWER LINING PROJECT
BID DUE DATE: June 1, 2026 BID
BOND: 5% OF BID AMOUNT
PREVAILING WAGE ACT APPLIES:
Date: May 13, 2026

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
INVITATION FOR BIDS
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS/REQUIREMENTS FOR BIDDING
NOTIFICATION OF INTENT TO BID FORM
CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL CONDITIONS
INSURANCE AND BOND SPECIFICATIONS
PROJECT SPECIFIC SPECIAL PROVISIONS
CONTRACT FORMS
AGREEMENT
PAY REQUEST
CHANGE ORDER
WORK CHANGE DIRECTIVE
ATTACHMENTS
LOCATION MAPS AND DETAILS
BID FORMS TO BE COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH THE BID
Exhibit A Bid Bond
Exhibit B Proposal/Schedule of Prices
Exhibit C References and Additional Information Form
Exhibit D Compliance Certifications Form
Exhibit E Bid Certifications and Signature Form

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INVITATION FOR BIDS
NOTICE TO BIDDERS
The Village of Fox Lake is soliciting bids for the 2026 SEWER LINING PROJECT. The proposed improvements
include: Sanitary sewer cleaning & televising, Cured In Place Pipe (CIPP) lining, manhole lining, and other
necessary and incidental work.
The bid documents will be available on the Village's website on May 13, 2026. Questions are due to
wirchs@foxlake.org no later than 4.00p.m. (CST) on May 22, 2026. Questions will be answered via
addendum and posted on the Village's website no later than 4:00 p.m. on May 26, 2026. (CST).
Sealed proposals are due and will be received at the Village of Fox Lake Village Hall: 66 Thillen Drive, Fox
Lake, IL 60020 until 10:00 A.M. on Monday, June 1st, 2026.
All proposals shall be submitted in a sealed envelope titled "Bid for 2026 Sewer Lining Project" on forms
furnished by the Village of Fox Lake which may be obtained at the Village of Fox Lake at 66 Thillen Drive,
Fox Lake, IL 60020 and on the Village website located at: http://www.foxlake.org/bids. The Village of Fox
Lake reserves the right to reject any or all proposals and to waive technicalities.
IF CHECKED or specified in the Contract Specifications, THIS PROJECT IS SUBJECT TO THE ILLINOIS
PREVAILING WAGE ACT, 820 ILCS 130, and Contractors shall comply with all requirements of the
Prevailing Wage Act. Prevailing wage rates and certified payroll requirements are available at the Illinois
Department of labor website at the following location: www2.illinois.gov/idol/Laws-
Rules/CONMED/Pages/Rates.aspx.
The Village, in accordance with the laws of the State of Illinois, hereby notifies all Bidders that it will
affirmatively ensure that the contract(s) entered into pursuant to this Notice will be awarded to the
successful Bidders without discrimination on the ground of race, color, religion, sex, age, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, familial status or national origin. The Village reserves the right to
reject any or all submittals or to accept the submittal(s) deemed most advantageous to the Village.
Dated at Fox Lake, Illinois, 13th day of May, 2026.

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INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS/REQUIRMENETS FOR BIDDING
Read the following instructions carefully before submitting any bid. Failure to follow these instructions and the
rules may result in the rejection of your bid. The Village reserves the right to reject any and all bids, to waive
minor or immaterial irregularities, informalities, or technicalities, to advertise for new bids, or to request
confirmation or clarification from any bidder regarding a bid.
EXAMINATION OF CONTRACT DOCUMENTS AND SITE OF THE WORK. The bidder shall, before submitting a bid
on any contract item, carefully examine the provisions of the contract documents for bidding and all contract
documents referenced therein that comprise the contract. The bidder shall inspect in detail the site of the
proposed work, investigate, and become familiar with all the local conditions affecting the contract and the
detailed requirements for construction.
ADDENDA. Addenda are written instruments issued by the issuing agency prior to the date for receipt of
proposals, which modify or interpret the Bid by addition, deletions, clarifications, or corrections. All addenda so
issued shall become part of the bid documents. Any and all changes to the specifications/plans are valid only if
they are included by written addendum to all Bidders. No interpretation of the meaning of the plans,
specifications, or other contract documents will be made orally.
If required, all addenda will be emailed to bidder if a Notice of Intent to Bid has been completed and submitted
to the Contact Person. In addition, all addenda will be posted on the issuing agency's website. Each Bidder must
acknowledge receipt of any addenda by indicating on the Bid form. Each Bidder, by acknowledging receipt of
any addenda, is responsible for the contents of the addenda and any changes to the bid therein. Failure to
acknowledge any addenda may cause the bid to be rejected. Failure of the bidder to receive any such addendum
or interpretation shall not relieve the bidder from obligation under this Bid as submitted.
INTERPRETATION OR CORRECTION OF BIDDING DOCUMENTS. Bidders shall promptly notify the Village of any
ambiguity, inconsistency, or error that they discover upon examination of the bidding documents.
Interpretations, corrections, and changes will be made by addendum. It is understood and agreed that the unit
quantities given in these specifications are approximate only, and the contractor shall verify these quantities
before bidding as no claim shall be made against the Village on, or account of, any excess or deficiency in the same.
Each Bidder shall ascertain prior to submitting a bid that all addenda have been received and are acknowledged
in the bid
CLARIFICATIONS. Should the Bidder require any additional information about this Bid, e-mail any questions by
the deadline stated in the Notice to Bidders. Response to these questions will be made by means of an
addendum. Only the Director of Public Works (or his/her designee) from the issuing agency has the authority to
issue an addendum. Failure to request an interpretation constitutes a waiver to later claim that ambiguities or
misunderstandings caused by a bidder to improperly submit a bid.
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS FOR BIDDING. Contract documents for bidding include the Invitation for Bids,
Specifications, Plan, Drawings, Proposal, Contract and Contract, and other documents specified in the Contract.
The Specifications include the General Conditions, Insurance and Bonding Requirements, Project Specific Special
Provisions, and Technical Specifications. The Contract Documents may be separate or combined into one
document. Contract Documents for bidding applicable to the work advertised in this invitation may be examined
at Fox Lake Public Works Department.
CONTRACT ITEM DESCRIPTIONS. If applicable to the project, a summary description of each contract item
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included in the Invitation for Bids below is given following these instructions by item numbers and bids shall be
submitted by item number. The summary description provided for the proposed work, quantities, and time for
completion for each item are for information only and are subject to the terms published in the contract
documents for bidding.
PREPARATION OF BIDS. The Bidder must prepare the bid on the attached bid forms. Unless otherwise stated,
all blank spaces on the bid form or pages must be filled in. The Village will not be liable for any costs incurred by
Bidders in replying to this invitation for bids.
ALTERNATES: If an "or equal" designation is specified in the documents, then the trade name used is solely for
the purpose of setting minimum standards of quality and performance and are not to be construed as
exclusionary. Bidders are encouraged to contact the Contact Person prior to the bid due date for the purpose
of clarifying specifications.
SPECIFICATIONS. Reference to brand names and numbers is meant to be descriptive, not restrictive, unless
otherwise specified. Bids on equivalent items will be considered, provided the Bidder clearly states exactly
what is proposed to be furnished, including complete specifications. Unless the Bidder specifies otherwise, it is
understood the Bidder is offering a referenced brand item as specified or is bidding as specified when no brand
is referenced and does not propose to furnish an "equal." The Village reserves the right to determine whether
a substitute offer is equivalent to and meets the standard of quality indicated by the brand name and number.
VARIANCES. Each Bidder must state or list by reference any variations to specifications, terms and/or
conditions set forth herein with its bid.
BID PRICING: Either a unit price, lump sum price, or a "no-bid" must be stated for each and every item and
must be either typed in or written in ink. The Village shall hold the successful bidder to bid pricing. Work shall
be paid based on the actual quantity of work installed multiplied by the unit price in the bid. Any additional
work to complete the proposed improvements shall be considered incidental and will not be paid separately
by the Village. Freight is all inclusive unless otherwise stated. The Village will not accept any fuel surcharges.
BID BOND: Each separate bid must be accompanied by a bid bond, certified check, or a cashier's check, drawn
on a bank authorized to do business in Illinois, in a dollar amount of not less than five percent (5%) of the sum
of the computed total amount of the bid or five hundred dollars ($500), whichever is greater.
SUBMITTAL OF BIDS: Bidder shall submit a sealed bid delivered to the location and by the time specified in the
Notice to Bidders. Sealed Bid envelopes are to be clearly marked with the Bidder's name and project name.
Bidder's may only submit one (1) bid, multiple bids will not be accepted. If the proposal is accepted and the
bidder is declared "not responsive," it is hereby agreed that the amount of the proposal guaranty will become
the property of the Village and shall be considered as payment of damages due to the delay and other causes
suffered by the Village because of the failure to adhere to the procedures required. Otherwise, the bid bond will
become void, or the proposal guaranty check will be returned to the bidder.
WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS. Bidder may withdraw their bid at any time up until the bid due date and time but may
not withdraw their bid thereafter. When contract approval is required by another agency, such as the Federal
Government or the State of Illinois, no bid shall be withdrawn or canceled for a period of ninety (90) calendar
days.
ERROR IN BIDS. Bidders are cautioned to verify their bids before submission. Negligence on the part of the
respondent in preparing the bid confers no right for withdrawal or modification of the bid after it has been
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opened. In case of error in the extension of prices in the bid, unit prices will govern.
HOLDING OF BIDS: Bidder shall hold their bid price for a period of 90 days after the bid opening. If the bidder
fails to enter into a contract before that time, the Village shall be entitled to collect the entire penal sum of
the bid bond.
AWARD: The Village of Fox Lake will award the bid and execute a contract to the lowest responsive,
responsible bidder meeting the Village's requirements as listed in this document. The Village will be the sole
judge of acceptability of any products offered. The Village has the right to determine the lowest responsible
bidder and to waive any technicalities at their sole discretion.
RESERVED RIGHTS: The Village of Fox Lake reserves the right at any time and for any reason to cancel his or
her solicitation, to accept or reject any or all bids or any portion thereof, or to accept an alternate response.
The Village reserves the right to waive any immaterial defect in any response. The Village may seek clarification
from any respondent at any time, and failure to respond within a reasonable time period, or as otherwise
directed, will be cause for rejection.
COMPLIANCE WITH LAWS. The bidder shall at all times observe and comply with all laws, ordinances, and
regulations of the Federal, State, Local and Village Governments, which may in any manner affect the
preparation of bids or the performance of the contract, including but not limited to the Illinois Prevailing Wage
Act and the Public Construction Bond Act.
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CONTRACT SPECIFICATIONS
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. Price: A. Owner shall pay Contractor for the performance of the Work the Price as agreed to and detailed
om the Agreement between Owner and Contractor. The Contract Price includes performance of the Work,
including labor, materials, and equipment necessary and incidental to it, whether such are not specifically
detailed, except for items expressly excluded. If the Work includes estimated quantities, the final contract price
shall be based upon final quantities installed and accepted, as determined by the Owner. The Contract Price
includes, and Contractor shall assume and make payment of, all taxes levied by any taxing authority or body on
any work performed or on any material purchased, used, or delivered by Contractor under this Agreement.
2. Contract Documents: The Contract Documents include all documents specified in the Agreement as
"Contract Documents", including but not limited to the Invitation for Bids, the Agreement, the Contract
Specifications (including but not limited to General Conditions, the Owner's Insurance and Bond Requirements,
Project Specific Special Provisions, Technical Specifications), and such other documents specified in the
Agreement. The Contract Documents includes all forms indicated on Invitation for Bids and all modifications to
the Contract Documents issued after the execution of the Agreement. Contractor acknowledges that all Contract
Documents not attached to the Agreement have been made available to Contractor for review.
3. Amendment, Modification or Substitution: This Agreement contains the entire agreement between the
parties. Any modification or rescission thereof must be in writing and signed by Owner. No proposals or prior
dealings of the parties or trade custom not embodied herein shall alter the interpretation or enforcement of this
Agreement.
4. Familiarity With Plans; Qualifications: Contractor acknowledges that it (a) has examined the site of the
proposed Work and is familiar with the conditions surrounding same; and (b) has examined the plans and
drawings, and has studied and is aware of, and satisfied with, the requirements of the Contract Documents.
Contractor represents to Owner that it is fully experienced and properly qualified as an expert to perform the
class of work provided for herein, and that it is properly equipped, organized, and financed to handle such work.
Contractor shall finance its own operations hereunder, shall operate as an independent contractor and not as
the agent of Owner, and shall hold Owner free and harmless from all liability, costs, and charges by reason of
any act or representations of Contractor, its agents, or employees.
5. Workmanship; Safety; Work Coordination: All Work shall be performed by Contractor and its
subcontractors in a neat, skillful, and workmanlike manner, and all materials furnished by Contractor shall be
new and of the best description and quality of their respective kinds, unless otherwise specified and ordered by
Owner in writing. All Work and/or materials shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Owner, its
engineers, and representatives. Contractor agrees and understands the Owner will not make continuous or
exhaustive inspections to assure Contractor's compliance with applicable safety rules, regulations, or
requirements. Subcontractor shall be solely responsible to assure the safety of its own equipment, appliances,
material, and working conditions, techniques, and procedures, and Owner is not responsible in any manner for
the safety of Contractor's Work. Contractor shall immediately notify Owner of any accident or other situation
involving Contractor which affects or likely to affect the delivery of a shipment, including any damage or delay
in delivery of cargo that is in the custody of Contractor.
5.1 Contractor is responsible for its own and its employees' activities on the jobsite, including but not
limited to, the methods of work performance, superintendence, sequencing of work, and safety in, on or about
the jobsite area in which it is performing the Work under this Agreement. Owner and Contractor shall not require
any laborer or mechanic employed in performance of this Agreement to work in surroundings or under working
conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous, or dangerous to his health or safety, as determined under applicable
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federal and Illinois construction safety and health standards.
5.2 Contractor shall at all times maintain supervisory control over the performance of the Work by its
employees and lower tier subcontractors. Contractor will coordinate all work under the Agreement and
promptly notify Owner of any potential conflicts involving the Work. Contractor will immediately remove any
workers of Contractor a who are objectionable to the Owner. Contractor shall take precautions to protect the
work of other contractors from damage caused by Contractor's operations.
5.3 Contractor shall at all times keep the premises upon and about which Contractor is performing work
free from accumulations of waste material or rubbish caused by Contractor's employees or Contractor's Work.
At the completion of the Work, Contractor will remove all rubbish from and about the premises on and about
which Contractor has been working. Contractor will protect the Work and all materials and equipment therefore
from damage by the elements, fire, vandalism, theft, or other cause until the Work is completed and accepted.
5.4 Contractor will confine Contractor's apparatus, storage of materials and the operations of
Contractor's workers to the Project limits indicated in the Contract Documents or by law, ordinances or permits
or rules and regulations of any governmental authority exercising jurisdiction over the premises upon which
Contractor's Work is to be performed. Contractor will not unreasonably encumber the premises with materials
and will not load or unload in such a manner as to endanger its safety or the safety of any person or persons or
any property.
6. Time of Completion; Delay; Liquidated Damages. All time limits as stated in the Contract Documents are of
the essence of this Agreement. No extensions of time will be binding on Owner without Owner's prior written
consent. The Work shall be diligently, continuously, and faithfully prosecuted during normal working hours to
assure its timely completion consistent with the schedule of Owner. CONTRACTOR will begin the Work within
twenty-four (24) hours of receipt of Owner's verbal or written order to proceed. CONTRACTOR will diligently
perform the Work as rapidly as Owner shall judge that the progress of the Work will permit. CONTRACTOR
hereby waives all claims against Owner for any and all damages for any delay no matter how caused.
6.1 CONTRACTOR will provide periodic work progress reports as requested by Owner. CONTRACTOR
shall promptly submit shop drawings, product data samples, and similar submittals required by this Agreement
so as to cause no delay in the Work or activities by Owner or others. Owner will supervise and direct all of the
Work and shall cooperate with all scheduling and performance of the Work so as to cause no delay in the Work
or in the activities of Owner or others.
6.2 Failure by either party to perform its respective obligations under this Agreement will be excused
only for unforeseeable circumstance beyond its reasonable control and not due to its negligence, including acts
of terrorism, riots, fire, flood, explosion, and governmental prohibition. CONTRACTOR shall continue to perform
the Work and its obligations under this Agreement while any dispute concerning this Agreement is being
resolved unless otherwise directed by Owner.
6.3 Failure of CONTRACTOR to complete the Work within the time and schedule allotted shall be
conclusive evidence of CONTRACTOR's responsibility for delay related damages, including consequential
damages and attorney's fees, sustained by Owner. In addition to all remedies available at law or under this
Agreement, Owner shall have the right to deduct from any moneys otherwise due or to become due to
CONTRACTOR an amount sufficient to compensate Owner for all damages arising out of CONTRACTOR's delay
in completing the Work
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7. Extras and Change Orders: Owner, without invalidating this Agreement, may make changes by altering,
adding to or deducting from the obligations or work to be performed. All changes to the Work must be in writing
signed by Owner. Upon written notice of a change in the Work, Subcontractor shall not thereafter order
materials or perform work that would be inconsistent with that change. No payment will be made for any extra
work or extra materials for which Contractor has not received prior written approval from Owner.
7.1 The impact on the Completion Time or increase in the Agreement Price as a result of a change in
the Work will be determined as follows: (a) by the unit prices provided in the Contract Documents, if any, or (b)
by agreement in writing between Owner and Contractor as to the change in the Completion Time or the value
of the Work. Should the parties be unable to agree regarding whether a change in the Work warrants a time
extension or additional compensation Contractor shall proceed with the Work, as changed, added or deleted,
promptly upon written order of Owner from which order the stated value of such Work shall be omitted. The
determination of the value of such change shall be thereafter determined as provided in the Contract Documents
and shall be binding on Contractor. Contractor will keep and present, in any form as Owner may direct, a correct
account of the net cost of any extra labor and materials, together with supporting documentation.
7.2 No claim by Contractor that any instructions, by drawing or otherwise, constitute a change in
Contractor's performance hereunder, for which Contractor should be paid additional compensation shall be
valid, unless prior to commencing such allegedly extra or changed performance, Contractor shall have received
a written supplement to this Agreement authorizing such performance signed on behalf of Owner by a person
have actual authority to do so. No claim for additional compensation on the basis that Contractor has incurred
any expense by reason of any act or failure to act or Owner or its contractor, subcontractor, materialmen or any
other party shall be valid unless made in writing within 30 days of the alleged act or failure to act and approved
by Owner, provided, however, that if the Contractor should be delayed in furnishing the articles, items,
equipment or materials (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "goods") or services or Work (hereinafter
sometimes referred to as "Work") ordered herein, by the omission, neglect or default of Owner, its agents or
employees, Contractor shall be entitled to no additional compensation or damages for such delay, and shall be
entitled only to an extension of time for a period equal to the time lost as a result of the aforesaid causes,
determined by Owner. Any charges for extra not so authorized will not be paid.
8. Inspection and Acceptance: Owner shall have the right at all reasonable times to inspect and test all goods,
materials or Work furnished by Contractor and all Work performed or furnished by Contractor. Notwithstanding
any prior inspection, the passage of title or any prior payment, all goods, material and Work furnished
thereunder are subject to final inspection and acceptance by Owner at its job site. If, after inspection, Owner
rejects any goods furnish by Contractor thereunder, Owner may, at its election, return those goods to Contractor
at Contractor's expense, including the cost of any inspection and testing thereof. If Contractor fails to proceed
promptly with the correction or replacement of any rejected goods or Work, Owner may (but has not contractual
obligation to do so) replace or correct such items or Work by purchase or manufacture and charge the cost
incurred thereby to Contractor or terminate this Agreement for default in accordance with paragraphs 18 and
19 herein. By inspecting and not rejecting any goods and Work furnished thereunder, Owner shall not be
precluded thereby from subsequently revoking its acceptance thereof it the goods or Work are later discovered
to be nonconforming with this Agreement or the specifications and drawings applicable hereto, even if the
defect does not substantially impair value to Owner. Field tickets executed by Owner do not constitute
acceptance or approval by Owner of the quality of or any additional charges for, the Work.
9. Taxes, Delivery, Risk of Loss: Unless indicated to the contrary on the face hereof, it shall be the
responsibility of Contractor to arrange for and complete delivery of all goods or materials. If the goods or
materials furnished thereunder are equipment, Contractor shall give Owner two (2) working days' advance
notice of delivery. All goods or materials furnished by Contractor should be shipped in the manner and at the
times indicated on the face hereof at the expense of Contractor, it being understood that the risk of loss with
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respect to such goods is with Contractor until such goods come into the actual possession of Owner, regardless
of the mode of delivery or earlier passage of title. This project is tax exempt. The Owner's tax exempt number is
available upon request.
10. Prevailing Wage: For all work on publicly owned or funded projects performed under this Agreement,
Contractor shall pay not less than the prevailing rate of wages for the project locality to all workers employed by
it and performing work under this Agreement in accordance with all applicable federal, state and local laws and
regulations, specifically including but not limited to, the Davis Bacon Act and Related Acts and the Illinois
Prevailing Wage Act. 820 ILCS 130, et seq. The applicable prevailing wage rate schedule and/or wage decision,
including revisions thereto, are incorporated herein, and are available for inspection at the work site and on the
websites of the Illinois Department of Labor and the U.S. Department of Labor.
11. Payment: Owner will make partial payments to the Contractor from time to time for the Work performed
and the materials furnished by the Contractor. Provided, however, in no event shall Owner be obligated to pay
Contractor any sum that exceeds the Contract Price absent a written change order executed by Owner.
11.1 Prior to issuance of any payments by the Owner to the Contractor, the Contractor shall furnish to
the Owner (in a form suitable to the Owner) an application for the payment then due, together with receipts,
waivers of claim and other evidence showing the Contractor's payments for materials, labor and other expense
incurred in the Contractor's Work hereunder. The Owner will, at all times, be entitled to retain ten percent (10%)
of all monies due and owing to the Contractor as a part security for the faithful performance of this Agreement.
This ten percent (10%) so withheld will not be paid to the Contractor until the Owner has issued to the Contractor
a final acceptance of the Project.
11.2 Owner may withhold the whole or any part of any payment due to the Contractor to the extent
necessary to protect and indemnify the Owner from loss on account of (a) defective Work not remedied; (b)
claims filed or reasonable evidence indicating probable filing of claims; (c) failure of the Contractor to make
payments promptly for material or labor; or (d) Contractor's failure to furnish Owner with all written warranties
and operational manuals for the Work.
11.3 Contractor hereby authorizes the Owner (1) to deduct from any amount due or becoming due the
Contractor under this Agreement for all amounts owing from the Contractor to (a) the Owner for back- charges
or services furnished for the account of the Contractor; (b) the Owner for damages sustained whether through
negligence of the Contractor or through failure of the Contractor to act as may be otherwise detailed herein; (c)
materialmen; (d) subcontractors; (e) laborers; and (f) others for services and materials furnished to the
Contractor for the Work performed under this Agreement, and (2) to apply the amount so deducted to the
payment of said materials, services, damages or back-charges applying such monies so available in the order
hereinbefore set forth.
11.4 Owner, without invalidating this Agreement, may make changes by altering, adding to or deducting
from the Work to be performed. The value of any such changes will be determined as follows: (a) by the unit
prices named in this Agreement, if any; or (b) by agreement in writing between the Owner and the Contractor
as to the value of the time and materials for the changes in the Work. In any event, the Contractor will keep and
present, in any form as the Owner may direct, a correct account of the net cost of any extra labor and materials,
together with vouchers referring to the same.
11.5 Notwithstanding the payment in full for the Work hereunder, the Contractor will be liable to repair
or replace any imperfect workmanship or other faults; and if the Contractor fails to repair or replace the
imperfect workmanship or other faults, the Owner may do the Work and recover from the Contractor the cost
and expense thereof. No payment on account will be construed or considered as an approval of the Work for
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