A contingency is a potentially negative event that may occur in the future, such as an economic recession, natural disaster, or fraudulent activity. Companies and investors plan for various contingencies through analysis and implementing protective measures.
A home inspection contingency is often the most common real estate contingency. The National Association of Realtors® estimates that about 80% of buyers include a home inspection contingency in their contract.
A contingency clause should clearly outline the conditions, how the conditions are to be fulfilled, and which party is responsible for fulfilling them. The clause should also provide a timeframe for what happens if the condition is not met.
Best practices for drafting a contingent contract #1 Define the conditions clearly to activate the contract obligations. #2 Include detailed descriptions of all parties' obligations. #3 Keep the contract simple to avoid misunderstandings. #4 Regularly update your contracts to keep them relevant and enforceable.
All contracts, business transactions and renewals thereof with the County to which this subsection applies, shall require the individual or entity seeking to transact business with the County to verify by affidavit that the individual or entity is current in its obligations to the County and is not otherwise in default ...
Fair subcontracting practices. Policy. It is the policy of this County to promote diversity in the use of Subcontractors on Miami-Dade County projects and to allow opportunities for subcontracting to as many qualified Subcontractors as possible.
Service contractor to cooperate. The service contractor shall permit County employees, agents, or representatives to observe work being performed at, in, or on the project or matter for which the service contractor has a contract.
Section 2-8.4(a) of Code of Miami-Dade County provides that before the Board or any committee hears any protests of a competitive bid or request for proposal, or request for qualifications, administrative staff shall request the County Attorney to determine whether the bid or proposal in question is responsive.