Construction Contracts Oregon Forest Service In Houston

• Category: Construction - Contractors
• State: Multi-State
• City: Houston
• Control #: US-00462
• Format: Word; Rich Text

Description

The Construction Contract for the Oregon Forest Service in Houston is a legally binding agreement between a contractor and an owner outlining the responsibilities and expectations of both parties for a construction project. Key features of this contract include the scope of work, specifying the project details and location; the responsibility for permits, which the contractor must obtain; and a clause addressing soil conditions, making the owner responsible for any additional site work due to adverse soil conditions. The contract establishes the fee structure, allowing for either cost-plus or fixed fee arrangements, and includes provisions for late payments, ensuring penalties for overdue amounts. Additionally, the contractor is required to maintain insurance coverage, and the warranty is limited to defects arising within one year of completion. This form serves a variety of users including attorneys who may need to draft or review the contract, partners and owners overseeing the projects, associates who handle documentation, paralegals managing contract compliance, and legal assistants aiding in the preparation and organization of related documents. Each user can benefit from clarity in roles and responsibilities, streamlined processes for modifications through written change orders, and protection against unforeseen issues.