Separate contractors working within the limits of the Project conduct their work without interfering with or hindering the progress or completion of Work being performed by other contractors and shall cooperate with each other as directed by the Engineer. 105.09 Authority and Duties of the Inspector. Inspectors are authorized to inspect the Work and the preparation, fabrication, or manufacture of materials. Inspectors are not authorized to or waive requirements of the Contract Documents. Inspectors are authorized to notify the Contractor of Work that does not conform to the Contract; reject materials that do not conform to Specification requirements; and until the issue is decided by the Engineer, suspend portions of the Work if there is a question regarding the Contract Documents, use of unapproved material, or safety. Inspectors are not obligated or authorized to provide direction, superintendence, or guidance to the Contractor, its crew, its subcontractors, or suppliers to accomplish the Work. Any action or inaction of the Inspector does not constitute a waiver of the Department’s to pursue any and all legal remedies for defective work or work performed by the Contractor in an unworkmanlike manner. 105.10 Inspection of Work. The Engineer may inspect materials and the Work. Provide the Engineer or the Engineer’s representative access to the Work, information, and assistance necessary to conduct a complete inspection. Notify the Engineer at 24 hours prior to all required inspections. When directed by the Engineer, remove or uncover completed Work to allow inspection. After the Engineer’s inspection, restore the Work according to the requirements of the Contract Documents. If the inspected Work conformed to the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Department will pay for uncovering or removing and restoring the Work as Extra Work according to 109.05. If the inspected Work did not conform to the Contract Documents, the Department will not pay for uncovering or removing and restoring the Work. The Department shall have the discretion to dictate the level of inspection for any item of work. The Contractor bears sole responsibility for the quality of work and compliance with the contract regardless of the Department’s level of inspection. The Department’s failure to identify defective Work or material not, in any way, prevent later rejection when defective Work or material is discovered, or obligate the Department to grant acceptance under 109.11 or 109.12.
Separate contractors working within the limits of the Project conduct their work without interfering with or hindering the progress or completion of Work being performed by other contractors and shall cooperate with each other as directed by the Engineer. 105.09 Authority and Duties of the Inspector. Inspectors are authorized to inspect the Work and the preparation, fabrication, or manufacture of materials. Inspectors are not authorized to or waive requirements of the Contract Documents. Inspectors are authorized to notify the Contractor of Work that does not conform to the Contract; reject materials that do not conform to Specification requirements; and until the issue is decided by the Engineer, suspend portions of the Work if there is a question regarding the Contract Documents, use of unapproved material, or safety. Inspectors are not obligated or authorized to provide direction, superintendence, or guidance to the Contractor, its crew, its subcontractors, or suppliers to accomplish the Work. Any action or inaction of the Inspector does not constitute a waiver of the Department’s to pursue any and all legal remedies for defective work or work performed by the Contractor in an unworkmanlike manner. 105.10 Inspection of Work. The Engineer may inspect materials and the Work. Provide the Engineer or the Engineer’s representative access to the Work, information, and assistance necessary to conduct a complete inspection. Notify the Engineer at 24 hours prior to all required inspections. When directed by the Engineer, remove or uncover completed Work to allow inspection. After the Engineer’s inspection, restore the Work according to the requirements of the Contract Documents. If the inspected Work conformed to the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Department will pay for uncovering or removing and restoring the Work as Extra Work according to 109.05. If the inspected Work did not conform to the Contract Documents, the Department will not pay for uncovering or removing and restoring the Work. The Department shall have the discretion to dictate the level of inspection for any item of work. The Contractor bears sole responsibility for the quality of work and compliance with the contract regardless of the Department’s level of inspection. The Department’s failure to identify defective Work or material not, in any way, prevent later rejection when defective Work or material is discovered, or obligate the Department to grant acceptance under 109.11 or 109.12.