The Bidder is required to state below what work of the same character as that included in the proposed contract he has done and give references which will enable the Board to judge of his responsibility, experience, skill and business standing.

Parties

THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NEW YORK

BOARD OF WATER SUPPLY

CONTRACT

For the construction of two superstructures for Hill View Uptake and Downtake chambers, in the City of Yonkers, Westchester county, New York

Nor-The marginal notes printed on the pages of this pamphlet are intended for convenience of reference only and do not form part of the contrast por pes

This agreement, made and entered into this.

day of....
in the year one thousand nine
hundred and fifteen, by and between The City of New York,
anting by and through the Board of Water Supply, by virtue
of the power vested in it by Chapter 724 of the Laws of 1905,
of the State of New York, and the amendments thereto, party
of the first part, and.

hereinafter designated as the Contractor, part of the second

part,

WITNESSETH, That the parties to these presents each in Covenants. consideration of the undertakings, promises and agreements on the part of the other herein contained, have undertaken, promised and agreed, and do hereby undertake, promise and agree, the party of the first part for itself, its successors and

assigns, and the part of the second part for

as follows:

and

heirs, executors and administrators, or successors,

ARTICLE I. Wherever the words defined in this article, or Definitions. pronouns used in their stead, occur in this contract and the specifications hereto attached they shall have the meanings here given:

The City shall mean the Corporation of The City of New The City. York.

The Board shall mean the Board of Water Supply of The Board. City of New York, or any commission or officer duly authorized to act for The City in the execution of the work required by this contract.

Commissioners shall mean the individual members of the CommisBoard of Water Supply.

sioners.

Engineer.

Chief Engineer shall mean the person holding the position Chief or acting in the capacity of Chief Engineer of the Board of Water Supply of The City of New York, or any person whom the Board may designate to act in the stead of the Chief Engineer in the case of the latter's absence or disability.

Engineer, whenever not qualified, shall mean the Chief Engineer. Engineer of the Board of Water Supply of The City of New York, acting either directly or through his properly authorized agents, such agents acting severally within the scope of the particular duties entrusted to them.

Contractor shall mean the party of the second part, above Contractor. designated, entering into this contract for the performance of

Directed, required, permitted,

etc.

In case of disability of Chief Engineer.

Engineer to give orders, explain and decide.

Engineer to adjust differences.

Orders to foremen.

the work required by it, and the legal representatives of said party, or the agent appointed to act for said party in the performance of the work.

Wherever in the specifications or upon the drawings the words directed, required, permitted, ordered, designated, prescribed, or words of like import are used, it shall be understood that the direction, requirement, permission, order, designation, or prescription of the Engineer is intended, and similarly the words approved, acceptable, satisfactory, or words of like import, shall mean approved by, or acceptable, or satisfactory to, the Engineer, subject in each case to the final determination of the Board, unless otherwise expressly stated.

ART. II. Whenever the Chief Engineer aforesaid shall be unable to act in consequence of absence or other cause, then such engineer or assistant, as the Board shall designate, shall perform all the duties, and be vested with all the power herein given to the said Chief Engineer.

ART. III. The Engineer shall give all orders, lines, grades and directions contemplated under the contract; shall determine in all cases the amount, quality, acceptability and fitness of the several kinds of work and materials which are to be paid for; shall determine all questions in relation to said work and the construction thereof, and shall decide in all cases every question which may arise relative to the fulfillment of this contract on the part of the Contractor. His estimate and decision shall be final and conclusive upon said Contractor, and in case any question shall arise between the parties hereto, touching this contract, such estimate and decision shall be a condition precedent to the right of the Contractor to receive any money under this contract. Any differences or conflicts which may arise between the Contractor and other contractors of The City in regard to their work shall be adjusted and determined by the Engineer.

ART. IV. Whenever the Contractor is not present on any part of the work where it may be desired to give directions, orders may be given by the Engineer, and shall be received and

obeyed by the superintendent or foreman who may have charge of the particular part of the work in reference to which orders are given.

Obligations of
Contractor.

ART. V. The Contractor shall do all the work and furnish. all the materials, tools and appliances, except as herein otherwise specified, necessary or proper for performing and completing the work required by this contract, in the manner and within the time hereinafter specified. He shall furnish, erect, maintain and remove the construction plant and such temporary works as may be required. He shall provide such materials and give such assistance for lines, grades and necessary inspection whenever and as may be required, and the marks given shall be carefully preserved. If at any time before the commencement or during the progress of the work or any part of it, the Contractor's methods or appliances appear to the Engineer to be unsafe, inefficient or inadequate for securing the safety of the workmen, the quality of work or the progress required, he may order the Contractor to increase their safety and efficiency or to improve their character, and the Contractor shall comply with such orders; but the failure of the Engineer to make such demand shall not relieve the Contractor of his obligation to secure the safe conduct, the quality of work and the progress required by the contract, and the Contractor alone shall be responsible for the safety, efficiency and adequacy of his plant, appliances and methods. All the work, labor and materials to be done and furnished Specifications, drawings, under this contract shall be done and furnished strictly pur- Information suant to, and in conformity with, the attached specifications, and Proposal and the lines and grades and other directions of the Engineer this contract. as given from time to time during the progress of the work, under the terms of this contract, and also in accordance with the contract drawings, and with working drawings to be furnished from time to time, which said specifications and drawings form parts of this agreement. He shall complete the entire work to the satisfaction of the Board, and in accordance with the specifications and drawings herein mentioned, at the prices herein agreed upon and fixed therefor. The Information for Bidders hereto attached and the Proposal submitted by the Contractor are also made parts of this contract.

for Bidders

are parts of

ART, VI. The Contractor shall commence the work em-, Time for beginning and braced in this contract within 10 days after the service of a completing work.