Common use of Betterments Clause in Contracts

Betterments. A betterment is a difference in quality of an element of the project to be designed/constructed, not a difference in kind. (Example: install larger size or higher grade pipe than needed to meet Federal standards) The term “betterment” does not include any design or construction for features not included in the definition of the project as defined in the agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Design and Construction Assistance Agreement, Design and Construction Assistance Agreement

Betterments. A betterment is a difference in quality of an element of the project to be designed/constructed, not a difference in kind. (Example: install larger size or higher grade pipe than needed to meet Federal standards) The term “betterment” does not include any design or construction for features not included in the definition of the project as defined in the agreement.

Appears in 2 contracts

Sources: Construction Assistance Agreement, Construction Assistance Agreement

Betterments. A betterment is a difference in quality of an element of the project to be designed/constructed, not a difference in kind. (Example: install larger size or higher grade pipe than needed to meet Federal standards) The term “betterment” does not include any design or construction for features not included in the definition of the project as defined in the agreement.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Design Assistance Agreement

Betterments. A betterment is a difference in quality of an element of the project to be designed/designed or constructed, not a difference in kind. (Example: install larger size or higher grade pipe than needed to meet Federal standards) The term “betterment” does not include any design or construction for features not included in the definition of the project as defined in the agreement. “Betterment” should not be viewed as a catch-all solution to allow the Government to design or construct anything/everything requested by the sponsor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Design and Construction Assistance Agreement

Betterments. A betterment is a difference in quality of an element of the project to be designed/constructed, not a difference in kind. (Example: install a larger size or higher grade pipe than needed to meet Federal standardsneeded) The term “betterment” does not include any design or construction for features not included in the definition of the project as defined in the agreement. “Betterment” should not be viewed as a catch-all solution to allow the Government to construct anything/everything requested by the sponsor.

Appears in 1 contract

Sources: Environmental Infrastructure Model Agreement for Construction Assistance