Common use of Certification of Payment Due Clause in Contracts

Certification of Payment Due. Based on the Architect’s observations and evaluations, the Architect shall certify the amount due on each Application for Progress Payment. Such certification shall be the Architect’s representation to the District that based upon the Architect’s Site observations in accordance with this Agreement and the data contained in the Application for Progress Payment, the Work has progressed to the point indicated and that the quality of the Work is in accordance with the terms of the Construction Contract. The Architect shall review and respond to Applications for Progress Payment in a prompt manner so as to allow the District to timely meet its payment obligations to the Contractor under the terms of the Construction Contract and applicable law, rule or regulation. Issuance of Certificate for Payment shall constitute Architect’s representation that the Contractor is entitled to the amount certified.