Common use of Commencement and Completion Dates Clause in Contracts

Commencement and Completion Dates. The Contract shall come into full force and effect upon the MTA's issuance of the Notice of Award. All timelines and milestones for the SI's completion of Work (including dates for Beneficial Use Certifications, Substantial Completion, Final Completion and all other milestones) shall be computed beginning on the date of the Notice to Proceed. The SI shall begin performing the Work upon its receipt of the Notice to Proceed and, subject to Section 32 (Changes in Work; Change Orders), the SI shall ensure that the NFPS has met all the criteria for Substantial Completion within sixty-nine (69) months following the date on which the NTP is issued (the "Substantial Completion Date").