Common use of Special Testing Clause in Contracts

Special Testing. If, after the commencement of the Work, the Department determines that any work requires special inspection, testing or approval not included in the Tests Paragraph of these General Conditions, the Department will, by written authorization, instruct the Contractor to order such special inspection, testing or approval, and the Contractor shall give notice as in the Tests Paragraph of these General Conditions. A. If such special inspection or testing reveals a failure of the Work to comply with the requirements of the Contract Documents, or with respect to the performance of the Work, with laws, ordinances, rules, regulations or orders of any public authority having jurisdiction, the Contractor shall bear all costs thereof, including the Professional’s additional services made necessary by such failure. B. If the work is in compliance, the Department shall bear such costs and an appropriate change order shall be issued to the Contractor.