Common use of Uncovering the Work Clause in Contracts

Uncovering the Work. 6.21.1 If the DB covers Work contrary to the requirements of the Contract Documents or contrary to the written request of the Contracting Authority, the DB shall, if the Contracting Authority requests in writing, uncover that Work for observation, correct it if not in conformity with the Contract Documents, and recover it at the DB’s expense without adjustment of the Contract Times. 6.21.2 If the DB covers Work in accordance with the Contract Documents and not contrary to a request from the Contracting Authority for an opportunity to observe the Work prior to covering, the DB shall, if the Contracting Authority requests in writing, uncover that Work. 6.21.2.1 If the uncovered Work is Defective Work, the DB shall pay the costs of uncovering, correcting, and recovering the Work and shall not be entitled to an adjustment of the Contract Times. 6.21.2.2 If the uncovered Work is not Defective Work and the DB believes that it is entitled to an adjustment of the Contract Sum or Contract Times, or both, on account of the uncovering and recovering of the Work, the DB may request a Change Order by giving written notice under Section 7.3.2 within 7 days after the Contracting Authority observes the uncovered Work.