Common use of Landscaping Allowance Clause in Contracts

Landscaping Allowance. It is understood that landscaping exists within the City rights of way. Landscaping may include a variety of well established trees of large sizes, as well as small shrubs and flowers. From time to time existing landscaping may be located within the area of proposed construction. Therefore, the Contractor and Project Engineer will communicate and otherwise coordinate on impacts to existing landscaping. Where landscaping cannot be protected and must be removed (as determined by the Project Engineer), the Project Engineer shall determine if landscaping replacement is necessary. The Project Engineer may request a quote from the Contractor to replace landscaping with similar size and species. This item has been established as a fixed amount to be used through authorization of the Project Engineer to replace landscaping. Des-6: Maximum Change Allowance – Throughout construction, unforeseen conditions may arise that require immediate or eventual attention. Where these unforeseeable situations occur and they cannot be covered by an existing line item within the bid, the Project Engineer may request that the Contractor’s submit a cost estimate for work to manage the unforeseen condition. The Project Engineer may also request comparable cost estimates from other qualified construction companies. Use of this item shall adhere to Section 01028 Change Order Procedures.