b'MAY, 1987 (,___=PR=ZE =S=Ez)required to design or to make recommendations when a design engineer or architect is available.Our responsibility isapplicationofthe roofingsystem, except when we work directly with the RITES OF SPRINGowner. As contractors we must stand our ground and protect our position in During the bidding process roofingthe construction process.contractors protect the owners, architects,consultants and designers withTomBollnow bid bonds, performance and payment bonds, and noncollusion affidavits.We provideproofofresponsibilityand references supporting our competence andreliability.Weare also asked to provide excessive insurance coverage and a variety of hold harmless conditions. \\._,/Whatprotectiondowereceivein return? NONE! All bids can be rejected onatechnicalityordeemed"over budget."Nowthatthepricesarea matter of public record the job is often rebid. The second round of bidding is. usually a classic battle of cutting and slashing because work is at a premium. The owners and designers now reap a harvest of savings as they recycle the same specifications. Asweprogressthroughthecontractural process there are additional demands and decisions that place the contractor in jeopardy, including differences between drawings and specifications,extrasnecessaryforexpediency but notpaid for,and nonspecific phrases used to require workINSIDE tobeperformedthat isnotevidentPage from the plans and specifications. TheDirect from a Director 2contractorbearsthefullburdenof justification as the payment due him isChange in Fall Protection Standard usedasawedgetomediateclaims.Proposed by OSHA 2 Outstandingdemandsforextras,New Member 2 credits, or insurance claims are used toSafety 3 withhold payment due the contractor.Tax Reform Affects Deductibili ty The roofing contractor is also bearingof Expenses .3-4more of the responsibility for designing detailstomeet fieldconditions. We shouldsuggest,butshouldnotbe'