General Contractor Contract With Owner Template for Nigeria

1. Parties: Identification of the Owner and the General Contractor, including their legal status and registered addresses

2. Background: Context of the agreement and brief description of the construction project

3. Definitions and Interpretation: Definitions of key terms and interpretation rules for the contract

4. Scope of Work: Detailed description of the construction work to be performed by the Contractor

5. Contract Price: Total contract sum, payment schedule, and payment terms

6. Project Timeline: Construction schedule, milestone dates, and completion deadlines

7. Contractor's Obligations: General and specific obligations of the contractor including quality standards and compliance requirements

8. Owner's Obligations: Responsibilities of the owner including site access, permits, and approvals

9. Materials and Equipment: Specifications for materials, procurement requirements, and equipment standards

10. Quality Control: Quality assurance procedures, inspections, and acceptance criteria

11. Health and Safety: Safety requirements, protocols, and compliance with health and safety regulations

12. Insurance and Bonds: Required insurance coverage and performance bonds

13. Variations and Changes: Procedures for handling changes to scope, price, or timeline

14. Defects Liability: Warranty period, defects correction, and maintenance obligations

15. Force Majeure: Provisions for unforeseen circumstances and their impact on the contract

16. Termination: Grounds and procedures for contract termination by either party

17. Dispute Resolution: Procedures for resolving disputes including arbitration provisions

18. Governing Law: Specification of Nigerian law as governing law and relevant jurisdictional matters

1. Schedule 1 - Scope of Works: Detailed technical specifications and drawings

2. Schedule 2 - Bill of Quantities: Itemized list of quantities and prices for all work elements

3. Schedule 3 - Project Timeline: Detailed project schedule with milestones and critical path

4. Schedule 4 - Payment Schedule: Detailed breakdown of payment terms, milestones, and amounts

5. Schedule 5 - Key Personnel: List of key personnel from both parties with roles and responsibilities

6. Schedule 6 - Required Insurances: Detailed insurance requirements and minimum coverage amounts

7. Schedule 7 - Forms and Procedures: Standard forms for variations, claims, and other project procedures

8. Schedule 8 - Quality Standards: Detailed quality requirements and acceptance criteria

9. Appendix A - Site Information: Site details, access points, and existing conditions

10. Appendix B - Permits and Approvals: List of required permits and responsible parties