Do not assume that items covered in Furnishings will be purchased and installed outside of your contract, especially if any furnishings or typical arrangements are shown on the drawings. This could be a costly assumption. Check all drawings and specifications for these items, and if any are found, check for the terms “NIC” (Not In Contract) or “By Others.” If these or similar terms are not present, it is safe to conclude that these items are in your scope of work.

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