Who is responsible for furnishing tools and materials necessary for inspection?

The responsibility for furnishing tools and materials necessary for inspection falls on the Contractor. This is consistent with standard practices in contractual agreements for construction and inspection, where the contractor is typically obligated to supply all equipment, tools, and materials required to perform their tasks, including those needed for inspections.

This means that if inspections are part of the project's scope, the Contractor must ensure that they have everything necessary to facilitate these inspections, allowing for a smooth evaluation process. By placing this responsibility on the Contractor, it ensures accountability and streamlines the inspection process, as the Contractor will be directly involved in maintaining the standards set for the project.

While alternatives like the City being completely responsible for inspection tools or a shared responsibility might seem valid, they do not align with typical contractor obligations in such agreements. Similarly, suggesting that the inspection team alone provides the necessary tools could lead to a lack of clarity regarding who is ultimately responsible for ensuring compliance with inspection requirements.