### 9.7 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION When Contractor considers that the Work, or a designated portion thereof which is acceptable to the [[Contracting Officer]], is ==substantially complete as defined in Section 8.1.3,== Contractor shall prepare for submission to the [[Contracting Officer]] the [[Punch List]]. The failure to include any items on the [[Punch List]] does not alter the responsibility of Contractor to complete all Work in accordance with the [[Contract Documents]]. When the [[Contracting Officer]], based on an inspection, determines that the Work or designated portion thereof is substantially complete, they will then prepare a [[Certificate of Substantial Completion]] which shall - (i) establish the date of Substantial Completion; - (ii) state the responsibilities of EPIC WATER AUTHORITY and Contractor for security, maintenance, heat, utilities, damage to the Work, and insurance; and - (iii) fix the time within which Contractor shall complete the [[Punch List]].