Below copies of 3 of the 4 LSTKs with force majeure clauses Goldie Howe Bridge LSTK
The contract for the Goldie Howe Bridge is on this link:
https://www.gordiehoweinternationalbridge.com/sites/default/files/documents/files/Procurement/Documents/103646563-v-5-Gordie-Howe-International-Bridge-Public-Project-Agreement-and-Schedules-Consolida..-.pdf
see article 43.7 (a) sub-section (i).
And enlightening article 43.8
Eglinton LRT LSTK
The contract for Eglinton is on this link:
https://www.infrastructureontario.ca/49716e/contentassets/ba2e174d25b14bf48610147e2e4c5289/eglinton_crosstown_lrt_project-agreement.pdf
Delay events are defined in section 40 and obviously include Force majeure.
Force majeure defined in sections 44 includes biological contamination.
I googled Biological contamination and it is defined as :
What are five 5 sources of biological contamination hazards? Biological hazards include:
• viruses, such as Coronavirus (COVID-19) and Japanese encephalitis.
• toxins from biological sources.
• spores.
• fungi.
• pathogenic micro-organisms.
• bio-active substances.
Finch West LRT LSTK
The contract for Finch West is on this link:
https://www.infrastructureontario.ca/497173/contentassets/96f82a0f87c64b68b27d0400547f7993/finch-project-agreement-redacted.pdf (https://www.infrastructureontario.ca/497173/contentassets/96f82a0f87c64b68b27d0400547f7993/finch-project-agreement-redacted.pdf)
see clause 44.a iii
Force majeure defined in sections 44 includes biological contamination. See above.
We will get paid. These are standard clauses in all general administrative conditions of PPP construction contracts including that of FIDIC . in article 43.7 (a) sub-section (i).