Professional Services Agreement - Lawson Fisher Assoc. - West Bank Trail Corridor Improvements

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B. The Bid Period ,Services Phase will be considered complete upon commencement of the Construction Phase or upon cessation of negotiations with prospective contractors. A1.05 Construction Administration A. Following the award of the construction Contract, the Engineer will be responsible for attending the pre -construction meeting. During the course of construction, the Engineer shall be available at reasonable times during normal working hours to respond to reasonable inquiries concerning the accuracy or intent of the Engineer's plans. All such inquiries shall be made only by persons designated by the Owner to interpret the plans and Contract documents for the benefit of the contractors and subcontractors performing the work. The Engineer shall not be required to respond to inquiries by persons other than Owner's designated representative -- hereafter referred to as the Construction Engineer -- and shall not be required to engage in exhaustive or extensive analysis or interpretation of the plans. B. The Engineer shall review all shop drawings as provided in the developed contract documents. The Engineer shall make sure applicable requirements are met and all materials conform to the special provisions that have been written for the project. C. The Engineer shall review all shop drawings involving prefabricated block retaining walls, fencing, landscape architectural elements, and lighting. D. if during the construction phase it is determined that unforeseen or unusual conditions arise, the Engineer shall revise the plans with the Owner's approval. E. Duration of Construction Phase: The Construction Phase will commence with the execution of the first Construction Contract for the Project or any part thereof and will terminate upon written recommendation for final payment to Contractors. Subject to the provisions of Article 3, Engineer shall be entitled to an equitable increase in compensation if Construction Phase services (including Resident Project Representative Services, if any) are required after the original date for completion and readiness for final payment of Contractor as set forth in the Construction Contract. F. Engineer shall perform a final walk through with the Owner upon completion of the construction phase. G. Limitation of Responsibilities: Engineer shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of any Contractor, Subcontractor or Supplier, or other individuals or entities performing or furnishing any of the Work, for safety or security at the Site, or for safety precautions and programs incident to Contractor's Work, during the Construction Phase or otherwise. Engineer shall not be responsible for the failure of any Contractor to perform or furnish the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. Page 5 (Exhibit A --- Engineer's Services) EJCDC E-500 Agreement Between Owner and Engineer for Professional services Copyright 2008 National Society of Professional Engineers for EJCDC. All rights reserved.