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11 a , • M. ,The ENGINEER will attend the bid opening and tabulate the bid proposals, make an analysis of tile' bids, and make • recommendations for awarding contracts for construction. ' 12. The ENGINEER will check and approve any necessary shop and working drawings furnished by contractors. 13. The ENGINEER will interpret the intent of the drawings and specifications to protect the OWNER against defects and deficiencies in construction on the part of the contractors. The ENGINEER will not, however, guarantee the performance by any contractor. 14. The ENGINEER will provide horizontal and vertical control in the form of bench mark circuit and two base lines for vertical control to be used by the contractor in staking the construction. Sewer lines shall be staked for laser beam construction by the ENGINEER. ' 15. The ENGINEER will provide general engineering inspection of the work of the contractors as construction progresses. Unless notified by the OWNER in writing that the OWNER will provide for such inspection, the ENGINEER will provide detailed resident construction inspection (RESIDENT INSPECTOR) for the additional compensation set forth In Section C. The ENGINEER does not guarantee the performance of the contractor(s) by the ENGINEER'S performance of such detailed construction inspection. The ENGINEER'S undertaking hereunder shall not relieve the the contractor of his obligation to perform the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications and In a workmanlike manner; shall not make the ENGINEER an insurer of the contractor's performance; and shall not impose upon the ENGINEER any obligation to see that the work is performed in a safe manner. 16. The ENGINEER will cooperate and work closely with FmHA representatives. 17. The ENGINEER will review and approve estimates for progress and final payments. 18. The ENGINEER will make final inspection of all construction and a written certification of final inspection to the OWNER and FmHA. 19. The ENGINEER will provide the OWNER with one set of reproducible record (as -built) drawings, and two sets of prints at no additional cost to the OWNER. Such drawings will be based upon information provided by the RESIDENT INSPECTOR. 20. The ENGINEER will prepare notices and advertisement of final payments if required by state statutes. 21- The ENGINEER will be available to furnish engineering service and consultations necessary to correct all unforeseen project operating difficulties for a period of I year after the date of final inspection and acceptance of the facility by the OWNER and FmHA. This service will include instruction of the OWNER in initial project operation and maintenance but will not include supervision of normal operation of the system. Such consultation and advice shall be _ furnished without additional charge except for travel and subsistance costs. 22. The ENGINEER further agrees to obtain and maintain, at the ENGINEER'S expense, such insurance as will protect him and the OWNER from claims under the Workman's Compensation Act and from all claims for bodily injury, death, or property damage which may arise from the negligent performance by the ENGINEER or by the ENGINEER'S employees of the ENGINEER'S functions and services required under this Agreement. 23. The ENGINEER further agrees to provide the operation and maintenance manual for waste treatment facilities when required by the Environmental Protection Agency or FmHA for S N/A 24. The services called for in Section A-1 through A-4 of this Agreement shall be completed and the report submitted by N/A After acceptance by the OWNER and FmHA of the Preliminary Engineering Report and upon written authorization from the OWNER, the ENGINEER will complete final plans, specifications and contract documents and submit for approval of the OWNER, FmHA and all State regulatory agencies by October 19, 1977 unless otherwise agreed to by both parties. (DateF ' If the above is not accomplished within the time period specified, this Agreement may be terminated by the OWNER. 0 CT 5 1977 d i - I .