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specifications, proposals and other documents presented by the CONSULTANT, and render, <br /> in writing, decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable time. <br /> 2.5 Approval by the COUNTY of any of the CONSULTANT's work, including but not <br /> limited to drawings, design specifications, written reports, or any work products of any nature <br /> whatsoever furnished hereunder, shall not in any way relieve the CONSULTANT of <br /> responsibility for the technical accuracy and adequacy of the work. Neither the COUNTY's <br /> review, approval or acceptance of, or payment for, any of the Services furnished under this <br /> Agreement shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this Agreement or <br /> of any cause of action arising out of the performance of this Agreement. The CONSULTANT <br /> shall be and remain liable in accordance with all applicable laws for all damages to the <br /> COUNTY caused by the negligent performance by the CONSULTANT of any of the Services <br /> furnished under this Agreement. <br /> 2.6 The COUNTY reserves the right to appoint one or more Project Managers for the <br /> specific Services in connection with any Work Order. The Project Manager shall: <br /> (a) act as the COUNTY's agent with respect to the Services rendered hereunder; (b)transmit <br /> instructions to and receive information from the CONSULTANT; (c) communicate the <br /> COUNTY's policies and decisions to the CONSULTANT regarding the Services; and (d) <br /> determine, initially, whether the CONSULTANT is fulfilling its duties, responsibilities, and <br /> obligations hereunder. <br /> 2.7 The COUNTY shall give prompt written notice to the CONSULTANT whenever the <br /> COUNTY observes or otherwise becomes aware of any development that affects the timing <br /> or delivery of the CONSULTANT's Services. If the CONSULTANT has been delayed in <br /> completing its Services through no fault or negligence of either the CONSULTANT or any <br /> sub-consultant, and, as a result will be unable to perform fully and satisfactorily under the <br /> provisions of this Agreement, then the CONSULTANT shall promptly notify the Project <br /> Manager. In the COUNTY's sole discretion, and upon the submission to the COUNTY of <br /> evidence of the causes of the delay, the Work Order shall be modified in writing as set forth <br /> in this Agreement, subject to the COUNTY'S rights to change, terminate, or stop any or all of <br /> the Services at any time in accordance with this Agreement. <br /> 2.8 The CONSULTANT shall not be considered in default for a failure to perform if such <br /> failure arises out of causes reasonably beyond the CONSULTANT's control and through no <br /> fault or negligence of the CONSULTANT. The parties acknowledge that adverse weather <br /> conditions, acts of God, or other unforeseen circumstances of a similar nature, may <br /> necessitate modifications to this Agreement. If such conditions and circumstances do in fact <br /> occur, then the COUNTY and CONSULTANT shall mutually agree, in writing, to the <br /> modifications to be made to this Agreement. <br /> 3. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE CONSULTANT <br /> 3.1 The CONSULTANT agrees to perform all necessary Services in connection with the <br /> assigned Project(s) as set forth in the Work Orders and in this Agreement. <br /> 3.2 The CONSULTANT will endeavor not to duplicate any previous work done on any <br /> Project. Before execution of a Work Order, the CONSULTANT shall consult with the <br /> COUNTY to clarify and define the COUNTY's requirements for the Project. <br /> 3 <br /> F:\Public Works\ENGINEERING DIVISION PROJECTS\2005 Prof Roof Design, Eval, and Constr. Oversite <br /> Services\1-Admin\Agenda Items\ward of Bid\Agreements\IRC-2005_ARC AGREEMENT_20210105.docx <br />