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21 . Assignment. Consultant shall not assign this contract without the express written approval of
<br /> COUNTY via executed amendment.
<br /> 22. Responsibilities of Consultant. Consultant shall submit copies of all proposed changes to the
<br /> project scope of services for review and approval by COUNTY before authorization of any contract
<br /> change order. After said review and approval by COUNTY, changes shall not be effective unless in
<br /> writing and properly executed by the parties.
<br /> a. Consultant, as a part of the consideration hereof, does hereby covenant and agree that: 1 ) in
<br /> connection with the furnishing of services to COUNTY hereunder, no person shall be excluded
<br /> from participation in , denied the benefits of, or otherwise subjected to discrimination in regard to
<br /> the services to be performed by Consultant under this Agreement on the grounds of such
<br /> person's race, color, creed , national origin , religion , physical disability, age or sex; and 2) the
<br /> Consultant shall comply with all existing requirements concerning discrimination imposed by any
<br /> and all applicable local , state, and federal rules, regulations, or guidelines, as such rules,
<br /> regulations , or guidelines may be from time to time amended.
<br /> b . Consultant shall designate a representative to keep COUNTY staff informed as to all aspects of
<br /> the project work. The name and address of Consultant's designated representative is: Nick
<br /> Bishop 13276 Research Boulevard Suite 208 Austin TX 78750 512-258-7347 extension 207
<br /> fax: 512-258-9994 email nick(a)duncanolan com .
<br /> c. Consultant shall have all records and project work accessible for inspection and review by
<br /> COUNTY at such time as is mutually agreeable to all parties.
<br /> d . In connection with professional services to be rendered pursuant to this contract, Consultant
<br /> further agrees to :
<br /> • Maintain an adequate staff of qualified personnel.
<br /> • Ensure that plans meet all current federal , state and local laws , rules, or ordinances
<br /> applicable to the work.
<br /> • Cooperate fully with COUNTY in the scheduling and coordination of all phases of the work.
<br /> • Cooperate and coordinate with other COUNTY consultants, as directed by COUNTY.
<br /> • Report the status of the work to COUNTY upon request and hold pertinent data, calculations,
<br /> field notes, records, sketches and other projects open to the inspection of COUNTY or its
<br /> authorized agent at any time.
<br /> • Interpret plans and other documents; correct errors and omissions and prepare any
<br /> necessary plan revisions not involving a change in the scope of the work required , at no
<br /> additional cost within thirty (30 ) calendar days of notice by the COUNTY, or upon a
<br /> determination of the Consultant of the existence of such errors or omissions, whichever event
<br /> shall first occur.
<br /> 23 . Consultant shall, during the entire term of this Contract, procure and keep in full force, effect, and
<br /> good standing any and all necessary licenses, registrations , certificates , permits, and any and all
<br /> other authorizations as are required by local , state, or federal law, in order for Consultant to
<br /> render its services as described in this Agreement. Consultant shall also require all sub-
<br /> consultants to comply with the provisions of this section
<br /> 24. RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE COUNTY
<br /> a . COUNTY shall provide Consultant access to appropriate records , documents , and other
<br /> materials necessary to complete the project.
<br /> b. The COUNTY Project Manager shall represent COUNTY in all technical matters
<br /> pertaining to the work and performance of this Contract, and his responsibilities shall include:
<br /> • Examination of all reports , surveys, and other documents presented by Consultant and
<br /> rendering , in writing , decisions pertaining thereto within a reasonable time so as not to
<br /> materially delay the work of Consultant. For purposes of this contract, reasonable period of
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