07-1760 Construction Engineering Inspection Services Supplement 1

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The CONSULTANT shall analyze changes to the plans, specifications or contract provisions and extra work which appear to be necessary to carry out the intent of the contract when it is determined that a change or extra work is necessary and such work is clearly within the scope of the original contract. The CONSULTANT shall recommend such changes to the CITY for approval/disapproval. When it is determined that a modification to the original contract for the project is required due to necessary change in the character of the Work, the CONSULTANT shall negotiate prices with the Contractor and prepare and submit for approval/disapproval by the CITY a supplemental Agreement or Change Order. In the event that the Contractor for a project submits a claim for additional compensation, the CONSULTANT shall analyze the submittal and prepare a recommendation to the CITY covering and analyzing the validity and reasonableness of the charges and shall conduct negotiations leading to a recommendation for settlement of the claim. In the event that the Contractor submits a request for extension of the allowable contract time, the CONSULTANT shall analyze the request and prepare a recommendation to the CITY covering the accuracy of statement and the actual effect of the delay on the completion of the controlling work items and the costs to the CITY. The CONSULTANT shall prepare and submit to the CITY for further processing a final estimate and two (2) sets of record plans for the construction contract. The record plans shall be provided by the Contractor and reviewed by the CONSULTANT for accuracy and completeness. The CONSULTANT shall monitor the construction contract to the extent necessary to observe construction activities in order to verify general compliance with the requirements of permits. The CITY will provide the CONSULTANT with a copy of each permit within the project limits. Upon identification of a prospective changed condition or construction contract change, the extent of change shall be analyzed by the CONSULTANT and in order of magnitude estimate of cost and time of change, if any, will be prepared by the CONSULTANT. Ardaman Work Effort Ardaman will provide any laboratory materials testing required to be completed to verify material compliance with the project specifications. Supplemental Agreement No. 1 Page40'S \\Ch~jefferson\utll$\Consultant Agreements\Supplement 1 to DRMP Standard Consultant Agreement.doc