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5.36.1 Visits to Site: The Consultant will provide periodic on site observations to observe the progress and quality of the executed Work and to determine, if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. Their efforts will be directed toward providing assurance for the City that the completed Project will conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents. On the basis of these on site-observations as an experienced and qualified design professional, they will keep the City informed of the progress of the Work and will guard the City against defects and deficiencies in the Work of Contractor's. 5.36.2 Clarifications and Interpretations: The Consultant will issue with reasonable promptness such written clarifications or interpretations of the Contract Documents (in the form of Drawings or otherwise) as he may determine necessary, which shall be consistent with or reasonably inferable from the overall intent of the Contract Documents. If the Contractor believes that a written clarification and interpretation entitles them to an increase in the Contract Price or extension of Contract Time, they may make a claim therefore as provided in this section. 5.37. Measurement of Quantities: All work completed under the Contract will be measured by the City and its Consultant according to the United States Standard Measures. All linear surface measurements will be made horizontally or vertically as required by the item measured. 5.38. Rejecting Defective Work: The City or Consultant will have authority to disapprove or reject Work which is "defective" (which term is hereinafter used to describe Work that is unsatisfactory, faulty or defective, or does not conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents or does not meet the requirements of any inspection, test or approval referred to in Special Condition, or has been damaged prior to final acceptance). 5.39. Shop Drawings, Change Orders and Payments: In connection with the Consultant's responsibility as to Shop Drawings and Samples, Change Orders, Statement of Services, etc., see this section. 5.40. Resident Project Representative: The Consultant will provide construction observation sufficient to confirm to City and all applicable regulatory agencies that construction is in compliance with the Construction Drawings and the Contract Specifications. 5.41. Decisions on Disagreements: The Consultant will be the initial interpreter of the Technical Specifications. 5.42. Changes in Work: Without invalidating the Agreement, the City may, at any time or from time to time, order additions, deletions or revisions in the Work; these shall be authorized by Change Orders. Upon receipt of a Change Order, the Contractor will proceed with the Work involved. All such Work shall be executed under the applicable conditions of the Contract Documents. If any Change Order causes an increase or decrease in the Contract Price or an extension or shortening of the Contract Time, an equitable adjustment will be made as provided in this document. A Change Order signed by the Contractor indicates their agreement therewith. 5.42.1. The Consultant may authorize minor changes or alterations in the Work not involving extra cost and not inconsistent with the overall intent of the Contract Documents. These may be accomplished by a Field Order. If the Contractor believes that any minor change or alteration authorized by the Consultant entitles them to an increase in the Contract Price or extension of Contract Time, they may make a claim therefore as provided in this document. 5.42.2.Additional Work performed by the Contractor without authorization of a Change Order will not PAGE 25 OF 130 BID No. 08-10-01