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1. A-E Performance Standard. All services performed in connection with this Agreement shall be performed in a manner consistent with the standard of care applicable to those who specialize in providing such services for projects of the type, scope and complexity of the Project.

2. Authority of A-E. A-E's authority to act on behalf of Owner is limited to its scope of authority set forth in this Agreement and the General Conditions. Notwithstanding anything else stated in this Agreement or any of the Contract Documents, A-E does not have the express or implied authority to obligate Owner to any expenditure of money or extension of contractual time periods, including, without limitation, any adjustment to the price or time of performance of any contract between Owner and its Contractor, Separate Contractors, Owner Consultants or any other third persons or parties.

3. Ownership of Documents

.1 Property of Owner. Except as otherwise provided in Paragraph.2 below and pursuant to Ed. Code 17316, all Design Documents prepared by the A-E and its Subconsultants, and the designs depicted in them, shall become upon their creation the property of the Owner whether the Project is constructed or not. Without limitation to the foregoing, Owner shall hold, and A-E shall be deemed to have been irrevocably assigned to Owner in perpetuity with no reserved or retained rights to A-E or to any other persons or entities, all copyrights to the Design Documents and to the designs depicted in them.

.2 Use by A-E. The Owner hereby grants to A-E and its Subconsultants a license, revocable at will of Owner, to use and copy the Design Documents, and the designs depicted in them, during the term of this Agreement for the sole purpose of performing the services required under this Agreement. With the exception of (i) standard and generic details in the Design Documents, and (ii) other designs or details that do not involve a replication of the overall building design or aesthetic appearance, the Design Documents shall not be used or replicated as a whole, or in substantial part, by the A-E on other projects.

.3 Use by Owner. The Owner may use the Design Documents, and the designs depicted in them, without the A-E's consent, in connection with the Project, including, without limitation, future additions, alterations, connections, repairs, information, reference, use or occupancy of the Project. Any such use of the Design Documents without the A-E’s participation shall be at the Owner’s sole risk, and the A-E shall not be responsible for losses arising from Owners modification of the Design Documents without A-E’s participation.

.4 Termination. In the event of termination of this Agreement by either party for any reason, the Owner reserves the right to receive, and the A-E shall promptly provide to the Owner, all Drawings, Specifications, models, and other Design Documents prepared to the date of termination by the A-E and it’s Subconsultants for the Project. A-E shall be permitted to retain copies, including reproducible copies, of the Design Documents for information and reference. Any dispute regarding the amount of any payment to be made by Owner under this Agreement shall not diminish, restrict or limit the right of the Owner to own, receive and use the Design Documents, and the designs depicted in them, as provided in this section.

4. Applicable Laws, Orders of Governmental Authorities. A-E shall, at all times in its performance of its obligations under this Agreement, comply with all Applicable Laws and lawful orders of Governmental Authorities. All Design Documents prepared by A-E and its Subconsultants shall be in compliance with Applicable Laws and lawful orders of Governmental Authorities in effect on the date such Design Documents were created. A-E shall exercise professional care to keep informed and advise Owner of possible changes in Applicable Laws and lawful orders of Governmental Authorities that could affect the Project and shall promptly inform Owner of such changes in advance of their becoming effective.

5. Approval by Owner. Neither the review or approval of, nor any request for corrections to, the Design Documents by Owner, Governmental Authorities or any other Project Team member shall be construed as relieving A-E of its responsibility for the suitability, completeness and coordination of the Design Documents prepared by A-E or its Subconsultants.

6. Time of Essence. All time limits set forth in this Agreement pertaining to A-E's performance of any obligation or act relating to or for the benefit of the Project are of the essence to this Agreement.

7. Notice of Extra Services. A-E shall notify Owner in writing within five (5) days after the discovery date of any circumstance (including, without limitation, any direction or request by Owner) that A-E believes may give rise to performance of Additional Services. A-E waives the right to compensation for Additional Services performed without prior written approval by Owner that expressly acknowledges that such service is an Additional Service.

8. Extra Services. A-E shall provide additional services germane to the Professional Services Agreement when authorized by Owner in writing. Compensation, as agreed to and set forth in such authorization, will be based on a negotiated lump sum fee. Payment for additional services shall be made upon completion of the services or as otherwise agreed upon in writing with the Owner.

.1 At Owner’s option, compensation may be based on a negotiated not-to-exceed fee payable at DWE times the overhead and profit multiplier rate shown in Exhibit C. Evidence of DWE and time expended shall be furnished to receive payment.

.2 Change Orders which alter the project scope shall, with prior approval of the OAR, be prepared and processed as extra services.

9. Owner Approvals. Approval by Owner of Design Documents prepared by A-E or its Subconsultants (i) shall not relieve A-E or its Subconsultants of their sole responsibility for the completeness, coordination or suitability of the Design Documents, and (ii) shall not constitute acceptance or approval of any revision to the Project Program unless A-E informs Owner in writing at the time of seeking such approval that it is requesting approval of a revision to the Program and Owner thereafter issues approval of such change in the Program in writing. Any and all Owner approvals or decisions that involve changes to the Program, A-E's compensation (including, without limitation, compensation for Additional Services or any reimbursable expenses), or time for performance by A-E (including, without limitation, changes in the Project Schedule) must be approved by Owner’s Authorized Representative in writing in order to be effective.

10. Surveys, Services and Reports

.1 General. Owner shall furnish such structural, mechanical, electrical, chemical, soils and other tests, inspections and reports as required by Applicable Laws or by the Contract Documents and which are not required to be furnished by A-E under this Agreement or by Contractor under the Contract Documents.

.2 Surveys, Legal Restrictions. If required for the performance of the A-E's services, Owner shall furnish the A-E with an engineering survey and topography of the Site, giving (as applicable) grades and lines of existing improvements (such as structures, streets, alleys, pavement); rights-of-way, restrictions, easements, encroachments, zoning, deed restrictions, boundaries and contours of the Site; and information in the Owner's possession concerning available service and utility lines, both public and private.

.3 Geotechnical. Owner shall furnish geotechnical data and reports, or employ Specialty Consultants to provide such data or reports, when reasonably deemed necessary by the A-E, including test logs, soil classifications, soil bearing values and other data and information necessary to define subsoil conditions.

.4 No Warranty by Owner. Although A-E shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and sufficiency of surveys, data, reports or other information furnished by Owner pursuant in performing its obligations under this Agreement, Owner shall have no liability to A-E, other than as permitted by this Agreement for authorized Additional Services, in the event that such surveys, data, reports or other information are found to be inaccurate, incomplete or insufficient.

.5 Notice of Defects. Owner and A-E shall each provide prompt written notice to the other party if either becomes aware of any defect or deficiency in the Project or nonconformance with the Contract Documents.

.6 Governmental Authorities. Owner shall pay all fees required by any state or federal agency for filing and checking any of the Design Documents of A-E or its Subconsultants and for building and related permits required by Governmental Authorities.

.7 Inspection of the Work. Owner shall be responsible for inspector(s) satisfactory to the A-E and DSA to provide inspection of the Work.

11. Accompanying Documentation. Each Invoice for payment for Services performed and compensated on a hourly (as opposed to a lump sum basis) detailed time summaries for Additional Services performed that are broken down by time keeper, task and time expended (block billings are not permitted) and copies of time sheets; and (iii) invoices, receipts and other documentation reasonably requested verifying the amounts of Additional Services reimbursable expenses for which reimbursement is sought in the invoice for payment.

12. Time for Payments. Payments of undisputed sums due shall be made by Owner within sixty (60) days after receipt by Owner of an Invoice for Payment that has been properly and timely prepared and submitted in accordance with this Agreement. Final payment of sums due to A-E pursuant to an Invoice for Payment prepared and submitted by A-E in accordance with the requirements of this Agreement shall be made by Owner to A-E no later than ninety (90) days after Final Completion of the Project. Making of such final payment by Owner shall not release or limit A-E's obligation to perform those Basic Services or Additional Services that are required by this Agreement to be performed after Final Completion of the Project.

13. Payment Disputes and Withholding by Owner. Owner shall have the right, after written notice to A-E, to withhold from payment to A-E any amounts in dispute, including without limitation any losses incurred by Owner due to Design Defects in the Design Documents prepared by A-E or its Subconsultants or a failure by A-E to perform any obligation under this Agreement. Such withholding shall not constitute a final determination or waiver of any rights or liabilities of Owner or A-E with respect to responsibility for such loss, which rights and liabilities shall remain subject to determination in accordance with this Agreement. A-E shall continue performance of its services pending final determination of disputes relating to such withholding.

14. Inspection by Owner

.1 Records. A-E and its Subconsultants shall maintain complete and accurate books and records with respect to services, costs, expenses, receipts and other information necessary to verify the scope or charges for any services provided under this Agreement. A-E and its Subconsultants shall maintain such records in sufficient detail to permit the Owner, Owner's independent auditors, or a designee of any of them, to thoroughly evaluate and verify the nature, scope, value and charges for services performed under this Agreement. All such books and records shall be maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and shall be clearly identified and readily accessible. Such records shall be kept separate from other documents and records unrelated to the Project for a period of four (4) years after the later of termination of this Agreement or Final Completion of the Project.

.2 Audit. The Owner, Owner's independent auditors, or a designee of any of them, shall have the right to examine and to audit books, records, documents, and other evidence sufficient to reflect properly all costs and expenses claimed to have been incurred in A-E's and its Subconsultants' performance of this Agreement, including, without limitation, verification of the amounts and tasks performed for all time expended that is charged to Owner on an hourly basis. Such right to audit shall include inspection at all reasonable times at the A-E's offices or facilities. In addition, A-E shall, at no cost or expense to the Owner, furnish facilities and cooperate fully with the audit. Upon request, A-E shall provide reproducible copies of books, records and other documents in the

possession of A-E and its Subconsultants that are applicable to this Agreement for reproduction by the Owner or its designee.

.3 Reimbursement. To the extent that an audit by the Owner, Owner's independent auditors, or a designee of any of them, discloses excess charges inaccurately or improperly attributed to this Project by the A-E, A-E agrees to remit the amount of the overpayment to the Owner within five (5) days after demand and agreement by parties. If such audit discloses an overcharge of five percent (5%) or more of the total amount invoiced to Owner for any year audited, A-E shall pay the actual cost of such audit. If such audit is conducted by Owner using in house

staff, then the Owner's actual cost of the audit shall be computed on the basis of two (2) times the direct payroll of the audit staff completing the audit and audit report.

15. Termination by Owner

.1 For Cause. If Owner determines that A-E has failed to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Owner may terminate all or part of the Agreement for cause upon seven (7) days’ written notice.

.2 For Convenience. Owner may terminate or suspend performance of all or part of this Agreement for convenience and without cause at any time upon ten (10) days' written notice to A-E, in which case Owner will, within sixty (60) days after receipt of an invoice for payment prepared in accordance with this Agreement, pay A-E an amount calculated in accordance with this Agreement for all Basic Services and authorized Additional Services performed, and all authorized Additional Services reimbursable expenses incurred and paid, up to and including the effective date of termination. Such payment shall be A-E's sole and exclusive compensation and Owner shall have no liability to A-E for any other compensation or damages, including without limitation, anticipated profit, prospective losses or consequential damages, of any kind.

.3 Deletion of Services. In the event of termination by Owner, for cause or convenience, of a portion of the Project or a portion of the Basic Services, then the A-E's fixed compensation for Basic Services for the portions of the Project or Basic Services not so terminated shall be equitably adjusted to reflect the resulting reduction in A-E's scope of Basic Services.

16. Payment Contingent on A-E’s Furnishing All Design Documents.

Any provision to the contrary in this Agreement notwithstanding, no payment related to termination shall be due the A-E until the A-E provides the Owner with all Design Documents in its possession or control.

17. Indemnification

.1 Indemnification by A-E. To the fullest extent permitted by law, A-E shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless Owner and its Board of Education, and each of them, and each of their respective officers, agents, employees, representatives, volunteers and insurers ("Indemnitee(s)"), utilizing legal counsel reasonably acceptable to Owner, from and

against any and all claims, damages, losses and expenses (including, without limitation, all fees and expenses of engineers, A-Es, attorneys, and experts and all court, arbitration or other dispute resolution costs), which arise out of or result from any of the following:

.1 Any negligent or actual act or omission of A-E or its Subconsultants or any person or entity to whom any of them may be liable;

.2 The material inaccuracy of any representation by A-E given in accordance with or contained in this Agreement;

.3 Any claim of loss by any third person or entity against any Indemnitee arising out of an alleged or actual act or omission of A-E, its Subconsultants, or any person or entity to whom any of them may be liable; or

.4 Infringement upon any United States patent, trademark or copyright arising out of the actual or alleged acts or omissions of A-E or its Subconsultants, in connection with performance of this Agreement;

PROVIDED, HOWEVER, that nothing herein shall be interpreted as obligating A-E to indemnify any Indemnitee against its active negligence or willful misconduct.

18. Insurance

.1 Basic Insurance Requirements. Prior to commencing Work, A-E and each of its Subconsultants shall procure and maintain insurance at their own cost and expense against claims for injuries to persons or damages to property which may arise from or in connection with the performance of services by A-E, its agents, representatives, employees or Subconsultants.

.1 Without in any way affecting the indemnity provided in or by the A-E shall secure before commencement of the Work the types and amounts of insurance specified in this section.

.2 Insurance is to be placed with insurers admitted to do business in the State of California and approved by Owner.

.3 Each insurance coverage required by the Minimum Limits of Insurance shall be endorsed to state that coverage shall not be canceled or modified except after thirty (30) days prior written notice by certified mail, return receipt requested, has been given to Owner in accordance with the notice provisions of this Agreement.

.2 Minimum Limits of Insurance. A-E and each of its Subconsultants shall obtain insurance of the types and in the amounts described below:

.1 Commercial General Liability Insurance (CGL) with a limit of not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence/$1,000,000 in the annual aggregate including contractual or assumed liability;

.2 Business Automobile Liability Insurance with a limit of not less than $1,000,000

each accident/$1,000,000 in the annual aggregate.

.3 Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) Insurance with a limit not less than $1,000,000 each claim/$1,000,000 in the annual aggregate. If the Professional Liability Insurance policy is written on a claims made basis, it shall be maintained continuously for a period of no less than five (5) years after Final Completion of the Project. The "retro date" must be shown and must be before the date of execution of this Agreement by Owner and A-E.

.4 Workers' Compensation Insurance as required by the State of California.

.3 Other Insurance Provisions. All policies required by this Agreement except Professional Liability (Errors and Omissions) insurance are to contain, or be endorsed to contain, the following provisions:

.1 Owner, Board of Education, and any other person or entity specified by Owner, as well as each of their officers, employees, agents and volunteers, are to be covered as additional insured’s.

.2 For any claims related to this Project, insurance coverage shall be primary as to Owner, Board of Education, and any other person or entity specified by Owner to be named as additional insureds, as well as each of their officers, employees and volunteers. Any insurance or self-insurance maintained by Owner, its officers, officials, employees or volunteers shall be in excess of insurance required by this Agreement and shall not contribute with it.

.4 Waiver of Subrogation. For Commercial General Liability, Workers' Compensation, and Employer's Liability insurance, the insurer shall agree to waive all rights of subrogation against Owner and any other person or entity specified by Owner as an additional insured, as well as each of their officers, employees, agents and volunteers, for losses arising from activities and operations of an insured in the performance of services under this Agreement.

.5 Lapse in Coverage. If A-E or any Subconsultant, for any reason, fails to maintain insurance coverage which is required pursuant to this Agreement, the same shall be deemed a material breach of this Agreement. Owner, at its sole option, may terminate this Agreement and obtain damages from A-E resulting from said breach. Alternatively, Owner may purchase such coverage (but has no obligation to do so), without further notice to A-E, and deduct from sums due to A-E any premium costs advanced by Owner for such insurance.

.6 Verification of Insurance. A-E shall furnish Owner with original certificates and amendatory endorsements effecting and evidencing coverage required by this Section 20.2. The certificates and endorsements for each policy are to be signed by a person authorized by the insurer to bind coverage on its behalf. The certificates and endorsements shall be on forms acceptable to Owner. All certificates and endorsements are to be received and approved by Owner before performance by A-E under this Agreement commences. Owner reserves the right to require complete, certified copies of all required insurance policies at any time, including endorsements (and policies, if requested) affecting the coverage required by these specifications.

.7 Duration of Coverage. The insurance coverages required by Paragraph 18 shall be maintained without interruption, for a period of two (2) years after Final Completion of the Project, unless otherwise stated herein.

.8 Reserved Rights. Owner reserves the right to adjustable monetary limits of insurance coverage at any time if deemed necessary in its reasonable judgment.

.9 Subconsultants. Unless otherwise approved in by Owner in writing, A-E shall include all Subconsultants as insured’s under its policies or shall furnish separate certificates and endorsements for each Subconsultant. In addition, Subconsultants shall be required to maintain insurance on the same terms and with the same coverages as required of A-E under this Agreement.

19. Dispute Resolution. The parties shall utilize each of the following steps in the Dispute Resolution Process in the sequence in which they appear below. Each party shall participate fully and in good faith in each step in the Dispute Resolution Process, which good faith effort shall be a condition precedent to the right of each party to proceed to the next step in the Dispute Resolution Process.

.1 Direct Negotiations. Designated representatives of Owner and A-E shall meet as soon as possible (but not later than ten (10) days after receipt of the Statement of Dispute) in a good faith effort to negotiate a resolution to the claim. Each party shall be represented in such negotiations by an authorized representative with full knowledge of the details of the claim or defenses being asserted by such party, and with full authority to resolve such claim then and there, subject only to Owner's right and obligation to obtain Board of Education approval of any agreed settlement or resolution. If the claim involves the assertion of a right or claim by a third party (e.g., the Contractor) against A-E that is in turn being asserted by A-E against Owner, then such third party shall also have a representative attend such negotiations, with the same authority and knowledge as just described. Upon completion of the meeting, if the claim is not resolved, the parties may either continue the negotiations or either party may declare negotiations ended. All discussions that occur during such negotiations and all documents prepared solely for the purpose of such negotiations shall be confidential and privileged pursuant to California Evidence Code sections 1119 and 1152.

.2 Arbitration. In the event negotiation between A-E and Owner is unsuccessful, all claims, disputes and other matters in question between Owner and A-E arising out of or relating to the Agreement or the breach thereof will be decided by binding arbitration in accordance with the latest revision of the Construction Industry Arbitration Rules of the American Arbitration Association subject to the limitations of this Agreement. The arbitration proceedings shall be held in Los Angeles before a single arbitrator, who shall be a retired judge or attorney with at least five years’ experience in public works construction contract law and in mediating or arbitrating public works construction disputes. This agreement so to arbitrate and any other agreement or consent to arbitrate entered into in accordance herewith as provided in this Agreement, as well as any arbitration award obtained thereto, will be specifically enforceable under the prevailing law of any court having jurisdiction.

.3 Time for Suit. Notice of the demand for arbitration will be filed in writing with the other party to the Agreement and with the designated arbitration entity. The demand for arbitration will be made within a reasonable time after the claim, dispute or other matter in question has arisen, and in no event shall any such demand be made after the date when institution of legal or equitable proceedings based on such claim, dispute, or other matter in question would be barred by the

applicable statute of limitations. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any time limits within which to file a demand for arbitration shall be suspended with respect to a dispute submitted to mediation pursuant to this Agreement until 10 days after termination of the mediation.

.4 Joinder. If a claim, dispute or other matter in question between A-E and Owner involves the work of a Contractor, Subcontractor, Supplier, Engineer and/or Subconsultant or other participant in the design and construction process, either A-E or Owner may join such entity as a party to the arbitration between A-E and Owner hereunder. A-E shall include in all subcontracts required by this Agreement a specific provision whereby the Subconsultant consents to being joined in an arbitration between A-E and Owner involving the work of such Subconsultant.

.5 Right to Discovery. The parties to any arbitration shall have the right to conduct discovery pursuant to the California Civil Discovery Act of 1986 as set forth in California Code of Civil Procedure section 2016 et seq.

20. Non Discrimination - It is the policy of the Owner that in connection with all services rendered there be no discrimination against any prospective or active employee engaged in such services because of sex, race, color, ancestry, religious creed, national origin, physical disability (including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer), age, marital status, sexual orientation, political belief or affiliation, or to deny family care leave, therefore A-E agrees to comply with applicable Federal and California laws including, but not limited to, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Civil Rights Act of 1991; The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (Section 504); and the California Fair Employment Practice and Housing Act codified in Government Code Sections 12900 to 12996; and Labor Code Section 1735. In addition, A-E agrees to require like compliance by all Subconsultants employed by A-E on the Project.

21. Addresses for Notices. All notices, demands or requests shall include the Project name and date of this Agreement and be addressed to the parties as follows:

To Owner:

Director, Facilities Contracts

Los Angeles Unified School District

355 South Grand Avenue, 11th Floor

Los Angeles, California 90071

Facsimile: (213) 633-3399

With a copy to OAR, and, in the case of claims, a copy to:

Jefferson Crane

Executive Officer of the Board

Los Angeles Unified School District

333 South Beaudry, 24th Floor

Los Angeles, California 90017

Facsimile: (213) 241-8443

22. Waiver. Provisions of this Agreement may be waived by Owner only in writing stating expressly that it is intended as a waiver of specified provisions of the Agreement. A waiver by either party to this Agreement of any breach of any term, covenant, or condition contained herein shall not be deemed to be a waiver of any subsequent breach of the same or any other term, covenant, or

condition contained herein whether of the same or a different character. The Owner's approval, acceptance, use or payment for any or part of the A-E's services shall not in any way alter A-E's obligations, or waive any of Owner's rights, under this Agreement.

23. No Third Party Rights. Nothing contained in this Agreement is intended to make any person or entity who is not a signatory to this Agreement a third party beneficiary of any right or obligation created by this Agreement or by operation of law.

24. Extent of Agreement. This Agreement represents the entire Agreement with Owner and A-E for furnishing of services to the Project and supersedes all prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral, and may be amended only by written instrument signed by both Owner and A-E.

25. Severability. In case any provision of this Agreement is held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable, the validity, legality and enforceability of all remaining provisions shall not be affected.

26. Successors and Assigns. This Agreement shall be binding upon Owner and A-E and their respective successors and assigns. Neither the performance of this Agreement nor any part thereof, nor any monies due or to become due hereunder, nor any claim

hereunder, may be assigned by A-E without the prior written consent and approval of Owner, which may be granted or withheld in Owner's sole discretion. This Agreement and all of Owner's rights in and to the Design Documents may be assigned by Owner upon written notice to A-E. Owner shall have no liability or responsibility to A-E for payment for any services performed after the date of such assignment and notice by Owner.

27. Confidentiality. A-E shall treat all information and data furnished to it by Owner or any other Project Team member or otherwise obtained or prepared by A-E concerning the Project as strictly confidential and shall not disclose any of the same to any other person or entity unless required to do so in connection with A-E's performance of this Agreement or any governmental filings or applications. A-E shall not engage in or permit any public references or statements to the Project, Owner or A-E's services hereunder, including, without limitation, granting interviews to broadcast, print or other media, without the prior written consent of Owner, which may be granted or withheld in the sole discretion of the Owner. A-E shall instruct all of its employees of the foregoing confidentiality obligation.

28. Independent Contractor. A-E is and shall at all times remain as to the Owner a wholly independent contractor. Neither the Owner nor any of its agents shall have control over the conduct of A-E or any of A-E's officers, agents or employees, except as herein set forth. A-E shall not, at any time, or in any manner, represent that it or any of its agents or employees are in any manner agents or employees of the Owner.

29. Representations by A-E. A-E represents that it is (i) financially solvent, able to pay its debts as they mature and possessed of sufficient working capital to complete the services and perform the obligations required by this Agreement; (ii) authorized to do business in the State of California; and (iii) duly licensed in accordance with Applicable Laws to render the services to be provided by this Agreement.

30. Survival. The provisions of this Agreement which by their nature survive completion of the

Services or termination of this Agreement, including, without limitation, all warranties, indemnities and payment obligations, shall remain in full force and effect after completion or termination of this Agreement.

31. Cost Principles. A-E agrees that the Contract Cost Principles and Procedures, 48 CFR Federal Acquisition Regulations Systems, Chapter 1, Part 13 et seq., shall be used to determine the allowability of individual items of cost. A-E also agrees to comply with Federal procedures in accordance with 49 CFR, Part 18, Uniform Administrative Requirements for Grants and Cooperative Agreements to State and Local Governments. Any costs for which payment has been made to A-E that are determined by subsequent audit to be unallowable under 48 CFR, Chapter 1, Part 31 et seq., or 49 CFR, Part 18, shall be repaid to the Owner by A-E and may be deducted by Owner from any payments due A-E.

32. Interpretation. A-E and Owner acknowledge that the terms of this Agreement have been mutually negotiated and, accordingly, shall not be interpreted against either Owner or A-E on the basis that either party was solely responsible for or in control of the drafting of this Agreement.

33. Advertising. A-E may not use Owner's name or refer to Owner or the Project, directly or indirectly in any promotional materials, advertisement, news release or release to any professional or trade publication without Owner's prior written approval, which may be withheld in its sole discretion.

34. Electronic Documents. In the event of any conflict between a documents contained in electronic file and the hard copy of such document maintained in the files of Owner or A-E, the hard copy shall control.

35. Right to Audit. The A-E understands and agrees that the Owner has the right to review documents and work in progress and to audit financial and other records pertaining to the performance of the work under this Agreement, whether such records were prepared by the A-E or anyone else associated with the work. At any time prior to the date which is three (3) years following final payment under this Agreement, the A-E shall provide the Owner, at the Owner’s reasonable expense, a copy of all such records within ten (10) business days of a written request from the Owner. At any time prior to the date which is three (3) years following final payment under the Agreement, the Owner’s rights shall also include access at reasonable times to the A-E’s facilities for the purpose of interviewing employees and inspecting and copying (at the Owner’s reasonable expense) such books, records, accounts and other material which may be relevant to a matter under investigation. The A-E shall, at no cost to the Owner, furnish reasonable facilities and assistance for such review and audit. The A-E’s failure to provide records or access within the time requested shall preclude the A-E from receiving any payment due under the Agreement until such documents are provided and shall preclude the A- E from receiving any reimbursement from Owner of any such copying charges. The A-E agrees to maintain such records for a period of three (3) years following final payment under the Agreement.

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