Common use of Construction Phase Testing Clause in Contracts

Construction Phase Testing. The State shall engage and pay directly for construction phase tests and reports. The Consultant shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy and completeness of tests and reports provided by the State, subject to any limitations expressly stated by the professionals providing the tests and reports and only to the extent consistent with the ordinary standard of care for the type of professional providing the test, and provided further, that the Consultant is required to notify the State if the Consultant knows or has reason to know of any ambiguities or errors in the tests or reports, or if the Consultant knows or has reason to know of additional information relevant to the tests or reports provided by the State.