Common use of Consultants and Staff Clause in Contracts

Consultants and Staff. District and Architect agree that the professional services under this Agreement require adequate staffing and continuity of qualified people. All key staff listed below have been approved by District and Architect and may not be changed without prior written approval of the District except when such staff cease to work for Architect. If District finds the performance of an approved individual not acceptable, District shall notify Architect who shall then take necessary corrective action. If unable to correct performance to District’s satisfaction, Architect shall make appropriate staffing changes acceptable to the District. (1) All engineers and experts and consultants employed by Architect not listed herein shall be approved in writing in advance by District prior to their engagement. Architect shall supervise and shall be responsible for the work of consultants hired by Architect. Architect shall confer and cooperate with landscape architects, educational planners, and other professional consultants employed by District. (2) Architect shall require each engineer and consultant listed above, prior to commencing any services relating to the Project, to provide District with evidence that each such engineer or consultant has in effect a policy of comprehensive general liability insurance, with the same limits, endorsements and requirements as specified in Paragraph 9 of this Agreement. (3) Architect, as part of the Basic Services, shall furnish, at Architect’s own expense, all draftsmen and clerical personnel necessary to perform the services described herein. (4) Architect shall promptly notify District of reassignment or replacement of engineers, consultants and experts specified above. Architect shall also notify District of staff changes of all other key personnel working on the Project.