Common use of Delay in Completion Clause in Contracts

Delay in Completion. a. Time is of the essence in the performance of the Work required by this Agreement. Consultant shall ensure that the each Project authorization is commenced within the time frame set forth in the applicable Formal Project authorization Document, tasks and services set forth therein are completed within the milestones set forth therein and each Project authorization is completed within the time frame set forth therein. In agreeing to the time for completion of the Work set forth in the applicable Formal Project authorization Document, Consultant has taken into consideration and made allowance for ordinary delays and hindrances incident to or which otherwise may be reasonably anticipated to affect completion of the Work or the Project. Any issues which may affect Consultant’s ability to comply with the requirements set forth in this Section 6(a) shall immediately be brought to the Port Project Manager’s attention and addressed as set forth in Section 4 of this Agreement. b. Consultant shall not be excused from any delay in performance under this Agreement, including any Formal Project authorization Document, unless (i) approved by the Port in accordance with Sections 3 or 4 above,