Term of this Agreement The term of this Agreement shall continue in effect, unless earlier terminated by either party hereto as provided hereunder, for a period of two years. Thereafter, unless otherwise terminated as provided herein, this Agreement shall be renewed automatically for successive one-year periods. This Agreement may be terminated without penalty: (i) by provision of sixty (60) days' written notice; (ii) by mutual agreement of the parties; or (iii) for "cause" (as defined herein) upon the provision of thirty (30) days' advance written notice by the party alleging cause.
of this Agreement If the State elects to accept the defective or nonconforming Work, a Change Order will be issued to reflect a reduction in the Contract Sum. The Architect will recommend to the State the value of diminishment of the defective or nonconforming Work. Such adjustment shall be effected whether or not final payment has been made.