Common use of Partnering Process and Objectives Clause in Contracts

Partnering Process and Objectives. Developer and TxDOT, as well as those Subcontractors as may be selected from time to time, shall participate in partnering sessions at strategic points throughout the progress of the Project. The objectives of the partnering process are: (i) to identify potential problem areas early; (ii) to develop and implement procedures for resolving them in order to prevent them from becoming disputes; (iii) to achieve effective and efficient Project completion in accordance with the Project Milestones and Contract Documents; and (iv) to create mutual trust and respect for each party's respective roles in the Work process while recognizing the respective risks inherent in those roles. Early in the progress of the Work, specific interface issues, scope of work boundaries, division of responsibilities, communication channels, and application of alternative resolution principles shall be included in the partnering sessions. Later in the progress of the Work, the issues to be included in partnering sessions will be determined as needed.