Common use of Periodic Site Visits Clause in Contracts

Periodic Site Visits. As a basic service of this agreement, the A/E shall make periodic site visits as set forth herein and as reasonably necessary in accordance with the complexity of the contracted work and the scheduled construction activities. The A/E shall observe the construction operations and report on the progress and quality of the work being performed to determine, in general, that the work is proceeding in accordance with the approved construction schedule and that the materials, finishes and workmanship are in accordance with the contract documents. The A/E is required to conduct periodic site visits when contractors are present on the site and installing their respective trade work. Site visits shall be made by appropriately experienced personnel with specific knowledge of the requirements of the project as designed and specified. Unless otherwise agreed, minimum site visits shall be as set forth below for each trade contract included in the project through substantial completion providing sufficient work is being performed. When minimal work is being performed, the A/E may make one all-inclusive project site visit in addition to the services provided in Article 14.1 B. A. Combined General Work shall include demolition, civil and structural work. Combined MEP Work shall include mechanical, electrical, and plumbing systems work including, derivative specialty systems such as temperature control, building automation, fire alarm etc. B. Payment and Pay/Progress meetings are a basic service and are not compensable as a reimbursement expense, but are permissible in fulfilling the requirements of Article 14.12 providing: 1. Contractors are present on site and installing their respective trade work. 2. Observation is provided by appropriately experienced personnel with specific knowledge of the requirements of the project. 3. Observation reports are filed in accordance with Article 14.14. C. CDB shall be notified immediately if, in the A/E’s opinion, the materials, finishes and/or workmanship does not conform to the contract documents, requires special inspection or testing (beyond the specified requirements), or has been disapproved or rejected by the A/E. D. The A/E and the contractor shall be liable for the replacement and/or any damages incurred as a result of knowingly permitting non-specified material, or otherwise non-conforming work to be incorporated into the project.