RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE STATE 3.2.1 The State will identify a Project Manager for the Project. The Project Manager will be the sole point of contact between the Contractor and the State. The Project Manager will be the State’s representative authorized to communicate the State’s position and directions related to all contract work and to coordinate all change orders with the Commissioner of Buildings and General Services as deemed necessary. 3.2.2 If applicable, the State shall furnish all surveys describing the physical characteristics, legal limitations and utility locations for the site of the Project, and a legal description of the site. 3.2.3 Except as provided in Subparagraph 4.7.1, the State shall secure and pay for necessary approvals, easements, assessments and charges required for the construction, use or occupancy of permanent structures or for permanent changes in existing facilities. 3.2.4 Information or services under the State's control shall be furnished by the State with reasonable promptness to avoid delay in the orderly progress of the Work. 3.2.5 Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the Contractor will be furnished, free of charge, all copies of Drawings and Specifications reasonably necessary for the execution of the Work. 3.2.6 The State shall forward instructions to the Contractor through the Architect. 3.2.7 The foregoing are in addition to any other duties and responsibilities of the State enumerated in the Contract Documents including those responsibilities described in Articles 6, 9 and 11 of this agreement. 3.2.8 The State may utilize a Clerk-of-the-Works to provide inspection and monitoring work on behalf of the State. If a Clerk-of-the-Works is utilized, it is the responsibility of the Architect and the Contractor to review and understand the Clerk’s duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority. Upon request, the State shall provide a copy of the Clerk-of-the-Works contract to Architect and Contractor.
Responsibilities of the Parties 1.5.1 The Parties shall perform all obligations of this Agreement in accordance with all Applicable Laws and Regulations, Operating Requirements, and