Services Related to Buried Wastes and Contamination. Should buried solid, liquid, or potentially hazardous wastes or subsurface or soil contamination be uncovered at the site, follow-up investigations may be required to identify the nature and extent of such wastes or subsurface soil or groundwater contamination and to determine appropriate methods for managing of such wastes or contamination and for follow-up monitoring. Investigation, design, or construction-related services related to buried solid, liquid, or potentially hazardous wastes or soil or groundwater contamination will be provided through a separate proposal with Owner.
Services Related to Buried Wastes and Contamination. Should buried solid, liquid, or potentially hazardous wastes or subsurface or soil contamination be uncovered at the site, follow-up investigations may be required to identify the nature and extent of such wastes or subsurface soil or groundwater contamination and to determine appropriate methods for managing of such wastes or contamination and for follow-up monitoring. Investigation, design, or construction-related services related to buried solid, liquid, or potentially hazardous wastes or soil or groundwater contamination will be provided through a separate agreement with OWNER. Compensation OWNER shall compensate ENGINEER for Services a lump sum of $3,000. Only sales taxes or other taxes on Services that are in effect at the time this Agreement is executed are included in the Compensation. If the tax laws are subsequently changed by legislation during the life of this Agreement, this Agreement will be adjusted to reflect the net change. The lump sum for the Services is based on wage scale/hourly billing rates, adjusted annually on July 1, that anticipates the Services will be completed as indicated. Should the completion time be extended, it may be cause for an adjustment in the lump sum that reflects any wage scale adjustments made. The lump sum will not be exceeded without prior notice to and agreement by OWNER but may be adjusted for time delays, time extensions, amendments, or changes in the Scope of Services. Any adjustments will be negotiated based on ENGINEER’s increase or decrease in costs caused by delays, extensions, amendments, or changes. Village of Ashville Page 3 August 16, 2021 Schedule Services will begin upon execution of this Agreement, which is anticipated the week of August 16, 2021. Services are scheduled for completion on August 30, 2021. Standard of Care The Standard of Care for all Services performed or furnished by ENGINEER under this Agreement will be the care and skill ordinarily used by members of ENGINEER’s profession practicing under similar circumstances at the same time and in the same locality. ENGINEER makes no warranties, express or implied, under this Agreement or otherwise, in connection with ENGINEER’s Services. OWNER’s Responsibilities
