Common use of TESTING AND OBSERVATIONS Clause in Contracts

TESTING AND OBSERVATIONS. CLIENT understands that testing and observation are discrete sampling procedures, and that such procedures indicate conditions only at the depths, locations, and times the procedures were performed. RK will provide test results and opinions based on tests and field observations only for the work tested. CLIENT understands that testing and observation are not continuous or exhaustive and are conducted to reduce – not eliminate – project risk. CLIENT agrees to the level or amount of testing performed and the associated risk. CLIENT is responsible (even if CLIENT delegates such responsibility to Contractor) for notifying and scheduling RK to perform these services. RK shall not be responsible for the quality and completeness of contractor’s work or Contractor’s adherence to the project plans, specifications and other related documents. RK’s performance of testing and observation services shall not relieve Contractor in any way from responsibility for defects discovered in Contractor’s work or create a Legal\A5954\397228\4819‐8923‐4614.v3‐9/24/20 ADM100 warranty or guarantee on the part of RK. CLIENT acknowledges that RK will not supervise or direct the work performed by Contractor or its subcontractors and is not responsible for their means and methods.

TESTING AND OBSERVATIONS. CLIENT understands that testing and observation are discrete sampling procedures, and that such procedures indicate conditions only at the depths, locations, and times the procedures were performed. RK will provide test results and opinions based on tests and field observations only for the work tested. CLIENT understands that testing and observation are not continuous or exhaustive and are conducted to reduce – not eliminate – project risk. CLIENT agrees to the level or amount of testing performed and the associated risk. CLIENT is responsible (even if CLIENT delegates such responsibility to Contractor) for notifying and scheduling RK to perform these services. RK shall not be responsible for the quality and completeness of contractor’s work or Contractor’s adherence to the project plans, specifications and other related documents. RK’s performance of testing and observation services shall not relieve Contractor in any way from responsibility for defects discovered in Contractor’s work or create a Legal\A5954\397228\4819‐8923‐4614.v3‐9/24/20 Legal\A5954\397228\4819-8923-4614.v3-9/24/20 ADM100 Proposal No. PHD23-182-00 Attachment I September 26, 2023 warranty or guarantee on the part of RK. CLIENT acknowledges that RK will not supervise or direct the work performed by Contractor or its subcontractors and is not responsible for their means and methods.

TESTING AND OBSERVATIONS. CLIENT understands that testing and observation are discrete sampling procedures, and that such procedures indicate conditions only at the depths, locations, and times the procedures were performed. RK will provide test results and opinions based on tests and field observations only for the work tested. CLIENT understands that testing and observation are not continuous or exhaustive and are conducted to reduce – not eliminate – project risk. CLIENT agrees to the level or amount of testing performed and the associated risk. CLIENT is responsible (even if CLIENT delegates such responsibility to Contractor) for notifying and scheduling RK to perform these services. RK shall not be responsible for the quality and completeness of contractor’s work or Contractor’s adherence to the project plans, specifications and other related documents. RK’s performance of testing and observation services shall not relieve Contractor in any way from responsibility for defects discovered in Contractor’s work or create a Legal\A5954\397228\4819‐8923‐4614.v3‐9/24/20 Legal\A5954\397228\4819-8923-4614.v3-9/24/20 ADM100 Proposal No. PSF23-367-00 Attachment I February 2, 2024 warranty or guarantee on the part of RK. CLIENT acknowledges that RK will not supervise or direct the work performed by Contractor or its subcontractors and is not responsible for their means and methods.

TESTING AND OBSERVATIONS. CLIENT understands that testing and observation are discrete sampling procedures, and that such procedures indicate conditions only at the depths, locations, and times the procedures were performed. RK will provide test results and opinions based on tests and field observations only for the work tested. CLIENT understands that testing and observation are not continuous or exhaustive and are conducted to reduce – not eliminate – project risk. CLIENT agrees to the level or amount of testing performed and the associated risk. CLIENT is responsible (even if CLIENT delegates such responsibility to Contractor) for notifying and scheduling RK to perform these services. RK shall not be responsible for the quality and completeness of contractor’s work or Contractor’s adherence to the project plans, specifications and other related documents. RK’s performance of testing and observation services shall not relieve Contractor in any way from responsibility for defects discovered in Contractor’s work or create a Legal\A5954\397228\4819‐8923‐4614.v3‐9/24/20 Legal\A5954\397228\4819-8923-4614.v3-9/24/20 ADM100 Proposal No. PSF23-366-00 Attachment I February 2, 2024 warranty or guarantee on the part of RK. CLIENT acknowledges that RK will not supervise or direct the work performed by Contractor or its subcontractors and is not responsible for their means and methods.