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as described above within 30 days, the parties may request that the dispute be submitted to the
Board of Public Works for resolution. If the parties are dissatisfied with the decision of the Board
of Public Works, the parties’ reserve the right to pursue any available legal and/or equitable
remedies for any breaches of this contract except as that right may be limited by the terms of this
contract.

NO DAMAGES FOR DELAY Apart from a written extension of time, no payment, compensation,
or adjustment of any kind shall be made to Independent Contractor for damages because of
hindrances or delays in the progress of the work from any cause, and Independent Contractor
agrees to accept in full satisfaction of such hindrances and delays any extension of time that the
City of Nashua may provide.

INSURANCE Independent Contractor shall carry and maintain in effect during the performance of
services under this contract:

> General Liability insurance in the amount of $1,000,000 per occurrence; $2,000,000
agpregatc;
$1,000,000 Combined Single Limit Automobile Liability;
*Coverage must include all owned, non-owned and hired vehicles.
> and Workers’ Compensation Coverage in compliance with the State of New
Hampshire statutes, $100,000/$500,000/81 00,000.

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Independent Contractor shall maintain in effect at all times during the performance under this
contract all specified insurance coverage with insurers. None of the requirements as to types and
limits to be maintained by Independent Contractor are intended to and shall not in any manner
limit or qualify the liabilities and obligations assumed by Independent Contractor under this
contract. The City of Nashua shall not maintain any insurance on behalf of Independent
Contractor. Subcontractors are subject to the same insurance requirements as Independent
Contractor and it shall be the Independent Contractor’s responsibility to ensure compliance of this
requirement.

Independent Contractor wil] provide the City of Nashua with certificates of insurance for
coverage as listed below and endorsements affecting coverage required by the contract within ten
calendar days after the City of Nashua issues the notice of award. The City of Nashua requires
thirty days written notice of cancellation or material change in coverage. The certificates and
endorsements for each insurance policy must be signed by a person authorized by the insurer and

who is licensed by the State of New Hampshire. General Liability and Auto Liability policies

must name the City of Nashua as an additional insured and reflect on the certificate of
insurance. Independent Contractor is responsible for filing updated certificates of insurance with
the City of Nashua’s Risk Management Department during the life of the contract.

> All deductibles and self-insured retentions shall be fully disclosed in the certificate(s) of
insurance.
> If aggregate limits of less than $2,000,000 are imposed on bodily injury and

property damage, Independent Contractor must maintain umbrella liability
insurance of at least $1,000,000. All aggregates must be fully disclosed on the
required certificate of insurance.

>» The specified insurance requirements do not relieve Independent Contractor of its
responsibilities or limit the amount of its liability to the City of Nashua or other
persons, and Independent Contractor is encouraged to purchase such additional
insurance, as it deems necessary.

® The insurance provided herein is primary, and no insurance held or owned by the City
of Nashua shall be called upon to contribute to a loss.

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Independent Contractor is responsible for and required to remedy all damage or loss to any
property, including property of the City of Nashua, caused in whole or part by Independent
Contractor or anyone employed, directed, or supervised by Independent Contractor

INDEMNIFICATION Regardless of any coverage provided by any insurance, Independent
Contractor agrees to indemnify and hold harmless the City of Nashua, its apents, officials,
employees and authorized representatives and their employees from and against any and all suits,
causes of action, legal or administrative proceedings, arbitrations, claims, demands, damages,
liabilities, interest, reimbursement of reasonable attorney’s fees, costs and expenses of any kind
or nature in any manner caused, occasioned, or contributed to in whole or in part by reason of any
negligent act, omission, or fault or willful misconduct, whether active or passive, of Independent
Contractor or of anyone acting under its direction or control or on its behalf in connection with or
incidental to the performance of this contract. Independent Contractor’s indemnity, and hold
harmless obligations, or portions thereof, shall not apply to liability caused by the sole negligence
or willful misconduct of the party indemnified or held harmless.

FISCAL CONTINGENCY All payments under this contract are contingent upon the availability to
the City of Nashua of the necessary funds. This contract shall terminate and the City of Nashua's
obligations under it shall be extinguished at the end of any fiscal year in which the City of Nashua
fails to appropriate monies for the ensuing fiscal year sufficient for the performance of this
contract.

Nothing in this contract shall be construed to provide Independent Contractor with a right of
payment over any other entity. Any funds obligated by the City of Nashua under this contract
that are not paid to Independent Contractor shall automatically revert to the City of Nashua’s
discretionary contro! upon the completion, termination, or cancellation of the agreement. The
City of Nashua shall not have any obligation to re-award or to provide, in any manner, the
unexpended funds to Independent Contractor. Independent Contractor shall have no claim of any
sort to the unexpended funds.

COMPENSATION Review by the City of Nashua of Independent Contractor's submitted monthly
invoice forms and progress reports for payment will be promptly accomplished by the City of
Nashua. If there is insufficient information, the City of Nashua may require Independent
Contractor to submit additional information. Unless the City of Nashua, in its sole discretion,
decides otherwise, the City of Nashua shall pay Independent Contractor in full within 30 days of
approval of the submitted monthly invoice forms and progress reports.

COMPLIANCE WITH APPLICABLE LAWS Independent Contractor, at all times, shall fully and
completely comply with all applicable local, state and federal laws, statutes, regulations,
ordinances, orders, or requirements of any sort in carrying out the obligations of this contract,
including, but not limited to, all federal, state, and local accounting procedures and requirements,
all immigration and naturalization laws, and the Americans With Disabilities Act. Independent
Contractor shall, throughout the period services are to be performed under this contract, monitor
for any changes to the applicable laws, statutes, regulations, ordinances, orders, or requirements,
shall promptly notify the City of Nashua in writing of any changes to the same relating to or
affecting this contract, and shall submit detailed documentation of any cffect of the change in
terms of both time and cost of performing the contract.

NONDISCRIMINATION If applicable or required under any federal or state law, statutc, regulation,
order, or other requirement, Independent Contractor agrees to the following terms. Independent
Contractor will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of
physical or mental handicap in regard to any position for which the employee or applicant for
employment is qualified. Independent Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to employ,
advance in employment, or to otherwise treat qualified, handicapped individuals without
discrimination based upon physical or mental handicap in all employment practices, including but

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ITEMS NOT INCLUDED
1. More meetings than identified in basic and additional services.

2. Construction drawings and specifications. (Note: At this time the City has not
defined the scope or method of project delivery, or its phasing, which would dictate
the criteria of scope and extent of these construction documents}. Segments 3, 4, 6
& 11-14 all other drawings and specs.

3. Changes to the final engineering designs that are a result of issued state, federal or
city permit conditions.

4. RFls as part of any ongoing project permit application process.

5. Coordination with the City CM regarding the scope, fees and budgets, and
scheduling of TTG’s final engineering design.

& Work currently being performed by others.

FEE

We propose to invoice for our services on an hourly basis per the attached “Standard Fee
Schedule and Payment Terms” dated January 1, 2022. Invoices will be submitted monthly.

A total not-to-exceed budget for the scope of work identified as “basic” final engineering
design services is $286,340. The total allowance estimate for “additional” services to
support the final engineering design is $118,000.

Attachment A is a Fee Summary Sheet line iteming and totaling the fees for “basic” and
“additional” services.

Attachment B is a Fee Breakdown providing labor and expense estimates per the Scope of
Services for the “basic” and “additional” services.

SCHEDULE

To be determined with the City.

Final Engineering Design Proposal 05-11-22
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not limited to the following: employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment,
advertising, layoff, termination, rates of pay, or other forms of compensation and selection for
training, including apprenticeship.

Without limitation of the foregoing, Independent Contractor's attention is directed to Title
41"Public Contracts and Property Management” C.F.R. Subtitle B “Other Provisions Relating to
Public Contracts” Section 60 “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal
Employment, Department of Labor” which, by this reference, is incorporated in this contract.

Independent Contractor agrees to assist disadvantaged business enterprises in obtaining business
opportunities by identifying and encouraging disadvantaged suppliers, consultants, and sub
consultants to participate to the extent possible, consistent with their qualification, quality of
work, and obligation of Independent Contractor under this contract.

In connection with the performance of work under this contract, Independent Contractor agrees
not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, creed,
color, national origin, sex, age, or sexual orientation. This agreement includes, but is not limited
to, the following: employment, upgrading, demotion or transfer, recruitment or recruitment
advertising, layoff or termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for
training, including apprenticeship.

Independent Contractor agrees, if applicable, to insert these provisions in all subcontracts, except
for subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials. Any violation of any
applicable provision by Independent Contractor shall constitute a material breach of the contract.

ENDORSEMENT Independent Contractor shall seal and/or stamp and sign professional documents
including drawings, plans, maps, reports, specifications, and other instruments of service prepared
by Independent Contractor or under its direction as required under the laws of the State of New
Tarpshire.

ASSIGNMENT, TRANSFER, DELEGATION, OR SUBCONTRACTING Independent Contractor shall
not assign, transfer, delegate, or subcontract any rights, obligations, or duties under this contract
without the prior written consent of the City of Nashua. Any such assignment, transfer,
delegation, or subcontracting without the prior written consent of the City of Nashua is void. Any
consent of the City of Nashua to any assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontracting shall only
apply to the incidents expressed and provided for in the written consent and shall not be deemed
to be a consent to any subsequent assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontracting. Any such
assignment, transfer, delegation, or subcontract shall require compliance with or shall incorporate
all terms and conditions set forth in this agreement, including all incorporated Exhibits and
written amendments or modifications. Subject to the foregoing provisions, the contract inures to
the benefit of, and is binding upon, the successors and assigns of the parties.

CITY INSPECTION OF CONTRACT MATERIALS The books, records, documents and accounting
procedures and practices of Independent Contractor related to this contract shall be subject to
inspection, examination and audit by the City of Nashua, including, but not limited to, the
contracting agency, the Board of Public Works, Corporation Counsel, and, if applicable, the
Comptroller General of the United States, or any authorized representative of those entities.

DISPOSITION OF CONTRACT MATERIALS Any books, reports, studies, photographs, negatives or
other documents, data, drawings or other materials, including but not limited to those contained in
media of any sort (e.g., electronic, magnetic, digital) prepared by or supplied to Independent
Contractor in the performance of its obligations under this contract shall be the exclusive property
of the City of Nashua and all such materials shall be remitted and delivered, at Independent
Contractor's expense, by Independent Contractor to the City of Nashua upon completion,

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General Terms and Conditions

ARTICLE 6-— GENERAL PROVISIONS

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The Contract represents the entire and integrated agreement between the parties and
supersedes prior negotiations, representations or agreements, either written or oral. The
Contract may be amended or modified only by a written modification.

The term “Work” means the construction and services required by the Contract Documents,
and include all other labor, materials, equipment and services provided by the
CONTRACTOR to fulfill the CONTRACTOR’s obligations.

The intent of the Contract Documents is to include all items necessary for the proper
execution and completion of the Work by the CONTRACTOR. The Contract Documents
are complementary, and what is required by one shall be as binding as if required by all.

In the case of a discrepancy, calculated dimensions will govern over scaled dimensions,
Contract Drawings will govern over Standard Specifications, and Technical Specifications
will govern over both Contract Drawings and Standard Specifications. In the case of a
discrepancy between the Agreement and other Contract Documents, the more specific or
stringent obligation or requirement to the benefit of the OWNER shall take precedence.
The CONTRACTOR shail take no advantage of any apparent error or omission in the
Contract Drawings or Technical Specifications, and the Engineer will be permitted to make
such corrections and interpretations as may be deemed necessary to fulfill the intent of the
Contract Documents.

ARTICLE 7 — OWNER

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Except for permits and fees, which are the responsibility of the CONTRACTOR under the
Contract Documents, the OWNER shall obtain and pay for other necessary approvals,
easements, assessments and charges.

If the CONTRACTOR fails to correct Work that is not in accordance with the Contract
Documents, the OWNER may direct the CONTRACTOR in writing to stop the Work
until the correction is made.

If the CONTRACTOR defaults or neglects to carry out the Work in accordance with the
Contract Documents and fails within a seven (7) day period after receipt of written notice
from the OWNER to correct such default or neglect with diligence and promptness, the
OWNER may, without prejudice to other remedies, correct such deficiencies. In such
case, a Change Order shall be issued deducting the cost of correction from payments due
the CONTRACTOR.

The OWNER reserves the right to perform construction or operations related to the project
with the OWNER’s own forces, and to award separate contracts in connection with other
portions of the project.

The CONTRACTOR shall coordinate and cooperate with separate CONTRACTORs
employed by the OWNER.

Costs caused by delays or by improperly timed activities or defective construction shall be
borne by the responsible party.

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CHANGE ORDER

No. 1
PROJECT: WWITE Primary and Secondary Digester Coating
EXECUTED CONTRACT DATE: March 22, 2022
DATE OF ISSUANCE: July 7, 2022 EFFECTIVE DATE: Upon City Approval
OWNER: City of Nashua, NH
OWNER’s Purchase Order NO.: 170204
CONTRACTOR: John W. Egan Company, Inc
ENGINEER: WWTF Project Engineer

You are directed to make the following changes in the Contract Documents:

Description:

Additional work consisting of cleaning and coating surfaces of the following six (6) items:
1. Metal skirt at base of primary digester;
Exterior ladder on Dechlor Building;
Raw sewage pipe lateral in Wet Weather Facility;
Concrete deck repairs on CSO-002;
Seal exterior concrete foundation wall for Primary Digester and adjacent access building; and
Install new vinyl coated chain link fence on top of secondary digester

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Justification:
This work is part of primary and secondary digester complex or, adjacent to the complex. Improvements to
these items is necessary to preserve the life and functionality of each.

Attachments: See attached John W. Egan cost proposal dated June 13, 2022

IFB1092-010522 WWTFE Primary and Secondary Digester Coating
Change Order #1
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ARTICLE 8 —- CONTRACTOR

1. Execution of the Contract by the CONTRACTOR is a representation that the
CONTRACTOR has visited the site, become familiar with local conditions under which
the Work is to be performed and correlated personal observations with requirements of the
Contract Documents.

2. The CONTRACTOR shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents with

each other and with information furnished by the OWNER. Before commencing activities,

the CONTRACTOR shall: (1) take field measurements and verify field conditions; (2)

carefully compare this and other information known to the CONTRACTOR with the

Contract Documents; and (3) promptly report errors, inconsistencies or omissions

discovered to the OWNER.

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4. The CONTRACTOR shall supervise and direct the Work, using the CONTRACTOR’s
best skill and attention. The CONTRACTOR shall be solely responsible for and have
control over construction means, methods, techniques, sequences and procedures, and for
coordinating all portions of the Work.

5. The CONTRACTOR, as soon as practicable after award of the Contract, shall furnish in
writing to the OWNER the names of subcontractors or suppers for each portion of the
Work. The OWNER will promptly reply to the CONTRACTOR in wniting if, after due
investigation, he has reasonable objection to the subcontractors or suppliers listed.

6. Unless otherwise provided in the Contract Documents, the CONTRACTOR shall provide
and pay for labor, materials, equipment, tools, utilities, transportation, and other facilities
and services necessary for proper execution and completion of the work.

7, The CONTRACTOR shall deliver, handle, store and install materials in accordance with
manufacturers’ instructions.

8. The CONTRACTOR warrants to the OWNER that (1) materials and equipment furnished
under the contract will be new and of good quality unless otherwise required or permitted
by the Contract Documents; (2) the Work will be free from defects not mherent in the
quality required or permitted; and (3) the Work will conform to the requirements of the
Contract Documents.

9. The CONTRACTOR shall pay sales, consumer, use and similar taxes that are legally
required when the Contract is executed.

10. The CONTRACTOR shall obtain and pay for the building permit and other permits and
governmental fees, licenses and inspections necessary for proper execution and completion
of the Work.

11. The CONTRACTOR shall comply with and give notices required by agencies having
jurisdiction over the Work. If the CONTRACTOR performs Work knowing it to be
contrary to laws, statutes, ordinances building codes, and rules and regulations without
notice to the OWNER, the CONTRACTOR shall assume full responsibility for such
Work and shall bear the attributable costs. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly notify the
OWNER in writing of any known inconsistencies in the Contract Documents with such
governmental laws, rules and regulations.

12. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly review, approve in writing and submit Shop

Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals required by the Contract

Documents. Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples and similar submittals are not

Contract Documents.

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The CONFRACTOR shall confine operations at the site to areas permitted by law,
ordinances, permits, the Contract Documents and the OWNER.

The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for cutting, fitting or patching required
completing the Work or to make its parts fit together properly.

The CONTRACTOR shall keep the premises and surrounding area free from
accumulation of debris and trash related to the Work.

Upon completion of WORK, CONTRACTOR warrants and guarantees to OWNER, for
one (1) year, and that all WORK was completed in accordance with the Contract
Documents and will not be defective. CONTRACTOR’s warranty and guarantee
hereunder excludes defects or damage caused by:

> Abuse, modification, or improper maintenance or operation by persons other than
CONTRACTOR, subcontractors, suppliers, or any other individual or entity for
whom CONTRACTOR is responsible; or

> Normal wear and tear under normal usage.

ARTICLE 9 - CHANGES IN THE WORK

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After execution of the Contract, changes in the Work may be accomplished by Change
Order or by order for a minor change in the Work. The OWNER, without invalidating the
Contract, may order changes in the Work within the general scope of the Contract
consisting of additions, deletions or other revisions, the Contract Sum and Contract Time
being adjusted accordingly.

A Change Order shall be a written order to the CONTRACTOR signed by the OWNER
to change the Work, Contract Sum or Contract Time.

Change Order requests must include material and equipment cost plus labor with a profit
margin of no more than 10%. Change Orders may require approval by the Board of
Public Works and the OWNER’s Finance Committee vote prior to proceeding.

The OWNER will have authority to order minor changes in the Work not involving
changes in the Contract Sum or the Contract Time and not inconsistent with the intent of
the Contract Documents. Such changes shail be written orders and shall be binding on the
OWNER and CONTRACTOR. The CONTRACTOR shall carry out such written orders
promptly.

If concealed or unknown physical conditions are encountered at the site that differ
materially from those indicated in the Contract Documents or from those conditions
ordinarily found to exist, the Contract Sum and Contract Time shall be subject to equitable
adjustment following authorization of the OWNER to the charges.

ARTICLE 10 —- TIME

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Time limits stated in the Contract Documents are of the essence to the Contract.

If the CONTRACTOR is delayed at any time in progress of the Work by changes ordered
in the Work, or by labor disputes, fire, unusual delay in deliveries, unavoidable casualties
or other causes beyond the CONTRACTOR’s control, the Contract Time shall be
extended by Change Order for such reasonable time as may be determined.

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10.

. The Contract Sum stated in the Agreement, including authorized adjustments, is the total

amount, payable by the OWNER to the CONTRACTOR for performance of the Work
under the Contract Documents.

CONTRACTOR shall submit requests for payment for services performed under this
agreement in accordance with the milestone invoicing schedule defined under
ARTICLE 4 - CONTRACT SUM

Requests for Payment under this agreement shall be submitted as follows:
> Electronically via email to VendorAPInvoices@NashuaNH.gov

OR
» Paper Copies via US Mail to:

City of Nashua, City Hall
Accounts Payable
229 Main Street
Nashua, NH 03060

Please do not submit invoices both electronically and paper copy.

In addition, and to facilitate the proper and timely payment of applications, the
OWNER requires that all submitted invoices contain a valid PURCHASE ORDER
NUMBER.

The CONTRACTOR warrants that title to all Work covered by an Application for
Payment will pass to the OWNER no later than the time of payment. The
CONTRACTOR further warrants that upon submittal of an Application for Payment, all
Work for which Certificates for Payment have been previously issued and payments
received from the OWNER shall, to the best of the CONTRACTOR’s lknowledge,
information and belief, be free and clear of liens, claims, security interests or other
encumbrances adverse to the OWNER’s interests.

OWNER shall make payments, for work satisfactonly completed and accurately invoiced,
on the basis of CONTRACTORs Application for Payment, within 30 days of approval by
the OWNER.

The CONTRACTOR shall promptly pay each subcontractor and supplier out of the
amount paid to the CONTRACTOR on account of such entities’ portion of the Work.

The OWNER shall have no responsibility for the payment of money to a subcontractor or
supplier.

An Application for Payment, a progress payment, or partial or entire use or occupancy of
the project by the OWNER shall not constitute acceptance of Work not in accordance with
the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Substantial completion is the stage in the progress of the Work when the Work or
designated portion thereof is sufficiently complete in accordance with the Contract
Documents so the OWNER can occupy or utilize the Work for its intended use.

When the Work or designated portion thereof is substantially complete, the
CONTRACTOR and OWNER shall establish responsibilities for completion and shall fix
the time within which the CONTRACTOR shall finish all items on the list accompanying
the Certificate. Warranties required by the Contract Documents shall commence on the

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date of Substantial Completion of the Work or designated portion thereof unless otherwise
provided in the Certificate of Substantial Completion.

11. Upon receipt of a final Application for Payment, the OWNER will mspect the Work.
When he finds the Work acceptable and the Contract fully performed, the OWNER will
promptly issue a final Certificate for Payment.

12. Acceptance of final payment by the CONTRACTOR, a subcontractor or supplier shall
constitute a waiver of claims by that payee except those previously made in writing and
identified by that payee as unsettled at the time of final Application for Payment.

ARTICLE 12 — PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

1. The CONTRACTOR shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and supervising all
safety precautions and programs, including all those required by law in connection with
performance of the Contract. The CONTRACTOR shall promptly remedy damage and
loss to property caused in whole or in part by the CONTRACTOR, or by anyone for
whose acts the CONTRACTOR may be liable.

ARTICLE 13 - CORRECTION OF WORK

1. The CONTRACTOR shail promptly correct Work rejected by the OWNER as failing to
conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents. The CONTRACTOR shall bear
the cost of correcting such rejected work

2. In addition to the CONTRACTOR’s other obligations including warranties under the
Contract, the CONTRACTOR shall, for a period of one year after Substantial Completion,
correct work not conforming to the requirements of the Contract Documents.

3. Ifthe CONTRACTOR fails to correct nonconforming Work within a reasonable time, the
OWNER may correct it and the CONTRACTOR shall reimburse the OWNER for the
cost of the correction.

ARTICLE 14 —- PROHIBITED INTERESTS

CONTRACTOR shall not allow any officer or employee of the OWNER to have any indirect or
direct mterest in this contract or the proceeds of this contract. CONTRACTOR warrants that no
officer or employee of the OWNER has any direct or indirect interest, whether contractual, non-
contractual, financial or otherwise, in this contract or in the business of the CONTRACTOR.
CONTRACTOR also warrants that it presently has no interest and that it will not acquire any
interest, direct or mdirect, which would conflict in any manner or degree with the performance of
services required to be performed under this contract. CONTRACTOR further warrants that no
person having such an interest shall be employed in the performance of this contract. If any such
interest comes to the attention of CONTRACTOR at any time, a full and complete disclosure of
the interest shall be immediately made in writing to the OWNER. If OWNER determines that a
conflict exists and was not disclosed to the OWNER, it may terminate the contract at will or for
cause.

ARTICLE 15 — TERMINATION OF THE CONTRACT
TERMINATION, ABANDONMENT, OR SUSPENSION AT WILL

The OWNER, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to terminate, abandon, or suspend all or
part of the project and contract at will. If the OWNER chooses to terminate, abandon, or suspend

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