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I I I whitewater improvement projects. The Consultant certifies that it employs licensed professional engineers in the state of Colorado and, as such, is not authorized to practice engineering in the state of Texas, but is authorized to provide advice and assistance to the City engineer responsible for the design and construction of the Project. The Consultant understands and agrees that its services will be provided under the direct supervision of the City Engineer, and the Consultant's employees will report to and be responsible to the City Engineer in the prosecution of all tasks identified in this Agreement as the responsibility of the Consultant. 1.1.4 The Consultant represents that it is familiar with environmental laws generally, and with the federal Endangered Species Act in particular. The Consultant acknowledges that the site of the Project is in an area of the San Marcos River with a high level of environmental sensitivity. The San Marcos River in this area is fed almost entirely by constant-temperature natural springs from the Edwards Aquifer that are located about one mile from the site of the Project. In this area, the San Marcos River is inhabited by three animal species and one plant species that are listed as endangered or threatened under state and federal laws, and the river is designated as critical habitat under federal law for these species. The Consultant understands and agrees to provide all of its services with due regard for the environmental sensitivity of the site of the Proj ect. 1.1.5 The Consultant's Basic Services consist of the services described in Sections 1.1 through 1.6. 1.1.6 In performing all services under this Agreement, the Consultant will use that degree of care and skill ordinarily exercised for similar projects by professional consultants who possess special expertise in the types of services involved under this Agreement. 1.1.7 No work under this Agreement will be subcontracted by the Consultant without prior written approval from the City. Any work or services subcontracted under this Agreement shall be specified by separate written Agreement and shall be subject to each provision of this Agreement. 1.1.8 Any provisions in this Agreement pertaining to the City's review, approval and/or acceptance of written materials prepared by the Consultant and/or its subconsultants, contractors, and subcontractors in connection with this Agreement will not diminish the Consultant's responsibility for the materials. 1.1.9 The Consultant will advise the City of data and information the Consultant needs to perform its services, and the Consultant will meet with City representatives as necessary in order to assemble this data and information. 1.2 TASK 1 - PRELIMINARY DESIGN The Consultant will: 1.2.1 Conduct one site visit to review existing conditions, understand permitting requirements, 2 REP Rio Vista Dam