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paragraph 7.1.1, the CONSULTANT shall perform engineering services for General Administration of Construction as follows: 2.4.1 Assist the OWNER In the advertisement of the PROJECT for bids. 2.4.2 Assist the OWNER in the opening and tabulation of bids for construction of the PROJECT, and consult with the OWNER as to the proper action to be taken, based on the engineering considerations involved. 2.4.3 Assist in the preparation of formal construction Contract Documents. 2.4.4 Make periodic visits to the site of the con- struction to observe, as an experienced and qualified design professional, the progress and quality of the construction work and to determine, in general, if the results of the construction work are in accordance with the drawings and specifications. In performing these services, the CONSULTANT will endeavor to guard the OWNER against apparent defects and deficiencies in the permanent work constructed by the contractor, but he does not guarantee the performance of the contractoriprovided, however, CONSULTANT shall give immediate written notice to OWNER of any deficiencies in the work actually detected by CONSULTANT. The CONSULTANT shall not be required to make exhaustive onsite obser- vations to check the quality or quantity of the construction work. The CONSULTANT is not responsible for construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures, time of performance, programs, or for any safety precautions in connection with the construction work. The CONSULTANT is not responsible for the contractor's failure to execute the work in accordance with the construction contract. 2.4.5 Consult and advise with the OWNER; issue all instructions to the contractor requested by the OWNER; and prepare routine change orders as required. 2.4.6 Review samples, catalog data, schedules, shop drawings laboratory, shop and mill tests of material and equipment and other data which the contractor submits. This review is for the benefit of the OWNER and covers only general compliance with the information given by the contract documents. CONSULTANT shall not be held responsible for items of work of the contractor such as dimensions to be confirmed and correlated at the job site, appropriate safety measures to protect workers and the public, or the necessity to construct a complete and workable facility in accordance with the contract documents. -5-