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I I . I (5) General Retresentation and Observation During Construct1on: he tnglneer shal I turn1sh general repre- sentation and observation of the work during the construction phase as follows: Review shop drawings pursuant to the General Conditions of the Construction Contract; make visits to the site; review such work of testing laboratories as may be required by the Owner; keep the Owner informed of the progress of the work; prepare change orders as required; review the application for payment submitted by the Contractor and prepare appropriate documents for payment authorization. The Engineer shall use reasonable diligence to detect defects and deficiencies in the work of Contractor and recommend disapproval or rejection of work as failing to conform to the Contract Documents. The Engineer shall not be responsible for the means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures of construction selected by the Contractor or the safety precautions and programs incident to the work of the Contractor. The Contractor will remain independent contractors with the Owner, and the Engineer does not guarantee the performance of such construction contracts. The Engineer' shall not be responsible for the acts or omissions of any person (except his own employees and agent) at the Project site or otherwise performing any of the work of the Project. 3. Subsurface Investigations and Laboratory Tests: The Engineer will provide the Uwner w1th adv1ce, when requested, wlth respect to the making of all subsurface investigations, including borings, text pits, soil-resistivity surveys, and other subsurface explorations; however, the making of such investigations and the interpretations of data and reports by special con- sultants are not a part of the services to be rendered by the Engineer, and the cost therefore shall be paid by the Owner. The Engineer shall monitor and review the work of testing labora- tories and inspection bureaus required for the testing or inspection of materials, etc., for the Project, but the cost of such laboratory tests or inspection shall be paid by the Owner. 4. Boundary and Topographic Surveys: The Engineer will indicate to the Owner the approximate boundaries of land which may be required for the Project. Surveys of the land, the procurement of land, topographic surveys, and services in connection with any proceedings for the condemnation of land are not a part of this contract. The Owner shall pay for costs of surveys and shall compensate the Engineer for services rendered in connection with condemnation proceedings. 5. Compensation to Engineer: The Owner agrees to pay the Engineer for all protess1onal serV1ces rendered under this contract in accordance with the following: