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for payment, and make recommendations for payment in these amounts, as provided in the construction contract documents, or take such other appropriate action which the Engineer deems necessary. 1.6.9 Make recommendations for payment that constitute a representation by the Engineer to the City based on the Engineer's inspections and on the data comprising the Contractor's application for payment, that 1) the work has progressed to the point indicated, 2) the quality of the work is in acceptable conformance with the construction contract documents (subject to an evaluation of the work of conformance with the construction contract documents upon substantial completion, subject to the results of any subsequent tests required by or performed under the construction contract documents, subject to minor variations from the construction contract documents correctable prior to completion, and subject to any specific qualifications stated in the certificate for payment), and 3) the construction contractor is entitled to payment in the amount certified. However, the issuance of a certificate for payment will not be a representation that the Engineer has made any examination to ascertain how and for what purpose the Contractor has used the monies paid by the City. 1.6.10 Have authority to reject work, which does not conform to the construction contract documents. Whenever, in the Engineer's reasonable opinion, it is necessary or advisable for the proper implementation of the intent of the construction contract documents, and with the approval of the City, the Engineer will have authority to require special inspection or testing of the work in accordance with the provisions of the construction contract documents, whether or not such work is then fabricated, installed or completed. The Engineer will review the work and results of all testing laboratories as required by the construction contract documents. 1.6.11 Review and make decisions regarding the approval or taking of other appropriate action upon the Contractor's submittals, including, but not limited to, shop drawings, product data and samples, schedule of values and progress schedule. The Engineer will take such action with reasonable promptness, but generally not to exceed 15 calendar days or such period of time as will not cause delay of the Project. 1.6.12 Prepare minor changes in the plans and specifications as directed by the City; and prepare necessary change orders in triplicate originals for approval by the City and execution in accordance with the construction contract documents. The Engineer will not issue change orders not previously approved in writing by the City, and no course of conduct on the part of the Engineer or the City will amend, waive or alter this provision. 1.6.13 Answer 10 Requests for Information from the Contractor, which may include technical questions, clarifications and interpretations of the construction contract documents. 1.6.14 Conduct professional inspections to determine the dates of substantial completion and final completion for the Project, to evaluate the work for acceptable conformance with the construction contract documents and in light of any subsequent tests performed as referenced in the Section 1.6.9 to verify that any minor deviations from the construction contract documents as REP Agreement 11/12 6