SPJ 12
QUALIFICATIONS OF DESIGNERS
The design of architectural, structural, mechanical, electrical, civil, or other
engineering features of the work shall be accomplished by architects or engineers
registered in a State or possession of the United States, or in Puerto Rico or in
the District of Columbia.
SPJ 13
TIMELY RESPONSE
As time is of the essence, the A/E shall perform all aspects of the work on this
contract and take prompt action upon all the VA's requests. The VA shall state a
time requirement if less than 15 days otherwise 15 days shall be the requested
response time. If the scope of the required action is extensive, the A/E shall notify
the Contracting Officer and request additional time, estimating the time
needed
to process the work. This request for additional time shall not relieve the
A/E of
his duty to process this work in a timely fashion.
SPJ l4
OWNERSHIP OF ORIGNAL DOCUMENTS
All designs, drawings, specifications, notes, and other work developed in the
performance of this contract shall be and remain the sole property of the Government
and may be used on any other work without additional compensation to the
Architect-Engineer. With respect thereto, the Architect-Engineer agrees not to
assert any rights and not to establish any claim under the design patent or copyright
laws. The Architect-Engineer for a
period of 3 years after completion of the
project agrees to furnish and provide access to all retained materials (including
electronic) on the request of the Contracting Officer. Unless otherwise provided in
this contract, the Architect-Engineer shall have the right to retain copies all such
materials beyond such period.
SPJ 15
LIABILITY
The A/E shall be responsible for all damages to property or injuries to persons
that occur as a result of his fault or negligence.
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