SPE 10
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.
SPE 11
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.
SPE 12
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 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.
SPE 13
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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