ARCHITECT-ENGINEER CONTRACT
ARTICLE I
SPECIAL PROVISIONS
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UPDATED ~ OCTOBER, 2006
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OWNERSHIP OF ORIGINAL 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.
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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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ASBESTOS
In conformance with VAAR 870.114, the Architect-Engineer shall not specify or approve any
asbestos product or equipment or material containing asbestos products under this contract,
unless no suitable substitutes are available. If suitable substances are not available, specific
authority to specify or approval asbestos products and equipment or materials containing asbestos
products must be obtained in writing from the Contracting Officer. The Architect-Engineer is
specifically liable to the VA for any costs resulting from a failure to strictly comply with this
paragraph.
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