negligence or violations of
contracts, as we detect, we will have corrected, so far as the power
vested in us will permit and as speedily as possible.
You are at all times to consult with us about desired changes or
additions to the work; to order all such changes through us; and to
notify us in regard to any work done or material used that you consider
is a violation of the contract.
No allowance from our percentage will be made for drawings contracted
for and not furnished, except upon a refusal by us to furnish such as
may be necessary.
The supervision and inspection contemplated by this agreement, is such
as is calculated to and ordinarily will secure the furnishing of
materials of the kind and quality required by the contract, and the
performance of the work in accordance with the plans and specifications,
and in a good, workmanlike and substantial manner.
CERTIFICATES.
Where the work is under our supervision, or inspection, we will issue
certificates of indebtedness to the contractors, as per terms of
contract. The final certificate being an adjustment of the contract and
extras, and also an expression of judgment on our part that the work has
been carried out according to the general drawings and specifications
and contracts by the contractors, but is not to form a legal obligation
on our part.
If the building is not erected from said plans, the charges, instead of
being based on the actual cost, will be based on the approximate cost,
which is hereby estimated at $----, although the last-mentioned sum is
not guaranteed to be the actual cost of said building. Should the actual
cost exceed the approximate cost, we will make the necessary changes in
the plans, so as to reduce the cost, should you so desire, without extra
charge. Changes made in plans from other causes, charged for according
to time consumed.
Travelling expenses and other necessary disbursements in addition to
fee for services.
PAYMENTS.
Payments shall be made as follows: Upon completion of the preliminary
sketches, 1 per cent of estimated cost; upon completion of the general
drawings and specifications, an additional 1-1/2 per cent of estimated
cost; upon completion of details an additional 1 per cent of estimated
cost; and upon completion of the work, the charge for supervision or
inspection. At that time, also, any differences between the percentage
upon the estimated and actual cost is to be settled, and any deficiency
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