Common use of Additional Tests and Surveys Clause in Contracts

Additional Tests and Surveys. In the event that the Designer employs the services of a Subconsultant to provide additional or expanded surveys, investigations, or testing required for the Project as described in Article 4.11, the Designer shall employ such Subconsultants who have the professional liability insurance coverage described in Article 15.8.1 covering such services, to the extent that such insurance coverage is generally available to Subconsultants. The Designer shall, upon the Owner’s written request, assign to the Owner the Designer’s contractual right to pursue a claim against such Subconsultants. Such additional tests and surveys may include, but need not be limited to: (a) Site surveys and environmental assessments; (b) Structural tests and materials tests; (c) Geotechnical and geoenvironmental investigations and reports, including existing hazardous material reports, boring tests, test pits, observation ▇▇▇▇▇, testing and chemical analysis of site substrate conditions; (d) Traffic studies; and (e) Hydrant flow tests.