Common use of Errors and/or Omissions Clause in Contracts

Errors and/or Omissions. Consultant shall be obligated and responsible to School Board for, and Consultant shall promptly and forthwith pay to School Board upon the demand of School Board, reasonable damages and additional costs and/or expenses in connection with construction of or delay in construction of Continuing Service Projects or otherwise incurred, sustained, and/or paid by School Board on account of or growing out of (1) any and all errors and/or omissions made by Consultant in the preparation of any plans, specifications, drawings and/or other documents pursuant to this Contract and the project’s Scope of Services for Consultant, and (2) any and all negligent acts or omissions on the part of Consultant in preparing any plans, specifications, drawings, or other documents or in the performance of any other services under this Contract and the project’s Scope of Services for Consultant. It is the intent of the parties hereto that Consultant be held to and accountable for a degree of professionalism that is customary in the industry and commercially reasonable and for accuracy in the performance of the services of Consultant under this Agreement. School Board will hold Consultant harmless for any loss or claim related to an error or omission caused solely by the negligence of the School Board.