Common use of Responsibility for Adequacy of Design Clause in Contracts

Responsibility for Adequacy of Design. The LPA shall be responsible for and require any Consultant retained by it to be responsible for the adequacy and accuracy of the Design Plans for the Project. Any review of these items performed by the Secretary or the Secretary’s representatives is not intended to and shall not be construed to be an undertaking of the LPA’s and its Consultant’s duty to provide adequate and accurate Design Plans for the Project. Reviews by the Secretary are not done for the benefit of the Consultant, the construction Contractor, the LPA, any other political subdivision, or the traveling public. The Secretary makes no representation, express or implied warranty to any person or entity concerning the adequacy or accuracy of the Design Plans for the Project, or any other work performed by the Consultant or the LPA.