Common use of Suspension at the Convenience of the Department Clause in Contracts

Suspension at the Convenience of the Department. The Department may at any time, with or without cause, suspend, delay, reduce or interrupt performance of all or any portion of the Work for such period or periods as the Department elects by giving the Contractor written notice specifying which portion of the Work is to be suspended and the effective date of such suspension. Such suspension, delay or interruption shall continue until the Department terminates such suspension, delay or interruption by written notice to the Contractor. No such suspension, delay, interruption or reduction by the Department shall constitute a breach or default by the Department under the Contract Documents. The Contractor shall continue to diligently perform any remaining Work that is not suspended, delayed, reduced or interrupted and shall take all actions necessary to maintain and safeguard all materials, equipment, supplies and Work in progress affected by the suspension, delay, reduction or interruption.