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Page 2 of 5 <br />2. Design phase. <br />a. A design consultant shall be selected by and under contract with <br />OWASA to develop plans for the Project. The design shall be based on specifications and <br />requirements provided by OWASA. Both parties shall approve the scope of work for the design <br />consultant. <br />b. The costs of the design work shall initially be paid for by OWASA. The <br />County shall periodically reimburse OWASA for all costs associated with the design of the <br />Proj ect. <br />c. In order to ensure proper and effective project management, the design <br />consultant and any sub - consultants shall report to OWASA staff who shall work closely with <br />County staff to ensure the County's requirements for the Project are met. In the event of any <br />apparent conflicts between the County's and OWASA's requirements, the parties shall work <br />together to find reasonable compromise and accommodations for the Project. <br />d. In close coordination with OWASA and consistent with the need for <br />effective project management as outlined in Section 2c above, the County Staff will have full <br />access to the design consultant and all relevant sub - consultants for any aspect of the Project. <br />OWASA will authorize the design consultant and subcontractors to meet with County <br />representatives or provide any information needed by the County on any aspect of the Project. <br />3. Construction phase. <br />a. The bidding procedure for the construction contract shall be <br />administered by OWASA. County staff will participate in review of bid documents and <br />submitted bids. <br />b. The contract will be awarded and entered into by OWASA, taking into <br />consideration the recommendations and requests of the County. <br />