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best of the Consultant's knowledge, information and belief, the quality of Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents (subject to an evaluation of Work for conformance with the Contract Documents upon Substantial Completion, to the results or any subsequent tests required by or performed under the Contract Documents, to minor deviations from the Contract Documents correctable prior to completion, and to any specific qualifications stated in the Project Certificate for Payment); and that the Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount certified. However, the issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall not be a representation that the Consultant has made any examination to ascertain how or for what purpose the Contractor has used the monies paid on account of the Contract Sum. 2.5.14 Should disagreement occur between the Contractor and Consultant over acceptability of work and conformance with the requirements of the specifications and plans, the Project Director shall be the final judge of performance and acceptability. 2.5.15 All interpretations and decisions of the Consultant shall be consistent with the intent of, and reasonably inferable from, the Contract Documents, and shall be in writing or in graphic form. 2.5.16 The Consultant's decision with the consent of City in matters relating to artistic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent of the Contract Documents. The Consultant's decisions on any other claims, disputes or other matters, including those in question between the City and the Contractor, shall be subject to claims provisions provided in this Agreement and in the Contract Documents. 2.5.17 The Consultant shall recommend to the City to reject work, which does not conform to the Contract Documents. Whenever, in the Consultant's reasonable opinion, it is necessary or advisable to insure conformance with the provisions of the Contract Documents, the Consultant shall have authority to require special inspection or testing of Work in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents, whether or not such work be then fabricated, installed or completed; but the Consultant shall take such action only after consultation with the Contractor and City. 2.5.18 If the Contract Documents specifically require the Contractor to provide professional design services or certifications by a design professional related to systems, materials or equipment, the Consultant shall specify the appropriate performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy. The Consultant shall review Shop Drawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by the design professional retained by the Contractor that bear such professional's seal and signature when submitted to the Consultant. The Consultant shall be entitled to rely upon the adequacy, accuracy and completeness of the services, certifications and approvals performed or provided by such design professionals. 2.5.19 The Consultant shall review and approve or take other appropriate action on Change Orders prepared by the Contractor for the City's authorization in accordance with the Contract Documents.