Common use of Electronic Exchange of Data Clause in Contracts

Electronic Exchange of Data. The Consultant must follow the most recent version of the Authority’s Electronic Exchange of Data Standard, at the time of Contract execution, as it relates to engineering design deliverables in effect. Consultants wishing to perform professional engineering services for the Maine Turnpike Authority are required to deliver electronic data as specified in said document. The specification also requires Consultants to accept and utilize pertinent electronic input data as provided by the Authority. It is the responsibility of the Consultant to translate this data into other formats required for use in their design software. A copy of this specification may be obtained from the Authority’s Engineering Program Manager or his/her designee. Reuse of any such deliverables other than for the purpose intended hereunder shall be at the user's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant. Consultant shall be responsible for maintaining copies of any submitted electronic files for 3 years following completion of a construction project. If a project is designed, but no construction occurs, the Consultant shall be responsible for maintaining copies of any submitted electronic files for 7 years. Consultant shall be responsible for maintaining copies of any electronic reports and studies that are not associated with a construction project for 3 years following the submission of the report or study. Consultant shall not be held liable for completeness or accuracy of the electronic data stored by the Authority after the acceptance thereof. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic files and the hard copies, the hard copies govern.

Electronic Exchange of Data. The Consultant must follow the most recent version of the Authority’s Electronic Exchange of Data Standard, at the time of Contract execution, as it relates to engineering design deliverables in effect. Consultants wishing to perform professional engineering services for the Maine Turnpike Authority are required to deliver electronic data as specified in said document. The specification also requires Consultants to accept and utilize pertinent electronic input data as provided by the Authority. It is the responsibility of the Consultant to translate this data into other formats required for use in their design software. A copy of this specification may be obtained from the Authority’s Engineering Program Manager or his/her designee. Reuse of any such deliverables other than for the purpose intended hereunder shall be at the user's sole risk and without liability or legal exposure to Consultant. Consultant shall be responsible for maintaining copies of any submitted electronic files for 3 years following completion of a construction project. If a project is designed, but no construction occurs, the Consultant shall be responsible for maintaining copies of any submitted electronic files for 7 years. Consultant shall be responsible for maintaining copies of any electronic reports and studies that are not associated with a construction project for 3 years following the submission of the report or study. Consultant shall not be held liable for completeness or accuracy of the electronic data stored by the Authority after the acceptance thereof. If there is a discrepancy between the electronic files and the hard copies, the hard copies govern.