Common use of Relationships of Parties Clause in Contracts

Relationships of Parties. The Contractor accepts the relationship of trust and confidence established with the Department by this Agreement, and covenants with the Department to furnish the Contractor’s reasonable skill and judgment and to cooperate with the Department’s Project Manager in furthering the interests of the Department. The Contractor shall use its best efforts to perform the Project in an expeditious and economical manner consistent with the interests of the Department. The Department shall endeavor to promote harmony and cooperation among the Department, Contractor, Project Manager, and other persons or entities employed by the Department for the Project. In performing its duties under this Contract, the Contractor shall at all times use the standard of care used by Contractors that renovate or construct facilities such as the Project in large, urban areas. Whenever the term “competent” is used herein to describe the Contractor’s actions or duties that term shall refer to the level of competence customarily possessed by those Contractors that renovate or construct facilities such as the Project in large urban areas.