Specifications include, but are not limited to: 9.1 General: Administer, monitor, and inspect the Construction Contract such that the project is constructed in conformance with the plans, specifications, and special provisions for the Construction Contract. Observe the Contractor’s work to determine the progress and quality of work. Identify discrepancies, report significant discrepancies to the Department, and direct the Contractor to correct such observed discrepancies. Pursuant to Section 337.11(9)(a), Florida Statutes, the Consultant is hereby designated by the Secretary of the Department to negotiate and approve Supplemental Agreements within the thresholds established in the CPAM. Seek input from the Construction Project Manager relating to all Supplemental Agreement requests. Supplemental Agreements must be determined to be in accordance with Florida law by the Department prior to approval by the Consultant. For any Supplemental Agreement which exceeds the thresholds, prepare the Supplemental Agreement as a recommendation to the Department, which the Department may accept, modify or reject upon review. Consult with the Construction Project Manager as necessary and direct all issues which exceed delegated authority to the Construction Project Manager for Department action or direction. Inform the designated Department project personnel of any significant omissions, substitutions, defects, and deficiencies noted in the Contractor’s work and the corrective action that has been directed to be performed by the Contractor.