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' to the suitable prosecution of the work, the days on which the suspension is in effect shall be counted in determining the required completion date , and shall not otherwise modify or invalidate any of the provisions of this contract. An exception to this provision would be in the event of unseasonable or a protracted period of unfavorable weather beyond that which could reasonably be expected based on past meteorological data for the area of work. If a suspension of the work is ordered by the Engineer due to the failure on the part of the Contractor to carry out orders or to perform any provisions of the contract, the days on which the suspension order is in effect shall be counted in ' determining completion time, and shall not in any way modify or invalidate any of the provisions of this contract, and the Contractor shall not be entitled to any damages or compensation on account of such suspension or delay. G5.16 Termination of Contract. Whenever in the opinion of the Agency the Contractor has failed to supply an adequate force of ' labor , equipment, or materials or proper quality, or has failed in any other respect to prosecute the work with the diligence specified in the contract ; or if he should persistently or ' repeatedly refuse or fail to comply with laws, ordinances, or directions of the Engineer; or if he should consistently fail to make prompt payments to subcontractors , or for labor or materials, the Agency may give written notice of at least five ' days to the Contractor and his sureties that if the defaults are not remedied within a time specified in such notice , the Contractor ' s control over the work will be terminated. ' If the Contractor should be adjudged as bankrupt, or make an assignment for the benefit of his creditors , or if a receiver ' should be appointed on account of his creditors , or if a receiver should be appointed on account of his insolvency , the Agency may declare the Contractor ' s control over the work terminated, and so notify the Contractor and his sureties. Upon such termination, the Agency may direct the Engineer to take possession of and use all or any part of the Contractor ' s materials, tools, equipment and appliances upon the premises to complete the work; the Agency assuming responsibility for the final relinquishment of such equipment at the conclusion of the work, or sooner , at its option, in as good condition as when it was taken over , reasonable wear and tear excepted; and the Agency agrees to pay for such materials and the use of said equipment a reasonable compensation to be mutually agreeable to the Agency and the Contractor . The Engineer may permit the surety to complete or cause the contract work to be completed, or the Engineer may direct that all or any part of the wrok to be completed by contract or G-21