IC is urged to refer to para 13 of the SCH-A of the contract before bringing any subcontractor to start any work on site. Subcontracts for the performance of any portion of the WORK shall be procured only after CONTRACTOR has received written authorization from SAUDI ARAMCO that CONTRACTOR may subcontract that portion of the WORK. If not accomplished prior to the effective date of this Contract, then promptly thereafter, CONTRACTOR shall prepare and submit to the Company Representative for SAUDI ARAMCO's approval CONTRACTOR's subcontracting plan specifically identifying those portions of the WORK which CONTRACTOR proposes to subcontract. Any changes to an approved subcontracting plan shallbe done with written approval of Saudi Aramco. In procuring subcontracts, CONTRACTOR shall select and recommend subcontractors solely on the basis of financial and technical considerations. Saudi Aramco shall evaluate subcontractors based on their past performance and resources available for the project. All subcontracts entered into by CONTRACTOR shall contain a provision whereby the subcontractor agrees and consents to the conditions of the contract between the CONTRACTOR to SAUDI ARAMCO. Nothing in this Contract shall create any contractual relation between SAUDI ARAMCO and any subcontractor unless SAUDI ARAMCO elects to exercise its rights under Paragraph 13.4 of SHC-A. SAUDI ARAMCO's approval to subcontract any portion of the WORK and SAUDI ARAMCO's non-objection to CONTRACTOR's subcontractor selection shall not relieve CONTRACTOR of any of its obligations under this Contract.