<br />~ 2.4.2 SCHEMATIC DESIGN DOCUMENTS
<br />~ 2.4.2.1 The Architect shall provide Schematic Design Documents based on the mutually agreed-upon program,
<br />schedule, and budget for the Cost of the Work. The documents shall establish the conceptual design of the Project
<br />illustrating the scale and relationship of the Project components. The Schematic Design Documents shall include a
<br />conceptual site plan, if appropriate, and preliminary building plans, sections and elevations. At the Architect's
<br />option, the Schematic Design Documents may include study models, perspective sketches, electronic modeling or
<br />combinations of these media. Preliminary selections of major building systems and construction materials shall be
<br />noted on the drawings or described in writing.
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<br />~ 2.4.3 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS
<br />~ 2.4.3.1 The Architect shall provide Design Development Documents based on the approved Schematic Design
<br />Documents and updated budget for the Cost of the Work. The Design Development Documents shall illustrate and
<br />describe the refinement of the design of the Project, establishing the scope, relationships, forms, size and appearance
<br />of the Project by means of plans, sections and elevations, typical construction details, and equipment layouts. The
<br />Design Development Documents shall include specifications that identify major materials and systems and establish
<br />in general their quality levels.
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<br />~ 2.4.4 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS
<br />~ 2.4.4.1 The Architect shall provide Construction Documents based on the approved Design Development
<br />Documents and updated budget for the Cost of the Work. The Construction Documents shall set forth in detail the
<br />requirements for construction of the Project. The Construction Documents shall include Drawings and
<br />Specifications that establish in detail the quality levels of materials and systems required for the Project.
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<br />~ 2.4.4.2 During the development of the Construction Documents, the Architect shall assist the Owner in the
<br />development and preparation of: (1) bidding and procurement information which describes the time, place and
<br />conditions of bidding; bidding or proposal forms; and the form of agreement between the Owner and the Contractor;
<br />and (2) the Conditions of the Contract for Construction (General, Supplementary and other Conditions). The
<br />Architect also shall compile the Project Manual that includes the Conditions of the Contract for Construction and
<br />Specifications and may include bidding requirements and sample forms.
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<br />ARTICLE 2.5 CONSTRUCTION PROCUREMENT SERVICES
<br />~ 2.5.1 The Architect shall assist the Owner in obtaining either competitive bids or negotiated proposals and shall
<br />assist the Owner in awarding and preparing contracts for construction.
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<br />~ 2.5.2 The Architect shall assist the Owner in establishing a list of prospective bidders or contractors.
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<br />~ 2.5.3 The Architect shall assist the Owner in bid validation or proposal evaluation and determination of the
<br />successful bid or proposal, if any. If requested by the Owner, the Architect shall notify all prospective bidders or
<br />contractors of the bid or proposal results.
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<br />~ 2.5.4 COMPETITIVE BIDDING
<br />~ 2.5.4.1 Bidding Documents shall consist of bidding requirements, proposed contract forms', General Conditions and
<br />Supplementary Conditions, Specifications and Drawings.
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<br />~ 2.5.4.2 If requested by the Owner, the Architect shall arrange for procuring the reproduction of Bidding Documents
<br />for distribution to prospective bidders. The Owner shall pay directly for the cost of reproduction or shall reimburse
<br />the Architect for such expenses.
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<br />~ 2.5.4.3 If requested by the Owner, the Architect shall distribute the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and
<br />request their return upon completion of the bidding process. The Architect shall maintain a log of distribution and
<br />retrieval, and the amounts of deposits, if any, received from and returned to prospective bidders.
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<br />~ 2.5.4.4 The Architect shall consider requests for substitutions, if permitted by the Bidding Documents, and shall
<br />prepare and distribute addenda identifying approved substitutions to all prospective bidders.
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<br />~ 2.5.4.5 The Architect shall participate in or, at the Owner's direction, shall organize and conduct a pre-bid
<br />conference for prospective bidders.
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