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~ 2.5.4.6 The Architect shall prepare responses to questions from prospective bidders and provide clarifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents to all prospective bidders in the form of addenda. ~ 2.5.4.7 The Architect shall participate in or, at the Owner's direction, shall organize and conduct the opening of the bids. The Architect shall subsequently document and distribute the bidding results, as directed by the Owner. ~ 2.5.5 NEGOTIATED PROPOSALS ~ 2.5.5.1 Proposal Documents shall consist of proposal requirements, proposed contract forms, General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions, Specifications and Drawings. ~ 2.5.5.2 If requested by the Owner, the Architect shall arrange for procuring the reproduction of Proposal Documents for distribution to prospective contractors. The Owner shall pay directly for the cost of reproduction or shall reimburse the Architect for such expenses. ~ 2.5.5.3 If requested by the Owner, the Architect shall organize and participate in selection interviews with prospective contractors. ~ 2.5.5.4 The Architect shall consider requests for substitutions, if permitted by the Proposal Documents, and shall prepare and distribute addenda identifying approved substitutions to all prospective contractors. ~ 2.5.5.5 If requested by the Owner, the Architect shall assist the Owner during negotiations with prospective contractors. The Architect shall subsequently prepare a summary report of the negotiation results, as directed by the Owner. ARTICLE 2.6 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION SERVICES ~ 2.6.1 GENERAL ADMINISTRATION ~ 2.6.1.1 The Architect shall provide administration of the Contract between the Owner and the Contractor as set forth below and in the edition of AlA Document A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, current as of the date of this Agreement. Modifications made to the General Conditions, when adopted as part of the Contract Documents, shall be enforceable under this Agreement only to the extent that they are consistent with this Agreement or approved in writing by the Architect. ~ 2.6.1.2 The Architect's responsibility to provide the Contract Administration Services under this Agreement commences with the award of the initial Contract for Construction and terminates at the issuance to the Owner of the final Certificate for Payment. However, the Architect shall be entitled to a Change in Services in accordance with Section 2.8.2 when Contract Administration Services extend 60 days after the date of Substantial Completion of the Work. ~ 2.6.1.3 The Architect shall be a representative of and shall advise and consult with the Owner during the provision of the Contract Administration Services. The Architect shall have authority to act on behalf of the Owner only to the extent provided in this Agreement unless otherwise modified by written amendment. ~ 2.6.1.4 Duties, responsibilities and limitations of authority of the Architect under this Article 2.6 shall not be restricted, modified or extended without written agreement of the Owner and Architect with consent of the Contractor, which consent will not be unreasonably withheld. ~ 2.6.1.5 The Architect shall review properly prepared, timely requests by the Contractor for additional information about the Contract Documents. A properly prepared request for additional information about the Contract Documents shall be in a form prepared or approved by the Architect and shall include a detailed written statement that indicates the specific Drawings or Specifications in need of clarification and the nature of the clarification requested. ~ 2.6.1.6 If deemed appropriate by the Architect, the Architect shall on the Owner's behalf prepare, reproduce and distribute supplemental Drawings and Specifications in response to requests for information by the Contractor. AlA Document B141™ -1997 Part 2. Copyright @ 1917,1926,1948,1951,1953,1958,1961,1963,1966, 1967, 1970, 1974,1977,1987 and 1997 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING: This AlA'" Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. 5 Unauthorized reproduction or distribution of this AlA'" Document, or any portion of it, may result in severe civil and criminal penalties, and will be prosecuted to the maximum extent possible under the law. This document was produced by AlA software at 16:04:21 on 03/15/2006 under Order No.1 000195323_9 which expires on 9/8/2006, and is not for resale. User Notes: (1950708717)