Bidding and Award. 2.7.1 The Designer shall assist the Owner in advertising for and obtaining bids or proposals for the contract for construction, materials, equipment and services; maintain a record of prospective bidders to whom Bid Documents have been issued; attend Pre-Bid Conferences; reproduce and distribute Bid Documents and Addenda to the Owner, plan rooms and prospective Bidders; and receive and process payments, if any, for Bid Documents. 2.7.2 The Designer shall prepare and issue Bid Addenda, as required, to clarify, correct or change the Bid Documents. 2.7.3 The Designer shall attend the Bid Opening, prepare bid tabulation sheets and assist the Owner in evaluating bids or proposals and in assembling and awarding contracts for construction, materials, equipment and services. The Designer will review bids and proposals and any relevant market conditions related to such bids, and provide a written evaluation thereof, including a detailed analysis of bids potentially subject to award which may appear to be unreasonably higher or lower than the reconciled estimate (when applicable), and provide a recommendation to award. The Designer shall note in the evaluation any irregularities, deviations, qualifications or conditions set forth in such bids or proposals.
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