Bidding or Negotiating Phase. During the Bidding and Negotiation Phase, the CONSULTANT shall, if requested by the CITY and accepted by the CONSULTANT as part of a Services Authorization:
1.5.1 Assist the CITY in advertising for and obtaining bids or negotiating proposals for each separate prime contract for construction, materials, equipment, and services; and, when authorized in the applicable Services Authorization, attend pre-bid conferences.
1.5.2 Issue addenda as appropriate to interpret, clarify or expand the bidding documents or in response to written questions received during the Bid Phase.
1.5.3 Consult with and advise the CITY as to the acceptability of the prime Contractor as well as subcontractors, suppliers and other persons and organizations proposed by the prime Contractor(s) for those portions of the work where determination of such acceptability is required by the bidding documents.
1.5.4 Consult with the CITY concerning, and determine the acceptability of, substitute materials and equipment proposed by the Contractor(s) when substitution is allowed by the bidding documents.
1.5.5 Assist the CITY in evaluating bids or proposals and in assembling and awarding contracts for construction, materials, equipment and services.
Bidding or Negotiating Phase. After acceptance by Owner of the final Drawings and Specifications, other Construction Contract Documents, bidding-related documents (or requests for proposals or other construction procurement documents), and the most recent opinion of probable Construction Cost as determined in the Final Design Phase, and upon written authorization by Owner to proceed, Engineer shall:
a. Assist Owner in advertising for and obtaining bids or proposals for the Work, assist Owner in issuing assembled design, contract, and bidding-related documents (or requests for proposals or other construction procurement documents) to prospective contractors, and, where applicable, maintain a record of prospective contractors to which documents have been issued, attend pre-bid conferences, if any, and receive and process contractor deposits or charges for the issued documents.
b. Prepare and issue Addenda as appropriate to clarify, correct, or change the issued documents.
c. Provide information or assistance needed by Owner in the course of any review of proposals or negotiations with prospective contractors.
d. Consult with Owner as to the qualifications of prospective contractors.
e. Consult with Owner as to the qualifications of subcontractors, suppliers, and other individuals and entities proposed by prospective contractors, for those portions of the Work as to which review of qualifications is required by the issued documents.
f. If the issued documents require, the Engineer shall evaluate and determine the acceptability of "or equals" and substitute materials and equipment proposed by prospective contractors, provided that such proposals are allowed by the bidding- related documents (or requests for proposals or other construction procurement documents) prior to award of contracts for the Work.
g. Attend the bid opening, prepare bid tabulation sheets to meet Owner’s schedule, and assist Owner in evaluating bids or proposals, assembling final contracts for the Work for execution by Owner and Contractor, and in issuing notices of award of such contracts.
h. If Owner engages in negotiations with bidders or proposers, assist Owner with respect to technical and engineering issues that arise during the negotiations.
Bidding or Negotiating Phase. A. After acceptance by Owner of the Bidding Documents and the most recent opinion of probable Construction Cost as determined in the Final Design Phase, and upon written authorization by Owner to proceed, Engineer shall:
1. Advertising for and obtain bids or proposals for the Work and, where applicable, maintain a record of prospective bidders to whom Bidding Documents have been issued, attend pre-Bid conferences, if any, and receive and process contractor deposits or charges for the Bidding Documents.
2. Issue Addenda as appropriate to clarify, correct, or change the Bidding Documents.
3. Provide information or assistance needed by Owner in the course of any negotiations with prospective contractors.
4. Consult with Owner as to the acceptability of subcontractors, suppliers, and other individuals and entities proposed by prospective contractors for those portions of the Work as to which such acceptability is required by the Bidding Documents.
5. Perform or provide the following additional Bidding or Negotiating Phase tasks or deliverables: None
6. Attend the Bid opening, prepare Bid tabulation sheets, and assist Owner in evaluating Bids or proposals and in assembling and awarding contracts for the Work.
B. The Bidding or Negotiating Phase will be considered complete upon commencement of the Construction Phase or upon cessation of negotiations with prospective contractors (except as may be required if Exhibit F is a part of this Agreement).
Bidding or Negotiating Phase. A. After acceptance by Owner of the bidding documents and the most recent opinion of probable Construction Cost as determined in the Final Design Phase, and upon written authorization by Owner to proceed, Engineer shall:
1. Assist Owner in advertising for and obtaining bids or proposals for the Work and, where applicable, maintain a record of prospective bidders to whom Bidding Documents have been issued, attend pre-bid conferences, if any, and receive and process contractor deposits or charges for the bidding documents.
2. Issue addenda as appropriate to clarify, correct, or change the bidding documents.
3. Provide information or assistance needed by Owner in the course of any negotiations with prospective contractors.
4. Consult with Owner as to the acceptability of subcontractors, suppliers, and other individuals and entities proposed by prospective contractors for those portions of the Work as to which such acceptability is required by the bidding documents.
5. If bidding documents require, the Engineer shall evaluate and determine the acceptability of "or equals" and substitute materials and equipment proposed by bidders, but subject to the provisions of paragraph A2.02.A.2 of this Exhibit A.
6. Attend the Bid opening, prepare Bid tabulation sheets, and assist Owner in evaluating Bids or proposals and in assembling and awarding contracts for the Work.
7. Perform or provide the following additional Bidding or Negotiating Phase tasks or deliverables: None
B. The Bidding or Negotiating Phase will be considered complete upon commencement of the Construction Phase or upon cessation of negotiations with prospective contractors (except as may be required if Exhibit F is a part of this Agreement).
Bidding or Negotiating Phase. A. After acceptance by Owner of the Bidding Documents and the most recent opinion of probable Construction Cost as determined in the Final Design Phase, and upon written authorization by Owner to proceed, Engineer shall:
1. Assist Owner in advertising for and obtaining bids or proposals for the Work and, where applicable, maintain a record of prospective bidders to whom Bidding Documents have been issued, attend pre-Bid conferences, if any, and receive and process contractor deposits or charges for the Bidding Documents.
2. Issue Addenda as appropriate to clarify, correct, or change the Bidding Documents.
3. Provide information or assistance needed by Owner in the course of any negotiations with prospective contractors.
4. Consult with Owner as to the acceptability of subcontractors, suppliers, and other individuals and entities proposed by prospective contractors for those portions of the Work as to which such acceptability is required by the Bidding Documents.
Bidding or Negotiating Phase. The Architect shall assist the Owner in establishing a list of prospective contractors. Following the Owner’s approval of the Construction Documents, the Architect shall assist the Owner and Construction Manager in (1) obtaining either competitive bids or negotiated proposals; (2) confirming responsiveness of bids or proposals; (3) determining the successful bid or proposal, if any; (4) awarding and preparing contracts for construction; and, (5) responding to any disputes from bidders.
Bidding or Negotiating Phase. A. Engineer shall provide the following Bid Phase services:
1. Assist the PCCA in advertising for and soliciting bids for the work, and attend pre-bid conferences;
2. Prepare contract addenda as appropriate to clarify, correct, or change the bid documents; provide updated AutoCAD and PDFs for construction documents incorporating any addenda items;
3. Determine the acceptability of substitute materials and equipment proposed during the bidding or negotiating phase when substitution prior to award of the contract is allowed by the bid documents;
4. Attend the bid opening and consult with PCCA in comparison and tabulation of bids.
Bidding or Negotiating Phase. After acceptance by Owner of the final Drawings and Specifications, other Construction Contract Documents, bidding-related documents (or requests for proposals or other construction procurement documents), and the most recent opinion of probable Construction Cost as determined in the Final Design Phase, and upon written authorization by Owner to proceed, Engineer shall:
Bidding or Negotiating Phase. After written authorization to proceed with the Bidding or Negotiating Phase, the CONSULTANT shall:
5.1 Assist the CITY in advertising for and obtaining bids or negotiating proposals for each separate prime contract for construction, materials, equipment, and services; and, when authorized in the applicable TASK ORDER, attend pre-bid conferences.
5.2 Prepare any addenda with accompanying drawings or other material as required by CITY and furnish a copy for each set of Contract Documents at actual cost of reproduction. Distribution will be made by the CITY.
5.3 Consult with and advise the CITY as to the acceptability of the prime Contractor as well as Subcontractors, suppliers, and other persons and organizations proposed by the prime Contractor(s) for those portions of the work where determination of such acceptability is required by the bidding documents. In addition, advise in the selection of a qualified list of general contractors for the subject project.
5.4 Assist the CITY in obtaining, receiving, tabulating and evaluating bids or negotiating proposals and preparing construction contracts, materials, equipments and services.
5.5 Review bids received and submit to the CITY Manager or his designee CONSULTANT’s recommendation as to action to be taken upon the bids.
Bidding or Negotiating Phase. 2.6.1 Assist OWNER in obtaining and evaluating bids or negotiating proposals and preparing construction contracts.
2.6.2 Consult with and advise OWNER as to the acceptability of subcontractors and other persons and organizations proposed by the prime construction contractor(s) [hereinafter called "Contractor(s)"], for those portions of the work as to which such acceptability is required by the Bid Documents.
2.6.3 Make recommendations regarding award of construction contracts.
