Common use of Construction Phase Design Services Clause in Contracts

Construction Phase Design Services. The Design-Builder is required to complete the design of the Project so that it reflects a logical progression of the design intent contained in the GMP Drawings and Specifications. The Design-Builder shall be required to forward copies of all construction document packages and any material change thereto to the Department. The Department shall be given a reasonable period of time, in light of the Project Schedule and the needs of the Project, to review such documents. In all cases other than time sensitive changes arising from field conditions, the Department shall be provided with at least five (5) business days to review such documents and the Design-Builder shall not proceed with Work that is objected to by the Department until such Work is approved by the Department. The Department can disapprove the design construction document packages for any reason; provided, however, the Design-Builder shall be entitled to an adjustment to the GMP and/or the Contract Time if the Department disapproves a package unless such a package departs from the Scope of Work fairly reflected in the GMP Drawings and Specifications and in such an event the Design-Builder shall be required to prepare a revised design that complies with the GMP Drawings and Specifications and without any entitlement to an increase in the GMP or an adjustment of the Contract Time.