Construction Phase [Optional. (NIC)]. It is understood that overall construction phase management will be the responsibility of the AOC, and its designated representative. Observation for compliance with the Construction Documents shall be the responsibility of the AOC. Upon written authorization from the AOC to proceed with the Construction Phase, Contractor shall perform the following as Basic Services:
(i) Attend the preconstruction meeting with the CM at Risk and the successful construction contractor.
(ii) Provide the geotechnical engineering Services during grading, excavation, paving and foundation construction in order to confirm that field conditions conform to the preliminary investigation, and interpret, and advise the construction contractor on requirements of, the Construction Documents related to geotechnical engineering and field conditions.
(iii) Review the CM at Risk’s construction schedule and schedule of values, and provide comments thereon to the AOC.
(iv) Review for conformance with the Contractor’s design intent applicable submittals and shop drawings; recommend approval, changes or disapproval of same; and keep a record of all submittals and shop drawings received from the construction contractor. Interpretation of the drawings and specifications shall be a joint effort of the AOC, or its designated representative, and the Contractor. In the event that the AOC and the Contractor do not agree, the AOC’s interpretation shall prevail.
(v) Furnish all necessary additional drawings for supplementing, clarifying and/or correcting material inconsistencies, errors and omissions in the Construction Documents and for any related change orders. Such drawings shall be requested in writing from the Contractor by AOC and shall be at no additional cost to the AOC. The original of the drawings and contract wording for change orders shall be submitted to AOC for duplication and distribution.
(vi) Take an active role in setting the standards of quality expected in the Project, anticipating that such standards will be established via periodic observation of the construction work in progress.
(vii) Make visits to the job site as requested by the AOC to resolve discrepancies in the Construction Documents and to review the progress of the Project. Contractor shall bring to the attention of the AOC, in writing, any defects or deficiencies in the work by the AOC’s CM at Risk that the Contractor should reasonably observe. The Contractor shall have no authority to issue instructions on be...
Construction Phase [Optional. (NIC)].
(i) To start immediately upon the AOC's written Notice to Proceed. Bidding Phase Services are estimated to have a duration of ten (10) weeks. Construction Phase Services are estimated to have a duration of ( ) months, exclusive of required Services during the guarantee period specified in the construction contract.
