Construction Procurement Phase Clause Samples

Construction Procurement Phase. 2.4.1 Architect shall assist Owner in soliciting and obtaining bids or negotiated proposals and shall assist Owner in awarding and preparing contracts for construction. 2.4.2 Without limitation of the foregoing, the Architect shall: (a) issue bidding and proposal requirements to all potential contractors; (b) receive and analyze any questions from contractors, transmit such questions and the Architect's recommended answers in writing to the Owner for response, and issue any required addenda to the bidding and proposal requirements; and (c) receive and analyze bids and proposals and make recommendations in writing to the Owner as to the award of the construction contract. Such recommendations shall include detailed reasons for the Architect's recommendations and a summary of the Architect's opinions as to the positive and negative factors relating to each bid and/or proposal. 2.4.3 Whenever the scope of the Project contemplates alternate, separate or sequential bids or proposals, or whenever Developer or Owner purchased items are anticipated, a reasonable level of Architect's preparation and assistance in obtaining bids or negotiating proposals in connection therewith is included within the Architect's Basic Services. In the event extensive involvement beyond that which is normal and customary is required for reasons unrelated to Architect, Architect may request Additional Services therefor pursuant to the procedures set forth herein, which shall be subject to Owner's prior approval.