Common use of Design of the Work Clause in Contracts

Design of the Work. 4.5.1 At the beginning of the project, the Contractor shall confirm that the State’s criteria comply with applicable laws, statutes, codes, and ordinances. The Contractor shall promptly notify the State of any conflicts. 4.5.2 The Contractor shall coordinate and conduct meetings with the State and its Design Professionals to review and evaluate the State’s criteria for design, including its program of functions and spaces. The preliminary evaluation shall include possible alternatives to design and construction of the Project and include the Contractor’s recommendations, if any, for accelerated construction including phased construction. The preliminary evaluation shall consider cost information, constructability, and procurement and construction scheduling issues. 4.5.3 The State must approve the final criteria, the design and construction approach, preliminary cost information and schedule, and other presented considerations before the Contractor may proceed with Preliminary Design.