EVALUATION, DATA GATHERING, ANALYSIS, STUDIES, AND REPORTS Clause Samples

EVALUATION, DATA GATHERING, ANALYSIS, STUDIES, AND REPORTS. 2.2.1 The Architect/Engineer shall provide a preliminary evaluation of the Initial Information furnished by the Owner under this Agreement. The Architect/Engineer shall review such information to ascertain that it is consistent with the requirements of the Project and shall notify the Owner of any other information or consultant services that may be reasonably needed for the Project. 2.2.2 The Architect/Engineer shall provide a preliminary evaluation of the Owner’s site for the Project based on the information provided by the Owner regarding site conditions, and the Owner’s Initial Information, schedule, and budget. 2.2.3 The Architect/Engineer shall perform a data gathering effort regarding the Owner’s initial conditions for the Project. Such data gathering effort shall involve, but not be limited to, an initial meeting to define data gathering parameters, proposed site locations, potential utilities, traffic patterns, pedestrian flow, aesthetic and architectural aspects of other facilities in the area in order to provide essential input to the Project Program and the Owner’s decision-making process. 2.2.4 For existing facilities to be renovated, demolished, or rehabilitated, data gathering shall consist of: initial meeting to define data gathering parameters; preparation of site drawings and complete as-built CAD drawings of the existing facility (or area affected by the work) of architectural, mechanical, electrical and structural conditions if none are provided by the Owner; establishment of project boundaries; code evaluation of the existing facility; determination of all utility connections; hazardous materials investigation and report; prepare and analyze existing data pertaining to the facility’s function, location, and operation. 2.2.5 The Architect/Engineer shall prepare and maintain the information obtained in data gathering for presentation to the Owner and inclusion into the Project Program. 2.2.6 If feasibility studies are requested by the Owner, the Architect/Engineer shall perform a detailed investigation and analysis to determine the technical, financial, and functional viability of the proposed Project. Fees for feasibility studies shall be incorporated into the costs of Programming or indicated separately in the Architect/Engineer’s compensation.