MARKET ANALYSIS AND SOLICITATION OF BIDS. 37.1 The purpose of this Section is to insure that Construction Contractor makes a genuine effort to stimulate subcontractor interest in the Project and maximize participation of potential qualified subcontractors in the bidding process. At all times, Owner shall have access to and the right to require copies of all correspondence, records, files and other bid documents (including all bid responses) with respect to the bidding process. Further, Construction Contractor shall notify Owner of the date, time and place of all bid openings and Owner shall have the right to attend any and all such bid openings. All bid openings shall be conducted in Orange County, Florida. Finally, Construction Contractor shall develop in writing subcontract bidding procedures for Owner’s review and approval. Once those procedures have been approved by Owner, Construction Contractor shall not deviate from such procedures without obtaining Owner’s prior written consent.
37.1.1 Construction Contractor shall monitor conditions in the construction market to identify factors that will or may affect costs and time for completing the Work; Construction Contractor shall make an analysis as necessary to (i) determine and report on availability of labor, materials, equipment, potential bidders, and possible impact of any shortages or surpluses of labor or material, and (ii) in light of such determination, make recommendations and take action as may be appropriate with respect to long lead procurement, separation of construction into bid packages, sequencing of Work, use of alternative materials, equipment or methods, other economics in design or construction, and other matters that will promote cost savings and completion within the Contract Time.
37.1.2 Within thirty (30) days after execution of the Agreement, Construction Contractor shall submit a written “Construction Market Analysis and Prospective Bidders Report” setting out recommendations and providing information as to prospective bidders. As various bid packages are prepared for bidding, Construction Contractor shall submit to Owner and Design Professional a list of potential bidders for their review and approval. Construction Contractor shall be responsible for promoting and encouraging bid competition.
37.1.3 Construction Contractor shall carry out an active program of stimulating interest of qualified subcontractors in bidding on the Work and of familiarizing those bidders with the requirements of this Project.
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