Common use of Negotiation Phase Clause in Contracts

Negotiation Phase. 2.5.1 The Design Professional, following the Owner's approval of the Construction Documents and of the latest detailed estimate of Construction Costs, shall assist the Owner, as may be requested by the Owner, in reviewing the CM's final GMP Proposal or final lump sum proposal for all construction contemplated by the Construction Documents. In addition, if the CM's proposal is initially rejected by the Owner, the Design Professional shall, if requested by Owner, attend any and all meetings between the Owner and the CM to discuss the basis of the rejection of the proposal and to review any revisions made by the CM in order to obtain the Owner's approval.