Common use of Preliminary Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Preliminary Evaluation. Upon commencement of the contract, the XXXX contractor shall review in-progress design documents and assist the Designer with the development of the design through completion of 100% Construction Documents and complete a comprehensive review of plans and specifications for each phase of design with the specific intent to (1) identify and eliminate conflicts, discrepancies, errors, and omissions within the documents prior to completion of the documents and/or release of the documents for subcontractor pricing, (2) implement and conduct a constructability program to identify and document project costs and schedule savings opportunities, (3) develop a validation estimate of project costs, and (4) develop a baseline schedule for construction of the Project. The XXXX contractor shall submit its written reports from the above referenced plan reviews to the Owner and Designer at the various phases of design where referenced in 2.1.7 and participate in meetings with the Owner and Designer to review the above referenced reports in detail.