Common use of Requests for Information (RFI) Clause in Contracts

Requests for Information (RFI). In the event the Construction Documents are not complete, definite, and clear to skilled tradesmen in the construction professions, or appear to have conflicting information, the CM/GC shall request the Design Professional in writing for additional instructions and shall furnish the Owner or Program Manager a copy of the RFI. With reasonable promptness but not more than five days thereafter, the Design Professional shall furnish complete, definite, and clear instructions in writing, or by means of drawings, or both. In the event such additional instructions are given orally for expediency, they shall be confirmed in writing or by drawings or both within five days following the oral instructions. Any such additional instructions shall be consistent with the Contract Documents and reasonably inferable therefrom. The Work shall be executed in conformity with the aforesaid instructions. The Design Professional shall furnish the Owner a copy of all additional instructions issued to the CM/GC. If, because of events beyond its reasonable control, the Design Professional is not able to meet the specified time period, then it is entitled to ask for additional time from the Owner.

Requests for Information (RFI). In the event the Construction Documents are not complete, definite, and clear to skilled tradesmen in the construction professions, or appear to have conflicting information, the CM/GC CMR shall request the Design Professional in writing for additional instructions and shall furnish the Owner Board or Program Manager a copy of the RFI. With reasonable promptness but not more than five days thereafter, the Design Professional shall furnish complete, definite, and clear instructions in writing, or by means of drawings, or both. In the event such additional instructions are given orally for expediency, they shall be confirmed in writing or by drawings or both within five days following the oral instructions. Any such additional instructions shall be consistent with the Contract Documents and reasonably inferable therefrom. The Work shall be executed in conformity with the aforesaid instructions. The Design Professional shall furnish the Owner Board a copy of all additional instructions issued to the CM/GCCMR. If, because of events beyond its reasonable control, the Design Professional is not able to meet the specified time period, then it is entitled to ask for additional time from the OwnerBoard.

Requests for Information (RFI). In the event the Construction Documents are not complete, definite, and clear to skilled tradesmen in the construction professions, or appear to have conflicting information, the CM/GC shall request the Design Professional in writing for additional instructions and shall furnish the Owner or (and the Program Manager Manager, if engaged) a copy of the RFI. With reasonable promptness but not more than five days thereafterpromptness, the Design Professional shall furnish complete, definite, and clear instructions in writing, or by means of drawings, or both. In the event such additional instructions are given orally for expediency, they shall be confirmed in writing or by drawings or both within five days following the oral instructions. Any such additional instructions shall be consistent with the Contract Documents and reasonably inferable therefrom. The Work shall be executed in conformity with the aforesaid instructions. The Design Professional shall furnish the Owner a copy copies of all additional instructions issued to the CM/GC. If, because of events beyond its reasonable control, the Design Professional is not able to meet the specified time period, then it is entitled to ask for additional time from the Owner.