Common use of Separate Contracts Planning Clause in Contracts

Separate Contracts Planning. The CM shall review the design and shall determine how it desires to divide the sequence of construction activities, and will determine the breakdown and composition of bid packages for award, based on the current schedule while the design is being completed and shall supply a copy for Owner for its review and approval. The CM shall take into consideration such factors as natural and practical lines of severability, sequencing effectiveness, accesses and availability constraints, total time for completion, construction market conditions, availability of labor and materials, community relations and any other factors pertinent to saving time and cost by overlapping design and construction that are authorized by the Owner. The CM will supply the Owner a copy of the schedule for the Owner's information and comment. The CM will work in conjunction with the Owner's representatives, including the AE, to ensure that the bid list includes local, small and/or minority businesses.