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four sets of the design development documents to the Owner for final review and <br />comment. <br />2.2.6 The Consultant shall receive written conditional approval from the Owner for the <br />design development documents prior to beginning the construction documents phase. <br />2.3 Construction Documents Phase <br />2.3.1 Based on the approved design development documents authorized by the Owner, the <br />Consultant shall prepare, for approval by the Owner, construction documents consisting <br />of drawings and specifications setting forth in detail the requirements for the <br />construction of Phase-I of the project. <br />2.3.2 The construction plans base sheets will be drawn at 1"=50'-0" or other appropriate <br />scale. The documents may include final layout, grading, erosion control plan, utilities, <br />specialty areas, landscape plans, in addition to construction design details or other <br />elements as may be appropriate based upon the scope of services. <br />2.3.3 The floor plans for any structures included in the Phase-I portion of the project <br />Construction Document Phase will be drawn at 1/4" = 1' or other appropriate scale <br />and will include final foundation, floor, roof and framing plans in addition to elevation, <br />sections, construction design details, or other elements as may be appropriate for the <br />construction of the buildings. <br />2.3.4 The Consultant shall prepare the specifications setting forth in detail the requirements <br />for the construction of each project. The specifications shall include the necessary <br />bidding information, bidding forms, bonding information, add alternates, contract and <br />maintenance bond, and the conditions of the contract as required by the Owner. <br />2.3.5 The Consultant shall be diligent in appraising himself of all local, state, and federal <br />codes which may pertain to this project. The Consultant shall file the required <br />documents for the approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the <br />project. If required, the Consultant will submit the appropriate documents to the North <br />Carolina State Construction office and The North Carolina Department of Insurance. <br />Any necessary fees shall be paid by the Owner. <br />2.3.6 The Consultant shall be responsible for developing plans and specifications for <br />appropriate water service, sanitary sewage service and electrical service. The plans <br />shall be submitted to the Owner for approval. The Consultant shall also be responsible <br />for designing erosion control, storm drainage, detention (if required), retention, and <br />other plans necessary for implementation of the elements defined in this contract. <br />2.3.7 The Consultant shall keep the Owner informed of any changes in requirements or in <br />construction materials, systems or equipment as the drawings and specifications are <br />being developed. <br />2.3.8 The Consultant shall prepare quantity take-off of items and shall advise the Owner of <br />any adjustments to previous Opinions of Probable Construction Costs indicated by <br />changes in requirements or general market conditions. <br />2.3.9 The Consultant has no control over the cost of labor, materials, equipment or services <br />furnished by others, or over the contractor(s)' methods of determining prices, or over <br />competitive bidding, or market conditions. The Consultant's Opinions of Probable <br />Construction Cost provided are to be made on the basis of his experience and <br />qualifications and represent his best judgment as an experienced and qualified <br />-3- <br />