2004 S Purchasing - Corley Redfoot Zack Inc & Orange County for Parks Operation Base & Storage Facility

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L JI 2.6.11 The Architect shall review and approve or take other appropriate action upon the Contractor's submittals such as Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples, but only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. The Architect's action shall be taken with such reasonable promptness as to cause no delay in the Work or in the activities of the Owner, Contractor or separate contractors, while allowing sufficient time in the Architect's professional judgment to permit adequate review. Review of such submittals is not conducted for the purpose of determin- ing the accuracy and completeness of other details such as dimensions and quantities, or for substantiating instructions for installation or performance of equipment or systems, all of which remain the responsibility of the Contractor as required by the Contract Documents. The Architect's review shall not constitute approval of safety precautions or, unless otherwise specifically stated by the Architect, of any construction means, methods, techniques, sequences or procedures. The Architect's approval of a specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a component. 2.6.12 If professional design services or certifications by a design professional related to systems, materials or equipment are specifically required of the Contractor by the Contract Documents, the Architect shall specify appropriate performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy. Shop Drawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by the design professional retained by the Contractor shall bear such professional's written approval when submitted to the Architect. The Architect shall be entitled to rely upon the adequacy, accuracy and completeness of the services, certifications or approvals performed by such design professionals. 2.6.13 The Architect shall prepare Change Orders and Construction Change Directives, with sup- porting documentation and data if deemed necessary by the Architect as provided in Subparagraphs 3.1.1 and 33.3, for the Owner's approval and execution in accordance with the Contract Documents, and may authorize minor changes in the Work not involving an adjustment in the Contract Sum or an extension of the Contract Time which are consistent with the intent of the Contract Documents. 2.6.14 The Architect shall conduct inspections to determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of final completion, shall receive from the Contractor and forward to the Owner, for the Owner's review and records, written warranties and related documents required by the Contract Documents and assembled by the Contractor, and shall issue a final Certificate for Payment based upon a final inspection indicating the Work complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents. 2.6.15 The Architect shall interpret and decide matters concerning performance of the Owner and Contractor under, and requirements of, the Contract Documents on written request of either the Owner or Contractor. The Architect's response to such requests shall be made in writing with- in any time limits agreed upon or otherwise with reasonable promptness. Nzewe 2. 6.16 Interpretations and decisions of the Architect shall be consistent with the intent of and reasonably inferable from the Contract Documents and shall be in writing or in the form of draw - o ings. When making such interpretations and initial decisions, the Architect shall endeavor to L� secure faithful performance by both Owner and Contractor, either, ® 19 97 A I A@ and shall not be liable for results of interpretations or decisions so rendered in good faith. AIA DOCUMENT B1514"7 ABBREVIATED OWNER- 2,6.17 The Architect shall render initial decisions on claims, disputes or other matters in question ARCHITECT AGREEMENT between the Owner and Contractor as provided in the Contract Documents. However, the The American Institute Architect's decisions on matters relating to aesthetic effect shall be final if consistent with the of Architects intent expressed in the Contract Documents. 1735 New York Avenue, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20006 -5292 WARNING: Unlicensed photocopying violates U.S. copyright laws and will subject the violator to legal prosecution.