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data comprising the Contractor's Application for Payment,that they shall be paid for by the Owner as provided in this Agree- ' <br /> the Work, to the best of the Architect's knowledge, informa- ment. Such Additional Services shall include, in addition to <br /> tion and belief, has progressed to the point indicated and that those described in Paragraphs 3.2 and 3.3, budget analysis, <br /> quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Docu- financial feasibility studies, planning surveys, environmental <br /> ments. The issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall not be a studies, measured drawings of existing conditions, coordina- <br /> representation that the Architect has (1) made exhaustive or tion of separate contractors or independent consultants, coor- <br /> continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity dination of construction or project managers, detailed Con- <br /> of the Work, (2)reviewed construction means,methods, tech- struction Cost estimates,quantity surveys,interior design,plan- <br /> niques,sequences or procedures, (3)reviewed copies of requi- ning of tenant or rental spaces, inventories of materials or <br /> sitions received from Subcontractors and material suppliers and equipment, preparation of record drawings,and any other ser- <br /> other data requested by the Owner to substantiate the Contrac- vices not otherwise included in this Agreement under Basic Ser- <br /> tor's right to payment or(4)ascertained how or for what pur- vices or not customarily furnished in accordance with generally <br /> pose the Contractor has used money previously paid on accepted architectural practice. <br /> account of the Contract Sum. <br /> 3.2 If more extensive representation at the site than is <br /> 2.4.10 The Architect shall have authority to reject Work which described in Subparagraph 2.4.5 is required, such additional <br /> does not conform to the Contract Documents and will have project representation shall be provided and paid for as set <br /> authority to require additional inspection or testing of the forth in Articles 11 and 12. <br /> Work whenever, in the Architect's reasonable opinion, it is 3.3 As an Additional Service in connection with Change <br /> necessary or advisable for the implementation of the intent of Orders and Construction Change Directives,the Architect shall <br /> the Contract Documents. <br /> prepare Drawings,Specifications and other documentation and <br /> 2.4.11 The Architect shall review and approve or take other data, evaluate Contractor's proposals, and provide any other <br /> appropriate action upon Contractor's submittals such as Shop services made necessary by such Change Orders and Construc- <br /> Drawings, Product Data and Samples, but only for the limited tion Change Directives. <br /> purpose of checking for conformance with information given <br /> and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. <br /> The Architect's action shall be taken with such reasonable <br /> promptness as to cause no delay. The Architect's approval of a <br /> specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of <br /> which the item is a component.When professional certification <br /> of performance characteristics of materials, systems or equip- ARTICLE 4 <br /> ment is required by the Contract Documents, the Architect <br /> shall be entitled to rely upon such certification to establish that OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES <br /> the materials,systems or equipment will meet the performance <br /> criteria required by the Contract Documents. 4.1 The Owner shall provide full information,including a pro- <br /> grain which shall set forth the Owner's objectives, schedule, <br /> 2.4.12 The Architect shall prepare Change Orders and Con- constraints,budget with reasonable contingencies,and criteria. <br /> struction Change Directives, with supporting documentation <br /> and data if authorized or confirmed in writing by the Owner as 4.2 The Owner shall furnish surveys describing physical char- <br /> provided in Paragraphs 3.1 and 3.3, for the Owner's approval acteristics, legal limitations and utility locations for the site of <br /> and execution in accordance with the Contract Documents, the Project, a written legal description of the site and the ser- <br /> and may authorize minor changes in the Work not involving an vices of geotechnical engineers or other consultants when such <br /> adjustment in the Contract Sum or an extension of the Contract services are requested by the Architect. <br /> Time which are not inconsistent with the intent of the Contract <br /> Documents. 4.3 The Owner shall furnish structural, mechanical, chemical, <br /> air and water pollution tests, tests for hazardous materials, and <br /> 2.4.13 The Architect shall conduct inspections to determine other laboratory and environmental tests, inspections and <br /> the dates of Substantial Completion and final completion and reports required by law or the Contract Documents. <br /> shall issue a final Certificate for Payment. 4.4 The Owner shall furnish all legal,accounting and insurance <br /> 2.4.14 The Architect shall interpret and decide matters con- counseling services as may be necessary at any time for the <br /> cerning performance of the Owner and Contractor under the Project, including auditing services the Owner may require to <br /> requirements of the Contract Documents on written request of verify the Contractor's Applications for Payment or to ascertain <br /> either the Owner or Contractor. The Architect's response to how or for what purposes the Contractor has used the money <br /> such requests shall be made with reasonable promptness and paid by the Owner. <br /> within any time limits agreed upon. When making such inter- <br /> pretations and initial decisions, the Architect shall endeavor to 4.5 The foregoing services, information, surveys and reports <br /> secure faithful performance by both Owner and Contractor, shall be furnished at the Owner's expense, and the Architect <br /> shall not show partiality to either, and shall not be liable for shall be entitled to rely upon the accuracy and completeness <br /> results of interpretations or decisions so rendered in good faith. thereof. <br /> 4.6 Prompt written notice shall be given by the Owner to the <br /> Architect if the Owner becomes aware of any fault or defect in <br /> ARTICLE 3 the Project or nonconformance with the Contract Documents. <br /> ADDITIONAL SERVICES 4.7 The proposed language of certificates or certifications <br /> requested of the Architect or Architect's consultants shall be <br /> 3.1 Additional Services shall be provided if authorized or con- submitted to the Architect for review and approval at least 14 <br /> firmed in writing by the Owner or if included in Article 12,and days prior to execution. <br /> AIA DOCUMENT 8151•ABBREVIATED OWNER-ARCHITECT AGREEMENT•THIRD EDITION•AIA® •©1987 <br /> 3 B151-1957 THE AMERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVENUE,N.W.,WASHINGTON,D.C. 20006 <br /> WARNING:Unlicensed photocopying violates U.S.copyright laws and Is subject to legal prosecution. <br />