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
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