Agenda - 06-29-1993 - VIII-B - Laserfiche WebLink

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Article 2 , paragraph 2 . 4 . 3 : The Architect shall advise the Owner of any adjustments to previous preliminary estimates of probable Construction Costs indicated by changes in scope of the work requirements or general market conditions . Add as Article 2 , paragraph 2 . 4 . 5 : The Architect shall include in the bidding information, plans or specifications , a requirement that Prime Contractors provide operation manuals and adequate training for the experienced staff of the Owner in the operation of mechanical, electrical, heating and air-conditioning systems installed by the Prime Contractors . Add as Article 2 , paragraph 2 . 5 . 2 : In the event the lowest responsible bids exceed the funds appropriated for the project, the Architect, in consultation with, and at the direction of, the Owner, shall provide such modifications in the Contract Documents and/or negotiations with the low bidder as shall be necessary to bring the cost of the Project within the Project' s budget. Article 2 , paragraph 2 . 6 . 2 : The Architect shall provide administration of all Prime Contracts for Construction, as set forth below, and in the 21st Edition of Form OC-15 by the State Construction Office of the North Carolina Department of Administration INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS AND GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT, dated April 1991 * The Architect prefers to use this document, as it more clearly defines the Multiple Prime Contract system than does the AIA form. Article 2 , paragraph 2 . 6 . 3 : Construction Phase duties , responsibility and limitation of authority of the Architect shall not be restricted , modified or extended without written agreement of the Owner and Architect and notice to Prime Contractors . Article 2 , paragraph 2 . 6 . 4 : The Architect shall be the representative of the Owner during the construction phase of the contract period, and shall advise and consult with the Owner . Instructions to the Prime Contractors shall be forwarded through the Architect. The Architect shall have authority to act on behalf of the Owner only to the extent provided in this Agreement, unless otherwise modified by written agreement. Article 2 , paragraph 2 . 6 . 5 : The Architect shall visit the site periodically at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction, or as otherwise agreed by the Owner and the Architect in writing and shall review the work in progress during these on-site visits to endeavor to determine for the Owner's benefit and protection if the work is proceeding in accordancewith the intent of the Contract Documents and the construction schedule. The Architect shall be held to the standard of care (with regard to review by on-site visits) which is generally accepted in the industry among architects of similar skill and standing in the community. This duty shall not be interpreted to mean full-time service, without an amendment to the contract in writing, specifying this as an additional -2-