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EXHIBIT "A"
<br /> MODIFICATIONS OF THE STANDARD MA CONTRACT DOCUMENT B141
<br /> THE FOLLOWING SECTIONS ARE MODIFIED TO READ:
<br /> Article 1, paragraph 1.1.2: The Architect's services shall be performed as expeditiously as
<br /> is consistent with professional skill and care and the orderly progress of the work. Upon
<br /> request of the Owner,the Architect shall submit for the Owner's approval a schedule for the
<br /> performance of the Architect's services which may be adjusted by mutual agreement of the
<br /> Owner and the Architect, as the project proceeds, and shall include allowances for periods
<br /> of time required for the Owner's review and for the approval of submissions by authorities
<br /> having jurisdiction over the Project. Time limits established by this schedule approved by
<br /> the Owner shall not, except for reasonably cause, be exceeded by the Architect or Owner.
<br /> Neither the Architect nor the Owner shall be required to make up time lost by the other party.
<br /> Article 2, paragraph 2.2.1: The Architect shall furnish a program to the Owner, as Basic
<br /> Services, to ascertain the requirements of the project and shall arrive at a mutual
<br /> understanding of such requirements with the Owner, and shall submit such understanding
<br /> in writing, and shall furnish a copy to the Owner for its approval before proceeding with
<br /> preliminary designs.
<br /> Article 2, paragraph 2.4.1: Based on the approved Design Development documents and any
<br /> further adjustments in the scope or quality of the Project, or in the construction budget
<br /> authorized by the Owner,the Architect shall prepare,for approval by the Owner,Construction
<br /> Documents consisting of Drawings and Specifications setting forth in detail the work required
<br /> for the Architectural, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, service-connected equipment, and
<br /> site work, and the necessary general conditions of the Contract. He shall provide the
<br /> services of Professional Structural, Mechanical, Civil and Electrical Engineers, qualified by
<br /> training and experience in their respective fields as needed to address the requirements of
<br /> the project as defined herein; and shall require such professional engineers to place their
<br /> seal, name and signature on the drawings and specifications prepared by them.
<br /> Article 2, paragraph 2.4.2: The Architect, after consultation with Owner, shall prepare the
<br /> necessary bidding information and bid forms to comply with public building laws as set forth
<br /> in North Carolina General Statutes Chapter 143,including the necessary information required
<br /> by Chapter 87 of the North Carolina General Statutes pertaining to the licensing of
<br /> contractors, and shall assist the Owner in the preparation of the conditions of the contract
<br /> and the form of the agreement between the Owner and the General and Prime Contractors.
<br /> Article 2, paragraph 2.4.3: The Architect shall advise the Owner of any adjustments to
<br /> previous preliminary estimates of probable Construction Costs indicated by changes in scope
<br /> of the work requirements or general market conditions.
<br /> Add as Article 2, paragraph 2.4.5: The Architect shall include in the bidding information,
<br /> plans or specifications,a requirement that Prime Contractors provide operation manuals and
<br /> adequate training for the experienced staff of the Owner in the operation of mechanical,
<br /> electrical, heating and air-conditioning systems installed by the Prime Contractors, as well
<br /> as any specialized equipment, such as hoists, cranes,etc., which may be installed as part of
<br /> the project.
<br /> Add as Article 2, paragraph 2.5.2: In the event the lowest responsible bids exceed the fund
<br /> appropriated for the project, the Architect, in consultation with, and at the direction of, the
<br /> Owner,shall provide such modifications in the Contract Documents and/or negotiations with
<br /> the low bidder as shall be necessary to bring the cost of the Project within the Project's
<br /> budget.
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