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DocuSign Envelope ID: B75E8AA0-ADE3-4E77-B32C-2134D9CAA555 <br /> § 3.1.2 Any required deposit shall be refunded to Bidders who submit a bona fide Bid and return the paper Bidding <br /> Documents in good condition within ten days after receipt of Bids.The cost to replace missing or damaged paper <br /> documents will be deducted from the deposit.A Bidder receiving a Contract award may retain the paper Bidding <br /> Documents,and the Bidder's deposit will be refunded. <br /> § 3.1.3 Bidding Documents will not be issued directly to Sub-bidders unless specifically offered in the advertisement or <br /> invitation to bid,or in supplementary instructions to bidders. <br /> § 3.1.4 Bidders shall use complete Bidding Documents in preparing Bids.Neither the Owner nor Architect assumes <br /> responsibility for errors or misinterpretations resulting from the use of incomplete Bidding Documents. <br /> §3.1.5 The Bidding Documents will be avai€able for the sole purpose of obtaining Bids on the Work.No license or grant <br /> of use is conferrers by distribution of the Bidding Documents. <br /> § 3.2 Modification or Interpretation of Bidding Documents <br /> § 3.2.1 The Bidder shall carefully study the Bidding Documents,shall examine the site and local conditions,and shall <br /> notify the Architect of errors,inconsistencies,or ambiguities discovered and request clarification or interpretation <br /> pursuant to Section 3.2.2. <br /> § 3.2.2 Requests for clarification or interpretation of the Bidding Documents shall be submitted by the Bidder in writing <br /> and shall be received by the Architect at least seven days prior to the date For receipt of Bids. <br /> (Indicate how,such as by email, website,host silelplalfol•m,paper copy, or other method Bidders shall submit requests for <br /> clarification and interpretation.) <br /> nxastrow@hh-arch.com <br /> § 3.2.3 Modifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents shall be made by Addendum.Modifications and <br /> interpretations of the Bidding Documents made in any other manner shall not be binding,and Bidders shall not rely upon <br /> them. <br /> § 3.3 Substitutions <br /> § 3.3.1 The materials,products,and equipment described in the Bidding Documents establish a standard of required <br /> function,dimension,appearance,and quality to be met by any proposed substitution. <br /> § 3.3.2 Substitution Process <br /> § 3.3.2.1 Written requests for substitutions shall be received by the Architect at least ten days prior to the date for receipt <br /> of Bids.Requests shall be submitted in the same manner as that established for submitting clarifications and <br /> interpretations in Section 3.2.2. <br /> § 3.3.2.2 Bidders shall submit substitution requests on a Substitution Request Form if one is provided in the Bidding <br /> Documents. <br /> § 3.3.2.3 if a Substitution Request Form is not provided,requests shal€ include(l)the name of the material or equipment <br /> specified in the Bidding Documents;(2)the reason for the requested substitution;(3)a complete description of the <br /> proposed substitution including the name of the material or equipment proposed as the substitute,performance and test <br /> data,and relevant drawings;and(4)any other information necessary for an evaluation.The request shall include a <br /> statement setting forth changes in other materials,equipment,or other portions of the Work,including changes in the <br /> work of other contracts or the impact on any project Certifications(such as L E ED),that will result from incorporation of <br /> the proposed substitution. <br /> § 3.3.3 The burden of proof of the merit of the proposed substitution is upon the proposer.The Architect's decision of <br /> approval or disapproval of a proposed substitution shall be final. <br /> § 3.3.41f the Architect approves a proposed substitution prior to receipt of Bids,such approval shall be set forth in an <br /> Addendum.Approvals made in any other manner shall not be binding,and Bidders shall not rely upon them. <br /> AIA Doc umontA701'-2048.Copyright 0 1970,1974,1978,1987.4997 and 2018 by The American Institute of Architects.All rights reserved.The"American <br /> i wqIJ Lute of Architects."WA."the AiA Logo.and-AIA Contract Documents"are registered trademarks and may not be used without permission This document was <br /> produced by AIA software at 17:27 45 ET on 0 711612020 under Order No.9456894860 which expires on 07/09/2021.is net for resale,is licensed for one-time use <br /> only,and may only be used in accordance with the AIA Contract Docu mentO Terms of Service.To report copyright violations,e-mail copyright@aia.org. <br /> User Notes. (1383184016) <br />