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This document is the State of Colorado Office of the State Architect State Buildings Program Architect/Engineer Agreement Terms and Conditions for Design/Bid/Build projects (State Form SC-5.1TC, Revision 07/2022). The agreement establishes the comprehensive framework governing the relationship between the State of Colorado and architect/engineer firms contracted to provide professional design and construction administration services for state building projects. The contract encompasses multiple project phases including pre-design, schematic design, design development, construction documents, bidding, contract administration, and post-construction phases. The architect/engineer must retain licensed or registered professionals for the duration of the project, with any staff changes requiring written approval from the Principal Representative. The agreement requires submission of a Design Services Schedule detailing the timeline for each project phase, with the schedule adjusted as necessary and approved by the Principal Representative before exceeding reasonable timelines. The contract term extends through the completion of the one-year warranty period, with the architect/engineer obligated to conduct warranty inspections at approximately six months and eleven months after substantial completion.

Compensation is structured based on the architect/engineer's proposal (Exhibit A) with monthly payments for basic services, with any additional services requiring prior written authorization from the Principal Representative and compensation calculated using a wage rate schedule (Exhibit B) at direct personnel expense rates plus a 1.15 multiplier for consultant services. The Fixed Limit of Construction Cost is established by the Principal Representative, and the architect/engineer must ensure drawings and specifications remain compliant with approved state building codes (Exhibit C) as verified through state-approved code review agents. The architect/engineer must maintain specified insurance coverage including Commercial General Liability ($1,000,000 limits), Automobile Liability ($1,000,000), Workers' Compensation per statutory requirements, and Professional Errors and Omissions liability with minimum coverage ranging from $250,000 to $2,000,000 depending on the Fixed Limit of Construction Cost. The contract is subject to Colorado law, State Controller approval, and fund availability contingent upon legislative appropriation; the State may terminate the agreement for convenience with fourteen to thirty days' notice depending on circumstances.

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STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DESIGN/BID/BUILD

(STATE FORM SC-5.1TC)

SC-5.1TC

Rev. 07/2022

SC-5.1TC

Rev. 07/2022 TOC

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DESIGN/BID/BUILD

(STATE FORM SC-5.1TC)

TABLE OF CONTENTS Page

SIGNATURE APPROVALS in SC-5.1

1ARTICLE 1 BASIC SERVICES OF ARCHITECT/ENGINEER1
1.1THE SERVICES1
1.1.1Professional Services, as set forth in SC-5.1.1
1.1.2License/Registration1
1.1.3Staff Retained for Duration of Project1
1.1.4Professionals Designated1
1.1.5Conflict of Interest1
1.1.6Code Compliance1
1.2DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT2
1.2.1Pre-Design Phase2
1.2.2Schematic Design Phase2
1.2.3Design Development Phase2
1.2.4Construction Documents Phase3
1.2.5Bidding Phase3
1.2.6Contract Administration Phase4
1.2.7Post Construction Phase10
2ARTICLE 2 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE11
2.1REIMBURSEMENT, as set forth in SC-5.111
2.1.1Basic and Additional Services, as set forth in SC-5.111
2.1.2Items for Reimbursement, as set forth in SC-5.111
3ARTICLE 3 BASIS OF COMPENSATION11
3.1PAYMENT, as set forth in SC-5.111
3.1.1The Total Compensation, as set forth in SC-5.111
3.1.2Monthly Payments, as set forth in SC-5.111
3.2ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION11
3.2.1Scope of Services:11
3.2.2Additional Services11
3.2.3Direct Personnel Expense11
3.2.4Wage Rate Schedule11
3.2.5Additional Services of Consultants11
3.2.6Reimbursable Expenses12
3.2.7Accounting System for Additional Costs12
3.2.8Expenditures12
3.2.9Statement of Services12
3.3PAYMENTS WITHHELD12
3.3.1Deductions or Retainage12
3.4ARCHITECT/ENGINEER'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS12
3.4.1Records of the Architect/Engineer12
3.5CONDITION PRECEDENT, as set forth in SC-5.112
4ARTICLE 4 TIME12
4.1DESIGN SERVICES SCHEDULE12
4.1.1Basic and Additional Services12
4.2TERM13
4.2.1Term of Agreement13
5ARTICLE 5 PRINCIPAL REPRESENTATIVE13
5.1THE RESPONSIBILITIES13
5.1.1The Requirements13
5.1.2Fault or Defect13
6ARTICLE 6 CONSTRUCTION COST13
6.1BUDGETING AND FIXED LIMIT OF CONSTRUCTION COST13
6.1.1Preliminary Budget13
6.2COST OF THE WORK14
6.2.1Estimate of Probable Construction Cost14
6.3OWNER FURNISHED MATERIAL14
6.3.1Labor and Materials14
6.4FIXED LIMIT OF CONSTRUCTION COST EXCEEDED14
6.4.1Cost of Labor14
6.4.2Exceeding Fixed Limit of Construction Cost14
6.4.3Modification of Drawings and Specifications15
7ARTICLE 7 OWNERSHIP OF DOCUMENTS15
7.1INSTRUMENTS OF SERVICE15
7.1.1Drawings and Specifications15
7.1.2Perpetual Nonexclusive License15
7.1.3Written Agreement15
7.2AS-BUILT DRAWINGS/RECORD DRAWINGS15
7.2.1Built Condition/Incorporated Changes15
8ARTICLE 8 INSURANCE16
8.1GENERAL16
8.2COMMERCIAL GENERAL LIABILITY INSURANCE (CGL)16
8.3AUTOMOBILE LIABILITY INSURANCE16
8.4WORKERS’ COMPENSATION INSURANCE17
8.5PROFESSIONAL ERRORS AND OMISSIONS LIABILITY17
9ARTICLE 9 TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION OF AGREEMENT17
9.1DEFAULT17
9.1.1Thirty (30 )Days Written Notice17
9.2TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF STATE18
9.2.1Termination of Service18
9.2.2Exercise Reasonable Diligence18
9.2.3Termination Claim18
9.2.4Amounts to be Paid18
9.2.5Partial Payments18
9.2.6Transfer Title 1819
9.3SUSPENSION19
9.3.1Fourteen (14) Days Written Notice19
9.3.2Suspension Claim19
10ARTICLE 10 INTENT OF DOCUMENTS, PARTNERING AND FACILITATED NEGOTIATIONS19
10.1INTENT OF DOCUMENTS19
10.1.1Order of Precedence19
10.2PARTNERING20
10.2.1Communication and Cooperation20
10.2.2Partnering Plan20
10.2.3Obligation20
10.3FACILITATED NEGOTIATIONS20
10.3.1Designates20
10.3.2Cost20
10.3.3Request20
10.3.4Good Faith21
10.3.5No Arbitration21
10.3.6Modifications21
11ARTICLE 11 COLORADO SPECIAL PROVISIONS22
11.1CONTROLLER’S APPROVAL, C.R.S. § 24-30-202(1)22
11.2FUND AVAILABILITY, C.R.S. § 24-30-202(5.5)22
11.3GOVERNMENTAL IMMUNITY22
11.4INDEPENDENT CONTRACTOR22
11.5COMPLIANCE WITH LAW22
11.6CHOICE OF LAW, JURISDICTION, AND VENUE22
11.7PROHIBITED TERMS22
11.8SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION. SOFTWARE PIRACY PROHIBITION23
11.9EMPLOYEE FINANCIAL INTEREST/CONFLICT OF INTEREST23
11.10VENDOR OFFSET AND ERRONEOUS PAYMENTS23
12ARTICLE 12 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS23
12.1PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION PERMITTED23
12.2DISSOLUTION OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATION23
12.3WAGE RATES, in accordance with C.R.S. § 24-30-1404 (1)24
12.4PUBLIC ART LAW24
12.5ASSIGNMENT24
12.6SUBCONTRACTS24
12.7BINDING EFFECT24
12.8AUTHORITY24
12.9CAPTIONS AND REFERENCES24
12.10COUNTERPARTS25
12.11ENTIRE UNDERSTANDING25
12.12DIGITAL SIGNATURES25
12.13MODIFICATION25
12.14STATUTES, REGULATIONS, FISCAL RULES AND OTHER AUTHORITY25
12.15EXTERNAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS25
12.16SEVERABILITY25
12.17SURVIVIAL AND CERTAIN CONTRACT TERMS25
12.18TAXES25
12.19THIRD PARTY BENEFICIARIES26
12.20WAIVER26
12.21CORA DISCLOSURE26
12.22STANDARD AND MANNER OF PERFORMANCE26
12.23LICENSES, PERMITS, AND OTHER AUTHORIZATIONS26
12.24INDEMNIFICATION26
12.24.1General Indemnification26
12.24.2Confidential Information Indemnification26
12.24.3Intellectual Property Indemnification27
12.24.4Accessibility Indemnification27
12.25ACCESSIBILITY27
12.25.1Work Product27
12.25.2Accessibility Standards27

EXHIBITS:

A. Architect/Engineer Proposal (including Design Services Schedule and Certificates of Insurance) (attached to SC-5.1) B. Wage Rates Schedule (attached to SC-5.1) C. Approved State Building Codes (attached to SC-5.1) D. Code Compliance Plan Review (attached to SC-5.1) E. Design Requirements/Facility Program Plan/Sustainability Goals (as applicable) (attached to SC-5.1)

Rev. 07/2022 TOC

STATE OF COLORADO

OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT

STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAM

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER AGREEMENT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

DESIGN/BID/BUILD

(STATE FORM SC-5.1TC)

ARTICLE 1 BASIC SERVICES OF ARCHITECT/ENGINEER

THE SERVICES

Professional Services, as set forth in SC-5.1.

License/Registration These services shall be performed by the Architect/Engineer or by consultants licensed or registered as required by the State of Colorado. If these special consulting services are to be performed by professionals in the Architect/Engineer’s employ, then the services must currently be and have been, for at least two (2) years previously, regularly a service of the Architect/Engineer's organization. In the event the Architect/Engineer does not have as part of his regular staff and services, certain professional consultants and consulting services, such as but not limited to, structural, mechanical, electrical, acoustical and architectural, then such consulting services shall be performed by practicing professional consultants.

Staff Retained for Duration of Project All professional consultants, staff or practicing, must be retained for the life of the project; provided, however, acceptable replacements must be approved, in writing, by the Principal Representative whose approval shall not be unreasonably withheld.

Professionals Designated Prior to designating a professional to perform any of these services as indicated in paragraph 12.10, the Architect/Engineer shall submit the name of such professional, together with a resume of his or her training and experience in work of like character and magnitude of the project being contemplated, to the Principal Representative, and receive approval in writing therefrom.

Conflict of Interest No consultant shall be engaged or perform work on the project wherein a conflict of interest exists, such as being connected with the sale or promotion of equipment or material which may be used on the project, provided however, that in unusual circumstances and with full disclosure to the Principal Representative of such interest, the Principal Representative may permit a waiver, in writing, in respect to the particular consultant.

Code Compliance The Architect/Engineer shall make certain to the best of its knowledge, information and belief, that the drawings and specifications prepared by him are in compliance with the Approved Codes as adopted by the State Buildings Program (as a minimum standard) as indicated in Exhibit C, Approved Codes. Other or more restrictive standards as specified by the Principal Representative are as indicated in Exhibit C. Drawings and specifications are to be reviewed by the State's approved Code Review Agents at the appropriate phases and with the required information as described in the attached Code Compliance Reviews, Exhibit D.

DEVELOPMENT OF THE PROJECT

Pre-Design Phase (As designated and defined in the Architect/Engineer’s Proposal, Exhibit A.)

Schematic Design Phase Conferences: The Architect/Engineer shall attend all conferences as may be requisite to a complete understanding of the Project. The Architect/Engineer shall document all such conference notes and distribute the same to the Principal Representative.

Design Program/Facility Program Plan/ Sustainability Goals: The Architect/Engineer shall review the Design Program/Facilities Program Plan /Sustainability Goals (Exhibit E), furnished by the Principal Representative to ascertain the requirements of the Project and shall refine the design in accordance with Exhibit E.

Written Report/Drawings: When agreement has been reached on the Schematic Design, the Architect/Engineer shall prepare a written report, accompanied by Drawings, setting forth the following:

Analysis of the structure as it relates to the Approved Codes as defined in Exhibit C, including responses to the State's Code Review Agent;

Recommended site location;

Scope of site development;

Correlation of spaces with approved State standards;

Conceptual drawings of floor plans, elevations and sections;

Conceptual drawings and descriptions of building plumbing, mechanical and electrical systems;

Area computations, gross square footage, net square footage, volume;

Outline of proposed construction materials;

Review of the time anticipated for Construction Phase;

Architect/Engineer's estimate of Probable Construction Cost.

Acceptance of Schematic Design Documents: The above Schematic Design data shall be approved in writing by both the Principal Representative and State Buildings Program before commencement of the next phase.

Design Development Phase Written Report/Drawings: The Architect/Engineer shall prepare a written report and drawings outlining in detail Design Development Documents from the approved Schematic Design Report. The report, when submitted for approval, shall include:

1. Analysis of the structure as it relates to the Approved Codes as defined in Exhibit C, including responses to the State's Code Review Agent;

1. Site development drawings, defining the proposed scope of development including earthwork, surface development, and utility infrastructure;

1. Plans in one-line format of the proposed plumbing, mechanical, and electrical systems as necessary to define size, location, and quantity of equipment, materials, and constructions;

1. Floor plans including proposed movable equipment and furnishings and exterior elevations;

1. Proposed architectural finish schedule, HVAC, plumbing, and electrical fixture schedules;

1. Outline specifications including Division 1 and cut-sheets and/or samples of proposed materials, equipment, system components per CSI format divisions;

1. Architect/Engineer's adjustments to the Schematic Design estimate of Probable Construction Costs;

1. Review of the time anticipated for the Construction Phase.

Models and Renderings: If the Principal Representative requires, in writing, the Architect/Engineer shall prepare models, renderings or perspectives to portray fully the project in whole or in part as additional services to the Principal Representative.

Acceptance of Design Development Documents: The final Design Development Documents shall be approved in writing by both the Principal Representative and State Buildings Program before commencement of the next phase.

Construction Documents Phase Construction Documents: The Architect/Engineer shall prepare the final Construction Documents from the approved Design Development Documents. These Construction Documents, when submitted for approval, shall include:

1. Complete architectural, structural, plumbing, mechanical and electrical construction drawings. These drawings shall be on durable and reproducible material. If the Project is a structure, the title sheet of the Project shall reflect an accurate take-off of:

1. Gross square footage,

2. Gross building volume.

This takeoff shall be made in accordance with AIA Document-D101, current edition. In addition, the net assignable square footage shall be shown when requested.

Complete architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical specifications. The format for these technical specifications shall be the current edition of MasterFormat published by the Construction Specifications Institute.

The Architect/Engineer's adjustments to the Design Development estimate of Probable Construction Cost.

Code Compliance: The Architect/Engineer shall cooperate with the State's Code Review Agent to check the Construction Drawings and Specifications for compliance with the Approved Codes as defined in Exhibit C, and shall include the minimum data as required by the Code Compliance Review Exhibit D.

Acceptance of Construction Documents: The final Construction Documents shall be approved in writing by both the Principal Representative and State Buildings Program before commencement of the next phase.

Bidding Phase Competitive Bids: The Architect/Engineer shall assist the Principal Representative in obtaining competitive bids (including attending the bid opening if requested by the Principal Representative), bid evaluation, determination of the successful bid and in awarding and preparing contracts for construction.

Bidding Documents: Bidding Documents shall consist of bidding requirements, proposed contract forms, General Conditions and Supplementary General Conditions, Specifications, Drawings and all published addenda.

Prospective Bidders: If requested by the Principal Representative the Architect Engineer shall distribute the Bidding Documents to prospective bidders and request their return upon completion of the bidding process.

Pre-Bid Conference: The Architect/Engineer shall participate in or, at the Principal Representative's direction, shall organize and conduct a pre-bid conference for prospective bidders.

Substitutions: The Architect/Engineer shall consider requests for substitutions, if permitted by the Bidding Documents, and shall prepare and distribute addenda identifying approved substitutions to all prospective bidders and shall prepare responses to questions from prospective bidders and provide clarifications and interpretations of the Bidding Documents to all prospective bidders in the form of addenda.

Copies of Documents: As set forth in SC-5.1.

Contract Administration Phase General Conditions: The Architect/Engineer shall become familiar with the terms and conditions of the latest edition of the State’s General Conditions of the Construction Contract SC-6.23 for construction and shall administer the Contract for construction in accordance with such terms and conditions.

Project Site Visits: The Architect/Engineer, its structural, mechanical and electrical engineers will visit the site at intervals appropriate to the stage of construction, or as may be otherwise agreed by the Principal Representative in writing to become generally familiar with the progress and quality of the Work to determine in general if the Work is being performed in a manner indicating that the Work when completed will be in accordance with the Contract Documents. Observation may extend to all or any part of the work and to the preparation, fabrication or manufacture of materials. However, the Architect/Engineer shall not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality of the Work. The Architect/Engineer shall keep the Principal Representative informed of the progress and quality of the Work, and shall endeavor to guard the Principal Representative against defects and deficiencies in the Work.

Construction Progress Meetings: The Architect/Engineer shall attend construction progress meetings to monitor the construction and perform the duties required by this Article 1, including assisting the Principal Representative in reaching an informal partnering agreement with the Contractor. Subject to the requirements of Article 3.2, attendance at meetings subsequently required by such an informal partnering agreement shall be reimbursed as Additional Services but only to the extent in excess of those otherwise reasonably necessary to perform all architectural/engineering services described herein. If, through no fault of the Architect/Engineer, trips to observe construction during the Construction Phase of the Project are required in excess of those reasonably necessary to perform all architectural/engineering services described herein, the Architect/Engineer’s compensation for the Construction Administration Phase shall be adjusted as an Additional Service for the cost to the Architect/Engineer of such trips, and paid in accordance with Article 3.2.

Shop Drawings, Product Data and Samples: The Architect/Engineer shall review and approve or take other appropriate action upon Contractor's submittals such as shop drawings, product data and samples as indicated in the Contract Documents, but only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. The Architect/Engineer shall review Contractor requests for information and other submittal schedules and shall agree to reasonable times for initial reviews. The Architect/Engineer's action shall be taken in conformity with approved submittal schedules and with such reasonable promptness as to cause no delay in the Work or in the construction by separate contractors of the Principal Representative, while allowing sufficient time in the Architect/Engineer's professional judgment to permit adequate review. Review of such submittals is not conducted for the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of other details such as dimensions and quantities or for substantiating instructions for installation or performance of equipment or systems designed by the Contractor, all of which remain the responsibility of the Contractor to the extent required by the Contract Documents. The Architect/Engineer's review shall not constitute approval of a specific item nor indicate approval of an assembly of which the item is a component. When professional certification of performance characteristics of materials, systems or equipment is required by the Contract Documents, the Architect/Engineer shall be entitled to rely upon such certification to establish that the materials, systems or equipment will meet the performance criteria required by the Contract Documents. In addition, the Architect/Engineer shall review, and if applicable comment on, the Contractor’s construction schedule for conformity with the requirements of the Contract Documents.

Change Orders/Amendments: All changes in the work shall be documented on Change Order/Amendment State Forms, supplied by the Principal Representative, and the Architect/Engineer shall keep a current record of all variations or departures from the Contract Documents as originally approved.

Preparation of Change Orders/Amendments: The Architect/Engineer shall prepare all Change Orders/Amendments for the Principal Representative and recommend for approval/disapproval in accordance with the Contract Documents (including the contractor agreement), the Contract Sum, the Contract Time and Code Compliance. If necessary the Architect/Engineer shall prepare, reproduce and distribute Drawings and Specifications to describe Work to be added, deleted or modified. The Architect/Engineer shall review all Change Order Proposals (State Form SC-6.312 or approved equal) with such reasonable promptness as to cause no delay in the Work or in the activities of the Principal Representative, Contractor or separate contractors of the Principal Representative, while allowing sufficient time in the Architect/Engineer's professional judgment to permit adequate review.

Approval of Change Orders/Amendments: Every Change Order/Amendment must be approved in writing by the Principal Representative and the Architect/Engineer, and must also be approved and signed by State Buildings Program and then validated by the State Controller's signature prior to commencement of the change in the Work.

Emergency Field Change Orders: The Architect/Engineer shall prepare and issue Emergency Field Change Orders as required by the Principal Representative, but such Emergency Field Change Orders shall be issued only in accordance with the policies of State Buildings Program to order extra work or make changes in the case of an emergency that is a threat to life or property or where the likelihood of delays in processing a normal Change Order will result in substantial delays and or significant cost increases for the Project. Emergency Field Change Orders are not to be used solely to expedite normal Change Order processing absent a clear showing of a high potential for significant and substantial cost or delay.

Testing: Unless otherwise agreed, the Architect/Engineer or an appropriate consultant shall observe for contract compliance the following, as a minimum, if applicable:

1. Bearing surfaces of excavations before concrete is placed;

1. Reinforcing steel after installation and before concrete is placed;

1. Structural concrete;

1. Laboratory reports on all concrete;

1. Structural steel during and after erection and prior to its being covered or enclosed

1. Steel welding;

1. Mechanical and plumbing work following its installation and prior to its being covered or enclosed;

1. Electrical work following its installation and prior to its being covered or enclosed.

Observe for Contract Compliance: The observation contemplated in this article does not include the responsibility to conduct testing, quantity surveys or field dimensions, but it does include the responsibility to confirm that tests were conducted as required in the Contract Documents as well as a review of the test results. The Architect/Engineer may rely upon the test reports provided by the Principal Representative.

Due Diligence: The Architect/Engineer shall exercise due diligence to safeguard the State of Colorado against defects, deficiencies, noncompliance with the Contract Documents, and/or unsatisfactory workmanship. If, in the opinion of the Architect/Engineer, the work is not being carried out in a sound, efficient and skillful manner, the Architect/Engineer shall promptly notify the Principal Representative in writing setting forth the reasons.

Accurate Accounts: The Architect/Engineer shall keep accurate accounts with respect to the construction on the Project including fiscal accounting, changes in the Work, directives, and other documentation to establish a clear history of the Project.

Delegation of Responsibilities: If at any time the Architect/Engineer delegates any of its responsibility for the observation of the Work to some other person, such other person must be properly qualified by training and experience to observe the work. The Principal Representative and State Buildings Program may review and approve the qualifications of all persons in writing, other than the Architect/Engineer, performing the functions of the Architect/Engineer in respect to the services required by this agreement.

Contractor’s Application for Payment: The Architect/Engineer shall review and approve the contractor’s itemized schedule of values, subject to final approval by the Principal Representative, and see to the proper issuance of State Form SBP-7.2, used as an Application and Certificate for Contractor’s Payment. The approval of the Architect/Engineer shall be for overall adequacy of line item detail and reasonableness as a basis for evaluating the general allocation of costs and the related progress of the work only and shall impose no duty on the Architect/Engineer to review or verify the accurateness of the line item values proposed by the Contractor. The Architect/Engineer will, within five (5) working days after the receipt of each Contractor's Project Application for Payment, review the Contractor's Project Application for Payment and either execute an Application and Certificate for Contractor’s Payment (State Form SBP-7.2) to the Principal Representative for such amounts as the Architect/Engineer determines are properly due, or notify the Principal Representative and the Contractor in writing of the reasons for withholding a Certificate. If the Architect/Engineer certifies an amount different from the amount requested or otherwise alters the Contractor’s application for payment, a copy shall be forwarded to the Contractor.

If the Architect/Engineer is unable to certify all or portions of the amount requested due to the absence or lack of required supporting evidence, the Architect/Engineer shall advise the Contractor of the deficiency. If the deficiency is not corrected at the end of ten (10) days, the Architect/Engineer may either certify the remaining amounts properly supported to which the Contractor is entitled, or return the application for payment to the Contractor for revision with a written explanation as to why it could not be certified.

Project Certificate for Payment: The execution and issuance of a State Form SBP-7.2, Application and Certificate for Contractor’s Payment shall constitute a representation by the Architect/Engineer to the Principal Representative that, based on the Architect/Engineer's observations at the site and on the data comprising the Contractor's Project Application for Payment, the construction has progressed to the point indicated; that to the best of the Architect/Engineer's knowledge, information and belief, the quality of construction is in accordance with the Contract Documents and that the Contractor is entitled to payment in the amount certified. However, the issuance of a State Form SPB 7.2, Application and Certificate for Contractor’s Payment shall not be a representation that the Architect/Engineer has made any examination to ascertain how or for what purpose the Contractor has used the monies paid on account of previously issued Certificates.

Interpretation of Contract Documents: The Architect/Engineer shall be, in the first instance, the interpreter of the requirements of the Contract Documents and the judge of the performance thereunder by the Contractor and all subcontractors. All decisions involving interpretations of the Contract Documents by the Architect/Engineer, and all decisions in matters relating to the execution and progress of the Work, shall be made within a reasonable time and shall be consistent with the intent of, and reasonably inferable from, the Contract Documents. All interpretations shall be in writing or in graphic form and the Architect/Engineer shall send a copy to the Principal Representative. The Architect/Engineer shall exercise due diligence to be reasonably available to the Contractor to timely interpret and make decisions with respect to questions relating to the design or concerning the Contract Documents.

Architect/Engineer Decisions: The Architect/Engineer shall make judgments regarding whether directed work is extra or outside the scope of Work required by the Contract Documents at the time any direction or interpretation is first given. The Architect/Engineer shall endeavor to respond to any written request by the Contractor for a judgment regarding whether any directed work is included within the performance required by the Contract Documents within three (3) business days of receipt of such request.

Claims: If the Contractor gives Notice of any claim regarding the interpretation, decision, judgment or direction of the Architect/Engineer, or otherwise, the Architect/Engineer shall provide to the Principal Representative on request such available information as may assist the Principal Representative in evaluating the claim. In the event either the Principal Representative or the Contractor elect to require the other party to participate in facilitated negotiations, the Architect/Engineer shall assist the Principal Representative as required and shall participate in such negotiations to the extent requested by either the facilitator or the Principal Representative. Unless it is the written decision of the facilitator (which includes the basis for the decision), that the decision or judgment of the Architect/Engineer was wholly incorrect, the Architect/Engineer shall be reimbursed for such assistance or participation as an Additional Service in accordance with Article 3.2.

Rejection of Construction Work: The Architect/Engineer shall have the authority to reject constructed work which does not conform to the Contract Documents, and whenever, in the Architect/Engineer's reasonable opinion, it is necessary or advisable for the implementation of the intent of the Contract Documents, the Architect/Engineer shall have authority to require special inspection or testing of constructed work in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents, whether or not such constructed work is then fabricated, installed or completed, provided, however, that the Architect/Engineer shall take such action only after consultation with the Principal Representative. However, the Architect/Engineer's authority to act under the Contract Documents and any decision made by the Architect/Engineer in good faith either to exercise or not to exercise such authority shall not give rise to any duty on the part of the Architect/Engineer to the Contractor, any subcontractor of any tier, any of their agents or employees, or any other person performing any of the construction.

Contractor’s Written Notice: When the Work is substantially complete in the opinion of the Contractor, the Contractor, under Article 41.3 of the General Conditions, is required to file a written Notice with the Architect/Engineer with an attached preliminary punch-list of remaining items to be completed or corrected. The Architect/Engineer shall thereafter notify the State Buildings Program and the Principal Representative that the work, in the opinion of the Contractor, is substantially complete under the terms of the Contract. This Notice shall receive prompt action by the notified parties.

Inspection: When the Architect/Engineer determines after review of the Contractor’s written Notice that the Work or a portion of the Work is ready for an inspection to determine whether the Work is substantially complete in accordance with Article 41.3 of the General Conditions of the Contract, the Architect/Engineer with the Principal Representative and the Contractor shall, within ten days of receipt of the Contractor’s Notice, conduct an inspection to determine whether the Work is substantially complete and in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents. State Buildings Program shall be notified of the inspection. If the construction has been completed to the required state, a punch list shall be made by the Architect/Engineer in concert with the Principal Representative and Contractor in sufficient detail to fully outline to the Contractor:

1. Work to be completed, if any;

1. Work not in compliance with the Drawings or Specifications, if any;

1. Unsatisfactory work for any reason, if any;

1. Date for Completion of the Punch List Items.

Copies of Punch List: If the Architect Engineer determines, after consultation with the Principal Representative, that the Work or a portion of the Work, is substantially complete in accordance with the criteria outlined in Article 41 of the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, then the Architect/Engineer shall prepare the Notice of Substantial Completion, State Form SBP-07 or the Notice of Partial Substantial Completion, State Form SBP-071, which the Architect Engineer shall transmit in writing to the Contractor and the Principal Representative for signature. The required number of copies of the punch list must be countersigned by the Contractor and the Principal Representative and will then be transmitted by the Architect/Engineer to the Contractor, the Principal Representative, and State Buildings Program. The Contractor shall immediately initiate such remedial work as may be necessary to correct any deficiencies or defective work shown by this report, and shall promptly complete all such remedial work in a manner satisfactory to the Architect/Engineer and State Buildings Program.

Additional Inspections: The Principal Representative may require the Architect/Engineer to make a reasonable number of additional inspections to confirm the completion of the punch list by the Contractor.

Notice of Substantial Completion: The Notice of Substantial Completion, or the Notice of Partial Substantial Completion, shall establish the Date of Substantial Completion or the Date of Partial Substantial Completion and such date shall be the date of commencement of the Contractor’s twelve month guarantee, except to the extent stated otherwise in accordance with the limited exceptions provided in the General Conditions of the Contract. The Notice of Substantial Completion, or the Notice of Partial Substantial Completion, shall state the responsibilities of the Principal Representative and the Contractor for security, maintenance, heat, utilities, property insurance premiums and damage to the finished construction as required. The Notice of Substantial Completion, or the Notice of Partial Substantial Completion, shall be submitted to the Principal Representative and the Contractor for their written acceptance of the responsibilities assigned to them in such Notice. The Notice of Substantial Completion, or the Notice of Partial Substantial Completion, shall attach and incorporate the Architect/Engineer’s final punch list and Contractor’s schedule for the completion of each and every item identified on the final punch list as required by Article 41C(6) of the General Conditions of the Contract.

Right of Occupancy: The Principal Representative shall have the right to take possession of and to use any completed or partially completed portions of the Work, even if the time for completing the entire Work or portions of the Work has not expired and even if the Work has not been finally accepted, and the Architect/Engineer shall fully cooperate with the Principal Representative to allow such possession and use. Such possession and use shall not constitute an acceptance of such portions of the work. Prior to any occupancy of the Project, an inspection shall be made by the Architect/Engineer, State Buildings Program and the Construction Manager. Such inspection shall be made for the purpose of ensuring that the building is secure, protected by operation safety systems as designed, operable exits, power, lighting and HVAC systems, and otherwise ready for the occupancy intended and the Notice of Substantial Completion has been issued for the occupancy intended. The inspection shall also document existing finish conditions to allow assessment of any damage by occupants. The Architect/Engineer shall assist the Principal Representative in completing and executing State Form SBP-01 Notice of Approval of Occupancy/Use, prior to the Principal Representative’s possession and use. Any and all areas so occupied will be subject to a final inspection when the contractor complies with Article 41, Completion, Final Inspection, Acceptance and Settlement.

Close-out Documents: The Contractor shall forward the completed close-out documents to the Architect/Engineer for signature. Upon receipt from the Contractor of written notice that the Architect/Engineer’s final punch list is sufficiently complete the Architect/Engineer shall make a final inspection of work remaining on the final punch list and prepare the Pre Acceptance Checklist State Form SBP-05. The Architect/Engineer upon receipt and verification that the close-out documents and the items of work are complete, shall prepare and forward to the Principal Representative a letter (including the signed close-out documents) stating that to the best of the Architect/Engineer’s knowledge, information and belief, and on the basis of observations and inspections, the Work, or designated portion hereof, has been completed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract Documents and is ready for the issuance of a Notice of Acceptance or Notice of Partial Acceptance as appropriate. A Notice of Partial Acceptance shall be based only upon the work for which a Notice of Partial Substantial Completion has been executed and all necessary items of work and other requirements have been completed.

Notice of Acceptance: Upon receipt from the Architect/Engineer of the letter recommending issuance of a Notice of Final Acceptance or a Notice of Partial Final Acceptance, the Principal Representative shall sign the Notice of Acceptance, State Form SC-6.27, and forward to the Contractor for its approval and signature. The date of the Notice of Acceptance shall establish the date of final completion of the project. The Notice of Acceptance must be fully executed before final payment is authorized or the project advertised for Final Settlement.

Written Warrantied: The Architect/Engineer shall receive and forward to the Principal Representative for review, written warranties and related close-out documents assembled by the Contractor and reviewed and approved by the Architect/Engineer as consistent with the Contract Documents. A summary of all such requirements shall be located consistently within individual sections of the Specifications. When such materials have been received and approved the Architect/Engineer shall certify the Contractor’s Final Application for Payment and forward the same to the Principal Representative.

Warranty Inspections: Except as otherwise agreed below in 1.2.7, Post Construction Phase, the Architect/Engineer, the Principal Representative and the Contractor shall make at least two complete inspections of the work after the work has been accepted. One such inspection, the Six-Month Warranty Inspection, shall be made approximately six (6) months after the Date of Substantial Completion or the Date of Partial Substantial Completion; and another such inspection, the Eleven-Month Warranty Inspection, shall be made approximately eleven (11) months after the Date of Substantial Completion or the Date of Partial Substantial Completion. The Principal Representative shall schedule and so notify all parties concerned, including State Buildings Program, of these inspections.

Defects and Deficiencies: Written lists of defects and deficiencies and reports of these observations shall be made by the Architect/Engineer and forwarded to the Contractor and all of the other participants within ten (10) days after the completion of each observation. The Contractor is obligated in its agreement with the Principal Representative to immediately initiate such remedial work as may be necessary to correct any deficiencies or defective work shown by this report, and shall promptly complete all such remedial work in a manner satisfactory to the Architect/Engineer and the Principal Representative. The Architect/Engineer shall follow through on all list items and notify the Principal Representative when such have been completed.

Post Construction Phase (As designated and defined in the Architect/Engineer Proposal, Exhibit A.)

ARTICLE 2 REIMBURSABLE EXPENSE

REIMBURSEMENT, as set forth in SC-5.1 Basic and Additional Services, as set forth in SC-5.1 Items for Reimbursement, as set forth in SC-5.1

ARTICLE 3 BASIS OF COMPENSATION

PAYMENT, as set forth in SC-5.1 The Total Compensation, as set forth in SC-5.1 Monthly Payments, as set forth in SC-5.1

ADDITIONAL COMPENSATION

Scope of Services The Scope of Services to be provided pursuant to this Agreement includes all architectural and engineering services described herein, all services to be provided by the Architect/Engineer as described in Exhibit A, Architect/Engineer’s Proposal including items which under usual contracting for Architectural/Engineering services could be considered as additional services, and reimbursable items excepting those specifically identified in Article 2 of this Agreement to be reimbursed. All compensation set forth in Article 3.1 hereof shall fully compensate the Architect/Engineer and there shall be no further reimbursement or payment therefore, other than for Additional Services as hereinafter described. For purposes of this Agreement, Additional Services are defined as those not included within the Scope of Services as set forth in Article 3.1 or reasonably inferable therein, are not consistent with the approved Project program, and are specifically requested and approved in writing by the Principal Representative.

Additional Services Subject to the provisions of paragraphs 6.4.1 and 6.4.2, if the Architect/Engineer is caused Additional Service, drafting or other expense due to changes ordered by the Principal Representative or by other circumstances beyond the Architect/Engineer's control and not occasioned by any neglect or default of Architect/Engineer, then the Architect/Engineer shall be reimbursed for such Additional Service.

Direct Personnel Expense Direct personnel expense is defined as the direct salaries of all the Architect/Engineer's personnel engaged on the Project, and the portion of the cost of their mandatory and customary contributions and benefits related thereto, such as employment taxes and other statutory employee benefits, insurance, sick leave, holidays, vacations, pensions and similar contributions and benefits.

Wage Rate Schedule The cost of such Additional Service including Principal Architect/Engineer's time, shall be paid at the agreed upon rates shown in the attached Wage Rate Schedule, Exhibit B.

Additional Services of Consultants For additional services of consultants, including associate Architect/Engineer, structural, mechanical, electrical and civil engineering services, the multiple 1.15 times the amounts billed to the Architect/Engineer for such services.

Reimbursable Expenses In addition, the Architect/Engineer shall also be reimbursed as described in Article 2.1 and paid as detailed in paragraph 3.2.4 related to the Additional Services.

Accounting System for Additional Costs The Architect/Engineer shall maintain an accurate cost accounting system as to all such additional expenses and shall make available to the Principal Representative all records, canceled checks and other disbursement media to substantiate any and all requests for payments hereunder.

Expenditures The expenditures under this provision shall be disapproved unless the Architect/Engineer first shall have filed with the Principal Representative an estimate of the maximum cost of such additional service and been authorized, in writing, by the Principal Representative to proceed. If such an estimate is filed with the Principal Representative, then payment shall not exceed the maximum cost estimated by the Architect/Engineer and approved by the Principal Representative.

Statement of Services Payment for such Additional Services shall be monthly upon presentation of the Architect/Engineer's statement of services rendered.

PAYMENTS WITHHELD

Deductions or Retainage No deductions shall be made from the Architect/Engineer's fee on account of penalty, liquidated damages, or other sums withheld from payments to the Contractor or on account of changes in Construction other than those for which the Architect/Engineer is held legally liable.

ARCHITECT/ENGINEER'S ACCOUNTING RECORDS

Records of the Architect/Engineer Records of the Architect/Engineer's direct personnel, consultant, and reimbursable expense pertaining to this Project and records of accounts between the Principal Representative and Contractor shall be kept on a generally recognized accounting basis and shall be available to the Principal Representative or his authorized representative at mutually convenient times and extending to three (3) years after final payment under this Agreement.

CONDITION PRECEDENT, as set forth in SC-5.1.

ARTICLE 4 TIME

DESIGN SERVICES SCHEDULE

Basic and Additional Services The Architect/Engineer will complete the phases of project development in accordance with the Architect/Engineer's Design Services Schedule included in Exhibit A .The Architect/Engineer shall submit for the Principal Representative's approval, a Project Design Services Schedule for the performance of the Architect/Engineer's services which may be adjusted as required, and which shall include allowances for the periods of time required for the Principal Representative's review and approval of submissions and for approvals of the authorities having jurisdiction over the project. This schedule, when approved by the Principal Representative, shall not, except for reasonable cause, be exceeded by the Architect/Engineer.

TERM

Term of Agreement The term of this agreement will end upon expiration of the one (1) year warranty period, or upon subsequent completion and acceptance by the Principal Representative of the Warranty Work identified or in progress at the end of such one (1) year warranty period.

ARTICLE 5 PRINCIPAL REPRESENTATIVE

THE RESPONSIBILITIES

The Requirements The Principal Representative shall:

1. Provide full information as to his requirements for the Project through the State Buildings Program Delegate. If a State Buildings Program Delegate has not been authorized, then the Principal Representative will work with State Buildings Program to designate an individual to act on behalf of the Principal Representative as per (b), (c), (d), (e) and (f) as listed below:

1. Designate a representative authorized to act in his/her behalf as indicated in paragraph 12.10. The representative shall examine documents submitted by the Architect/Engineer and render decisions pertaining thereto promptly, to avoid unreasonable delay in the progress of the Architect/Engineer's work. The representative shall observe the procedure of issuing orders to contractors only through the Architect/Engineer.

1. Establish the Fixed Limit of Construction Cost.

1. Furnish the Architect/Engineer a certified survey of the site, giving, as required, grades and lines of streets, alleys, pavements, and adjoining property; rights-of-way, restrictions, easements, encroachments, zoning, deed restrictions, boundaries, and contours of the building site; locations, dimension and complete data pertaining to existing buildings, other improvements and trees; full information as to available service and utility lines both public and private; and test borings and pits necessary for determining subsoil conditions.

1. Secure and pay for structural, chemical, mechanical, soil mechanics or other tests and reports if required.

1. Arrange and pay for such legal, audit and insurance counseling services as may be required for the Project.

Fault or Defect If the representative observes or otherwise becomes aware of any defect in the Project, he shall give prompt written notice thereof to the Architect/Engineer.

ARTICLE 6 CONSTRUCTION COST

BUDGETING AND FIXED LIMIT OF CONSTRUCTION COST

Preliminary Budget A Fixed Limit of Construction Cost for the Project shall be established by the Principal Representative incorporating the portion of the Project Budget for all construction of all elements of the Project designed or specified by the Architect/Engineer. The Architect/Engineer shall evaluate the Project Budget and the Fixed Limit of Construction Cost as it pertains to construction of all elements of the Project designed or specified by the Architect/Engineer.

COST OF THE WORK

Estimate of Probable Construction Cost The Architect/Engineer's estimate of Probable Construction Cost means the cost of the work to the Principal Representative, but such cost shall not include any Architect/Engineer's or special consultant's fees incurred by the Principal Representative or equipment installed by the Principal Representative under separate contract unless the Architect/Engineer is required by the Principal Representative to prepare drawings and specifications, and observe the installation of such equipment.

OWNER FURNISHED MATERIAL

Labor and Materials When labor or material is furnished by the Principal Representative below its market cost, the cost of the work shall be computed upon the market cost as to such labor or materials furnished by the Principal Representative.

FIXED LIMIT OF CONSTRUCTION COST EXCEEDED

Cost of Labor It is recognized that neither the Architect/Engineer nor the Principal Representative has control over the cost of labor, materials or equipment, over the subcontractors’ methods of determining bid prices, or over competitive bidding, market or negotiating conditions. Accordingly, the Architect/Engineer cannot and does not warrant or represent that bids or negotiated prices will not vary from the Project Budget or the Fixed Limit of Construction Cost. Nothing contained in this Agreement shall otherwise relieve the Architect/Engineer from the responsibility of providing the services required to keep the Project within the Fixed Limit of Construction Cost for the Project.

Exceeding Fixed Limit of Construction Cost If the Fixed Limit of Construction Cost for the Project, as established by the Principal Representative, is exceeded or projected to be exceeded by:

1. The lowest figures from responsible proposals, if any, and the Architect/Engineer's final estimate of Probable Construction Cost, then the Principal Representative may, in its sole discretion, do one of the following:

1. Revise the Project scope and quality as required to reduce the construction cost.

2. Give written approval for the increase in the Fixed Limit of Construction Cost for…

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