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e e C. The number of prime contracts for Work designed or specified by ENGINEER upon which the ENGINEER's compensation has been established under this Agreement is one (1). D. ENGINEER's services under the Final Design Phase will be considered complete on the date when the submittals required by paragraph A1.03.A.6 have been delivered to OWNER. A1.04 Bidding or Negotiating Phase A. After acceptance by OWNER of the Bidding Docwnents and the most recent oplDl0n of probable Construction Cost as determined in the Final Design Phase, and upon written authorization by OWNER to proceed, ENGINEER shall: 1. Assist OWNER in advertising for and obtaining bids or negotiating proposals for the Work and, where applicable, maintain a record of prospective bidders to whom Bidding Docwnents have been issued, attend pre-Bid conferences, if any, and receive and process Contractor deposits or charges for the Bidding Documents. 2. Issue Addenda as appropriate to clarify, correct, or change the Bidding Docwnents. 3. During the Bidding or Negotiating Phase ENGINEER shall assist OWNER in conducting the prebid conferences and prequalification of bidders as required by City of La Porte Ordinance No. 1476-A. Ordinance 1476-A requires all Contractors desiring to bid on construction projects having as estimated construction cost of greater than $300,000, must pre-qualify by filing a satisfactory Contractor's Statement The Contractor's Statement requires the filing of both a Financial Statement and an Equipment and Experience Statement The ENGINEER shall review the Equipment and Experience Statements submitted by the Contractor, check references and prepare a written report and recommendation based on their fmdings. The ENGINEER shall not be responsible for evaluating the financial statement submitted by Contractors. 4. Perform or provide the following additional Bidding or Negotiating Phase tasks or deliverables: 5. Attend the Bid opening, prepare Bid tabulation sheets, and assist OWNER in evaluating Bids or proposals and in assembling and awarding contracts for the Work. B. The Bidding or Negotiating Phase will be considered complete upon commencement of the Construction Phase or upon cessation of negotiations with prospective Contractors (except as may be required if Exhibit F is a part of this Agreement). A1.0S Construction Phase A. Upon successful completion of the Bidding and Negotiating Phase, and upon written authorization from OWNER, ENGINEER shall: 1. General Administration of Construction Contract. Consult with OWNER and act as OWNER's representative as provided in the General Conditions. The extent and limitations of the duties, responsibilities and authority of ENGINEER as assigned in said General Conditions shall not be modified, except as ENGINEER may otherwise agree in writing. All of OWNER's instructions to Contractor will be issued through ENGINEER, who shall have authority to act on behalf of OWNER in dealings with Contractor to the extent provided in this Agreement and said General Conditions except as otherwise provided in writing. 2. Resident Project Representative (RPR). Provide the services of an RPR at the Site to assist the ENGINEER and to provide more extensive observation of Contractor's work. Duties, responsibilities, and authority of the RPR are as set forth in Exhibit D. The furnishing of such RPR's services will not extend ENGINEER's responsibilities or authority beyond the specific limits set forth elsewhere in this Agreement. 3. Selecting Independent Testing Laboratory. Assist OWNER in the selection of an independent testing laboratory to perform the services identified in paragraph B2.01.0. Page 2 of 7 Pages (Exhibit A - ENGINEER's Services)