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,e e ARTICLE 2 SCOPE OF ARCHITECrS BASIC SERVICES 2.1 DEFINITION The Architect's Basic Services consist of those described in Paragraphs 2.2 through 2.6 and any other services identified in Article 12 as part of Basic Services, and include nonna! structural, mechanical and electrical engineering services. 2.2 SCHEMATIC DESIGN PHASE 2.2.1 The Architect shall review the program furnished by the Owner to ascertain the requirements of the Project and shall arrive at a mutual understanding of such requirements with the Owner. 2.2.2 The Architect shall provide a preliminary evaluation of the Owner's program, schedule and construction budget requirements, each in tenns of the other, subject to the limitations set fonh in Subparagraph 5.2.1. 2.2.3 The Architect shall review with the Owner alternative approaches to design and construction of the Project. 2.2.4 Based on the mutually agreed-upon program, schedule and construction budget requirements, the Architect shall prepare, for approval by the Owner, Schematic Design Documents consisting of drawings and other documents illustrating the scale and relationship of Project components. 2.2.5 The Architect shall submit to the Owner a preliminary estimate of Construction Cost based on current area, volume or similar conceptual estimating techniques. 2.3 DESIGN DEVELOPMENT PHASE 2.3.1 Based on the approved Schematic Design Documents and any adjustments authorized by the Owner in the program, schedule or construction budget, the Architect shall prepare, for approval by the Owner, Design Development Documents consisting of drawings and other documents to fix and describe the size and character of the Project as to architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical systems, materials and such other elements as may be appropriate. 2.3.2 The Architect shall advise the Owner of any adjustments to the preliminary estimate of Construction Cost. 2.4 CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS PHASE 2.4.1 Based on the approved Design Development Documents and any further adjustments in the scope or quality of the Project or in the construction budget authorized by the Owner, the Architect shall prepare, for approval by the Owner, Construction Documents consisting of Drawings and Specifications setting fonh in detail the requirements for the construction of the Project. 2.4.2 The Architect shall assist the Owner in the preparation of the necessary bidding information, bidding fonos, the Conditions of the Contract, and the form of Agreement between the Owner and Contractor. 2.4.3 The Architect shall advise the Owner of any adjusunents to previous preliminary estimates of Construction Cost indicated by changes in requirements or general market conditions. 2.4.4 The Architect shall assist the Owner in connection with the Owner's responsibility for filing documents required for the approval of governmental authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. 2.5 BIDDING OR NEGOTIATION PHASE The Architect, following the Owner's approval of the Construction Documents and of the latest preliminary estimate of Construction Cost, shall assist the Owner in obtaining bids or negotiated proposals and assist in awarding and preparing contracts for construction. 2.6 CONSTRUCTION PHASED-ADMINISTRATION OF THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT 2.6.1 The Architect's responsibility to provide Basic Services for the Construction Phase under this Agreement commences with the award of the initial Contract for Construction and terminates at the earlier of the issuance to the Owner of the final AlA DOCUMENT B151-ABBREVIATED OWNER-ARCHITECT AGREEMENT. 1997 EDITION - AlA - COPYRIGHT 1997. THE A.\ofERICAN INSTITUTE OF ARCHITECTS, 1735 NEW YORK AVENUE N. W.. WASHINGTON. D.C. 20006-5292. WARNING: Unlicensed photocopying violates U.S. cop)right laws and will subject thc violator to legal prosecution. This document was electronically produced with permission of the AlA and can be reproduced without violation unlilthe date of clI:piration as noted below. Electronic Format B151-1997 User Document: LA - 3/8/2000. AlA License Number 113314, which expires on 5/3112000 - Page #2