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1.5.4Consult with OWNER concerning and determine the acceptability of substitute <br />materials and equipment proposed by Contractor when substitution prior to the award of <br />contracts is allowed by the Bidding Documents. <br />1.5.5Attend the bid opening, prepare bid tabulation sheets and assist OWNER in <br />evaluating bids or proposals and in assembling and awarding the contract(s) for <br />construction, materials, equipment and services. <br />The duties and responsibilities of ARCHITECT during the Bidding or <br />Negotiation Phase are amended and supplemented as indicated in paragraph 5 of Exhibit <br />A "Further Description of Basic Services and Related Matters". <br />1.6Construction Phase <br />After written authorization to proceed with the Construction Phase, <br />ARCHITECT shall: <br />1.6.1General Administration of Construction Contract <br />ARCHITECT shall consult with and advise OWNER and act as OWNER's <br />representative as provided in the Standard General Conditions of the Construction <br />Contract (as approved by OWNER per paragraph 1.4.4). <br />The extent and limitations of the duties, responsibilities and authority of <br />ARCHITECT as assigned in said Standard General Conditions shall not be modified, <br />except to the extent provided in paragraph 6 of Exhibit A "Further Description of Basic <br />Services and Related Matters" and except as the ARCHITECT may otherwise agree in <br />writing. All of OWNER's instructions to Contractor(s) will be issued through ARCHITECT <br />who will have authority to act on behalf of OWNER to the extent provided in said Standard <br />General Conditions except as otherwise provided in writing. <br />1.6.2Visits to Site and Observation of Construction. <br />In connection with observation ofthe work of Contractor(s) while it is in <br />progress: <br />1.6.2.1ARCHITECT shall make visits to the site at intervals appropriate to the various <br />stages of construction as ARCHITECT deems necessary in order to observe as an <br />experienced and qualified design professional the progress and quality of the various <br />aspects of Contractor(s)' work. In addition, the OWNER may provide the services of a <br />Resident Project Representative (and assistants as agreed) at the site to assist <br />ARCHITECT and to provide more continuous observation of such work. Based on <br />information obtained during such visits and on such observations, ARCHITECT shall <br />endeavor to determine in general if such work is proceeding in accordance with the <br />Contract Documents and ARCHITECT shall keep OWNER informed of the progress of the <br />work. <br />1-4 <br /> <br />