sequences or procedures. The Architect’s approval of a specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of
which the item is a component.
§ 3.6.4.3 If the Contract Documents specifically require the Contractor to provide professional design services or
certifications by a design professional related to systems, materials, or equipment, the Architect shall specify the
appropriate performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy. The Architect shall review and take
appropriate action on Shop Drawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by the
Contractor’s design professional, provided the submittals bear such professional’s seal and signature when
submitted to the Architect. The Architect’s review shall be for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with
information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents. The Architect shall be entitled to
rely upon, and shall not be responsible for, the adequacy and accuracy of the services, certifications, and approvals
performed or provided by such design professionals,
§ 3.6.4.4 Subject to Section 4.2, the Architect shall review and respond to requests for information about the Contract
Documents. The Architect shall set forth, in the Contract Documents, the requirements for requests for information.
Requests for information shall include, at a minimum, a detailed written statement that indicates the specific
Drawings or Specifications in need of clarification and the nature of the clarification requested. The Architect’s
response to such requests shall be made in writing within any time limits agreed upon, or otherwise with reasonable
promptness. If appropriate, the Architect shall prepare and issue supplemental Drawings and Specifications in
response to the requests for information.
§ 3.6.4.5 The Architect shall maintain a record of submittals and copies of submittals supplied by the Contractor in
accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents.
§ 3.6.5 Changes in the Work
§ 3.6.5.1 The Architect may order minor changes in the Work that are consistent with the intent of the Contract
Documents and do not involve an adjustment in the Contract Sum or an extension of the Contract Time. Subject to
Section 4.2, the Architect shall prepare Change Orders and Construction Change Directives for the Owner’s
approval and execution in accordance with the Contract Documents.
§ 3.6.5.2 The Architect shall maintain records relative to changes in the Work.
§ 3.6.6 Project Completion
§ 3.6.6.1 The Architect shall:
ra conduct inspections to determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of final
completion;
.2 issue Certificates of Substantial Completion;
3 forward to the Owner, for the Owner’s review and records, written warranties and related documents
required by the Contract Documents and received from the Contractor; and,
4 _ issue a final Certificate for Payment based upon a final inspection indicating that, to the best of the
Architect’s knowledge, information, and belief, the Work complies with the requirements of the
Contract Documents.
§ 3.6.6.2 The Architect’s inspections shall be conducted with the Owner to check conformance of the Work with the
requirements of the Contract Documents and to verify the accuracy and completeness of the list submitted by the
Contractor of Work to be completed or corrected.
§ 3.6.6.3 When Substantial Completion has been achieved, the Architect shall inform the Owner about the balance of
the Contract Sum remaining to be paid the Contractor, including the amount to be retained from the Contract Sum, if
any, for final completion or correction of the Work.
§ 3.6.6.4 The Architect shall forward to the Owner the following information received from the Contractor: (1)
consent of surety or sureties, if any, to reduction in or partial release of retainage or the making of final payment: (2)
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