Common use of Negotiated Proposals Clause in Contracts

Negotiated Proposals. 2.5.5.1 Proposal Documents shall consist of proposal requirements, proposed contract forms, General Conditions and Supplementary Conditions, Specifications and Drawings. 2.5.5.2 If requested by the Owner, the Architect shall arrange for procuring the reproduction of Proposal Documents for distribution to prospective contractors. The Owner shall pay directly for the cost of reproduction or shall reimburse the Architect for such expenses. 2.5.5.3 If requested by the Owner, the Architect shall organize and participate in selection interviews with prospective contractors. 2.5.5.4 The Architect shall consider requests for substitutions, if permitted by the Proposal Documents, and shall prepare and distribute addenda identifying approved substitutions to all prospective contractors. 2.5.5.5 If requested by the Owner, the Architect shall assist the Owner during negotiations with prospective contractors. The Architect shall subsequently prepare a summary report of the negotiation results, as directed by the Owner.