Common use of Owner Direct Purchase Program Clause in Contracts

Owner Direct Purchase Program. 3.6.6.1 Owner has elected to participate in a direct purchase program whereby it purchases materials and equipment costing $5,000 and over directly from the supplier of such materials or equipment in order to achieve sales tax savings. Such materials and equipment purchased through this program are referred to as “ODP.” Owner shall prepare purchase orders to the supplier(s) of the DOP. Construction Manager shall allow three (3) weeks for execution of all such purchase orders by Owner. Construction Manager shall provide Owner a ODP matrix (including CSI division, description of materials, cost, lead time of material, potential tax savings, date ODP request will be submitted to Owner, date which purchase order must be issued in order not to cause delay) together with the GMP. Any delay caused by improper paperwork/documentation by the Construction Manager, or its subcontractors, vendors or suppliers, shall be the responsibility of Construction Manager. Construction Manager use its best efforts to maximize cost savings for the Project and to cooperate with Owner in utilizing its sales tax savings program. Within thirty (30) days after the GMP is established, Construction Manager will process one (1) or more deductive Change Orders under the Contract for the entire estimated amount of ODP, inclusive of sales taxes. Prior to the final payment, a reconciliation will be performed and, if necessary, a Potential Change Order (hereinafter defined) will be prepared for Owner’s review and approval.