Common use of Preliminary Evaluation Clause in Contracts

Preliminary Evaluation. The Design-Builder shall review the Commission’s Program to ascertain the requirements of the Project and shall verify such requirements with the Commission. The Design-Builder’s review shall also provide to the Commission a preliminary evaluation of the site with regard to access, drainage, building placement and other considerations affecting the building, the environment and energy use, as well as information regarding applicable governmental laws, regulations and requirements. The Design- Builder shall also propose alternative architectural, civil, structural, mechanical, electrical and other systems for review by the Commission, to determine the most desirable approach on the basis of costs, technology, quality and speed of delivery. Based upon its review and verification of the Commission’s Program and other relevant information the Design-Builder shall provide a Preliminary Evaluation of the Project’s feasibility for the Commission’s acceptance. The Design-Builder’s Preliminary Evaluation shall specifically identify any deviations from the Commission’s Program.