Common use of Requests for Information (RFI) Clause in Contracts

Requests for Information (RFI). (a) Contractor shall submit a written request, sequentially numbered, to HFC, Architect or Consultant seeking verification that Contractor’s proposed solution to the issue or matter that is the subject of the RFI is an acceptable solution. Upon receipt, HFC, Architect or Consultant may either accept Contractor’s proposed solution or propose an alternative solution. HFC shall be entitled to deduct from the Contract Amount amounts paid to Architect or Consultant for Architect or Consultant to evaluate and respond to Contractor’s RFI’s, where such information was available to Contractor from a careful study and comparison of the Contract Documents, field conditions, other HFC provided information, Contractor prepared coordination drawings, and/or prior Project correspondence or documentation.