Common use of Architect’s Representative Clause in Contracts

Architect’s Representative. The Architect shall designate one principal of the firm as the Architect’s Representative, who will represent the firm throughout all phases of the Project, and to whom all communications pertaining to the Project shall be addressed. Any change in the Architect’s Representative during the life of the Agreement between Owner and Architect shall be made only after the written request by the Architect and written concurrence of the Owner’s Representative. The Design Professional should provide timely and complete submittals. The University shall review the Design Professional’s work for programs conformance and constructability. The Project Manager (PM) is authorized to reject incomplete submittals. If the Design Professional believes additional services are requested by the University that are beyond the scope of services defined by the Agreement, the Design Professional must notify the PM and seek approval before proceeding with the services. Additional fees must be negotiated and an amendment to the original agreement processed immediately. This also applies to terminated or suspended work. The Design Professional is responsible for the management and performance of their professional consultants. Delay of a professional consultant’s part of a submittal is considered an incomplete submittal from the Design Professional. Delay of a project due to incomplete submittals is the responsibility of the Design Professional. The Design Professional shall allow two weeks of University review time between submittal of review documents and the review meeting, unless otherwise directed by the PM. The University considers the milestone achieved only when the review is complete. The University shall supply the Design Professional with an electronic copy of the bid form and special conditions. The PM shall work with the Design Professional to tailor these for the project. The Design Professional shall obtain required bidding front end documents from the University Project Manager. Ensure that the most current version is utilized. The Design Professional must notify the PM of Owner related delays so as not to impact the design schedule.

Architect’s Representative. The Architect shall designate one principal of the firm as the Architect’s Representative, who will represent the firm throughout all phases of the Project, and to whom all communications pertaining to the Project shall be addressed. Any change in the Architect’s Representative during the life of the Agreement between Owner and Architect shall be made only after the written request by the Architect and written concurrence of the Owner’s Representative. The Design Professional should provide timely and complete submittals. The University shall review the Design Professional’s work for programs program conformance and constructability. The Project Manager (PM) is authorized to reject incomplete submittals. If the Design Professional believes additional services are requested by the University that are beyond the scope of services defined by the Agreement, the Design Professional must notify the PM and seek approval before proceeding with the services. Additional fees must be negotiated and an amendment to the original agreement processed immediately. This also applies to terminated or suspended work. The Design Professional is responsible for the management and performance of their professional consultants. Delay of a professional consultant’s part of a submittal is considered an incomplete submittal from the Design Professional. Delay of a project due to incomplete submittals is the responsibility of the Design Professional. The Design Professional shall allow a minimum of two weeks of University review time between submittal of review documents and the review meeting, unless otherwise directed by the PM. The University considers the milestone achieved only when the review is complete. The University shall supply the Design Professional with an electronic copy of the bid form and special conditions. The PM shall work with the Design Professional to tailor these for the project. The Design Professional shall obtain required bidding front end documents from the University Project Manager. Ensure that the most current version is utilized. The Design Professional must notify the PM of Owner related delays so as not to impact the design schedule.