Common use of Design Development Stage Clause in Contracts

Design Development Stage. 5.2.4.1 Based on the approved Schematic Design documents and any adjustments to the Facility Program or Construction Cost Limitation or Project Schedule authorized by Owner, Design/Build Contractor shall prepare Design Development documents and shall review and update the Estimated Construction Cost and submit them to Owner for approval. The Design Development documents shall fix and describe the size and character of the entire Project, including site work, architectural, structural, mechanical and electrical systems, materials and such other elements as may be appropriate. The Estimated Construction Cost shall confirm adherence to the Construction Cost Limitation. Design/Build Contractor shall advise Owner of any adjustments to the project scope necessary to align the Estimated Construction Cost with the Construction Cost Limitation and shall revise the Design Development documents, without charge to Owner, as may be required to comply with the Construction Cost Limitation. Owner may, solely at Owner’s discretion and in writing, increase or decrease the Construction Cost Limitation to align with Design/Build Contractor’s Estimated Construction Cost.