Common use of Direct Material Purchases Clause in Contracts

Direct Material Purchases. The CM shall review the design for the purpose of identifying major equipment and/or material purchases that may be advantageous for the Owner to purchase directly from suppliers as a cost saving measure. Once items have been identified and quantified by the CM, and approved by the Owner for direct purchase, the Owner will issue purchase orders and process payment for invoices approved by the CM. The CM shall prepare and be responsible for all quantities, descriptions, specifications, guarantees, payment schedules, etc., and all other required information to be included in the Owner issued purchase order.