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2. Scopes of Work for Design
Pages 9-13

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... COMMONLY USED CONTRACT FORMS The authors reviewed the most widely used standard forms for contracts between owners and designers from three prominent organizations the American Institute of Architects (AIA) , the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC)
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From page 10...
... The clause also requires identification of the owner's and the architect's designated representatives. Article 1.2.3.7 obligates the owner to provide accurate and complete information and states that "the Architect shall be entitled to rely on the accuracy and completeness of services and information furnished by the Owner." Article 2.1 is a new contract clause entitled "Project Administration Services." Article 2.1.2 describes preparation of the project schedule, and Article 2.1.7.1 describes preparation of the project cost estimate.
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From page 11...
... DBIA Forms 525 and 530, respectively, are the Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and DesignBuilder Lump Sum and Cost Plus Fee with an Option for a Guaranteed Maximum Price. Both documents deal with the detailed design and construction phases of the work.
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... The owner is also responsible for identifying the project representatives, or stakeholders, defined in this report as key individuals from functional parts of the organization who will be affected by or have to live with the project; determining which functions or services will be provided by the owner and which by the design contractor; and using a standard process with clearly defined "approval gates" or decision points. The role of federal agencies as the owner in facilities acquisition activities is reinforced in Outsourcing Management Functions for the Acquisition of Federal Facilities (National Research Council, 2000b)
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... The report states that a "smart owner of facilities must be capable of performing four interdependent functions related to acquisition: establishing a clear project definition, establishing project metrics, monitoring the overall project process, and providing commitment and stability to the project definition and its achievement (i.e., leadership) ." The next two chapters provide specific guidance with respect to implementing these themes.
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