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Architect's decisions on matters relating to aesthetic effect shall be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the
<br /> Contract Documents.
<br /> §3.6.2.5 Unless the Owner and Contractor designate another person to serve as an Initial Decision Maker,as that
<br /> term is defined in AIA Document A201-2017,the Architect shall render initial decisions on Claims between the
<br /> Owner and Contractor as provided in the Contract Documents.
<br /> §3.6.3 Certificates for Payment to Contractor
<br /> §3.6.3.1 The Architect shall review and certify the amounts due the Contractor and shall issue certificates in such
<br /> amounts.The Architect's certification for payment shall constitute a representation to the Owner,based on the
<br /> Architect's evaluation of the Work as provided in Section 3.6.2 and on the data comprising the Contractor's
<br /> Application for Payment,that,to the best of the Architect's knowledge,information and belief,the Work has
<br /> progressed to the point indicated,the quality of the Work is in accordance with the Contract Documents,and that the
<br /> Contractor'is entitled to payment in the amount certified.The foregoing representations are subject to(1)an
<br /> evaluation of the Work for conformance with the Contract Documents upon Substantial Completion,(2)results of
<br /> subsequent tests and inspections,(3)correction of minor deviations from the Contract Documents prior to
<br /> completion,and(4)specific qualifications expressed by the Architect.
<br /> §3.6.3.2 The issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall not be a representation that the Architect has(1)made
<br /> exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections to check the quality or quantity of the Work,(2)reviewed construction
<br /> means,methods,techniques,sequences or procedures,(3)reviewed copies of requisitions received from
<br /> Subcontractors and suppliers and other data requested by the Owner to substantiate the Contractor's right to
<br /> payment,or(4)ascertained how"or for what purpose the Contractor has used money previously paid on account of
<br /> the Contract Sum.
<br /> §3.6.3.3 The Architect shall maintain a record of the Applications and Certificates for Payment.
<br /> §3:6.4 Submittals
<br /> §3AA.1 The Architect shall review the Contractor's submittal schedule and shall not unreasonably delay or withhold
<br /> approval of-the schedule.The Architect's action in reviewing submittals shall be taken in accordance with the
<br /> approved submittal schedule or,in the absence of an approved submittal schedule,with reasonable promptness while
<br /> allowing sufficient time,in the Architect's professional judgment,to permit adequate review.
<br /> §3.6A.2 The Architect shall review and approve,or take other appropriate action upon,the Contractor's submittals
<br /> such as Shop Drawings,Troduct Data'and Samples,but only for the limited purpose of checking for conformance
<br /> with information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents.Review of such submittals is
<br /> not for the purpose of determining the accuracy and completeness of other information such as dimensions,
<br /> quantities,and installation or performance of equipment or systems,which are the Contractor's responsibility.The
<br /> Architect's review shall not constitute approval of safety precautions or construction means,methods,techniques,
<br /> sequences or procedures.The Architect's approval of a specific item shall not indicate approval of an assembly of
<br /> which the item is a component.,.
<br /> §3.6A.3 If the Contract Documents specifically require the Contractor to provide professional design services or
<br /> certifications by a design professional related to systems,materials,or equipment,the Architect shall specify the
<br /> appropriate performance and design criteria that such services must satisfy.The Architect shall review and take
<br /> appropriate action on Shop Drawings and other submittals related to the Work designed or certified by the
<br /> Contractor's design professional,provided the submittals bear such professional's seal and signature when
<br /> submitted to the Architect.The Architect's review shall be for the limited purpose of checking for conformance with
<br /> information given and the design concept expressed in the Contract Documents.The Architect shall be entitled to
<br /> rely upon,and shall not be responsible for,the adequacy and accuracy of the services,certifications,and approvals
<br /> performed or provided by such design professionals.
<br /> §3.6.4.4 Subject to Section 4.2,the Architect shall review and respond to requests for information about the Contract
<br /> Documents.The Architect shall set forth,in the Contract Documents,the requirements for requests for information.
<br /> Requests for information shall include,at a minimum,a detailed written statement that indicates the specific
<br /> Drawings or Specifications in need of clarification and the nature of the clarification requested.The Architect's
<br /> response to such requests shall be made in writing within any time limits agreed upon,or otherwise with reasonable
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