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related to the Work designed or certified by the design professional retained by the Contractor shall bear such professional's written approval when submitted to the Architect. The Architect shall be entitled to rely upon the adequacy, accuracy and completeness of the services, certifications or approvals performed by such design professionals. § 2.6.5 CHANGES IN THE WORK § 2.6.5.1 The Architect shall prepare Change Orders and Construction Change Directives for the Owner's approval and execution in accordance with the Contract Documents, The Architect may authorize minor changes in the Work not involving an adjustment in Contract Sum or an extension of the Contract Time which are consistent with the intent of the Contract Documents. If necessary, the Architect shall prepare, reproduce and distribute Drawings and Specifications to describe Work to be added, deleted or modified, as provided in Section 2.8.2. §2.6.5.2 The Architect shall review properly prepared, timely requests by the Owner or Contractor for changes in the Work, including adjustments to the Contract Sum or Contract Time. A properly prepared request for a change in the Work shall be accompanied by sufficient supporting data and information to permit the Architect to make a reasonable determination without extensive investigation or preparation of additional drawings or specifications. If the Architect determines that requested changes in the Work are not materially different from the requirements of the Contract Documents, the. Architect may issue an order for a minor change in the Work or recommend to the Owner that the requested change be denied. §2.6.5.3 If the Architect determines that implementation of the requested changes would result in a material change to the Contract that may cause an adjustment in the Contract Time or Contract Sum, the Architect shall make a recommendation to the Owner, who may authorize further investigation of such change. Upon such authorization, and based upon information furnished by the Contractor, if any, the Architect shall estimate the additional cost and time that might result froIllsuch change, including any additional costs attributable to a Change in Services of the Architect. With the Owner's approval, the Architect shall incorporate those estimates into a Change Order or other appropriate docUIuentationforthe Owner's execution or negotiation with the Contractor. § 2.6.5.4 The Architectshall maintain records relative to changes in the Work. § 2.6.6 PROJECT COMPLETION § 2.6.6.1 The Architect shall. conduct inspections to determine the date or dates of Substantial Completion and the date of final completion, shall receive from the Contractor and forward to the Owner, for the Owner's review and records, written warranties and related documents required by the Contract Documents and assembled by the Contractor, and.shall issue a fil1alCertificate for Payment based upon a final inspection indicating the Work complies with the requirements of the Contract Documents. § 2.6.6.2 The Architect's inspection shall be conducted with the Owner's Designated Representative to check conformance of the Work with the requirements of the Contract Documents and to verify the accuracy and completeness of the list submitted by the Contractor of Work to be completed or corrected, § 2.6.6.3 When the Workisfounqto be substantially complete, the Architect shall inform the Owner about the balance of the ContractSumremaining to be paid the Contractor, including any amounts needed to pay for final completion or.eorrection ()fthe Work. § 2.6.6.4 The Architeetshall receive from the Contractor and forward to the Owner: (1) consent of surety or sureties, if any, to reduction in or partial release of retainage or the making of final payment and (2) affidavits, receipts, releases and waivers of liens or bonds indemnifying the Owner against liens. ARTICLE 2.7 FACILITY OPERATION SERVICES § 2.7.1 The Architect shall meet with the Owner or the Owner's Designated Representative promptly after Substantial Completion to review the need for facility operation services. § 2.7.2 Upon request of the Owner, and prior to the expiration of one year from the date of Substantial Completion, the Architect shall conduct a meeting with the Owner and the Owner's Designated Representative to review the facility operations and performance and to make appropriate recommendations to the Owner. AlA Document B141T11-1997 Part 2. Copyright @ 1917. 1926, 1948, 1951, 1953, 1958, 1961, 1963, 1966, 1967, 1970, 1974, 1977, 1987 and 1997 by The American Institute of Architects. All rights reserved. WARNING: This AIA@ Document is protected by U.S. Copyright Law and International Treaties. 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