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2.1.1 Review, Recommendations and Warranty: The Construction Manager shall familiarize itself thoroughly with the plans and specifications for the Project. If applicable, the Construction Manager shall make recommendations with respect to the selection of systems and materials, and cost-reducing alternatives including assistance to the Architect/Engineer and Owner in evaluat- ing alternative comparisons versus long term cost effects. The evaluation shall address the bene- fits of the speed of erection and early completion of the Project. The Construction Manager shall furnish pertinent information as to the availability of materials and labor that will be required. The Construction Manager shall submit to the Owner and Architect-Engineer such comments as may be appropriate concerning construction feasibility and practicality. The Construction Man- ager shall call to the Owner's and the Architect/Engineer's attention any defects in the design, drawings and specifications or other documents of which it is aware. 2.1.2 Review Reports: If applicable, after receiving the documents produced by the Archi- tect/Engineer, the Construction Manager shall perform a specific review thereof, focused upon factors of a nature encompassed in Paragraph 2.1.1 above and on factors set out in Paragraphs 2.1.3 and 2.1.4 below. After receiving the documents, the Construction Manager shall submit to the Owner, with copies to the Architect/Engineer, a written report covering suggestions or rec- ommendations previously submitted, additional suggestions or recommendations as the Con- struction Manager may deem appropriate, and all actions taken by the Architect/Engineer with respect to same, any comments the Construction Manager may deem to be appropriate with re- spect to separating the Work into separate subcontracts, alternative materials, and any other ap- propriate or required comments. AT THE TIME THE GMP IS MUTUALLY ESTABLISHED, EXCEPT ONLY AS TO SPECIFIC MATTERS AS MAY BE IDENTIFIED IN THE GMP AMENDMENT, THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE WARRANTED TO OWNER, WITHOUT ASSUMING ANY ARCHITECTURAL OR ENGINEERING RESPONSIBILITY, THAT THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS ARE CONSISTENT WITH EACH OTHER, PRACTICAL, FEASIBLE AND CONSTRUCTABLE. FURTHER, THE CONSTRUCTION MANAGER SHALL BE DEEMED TO HAVE WARRANTED TO OWNER THAT THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THE CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS FOR THE VARIOUS BIDDING PACKAGES IS CONSTRUCTABLE WITHIN THE CONTRACT TIME. 2.1.3 Long Lead Procurement: If applicable, the Construction Manager shall review the Pro- ject design for the purpose of identifying long lead procurement items (machinery, equipment, materials and supplies) and consult with Architect/Engineer concerning same. When each item is identified, the Construction Manager shall notify the subcontractors, Owner and the Archi- tect/Engineer of the required procurement and schedule. Such information shall be included in the bid documents and made a part of all affected subcontracts. The Construction Manager shall keep itself informed of the progress of the respective subcontractors or suppliers, manufacturing or fabricating such items, and advise Owner and Architect/Engineer of any problems or possible delays in delivery. 2.1.4 Interfacing: If applicable, the Construction Manager shall take such measures as are ap- propriate to provide that all construction requirements will be covered in the separate procure- ment of long lead items, the separate construction subcontractors and the general conditions Page 12