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(3) The Architect-Engineer shall attend the prebid conference and bid opening for each Bid Group. (4) The Architect-Engineer wiIl assist the Contractor in evaluating all bids received and provide comment and recommendation to the Owner on each proposed authorization for work. 3.7 CONSTRUCTION PHASE 3.7.1 Construction Phase - Administration of the Construction Contract Work under Contract to Contractor. (I) The Construction Phase wiIl commence with a written authorization from the Contracts Administrator for Construction to begin and, together with the Architect-Engineer's obligation to provide Basic Services under this Agreement, wiIl terminate when fmal payment to the Contractor is made, or in the absence of a fmalCertificate for Payment or of such due date, 30 days after the date of Substantial Completion of the total project, whichever occurs first. (2) Unless otherwise provided in this Agreement and incorporated in the Contract Documents, the Architect-Engineer shall provide administration for the Construction contract as set forth below and in the Conditions of the Contracts for Construction, as developed by the Contractor with the approval of the Architect-Engineer and Owner. (3) The Architect-Engineer shall be a representative of the Owner during the Construction, and shall advise and consult with the Owner. Instructions to the Contractor shall be forwarded through the Architect-Engineer. The Architect-Engineer shall have authority to act on behalf of the Owner only to the extent provided in the Contract Documents unless otherwise modified by written instrument in accordance with Subparagraph (18). (4) The Architect-Engineer shall provide periodic visits to the site as prescribed in Exhibit F to be generally familiar with the progress and quality of the Work and to determine in general if the Work is proceeding in accordance with the Contract Documents. This Exhibit F by reference and attachment hereto forms a part of this Agreement. On the basis of such on-site observations of the Architect-Engineer, the Architect-Engineer shall keep the Owner informed of the progress and quality of the Work, and shall endeavor to guard the Owner against defects and deficiencies in the Work of the Contractor. (5) The Architect-Engineer shall not have control or charge of and shall. not be responsible for construction means, methods, techniques. sequences or procedures, or for safety precautions and programs in connection with the Work, for acts or omissions of the Contractor, subcontractor or any other persons performing any of the Work, or for failure of any of them to carry out the Work in accordance with the Contract Documents. The Architect-Engineer shall not be responsible for the Contractor. (6) The Architect-Engineer shall at all times have access to the Work wherever it is in preparation or progress. (7) Based on the Architect-Engineer's observations at the site, the recommendations of the Contractor and an evaluation of the Application for Payment, the Architect-Engineer shall determine the amounts owing to the Contractor and shall issue a Certificate of Payment in such amounts. as provided in the Contract Documents. (8) The issuance of a Certificate for Payment shall constitute a representation by the Architect-Engineer to the Owner that, based on the Architect's observation at the site and on the data comprising the Application for Payment. Work has progressed to the point indicated; that, to the best of the Architect's knowledge, information and belief, the quality of Work is in accordance with the Contract 6