3.1.1. The Basic Services to be provided by the Design Consultant shall be performed in the phases described hereinafter which have as their objective design and construction administration of the Project. The Basic Services shall be performed in accordance with the standard of care set forth in this Agreement. The final product shall be suitable for the Owner’s purposes, satisfy the Owner’s requirements, comply with all applicable codes and laws, and be completed on a timely basis and within the approved budget. 3.1.2. The Design Consultant’s services shall be performed as expeditiously as necessary for the orderly progress of the Work. The Design Consultant shall submit for the Owner’s approval a schedule for the performance of the Design Consultant’s services which may be adjusted as the Project proceeds, and shall include allowances for periods of time required for the Owner’s review and for approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction over the Project. Time limits established by this schedule approved by the Owner shall not, except for reasonable cause, be exceeded by the Design Consultant. 3.1.3. Upon authorization from the Owner to proceed, and based on the approved Design Narrative, the Design Fee, and Preliminary Programming, the Design Consultant shall prepare Schematic Design Documents consisting of drawings and other documents illustrating the design concept, scale and relationship of the Project components, for approval by the Owner.
