B. Contractor's requests for Post-Bid Substitution will only be received and considered by Architect when one or more of following conditions are satisfied, as determined by Architect; otherwise requests will be returned without action except to record noncompliance with these requirements: 1. Specified product or method of construction cannot be provided within Contract Time. Request will not be considered if specified product or method cannot be provided as result of failure to pursue Work promptly or coordinate activities properly. 2. Specified product or method of construction cannot receive necessary approval by governing authority, and requested substitution can be approved. 3. Substantial advantage is offered to Owner, in terms of cost, time, energy conservation, or other considerations, after deducting additional responsibilities Owner must assume. Additional responsibilities for Owner may include compensation to Architect for redesign and evaluation services, increased cost of other construction by Owner, and similar considerations. 4. Specified product or method of construction cannot be provided in manner that is compatible with other materials, and where Contractor certifies that substitution will overcome incompatibility. 5. Specified product or method of construction cannot be coordinated with other materials, and where Contractor certifies that proposed substitution can be coordinated. 6. Specified product or method of construction cannot provide warranty required by Contract Documents and where Contractor certifies that proposed substitution provide required warranty.
