AIA® Document B103™ – 2017
Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for a
Complex Project
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AGREEMENT made as of the ____ « » day of __________ « » in the year 2024.« »
(In words, indicate day, month and year.)
BETWEEN the Architect’s client identified as the Owner:
(Name, legal status, address and other information)
Skagit County, a Municipal Corporation
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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and the Architect:
(Name, legal status, address and other information)
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for the following Project:
(Name, location and detailed description)
Skagit County
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TABLE OF ARTICLES
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INITIAL INFORMATION
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ARCHITECT’S RESPONSIBILITIES
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SCOPE OF ARCHITECT’S BASIC SERVICES
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SUPPLEMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL SERVICES
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OWNER’S RESPONSIBILITIES
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COST OF THE WORK
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COPYRIGHTS AND LICENSES
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CLAIMS AND DISPUTES
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TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION
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MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
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COMPENSATION
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SPECIAL TERMS AND CONDITIONS
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SCOPE OF THE AGREEMENT
ARTICLE 1 INITIAL INFORMATION
§ 1.1 This Agreement is based on the Initial Information set forth in this Section 1.1.
(For each item in this section, insert the information or a statement such as “not applicable” or “unknown at time of
execution.”)
§ 1.1.1 The Owner’s program for the Project:
(Insert the Owner’s program, identify documentation that establishes the Owner’s program, or state the manner in
which the program will be developed.)
The basis of design will be the program as created by Architect and as approved in writing by Owner.
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§ 1.1.2 The Project’s physical characteristics:
(Identify or describe pertinent information about the Project’s physical characteristics, such as size; location;
dimensions; geotechnical reports; site boundaries; topographic surveys; traffic and utility studies; availability of
public and private utilities and services; legal description of the site, etc.)
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§ 1.1.3 The Owner’s budget for the Cost of the Work, as defined in Section 6.1:
(Provide total and, if known, a line item breakdown.)
Project budget is $_____.
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§ 1.1.4 The Owner’s anticipated design and construction milestone dates:
.1 Design phase milestone dates, if any:
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Permit documents no later than <date>.
Bidding documents no later than <date>.
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.2 Construction commencement date:
A date set forth in the notice to proceed issued by the Owner, currently anticipated to be no later than
<date>.
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.3 Substantial Completion date or dates:
Currently anticipated that Substantial Completion shall be no later than <date>.
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.4 Other milestone dates:
NA
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§ 1.1.5 The Owner intends the following procurement and delivery method for the Project:
(Identify method such as competitive bid or negotiated contract.)
Competitive bid through the public procurement process with alternatives.
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§ 1.1.6 The Owner’s requirements for accelerated or fast-track design and construction, multiple bid packages, or
phased construction are set forth below:
(List number and type of bid/procurement packages.)
The Architect will provide a single bid package to include all drawings and specifications.
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§ 1.1.7 The Owner’s anticipated Sustainable Objective for the Project:
(Identify and describe the Owner’s Sustainable Objective for the Project, if any.)
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§ 1.1.7.1 If the Owner identifies a Sustainable Objective, the Owner and Architect shall complete and incorporate AIA
Document E204™–2017, Sustainable Projects Exhibit, into this Agreement to define the terms, conditions and
services related to the Owner’s Sustainable Objective. If E204-2017 is incorporated into this agreement, the Owner
and Architect shall incorporate the completed E204–2017 into the agreements with the consultants and contractors
performing services or Work in any way associated with the Sustainable Objective.
§ 1.1.8 The Owner identifies the following representative in accordance with Section 5.4:
(List name, address, and other contact information.)
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§ 1.1.9 The persons or entities, in addition to the Owner’s representative, who are required to review the Architect’s
submittals to the Owner are as follows:
(List name, address, and other contact information.)
Skagit County Facilities Management
1800 Continental Place
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
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§ 1.1.10 The Owner shall retain the following consultants and contractors:
(List name, legal status, address, and other contact information.)
.1 Cost Consultant:
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.2 Scheduling Consultant:
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.3 Geotechnical Engineer:
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.4 Civil Engineer:
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.5 Other, if any:
(List any other consultants and contractors retained by the Owner.)
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§ 1.1.11 The Architect identifies the following representative in accordance with Section 2.3:
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(List name, address, and other contact information.)
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§ 1.1.12 The Architect shall retain the consultants identified in Sections 1.1.12.1 and 1.1.12.2:
(List name, legal status, address, and other contact information.)
§ 1.1.12.1 Consultants retained under Basic Services:
.1 Structural Engineer:
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.2 Mechanical/Electrical/Plumbing/Fire Engineer:
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.3 Civil
Electrical Engineer:
.4 Cost Consultant
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§ 1.1.12.2 Consultants retained under Supplemental Services:
.1 Landscape Design
.2 Lighting Design
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