A101

Owner-Contractor Agreement Form - Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the basis of payment is a Stipulated Sum (2007)

AIA Document A101 is a standard form of agreement between owner and contractor for use where the basis of payment is a stipulated sum (fixed price). A101 adopts by reference, and is designed for use with, A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. A101 is suitable for large or complex projects. For projects of a more limited scope, use of A107, Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Project of Limited Scope, should be considered. For even smaller projects, consider A105, Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Residential or Small Commercial Project.

A101CMa

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition

This document has been replaced by A132.

A102

Owner-Contractor Agreement Form—Cost Plus a Fee with instructions (2007)

The standard form of agreement between owner and contractor is appropriate for use on most projects requiring a negotiated guaranteed maximum price, when the basis of payment to the contractor is the cost of the work plus a fee. A102 adopts by reference and is intended for use with A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, thus providing an integrated pair of legal documents.

A103

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor Where the Basis for Payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee without GMP (2007)

A103 is intended for use on construction projects where the basis of payment to the Contractor is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee, and the Cost is not fully known at the commencement of the construction. Intended for use in conjuction with A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction.

A105

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for a Residential or Small Commercial Project (2007)

A105 combined new Agreement is intended to be used for a residential or small commercial project that is modest in size and brief in duration, and where payment to the Contractor is based on a stipulated sum (fixed price). For larger and more complex projects, other AIA agreements are more suitable, such as A107, Agreement between Owner and Contractor for a Project of Limited Scope. For even larger or more complex projects, Owner/Contractor agreements A101, A102 or A103 combined with A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, are appropriate.

A107

Abbreviated Owner-Contractor Agreement Form for Construction Projects of Limited Scope-Stipulated Sum with instructions (2007)

As an abbreviated form of agreement between owner and contractor, this document is intended for use where the basis of payment is a stipulated sum (fixed price). It is appropriate for construction projects of limited scope not requiring the complexity and length of the combination of A101 and A201. The document contains abbreviated general conditions. It may be used when the owner and contractor have established a prior working relationship (e.g., a previous project of like or similar nature), or where the project is relatively simple in detail or short in duration.

A121/CMc

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager where the Construction Manager is Also the Constructor (2003)

This document has been replaced by A133-2009.

A131/CMc

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager Where the Construction Manager is Also the Constructor and Where the Basis of Payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee and There is No Guarantee of Cost (2003) AGC Document 566

This document has been replaced by A134-2009.

A132

Owner-Contractor Agreement Form - Stipulated Sum, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition with instructions (2009)

A132 is a standard form of agreement between owner and contractor for use on projects where the basis of payment is either a stipulated sum (fixed price) or cost of the work plus a fee, with or without a guaranteed maximum price. In addition to the contractor and the architect, a construction manager assists the owner in an advisory capacity during design and construction.

A133

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price (2009)

A133 is a standard form of agreement between Owner and Construction Manager and may be used on construction management projects where the basis of payment is the Work plus a Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price. A133 is not intended for use in competitive bidding. This document is intended for use on construction projects where a Construction Manager, in addition to acting as an advisor to the Owner during the design period, assumes financial responsibility for the construction of the Project. The construction Manager provides the Owner with a Guaranteed Maximum Price proposal which the Owner may accept, reject, or choose to negotiate. Upon the Owner's acceptance of the guaranteed maximum Price by execution of the Guaranteed Maximum Price Amendment, the Construction Manager becomes contractually bound to provide the actual labor and materials for the Project. The Construction Manager's services under this document is divided into two phases: the Preconstruction Phase and the Construction Phase, portions of which may proceed concurrently.

A134

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee without a guaranteed Maximum Price (2009)

AIA Document A134 is a standard form of agreement between Owner and Construction manager and may be used on construction management projects where the basis of payment is the Cost of the Work Plus a Fee without a Guaranteed Maximum Price, and the Cost is not fully known at the commencement of construction. A134 is not intended for use in competitive bidding. This document is intended for use on construction projects where a Construction Manager, in addition to acting as an advisor to the Owner during the design period, assumes responsibility for the construction of the Project, but does not provide a guarantee of cost. Do not use this document if the Construction Manager will be providing a guarantee of cost (use AIA Document A133-2009 instead). The Construction Manager's services under this document is divided into two phases: the Preconstruction Phase and the Construction Phase, portions of which may proceed concurrently.

A141

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Design-Builder (2004)

A141 consists of the Agreement and three exhibits: Exhibit A, Terms and Conditions; Exhibit B, Determination of the Cost of the Work; and Exhibit C, Insurance and Bonds. A141 obligates the Design-Builder to fully execute the Work required by the Design-Build Documents, which include A141 with its attached exhibits, the project criteria and the design-builder's proposal, including any revisions to those documents accepted by the owner, supplementary and other conditions, addenda and modifications. The Agreement requires the parties to select the payment type from three choices: (1) Stipulated Sum, (2) Cost of the Work Plus Design-Builder's Fee, and (3) Cost of the Work Plus Design-Builder's Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price. Exhibit B is not applicable if the parties select to use a Stipulated Sum. A141 with its attached exhibits forms the nucleus of the Design-Build Contract. Because A141 includes its own Terms and Conditions, it does not use A210-1997.

A142

Standard Form of Agreement Between Design-Builder and Contractor (2004)

A142 consists of the Agreement and five exibits: Exhibit A, Terms and Conditions; Exhibit B, Preconstruction Services; Exhibit C, Contractor's Scope of Work; Exhibit D, Determination of the Cost of the Work; and Exhibit E, Insurance and Bonds. Unlike A491, it does not rely on A201 for its general conditions of the contract. A142 contains its own Terms and Conditions. A142 obligates the contractor to perform the work in accordance with the Contract Documents, which include A142 with its attached exhibits, supplementary and other conditions, drawings, the payment type from three choices: (1) Stipulated Sum, (2) Cost of the Work Plus Design-Builder's Fee, and (3) Cost of the Work Plus Design-Builder's Fee with a Guaranteed Maximum Price.

A151

Standard Form of Agreement between Owner and Vendor for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment (2007)

A151 is intended for use as the contract between owner and vendor for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment (FF&E) where the basis of payment is a stipulated sum (fixed price) agreed to at the time of contracting. A151 adopts by reference and is intended for use with A251ID, General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings, and Equipment. It may be used in any arrangement between the owner and the contractor where the cost of FF&E has been determined in advance, either through bidding or negotiation.

A195

Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Integrated Project Delivery (2008)

A195 is a project delivery approach that integrates people, systems, business structures and practices into a process that collaboratively harnesses the talents and insights of all participants to reduce waste and optimize efficiency through all phases of design, fabrication and construction. A195 primarily provides the terms and conditions that will govern the Agreement. A195 does not include specific scope of the Contractor's services, rather it references AIA Document A295, General Conditions of the Contract for Intergrated Project Delivery, which sets forth the Contractor's scope of Services. A195 is intended for use on a project where the basis for payment is Cost of the Work plus a fee where a guaranteed maximum price (which constist of the Cost of the Work plus the Contractor's Fee) is provided.

A201

General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (2007)

The General Conditions are an integral part of the contract for construction, in that they set forth the rights, responsibilities and relationships of the owner, contractor and architect. While not a party to the contract for construction between owner and contractor, the architect does participate in the preparation of the contract documents and has certain duties and responsibilities described in detail in the general conditions.

This document is typically adopted by reference into certain other AIA Documents, such as owner--architect agreements, owner-contractor agreements and contractor-subcontractor agreements. Thus, it is often called the "keystone" document.

Since conditions vary by locality and by project, supplementary conditions are usually added to amend or supplement portions of the General Conditions as required by the individual project. The model language provided in A511 should be reviewed as a guide in creating supplementary conditions for A201.

A201/CMa

General Conditions of the Contract for Construction—Construction Manager-Adviser Edition with instructions (1992)

This document has been replaced by A232.

A232

General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition (2009)

A232, a general conditions form, is considered the keystone document of the Construction Manager as Adviser Family of Documents because it provides the terms and conditions under which the Owner, Construction Manager as Adviser, Contractor and Architect will work together during the building construction process. When adopted into an Owner-Contractor agreement, A232 provides an essential component of the construction contract. In addition, A232 is incorporated by reference into the Owner-Construction Manager as construction contract. In addition, A232 is incorporated by reference into the Owner-Construction Manager as Adviser and Owner-Architect agreements in the Construction Manager as Adviser Family of Documents. [This document replaces the A201/CMa.]

A251

General Conditions of the Contract for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment (2007)

A251 provides general conditions for the A151, Standard Form Agreement between Owner and Vendor for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment. A251ID sets forth the duties of the owner, architect, and vendor, just as the A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction does for construction projects. Because the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) governs the sale of goods and has been adopted in virtually every jurisdiction, A251 has been drafted to recognize the commercial standards set forth in Article 2 of the UCC, and uses certain standard UCC terms and definitions. [Formerly A175ID-2003]

A295

General Conditions of the Contract for Integrated Project Delivery (2008)

A295 provides the terms and conditions for A195, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor for Integrated Project Delivery, and B195, Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect for Integrated Project Delivery, both of which incorporate A295 by reference. Those agreements provide primarily only business terms and rely upon A295 for the architect’s services, the contractor’s pre-construction services, and the conditions of construction. A295 not only establishes the duties of the owner, architect and contractor, but also sets forth in detail how they will work together through each phase of the project: conceptualization, criteria design, detailed design, implementation documents, construction, and closeout. A295 requires that the parties utilize building information modeling.

A305

Contractors Qualification Statement (1986)

An owner preparing to request bids or to award a contract for a construction project often requires a means of verifying the background, history, references and financial stability of any contractor being considered. The time frame for construction and the contractor’s performance history, previous experience and financial stability are important factors for an owner to investigate. This form provides a sworn, notarized statement with appropriate attachments to elaborate on important aspects of the contractor’s qualifications.

A310

Bid Bond (2010)

AIA Document A310, a simple, one-page form, establishes the maximum penal amount that may be due to the owner if the selected bidder fails to execute the contract or fails to provide any required performance and payment bonds. [NOTE: A310–2010 replaces AIA Document A310–1970, which expired on December 31, 2011.]

A312

Performance Bond and Payment Bond (2010)

A312 incorporates two bonds: one covering the contractor’s performance, and the other covering the contractor’s obligations to pay subcontractors and others for material and labor. In addition, A312 obligates the surety to act responsively to the owner’s requests for discussions aimed at anticipating or preventing a contractor’s default. [NOTE: This document replaces A312–1984. For an amendment to AIA Document A312–1984, which expired on December 31, 2011, go to http://www.aia.org/contractdocs/aiab081440.]

A401

Standard Form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor (2007)

This document is intended for use in establishing the contractual relationship between the contractor and subcontractor. It spells out the responsibilities of both parties and lists their respective obligations, which are written to parallel A201, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. Blank spaces are provided where the parties can supplement the details of their agreement. A401 may be modified for use as a subcontractor-sub-contractor agreement.

A441

Standard form of Agreement Between Contractor and Subcontractor for a Design-Build Project (2008)

A441 establishes the contractual relationship between the Contractor and Subcontractor for a design-build project. This document adopts by reference A142, Standard Form of Agreement Between Design-Builder and Contractor, Exhibit A, Terms and Conditions, and a pre-existing Prime Contract between the Contractor and Design-Builder. The completed A441 document will thus form as Agreement whereby the duties and responsibilities of the Contractor under the Prime Contract pass to the Subcontractor with respect to a portion of the work designated in the completed A441 document.

A503

Guide for Supplementary Conditions (2007)

Guidance and model provisions for amending or supplementing the A207, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. Available at http://www.aia.org/contractdocs/aiab081440.

A511/CMa

Guide for Supplementary Conditions—Construction Manager-Adviser Edition (1993)

A511CMa has been replaced by A533.

A521

Uniform Location Subject Matter (2012)

A521 is a joint publication of the AIA, the Engineers Joint Contract Documents Committee (EJCDC), and The Construction Specifications Institute (CSI). A521 provides general guidance to users preparing bidding and construction contract documents for determining the proper location of information to be included in bidding documents, the contract for construction, General Conditions, Supplementary Conditions, and Division 01 General Requirements and Divisions 02-49 Specifications.

This document is available to download for free at www.aia.org/contractdocs/reference. It is not published as a paper document nor in AIA Contract Documents software.

A533

Guide for Supplementary Conditions, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition (2009)

Guidance and model provisions for amending or supplementing AIA Document A232–2009, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, Construction Manager as Adviser Edition. Available at http://www.aia.org/contractdocs/aiab081440.

A701

Instructions to Bidders with instructions (1997)

This document is used when competitive bids are to be solicited for construction of the project. Coordinated with A201 and its related documents, A701 contains instructions on procedures to be followed by bidders in preparing and submitting their bids, including bonding. Specific instructions or special requirements, such as the amount and type of bonding, are to be attached to A701 as supplementary instructions to bidders.

This document is used when competitive bids are to be solicited for construction of the project. Coordinated with A201 and its related documents, A701 contains instructions on procedures to be followed by bidders in preparing and submitting their bids, including bonding. Specific instructions or special requirements, such as the amount and type of bonding, are to be attached to A701 as supplementary instructions to bidders.

A751

Invitation and Instructions for Quotation for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment (2007)

A751 provides (1) the Invitation for Quotation for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment (FF&E); and (2) Instructions for Quotation for Furniture, Furnishings and Equipment. These two documents define the owner's requirements for a vendor to provide a complete quotation for the Work. [Formerly A775ID-2003]