AIA Contract Documents on Demand Descriptions

A101^TM-1997 Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Contractor where the Basis of Payment is a Stipulated Sum
This is a standard form of agreement between owner and contractor for use where the basis of payment is a stipulated sum (fixed price).  The A101^TM-1997 document adopts by reference and is designed for use with A201^TM-1997, General Conditions of the Contract for Construction, thus providing an integrated pair of legal documents. When used together, they are appropriate for most projects.  For projects of limited scope, however, use of A107^TM-1997 might be considered.

A201^TM-1997 General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
The General Conditions are an integral part of the contract for construction. They set forth the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the owner, contractor, and architect. Though not a party to the contract for construction between owner and contractor, the architect does participate in the preparation of the contract documents and performs certain construction phase duties and responsibilities described in detail in the general conditions. A201^TM is typically adopted by reference in 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. Review the model language provided in A511^TM-1999, Guide for Supplementary Conditions, as a guide for creating supplementary conditions for A201^TM.

G701^TM-2001 Change Order
G701^TM-2001 is for implementing changes in the Work agreed to by the owner, contractor, and architect. Execution of a completed
G701^TM indicates agreement upon all the terms of the change, including any changes in the Contract Sum (or Guaranteed Maximum Price) and Contract Time. The form provides space for the signatures of the owner, architect, and contractor, and for a complete description of the change.

G701^TMCMa-1992 Change Order, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition
G701^TMCMa-1992 is for implementing changes in the Work agreed to by the owner, contractor, construction manager adviser, and architect. Execution of a completed G701^TM-2000 indicates agreement upon all the terms of the change, including any changes in the Contract Sum (or Guaranteed Maximum Price) and Contract Time. It provides space for the signatures of the owner, contractor, construction manager adviser, and architect, and for a complete description of the change. The major difference between G701^TMCMa and G701^TM is that the signature of the construction manager adviser, along with those of the owner, architect, and contractor, is required to validate the change order.

G702^TM-1992 Application and Certificate for Payment, and
G703^TM-1992 Continuation Sheet
These documents provide convenient and complete forms on which the contractor can apply for payment and the architect can certify that payment is due. The forms require the contractor to show the status of the contract sum to date, including the total dollar amount of the work completed and stored to date, the amount of retainage (if any), the total of previous payments, a summary of change orders, and the amount of current payment requested. G703^TM-1992, Continuation Sheet, breaks the contract sum into portions of the work in accordance with a schedule of values prepared by the contractor as required by the general conditions. (Note: The AIA does not publish a standard schedule of values form.) G702^TM-1992 serves as both the contractor's application and the architect's certification. Its use can expedite payment and reduce the possibility of error. If the application is properly completed and acceptable to the architect, the architect's signature certifies to the owner that a payment in the amount indicated is due to the contractor. The form also allows the architect to certify an amount different than the amount applied for, with explanation provided by the architect.

G702^TMCMa-1992 Application and Certificate for Payment, Construction Manager-Adviser Edition
G702^TMCMa-1992 serves the same purposes as G702^TM-1992 except that this document expands responsibility for certification of payment to include both the architect and the construction manager. Similarly, both the architect and the construction manager may certify a different amount than that applied for, with each initialing the figures that have been changed and providing written explanation(s) accordingly.  The standard form G703^TM Continuation Sheet is appropriate for use with G702^TMCMa.

G704^TM-2000 Certificate of Substantial Completion
G704^TM-2000 is a standard form for recording the date of substantial completion of the work or a designated portion thereof. The contractor prepares a list of items to be completed or corrected, and the architect verifies and amends this list. If the architect finds that the work is substantially complete, the form is prepared for acceptance by the contractor and the owner, and the list of items to be completed or corrected is attached. In G704^TM, the parties agree on the time allowed for completion or correction of the items, the date when the owner will occupy the work or designated portion thereof, and a description of responsibilities for maintenance, heat, utilities, and insurance.

G706^TM-1994 Contractor's Affidavit of Payment of Debts and Claims
The contractor submits this affidavit with the final request for payment, stating that all payrolls, bills for materials and equipment, and other indebtedness connected with the work for which the owner might be responsible has been paid or otherwise satisfied. G706^TM-1994 requires the contractor to list any indebtedness or known claims in connection with the construction contract that have not been paid or otherwise satisfied. The contractor may also be required to furnish a lien bond or indemnity bond to protect the owner with respect to each exception.

G706A^TM-1994 Contractor's Affidavit of Release of Liens
G706A^TM-1994 supports G706^TM-1994 in the event that the owner requires a sworn statement of the contractor stating that all releases or waivers of liens have been received. In such event, it is normal for the contractor to submit G706^TM and G706A^TM along with attached releases or waivers of liens for the contractor, all subcontractors, and others who may have lien rights against the owner's property. The contractor is required to list any exceptions to the sworn statement provided in G706A^TM, and may be required to furnish to the owner a lien bond or indemnity bond to protect the owner with respect to such exceptions.