EXHIBIT D

STAGES OF THE PROJECT

SKETCH STUDY STAGE

1. SKETCH STUDY PLANS:

a. CONSULTANT shall consult with the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services to review the program and ascertain the requirements of the PROJECT and shall advise the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services and confirm such requirements.

b. CONSULTANT shall submit sketch study plans and relative cost comparisons and consult with the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services as often as necessary until one scheme or a combination of schemes is selected.

c. CONSULTANT shall submit a statement of probable PROJECT construction cost estimate based on current area, volume or other unit costs.

2. APPROVAL OF SKETCH STUDY PLANS: After Sketch Study Plans and Estimate of Cost have been completed by the CONSULTANT and approved by the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services, the CONSULTANT shall submit, for record purposes, four sets of the sketch studies.

PRELIMINARY STAGE

3. PRELIMINARY DRAWINGS: After approval of the study sketches the CONSULTANT shall prepare preliminary drawings (consisting of plans, elevations and other drawings to fix and illustrate the size and character of the entire PROJECT in its essentials as to kinds of materials, type of structural, mechanical and electrical systems and such other work as may be required), and upon completion, shall submit to the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services for his approval, three sets drawn to a scale that best illustrates the PROJECT.

4. OUTLINE SPECIFICATIONS: The CONSULTANT shall prepare three copies of preliminary outline specifications of the PROJECT, and shall deliver them in the form prescribed by the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services, giving a general description of each of the divisions of the specifications of the PROJECT, kinds of materials, mechanical and electrical systems and such other work as may be required.

5. PRELIMINARY ESTIMATE: The CONSULTANT shall prepare and deliver, in a form as prescribed by the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services, at the time the preliminary drawings are submitted for approval, a detailed Preliminary Estimate of the cost of the construction of the PROJECT. Three copies of the Preliminary Estimate, in an approved form, shall be submitted giving a separate breakdown of cost information for each independent contract required; said estimate shall be subdivided into alterations and additions when applicable. Such estimate shall not include the cost of the CONSULTANT fees and expenses or administrative and carrying charges, or the cost of movable furniture and equipment be included. The cost of Special Equipment and Fixed or Built-In Equipment (if any) shall be included.

6. APPROVAL OF PRELIMINARY STAGE: The preliminary drawings, specifications and estimate shall be submitted to the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services for his review, comments and/or approval. Any revisions in the preliminary submissions required by the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services shall be made by the CONSULTANT, and the CONSULTANT shall thereupon deliver four sets of the revised preliminary drawings and/or specifications and/or estimate to the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services for approval.

CONTRACT DOCUMENT STAGE

7. CONTRACT DOCUMENTS:

a. After the approval of all work performed by the CONSULTANT set forth under Preliminary Stage above, it shall proceed with the preparation of the final plans, drawings, specifications and other documents in connection with the PROJECT.

b. The CONSULTANT shall prepare from the approved preliminary drawings, working drawings drawn to a scale of not less than 1/8" equals one foot and specifications, setting forth in detail and prescribing the work to be done and the materials, workmanship and equipment required and the necessary bidding information, and General Conditions and Supplementary General Conditions of the Contract.

c. The CONSULTANT shall prepare all documents, plans, drawings and specifications for the PROJECT in accordance with the requirements of all Federal, State and Local Municipal Laws or regulations that are applicable on this date, and the requirements of all agencies or regulatory Boards whose rules, codes or specifications must be observed in the construction of this PROJECT.

The COLLEGE shall furnish the CONSULTANT with standard forms and documents which the CONSULTANT shall modify as required and duplicate for inclusion into the specification books. In addition, the CONSULTANT shall prepare the specification index, list of drawings, alternates if required, and obtain and reproduce current wage rates.

d. All preliminary and final drawings and plans shall be prepared on sheets with dimensions as approved by the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services. All final plans shall have numeric and graphic scales. Final drawing title sheets and covers for the specifications shall be as approved by the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services.

e. When all Contract Documents of each division of the PROJECT have been completed, but not approved, as hereinafter defined, the CONSULTANT shall deliver to the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services (for his approval), five sets of complete plans, elevations, special scale and large or full size details as necessary for Bidding, five sets of specifications and five copies of summaries of the final estimated costs of each of the divisions of the PROJECT for the complete erection and construction of the PROJECT in general conformity with the preliminary drawings.

f. All drawings and specifications submitted to the COLLEGE for final acceptance shall be accompanied by all necessary applications, certificates, permits or approvals, from all County, State, Federal or other municipal departments having jurisdiction over any phase of the work. Prior to submission to such agencies, however, the CONSULTANT shall consult with the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services as to methods and forms of all documents to be used in such application.

g. After the Contract Documents have been approved by the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services, the CONSULTANT shall prepare and deliver to the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services, all drawings in final form. The CONSULTANT shall also prepare and deliver 100 legible copies of each completed specification describing clearly all the materials, workmanship and labor to be furnished and all addenda thereto. In addition, the CONSULTANT shall deliver 300 legible copies of the Proposal Form.

8. FINAL ESTIMATES: The CONSULTANT shall submit a final estimate, original and three copies, summarizing the total estimated cost for each division of the PROJECT.

9. REQUIREMENT FOR SUPPLEMENTARY DRAWINGS: If it is discovered that the submitted documents are not complete and it becomes necessary to prepare supplementary drawings and addenda, such supplementary material shall then be submitted pursuant to the aforementioned paragraphs, and at no additional cost to the COLLEGE.

10. REPRODUCTION OF DRAWINGS: After the approval by the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services, and upon delivery of approved tracings, specifications and estimates to the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services, all prints required in connection with advertising and awarding construction contracts shall be procured and paid for by the COLLEGE. The COLLEGE agrees to furnish all necessary reproductions of contract drawings for bid and/or construction purposes.

BID STAGE

11. BID PROCEDURES: Except as otherwise provided in the Agreement, the CONSULTANT will not be required to prepare any advertisements for bids. It shall submit to the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services a list of those skills and trades necessary for the construction of the PROJECT, so as to enable the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services to review the prevailing wage rates from the State Department of Labor. These shall be incorporated in, and made part of, the Contract Documents by the CONSULTANT.

12. RECEIPT OF PROPOSALS: The CONSULTANT shall assist the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services in analyzing Proposals received and make recommendations on the disposition of bids and award of contracts.

CONSTRUCTION STAGE

13. DURING CONSTRUCTION:

a. CONSULTANT shall check and approve samples, schedules, shop drawings and other submissions only for conformance with information given by the Contract Documents, prepare supplementary drawings required for clarification or amplification of the Contract Documents, and assemble written guarantees required of the Contractors.

b. CONSULTANT shall consult with the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services prior to preparing all change orders. Upon the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services's tentative approval, the CONSULTANT shall submit all change orders to the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services for review and approval. The COLLEGE shall issue all change orders to the construction contractors.

c. CONSULTANT shall make a minimum of one visit to the site per week (and more if required by job conditions) during the construction phase of the PROJECT, to familiarize itself generally with the progress and quality of the work and to determine in general if the work is in accordance with the Contract Documents. It will not be required to make exhaustive or continuous on-site inspections (except as noted below) to check the quality or quantity of the work and it will not be responsible for the Contractors' failure to carry out the construction work in accordance with the Contract Documents.

CONSULTANT shall inform the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services of the progress of the work through written reports of each PROJECT visitation, and shall endeavor to guard the COLLEGE against defects and deficiencies in the work of the Contractors, and it may condemn work as failing to conform to the Contract Documents. Based on such observations and the Contractor's Applications for Payment, it shall determine the amount owing to the Contractor and shall issue Certificates for Payment in such amounts.

These Certificates will constitute a representation to the COLLEGE, based on its observations and the data comprising the Application for Payment, that the work has progressed to the point indicated. By issuing a Certificate for Payment, the CONSULTANT will also represent to the COLLEGE that, to the best of its knowledge, information and belief, based on what its observations have revealed, the quality of the work is in accordance with the Contract Documents.

d. CONSULTANT shall review and recommend approval/disapproval regarding suppliers, manufacturers and samples.

e. CONSULTANT shall inspect footing bearing and observe the final concrete reinforcement placement.

f. CONSULTANT shall conduct at least two (2) Job Meetings a month, take minutes, distributing copies to the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services, the contractors, and to all in attendance, and shall be generally responsible for the administration of the PROJECT.

g. CONSULTANT shall review proposed changes in the work, including thorough review of Contractor's Quotation Forms verifying quantities of materials and labor, prices of materials and labor, contract unit prices, and all other items relating to the costs or credit of the change. If the change is related to an item of work in the area of expertise of a subconsultant (i.e., structural engineer, mechanical engineer, food consultant, etc.) then the CONSULTANT shall require and receive its subconsultant's review and written recommendation prior to forwarding it on to the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services.

h. CONSULTANT shall witness and fully report the results of all Performance Tests required for the PROJECT.

i. CONSULTANT shall conduct inspections to determine the dates of substantial and final completion and issue a final Certificate for Payment.

14. CLERK OF THE WORKS: The COLLEGE shall, at its option, maintain a full-time project representative at the site during construction, whose salary shall be paid by the COLLEGE. It shall be his/her duty to make inspections, maintain records, receive samples, attend job meetings and conferences, coordinate the work of the several prime contractors, and serve as liaison among Contractors, CONSULTANT and COLLEGE. The Clerk of the Works may not authorize deviations from Contract Documents, expedite Contractor's work, or approve shop drawings or samples.

15. SHOP DRAWINGS: During the period of actual construction of the PROJECT, the CONSULTANT will check and approve shop drawings, receive and approve samples, and attend conferences at the site when required by the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services. The CONSULTANT shall resolve and then acquaint the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services with details of variations on shop drawings and samples which are observed during the course of checking. The CONSULTANT shall enforce all provisions of the construction contract between the COLLEGE and Contractor with respect to procedure, resubmission of shop drawings, and samples. The CONSULTANT shall act promptly upon submission of samples and shop drawings. Three approved or approved as noted copies shall be forwarded to the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services's office.

16. SUBMISSION OF COLOR SCHEDULES: The CONSULTANT shall prepare all supplementary drawings and color schedules necessary to carry out the design features of the PROJECT and shall upon request, advise the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services in design and specification matters. Color schedules shall be submitted for the acceptance of the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services before issuing same to the construction contractor.

17. CONTRACTOR'S SCHEDULE OF VALUES: The CONSULTANT shall examine, adjust and approve schedules of items and cost prepared by Contractors after Contract award, indicating the quantities, unit prices and percentages. The copies of these schedules, thus approved by the CONSULTANT and accepted by the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services, will be the basis of progress payments to each Contractor.

18. SUBCONTRACTS: The CONSULTANT shall review and recommend, for the Vice President for Administrative and Information Services' approval, the names of all subcontractors submitted by the various prime contractors for the PROJECT. If the CONSULTANT is not familiar with a particular subcontractor, supplier, manufacturer, or sample, it shall check out references submitted through the prime contractor so that such recommendation can be made.

19. FINAL ACCEPTANCE: The CONSULTANT shall prepare completion lists (Punch Lists) when 90% completion of this part of the PROJECT is claimed by the Contractor and again when 100% completion is claimed. Following Contractor's completion of the items outlined in the completion lists, the CONSULTANT shall certify substantial compliance with the drawings and specifications. Following the Contractor's 100% completion of the items outlined in the completion lists, the CONSULTANT shall certify final compliance with the drawings and specifications.

END OF EXHIBIT D