AIA Document G735™–2021, Authorization to Proceed with Early Release Work is an authorization, agreed upon between the Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor, that allows the Construction Manager to begin construction on a smaller, predetermined portion of the Project before the parties come to an agreement upon the Guaranteed Maximum Price or Control Estimate for the entire Work of the Project. AIA Document G735–2021 is specifically tailored for use with AIA Document A133™–2019, 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 and AIA Document A134™–2019, 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.
G735–2021 commences the Construction Phase of the Project only for the Early Release Work and allows the Owner and Construction Manager as Constructor to define the scope, schedule, and compensation for the Early Release Work. G735–2021 also allows the parties to negotiate requirements for insurance and bonds for the Early Release Work.
When to use this document?
- Any size project
- Pair with A133-2019 or A134-2019
