Synopsis.
AIA Contract Document A304–2024 is a form inviting contractors to submit the AIA Contract Document A305®–2020, Contractor’s Qualification Statement. Requesters may use A304-2024 to provide initial project information in support of their request for the A305 form. The A304 allows requesters to provide general information about the project, the intended form of agreement, project delivery method, any prequalification conference associated with the request, submission requirements, and the contractor selection process. Also, while A304 is styled as a request for “contractor’s” qualifications, it can be used to request the A305 from subcontractors and suppliers.
Related Documents.
AIA Contract Document A304-2024 is specifically coordinated with the following form:
A305®–2020, Contractor’s Qualification Statement.
When to Use / Purpose.
The A304-2024 may be used by a requester who would like to:
provide a more formal approach to receiving and evaluating contractor qualifications; and
receive A305-2020 responses that are closely aligned with the requester’s project.
Instructions. Completing A304-2024.
Article 1
§ 1.1 Requester. The Requester is the person preparing and inviting contractors to submit the A305®–2020, Contractor’s Qualification Statement. The Requester should be identified by its full address and legal name, including a designation of the legal status (sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, unincorporated association, limited partnership, or corporation [general, limited liability, closed or professional], etc.). Other information may be added, such as telephone numbers and electronic addresses.
§ 1.2 Owner. If different than the Requester, the Owner of the Project should be identified by its full address and legal name, including a designation of the legal status (sole proprietorship, partnership, joint venture, unincorporated association, limited partnership, or corporation [general, limited liability, closed or professional], etc.). Other information may be added, such as telephone numbers and electronic addresses.
§ 1.3 Project Type and Scope. Describe the Project in terms of building use, location, scope, project objectives, budget, and schedule, or reference any applicable exhibit(s).
§ 1.4 Agreement and Project Delivery Method. Insert the form of agreement by AIA document number and name or attach the intended form of agreement as an exhibit.
§ 1.5 Project Participants. List known Project participants such as the architects, consultants, contractors, owner’s representative, or program manager and any restrictions regarding contact during the request for qualifications process.
§ 1.6.2 Date, Time, and Location of the Prequalification Conference. If there will be a prequalification conference, insert the date, time, physical and/or virtual location, and other pertinent prequalification conference information.
§ 1.7.1 Inquiries and Clarifications. Insert requirements for submitting inquiries such as name, title, and email address of the recipient.
§ 1.9 Selection Process. Identify the process and schedule for contractor selection after the A305-2020 is submitted.
Article 3
§ 3.1 Additional Information and Requirements. List attachments pertaining to the request for qualifications and stipulate page limits and other requirements related to the A305-2020 submittal.
Notes.
Use of Non-AIA Forms. If a combination of AIA contract documents and non-AIA contract documents is to be used, particular care must be taken to achieve consistency of language and intent among documents.
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