This version of AIA Document A201®–2017 has been modified by the State of Rhode Island and is intended for use only on State of Rhode Island projects. Publication of this document does not imply The American Institute of Architects’ endorsement of any modification by the State of Rhode Island. A comparative version of this document showing additions and deletions by the State of Rhode Island is available for review on the State of Rhode Island website, or see below.

The general conditions are an integral part of the contract for construction for a large project and they are incorporated by reference into the owner/contractor agreement. 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 participates in the preparation of the contract documents and performs construction phase duties and responsibilities described in detail in the general conditions. AIA Document A201®–2017 is adopted by reference in owner/architect, owner/contractor, and contractor/subcontractor agreements in the Conventional Design-Bid-Build (A201) family of documents; thus, it is often called the “keystone” document.

When to use this document?

Intended for use only on State of Rhode Island projects
"Umbrella" document for a design-bid-build projects
Various design-bid-build agreements refer to and incorporated by reference

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A201 RI: General Conditions of the Contract for Construction (Rhode Island Version)

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