(d) Construction Contractor: This term, as used herein, refers to the
Contract(s) to perform the construction of the project.
(e) Contractor: This term, as used herein, refers to the contractor under this
contract or the A/E.
(f) A/E: This term, as used herein, refers to the Architect-Engineer firm(s)
that has contracted with the Government to perform the architect-engineer
services described herein for compensation as set forth in the article entitled
"Compensation and Payments", Clause SPB 1.
(g) Station Director: The Chief Executive Office of the VA station or facility
at which the project is to be constructed.
(h) Construction Consultant (C/C): This term, as used herein, refers to the
Construction Consultant firm(s) that has contracted with the Government to
perform construction consulting services during the design and construction
phase of this project under separate contract. The C/C and the A/E shall work
in close cooperation with each other for the benefit of the Government.
(i) Value Engineering Consultant (VEC): This term, as used herein, refers to
the Value Engineering firms(s) that has contracted with the Government to
perform the Value Engineering Services.
(j) Special Consultants: This term, as used herein refers to any Special
Consultant that has contracted with the A/E to perform work related to this
project.
SPE 3 REFERENCE TO GENDER
Whenever the masculine gender is used in the contract, it shall be considered
to include both masculine and feminine gender.