1. (a)

   1. (1) Certain contracts, such as the AIA document, “Abbreviated”, "Standard Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect", provide for the use of multipliers when computing the expenses incurred by the architect (design professional), employees, or consultants.
   2. (2) Multipliers shall not be used when submitting invoices during the initial preparation of a standard professional services contract without the written agreement of the department and the Design Review Section.
   3. (3) Multipliers up to a maximum of one and one-tenth (1.10) times the actual expenses for the procurement, coordination, and review of the work required such as legal surveys, geotechnical services, specialized consultants requested by the department may be used only if acceptable to the department and the Design Review Section and are clearly stated and referenced in the standard professional services contract in an attachment.

2. (b)

   1. (1) Reimbursable expenses for material items, printed materials, and reproduction of plans and specifications, testing lab fees, or department review fees shall not be billed or invoiced with any multipliers.
   2. (2) Invoices are accepted for actual expenses incurred only.
   3. (3) Expenses will not be accepted without an invoice.

Codification Notes: "AIA" means American Institute of Architects.