A101 Study Cards

Question 1

A101 contract documents consist of?

Answer 1

1. This agreement
2. Conditions of the Contract (General, Supplementary, and other Conditions)
3. Drawings
4. Specifications
5. Addenda issued prior to execution of this agreement
6. Other documents listed in this Agreement
7. Modifications issued after the execution of the agreement.

Question 2

Date of Commencement for A101

Answer 2

The date of the agreement unless a different date is stated

Question 3

When does contract time start? A101

Answer 3

from the date of commencement

Question 4

At the time of contract how do you determine when Substantial Completion of the entire work will be? A101

Answer 4

typically stated as a number of calendar days for the entire work to be completed. Ie. 365 days. Also can be listed as a specific calendar date. i.e. June 10th, 2017

Question 5

Under what contract would you find provisions for liquidated damages

Answer 5

A101

Question 6

in A101 the contract sum is modified by?

Answer 6

Additions and deductions
Alternatives
Unit Price
Allowances

Question 7

Under A101 what is the process for Progress Payments

Answer 7

1. Contractor submits Applications for Payment to the Architect based on Schedule of Values
2. The Architect issues a Certificates for payment to the Owner
3. The owner then make progress payments on account of the Contract Sum to the Contractor

Question 8

Period covered by each Application of Payment in A101?

Answer 8

Once Calendar month ending on the last day of the month or as otherwise stipulated.

Question 9

What is the Application for Payment based on? A101

Answer 9

The most recent schedule of values submitted by the Contractor in accordance with the contract documents.

Question 10

What is the Schedule of values? A101

Answer 10

The contractor shall prepare it and it allocates the entire contract sum among the various portions of the work. Unless objected to by the Architect, the schedule of values shall be used as a basis for reviewing the Contractor’s Application for Payment.

Question 11

When should payment for materials and equipment be submitted? A101

Answer 11

Except with the Owner’s prior Approval, the Contractor shall not make advance payments to suppliers for materials or equipment which have not been delivered and stored on site.

Question 12

Final payment by Owner shall be made to the Contractor when: A101

Answer 12

1. The Contractor has fully performed the Contract Except for the Contractor’s responsibility to correct Work as provided in A201, and to satisfy other requirements, if any which extend beyond final payment
2. A final Certificate of Payment has been issued by the Architect

Question 13

When shall the Owner’s final payment to the contractor be made? A101

Answer 13

No later than 30 days after the issuance of the Architect’s final Certificate for payments unless stated otherwise

Question 14

A101 states what in regards to IDM?

Answer 14

The Architect will serve as Initial Decision Maker unless the parties appoint another individual, not a party to the agreement to serve as Initial Decision Maker.