AIA A201 Flashcards
What contract is the A201 an attachment to?
AIA A101
What is the A201
General Conditions of the Contract Agreement (A101)
What is excluded from the contract documents?
- Advertisement to bidders
- Instructions to bidders
- Sample forms
- Other information furnished by the owner
- Contractor bids/proposal
- Portions of addenda related to bidding requirements
What are included as Contract Documents?
- Agreement (A101)
- Conditions of the Contract (A201)
- Drawings
- Specifications
- Addenda issued prior to contract execution
- Other documents issued as modifications
The Work
All of the work in the scope of the project that is to completed by the contractor
The Project
Broader term than work - includes separate contractors or owner’s own forces
The Drawings
Drawings + Representations beyond paper form (addenda, change orders, construction change directives, RFI responses, etc)
The Specifications
MasterFormat Specs
Instruments of Service
Everything else that is handed over to the client - tangible & intangible work
Initial Decision Maker
The Architect, typ. The person to render initial decisions on Claims in accordance with 15.2
Means & Methods
How to carry out the work.
Notice
Must be provided in writing
Claim
Change order requests, claims that require more money or time
E203
Electronic Data Exhibit that is an amendment to the A201
Financial evidence
Owner’s evidence to the contractor that they have the means to pay for the work and fees. Required at start of project or if owner fails to make payment (or suspected they will fail to)
Who pays for and provides easement?
Owner
Who provides and pays for the survey
Owner
What happens when contractor fails to fix their work (not due to defect)
Owner to provide written notice to contractor to stop work until work is complete. Contractor responsible for delays
Days for contractor to reconcile stop work order from owner
10
Who is responsible for documents to comply to laws and statutes?
Architect
Does the contractor need to notify architect when something does not meet code?
Only if it is discovered. They do not need to seek out code compliance through the drawings
What happens if contractor does not perform site observation obligations?
They must pay damages to the owner if cost now exceeds the original cost for work to be completed
What does contractors warranty not include?
Remedy for defects caused by damage to the work or misuse that is not by the contractors doing
How long is typical contractor warranty?
1 year
How many days does the owner have to furnish requested information for contractor to enforce mechanics lien rights?
15 days
Mechanics Lien
Security interest in the title to property for parties who have supplied materials or labor to the property.
What happens if owner does not furnish financial evidence?
Contractor does not need to commence work until evidence is provided. Owner pays damages for delays.
Who furnishes survey?
Owner, contractor relies on accuracy of provided information.
Owner’s right to carry out the work
If the contractor neglects or fails to carry or work after 10 days of notice to complete the work, the owner may carry out their own work, remove from contractor pay, and potentially bill the contractor for the difference in cost.
Who’s acts and omissions is the contractor responsible for?
Contractor employees, subcontractors, their agents, and their employees.
What official documents allow for changes to the contract be made?
Change orders and construction change directives
What taxes does the contractor pay?
Sales, consumer, use and similar taxes for the work provided.