B-101 - Architect/Contractor Agreement

Question 1

If the Architect becomes aware of any error, omission, or inconsistency, what should they do?

Answer 1

Prompt written notice to the owner.

Question 2

What does the schedule of performance of architects services include?

Answer 2

Anticipated dates for the commencement of construction and for substantial completion of the work set forth in the initial information. Allow time for owner to review. Performance of the owners consultants. Approval of submissions by authorities having jurisdiction.

Question 3

Can the Architect adjust the schedule without owners approval as project proceeds before commencement of construction?

Answer 3

No, Architect has to have owners approval.

Question 4

If the owner makes a directive or substitution without Architects approval, is the Architect responsible?

Answer 4

No, Architect is not responsible for owners changes without Architects approval.

Question 5

Doe Architect assist owner in their responsibility for filing documents required for approval by governmental authority?

Answer 5

Yes, Architect may assist.

Question 6

Does the Architect prepare a preliminary evaluation of the owners program, schedule, budget for the cost of the work, project site, and the proposed procurement or delivery method?

Answer 6

Yes, the Architect prepares it and shall notify the owner if any inconsistencies discovered in the information.

Question 7

During what design phase does the Architect present to the owner a preliminary evaluation?

Answer 7

Schematic Design Phase

Question 8

What does the Schematic Design Documents consist of?

Answer 8

Drawings, site plan, building plans, sections, elevations, and can include study models, perspective sketches, digital modeling. Preliminary selections of major building systems and construction materials shall be noted on the drawings.

Question 9

Should the Architect consider the value of alternative materials, building systems, and equipment?

Answer 9

Yes.

Question 10

When does the Architect submit to the Owner an estimate of the cost of the work?

Answer 10

During Schematic Design Phase.

Question 11

During what phase are the outline of specifications the identify major materials and systems and establish in general their quality levels?

Answer 11

Design Development Phase.

Question 12

During development of Construction Drawings, Architect assists the Owner in what?

Answer 12

Bidding and procurement information that describe time, place and conditions of bidding. Form an agreement between the Owner and Contractor and Conditions of the contract for Construction.

Question 13

Who compiles a project manual that includes the Conditions of the Contract for Construction and Specifications and can include bidding requirements and sample forms?

Answer 13

The Architect.

Question 14

During the Bidding phase, can the Architect assist the owner in both obtaining competitive bids and negotiated proposals?

Answer 14

Yes, but it can only be one of the two. Competitive bids OR negotiated proposals.

Question 15

What consists of the Contract Documents?

Answer 15

Contract Forms (A101, A312, G715)
Conditions of the contract (A201, A511, Special conditions).
Drawings.
Specifications.
Addenda.
Modification of the contract ( change order, construction change directive signed by the contractor)

Question 16

What are the Bidding Requirements?

Answer 16

1. Instruction to bidders.
2. Solicitation to bidders.
3. Supplementary instruction to bidders.
4. Bid Forms.

Question 17

Bidding Documents consist of?

Answer 17

1. Bidding requirements.
2. Contract Forms.
3. Conditions of the contract.
4. Drawings.
5. Specifications.
6. Addenda

Question 18

What do the Construction Documents consist of?

Answer 18

Drawings and Specifications.

Question 19

Does the Architect have control and responsibility over the construction means, methods, techniques, sequences, or procedures with the Work?

Answer 19

No, that is the contractors job.

Question 20

Is the Architect responsible for the Contractor’s failure to perform the Work in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents?

Answer 20

No, the Architect is not responsible.

Question 21

When does the Architects responsibilities begin and end during the Construction Phase?

Answer 21

Commences with the award of the Contract for Construction and terminates on the date the Architect issues the final Certificate for Payment.

Question 22

During evaluations of the Work, what should the Architect report to the Owner?

Answer 22

Known deviations from the Contract Documents and defects and deficiencies observed in the Work.

Question 23

Does the Architect have to authority to reject Work that does not conform to the Contract Documents?

Answer 23

Yes.

Question 24

Can the Architect require inspection or testing of the Work in accordance with the provisions of the Contract Documents?

Answer 24

Yes.

Question 25

Who interprets matters concerning performance under the Contract Documents on written request of either the Owner or Contractor?

Answer 25

The Architect.

Question 26

On matters relating to aesthetic effects shall be final if consistent with the intent expressed in the Contract Documents by whom?

Answer 26

The Architect.

Question 27

When there are claims between the Owner and Contractor, who should render initial decisions?

Answer 27

The Architect.

Question 28

What should the Owner provide the Architect at the beginning of the project?

Answer 28

Written program which set forth the Owners objectives, schedule, constraints and criteria, including space requirements and relationships, flexibility, expandability, special equipment, systems, and site requirements.