Construction, Contract Documents, Bidding & Services

Question 1

Public method of bidding

Answer 1

Open for all to bid

Question 2

Multiple prime contractors

Answer 2

• One of several owner-contractor agreements for a project, each of which provides for constructing a major portion of the work by a different contract. • (general construction, electrical, mechanical, etc.)

Question 3

Prebid conference

Answer 3

Provides a practical way to inform contractors about unique or special aspects of a project.

Question 4

Certificate for substantial completion

Answer 4

A written document forwarded to the General Contractor by the Architect indicating that the project is substantially complete.

Question 5

TQM

Answer 5

Total Quality Management: • Developed to incorporate quality control and quality assurance • Included all aspects of service to achieve the goal of customer satisfaction.

Question 6

Miller Acts

Answer 6

Require the use of bond on public works in lieu if allowing the contractor mechanic’s lien rights.

Question 7

Division One

Answer 7

The General Requirements Division of the specifications which establishes the administrative and procedural duties of the contractor, architect,, and owner during construction.

Question 8

General Conditions

Answer 8

A written document, supplement the Specifications, indicating and defining specific areas of the project. • The part of the contract documents which states the rights, responsibilities, and relationships of the parties involved. • It extends rights and responsibilities from owner to contractor to subcontractor and creates the context for all contractual relationships on a project.

Question 9

Supplementary General Conditions

Answer 9

• Additional conditions, included in the project manual, that are used to modify the General Conditions of the Contract for Construction. • This is done to accommodate any specific legal, climatic, or site conditions of the particular project. • To modify the general conditions of the contract due to unusual or special circumstances or accommodate the specific project requirements.

Question 10

Special Conditions

Answer 10

A written document that revises or clarifies the general conditions, and/or indicated or clarifies project-specific conditions. Contain specific conditions of the site or contract. • Used (in addition) when supplementary conditions must be further extended. • Usually requested by government or local building agencies.

Question 11

General Requirements

Answer 11

• Specific procedures that a contractor must follow with regard to that obligation. • A means for discharging that duty (see General Conditions) is defined in the General Requirements.

Question 12

Single Prime Contract

Answer 12

A contract for building construction under which one prime contractor is responsible for the entire project.

Question 13

Basic Services (architect)

Answer 13

Services normally required for a building project: • schematic design • bidding or negotiation • construction contract administration

Question 14

Bid Documents

Answer 14

• Bidding Requirements • Contract Forms • Conditions of the Contract • Specifications • Drawings • Addenda

Question 15

Construction Documents

Answer 15

• Bidding Requirements • Contract Forms • Conditions of the Contract • Specifications • Drawings • Addenda • Contract Modifications

Question 16

Contract Documents

Answer 16

• Contract Forms • Conditions of the Contract • Specifications • Drawings • Addenda • Contract Modifications

Question 17

Change Order

Answer 17

A revision in the Contract Documents after the execution of the Owner-Contractor contract.

Question 18

Addenda

Answer 18

A revision in the contract document prior to the execution of the Owner-Contractor contact.

Question 19

Application for payment

Answer 19

A written document forwarded to the Architect by the General Contractor requesting payment for Work completed.

Question 20

Certificate for payment

Answer 20

A written document forwarded to the General Contractor by the Architect, approving payment for Work completed.

Question 21

Construction change directive

Answer 21

A document that directs a change in the Work of the project, prepared by the Architect and signed by the Owner and Architect. This chnage can adjust the contract sum and/or contract time. This document shall be used in the absence of total agreement of the terms of a change order.

Question 22

Invitation to bid

Answer 22

A formal written invitaiton to bid, usually places in newspapers, informing prospective bidders about a project. Its necessary for public Work, but not for private Work.

Question 23

Notice of completion

Answer 23

A written document, filed with the country in which the project is located, verifyig that the project is complete and ready for occupancy. This document initiates the beginning of the END of the LIEN period.

Question 24

Specification - Performance

Answer 24

A specification that indicates the performance required of a product Ex: 2,500 psi concrete

Question 25

Specification - Prescriptive

Answer 25

A specification that prescribes specifics of a product Ex: 80 gallon water heater to fit in a space 26” wide and 60” tall

Question 26

Specification - Proprietary

Answer 26

A specification that describes a product by the manufacturer’s name, model number, color, etc. Ex: Haws drinking fountain, model number HI20, white

Question 27

Specification - Reference Standard

Answer 27

A specification based on an industry standard Ex: Reinforcing steel shall conform to A.S.T.M. A-615, grade 40

Question 28

Certificate of Insurance

Answer 28

A document issued by an authorized representative of an insurance company stating the types, amounts and effective dates of insurance for a designated insured.

Question 29

Certificate of Occupancy

Answer 29

A document prepared by the architect stating that the work is substantially complete thereby establishing the date of substantial completion. It generally fixes the time within the contractor must complete the unfinished work listed.

Question 30

Punch List

Answer 30

A list of items to be corrected or completed, which is provided by the contractor and usually expanded by the architect based on a detail inspection of the work prior to substantial completion.

Question 31

Schedule of Values

Answer 31

A statement furnished to the architect by the contractor reflecting the amounts to be allotted for the principal divisions of the work. It serves as a guide for reviewing the contractor’s periodic applications for payment.