SPP DOC 301 - ARTICLE I

Question 1

What are these?
a. Agreement
b. General Conditions
c. Special Provisions
d. Specifications
e. Drawings

Answer 1

Contract Documents

Question 2

The person or entity ordering the project for execution, including duly appointed successors, or authorized representatives.

Answer 2

Owner

Question 3

refers to the Architect commissioned by the Owner acting personally or through assistants duly authorized in writing by the Architect to act in his behalf.

Answer 3

Architect

Question 4

The person so named in the Contract Documents or his representative duly authorized in writing to act for the Engineer.

Answer 4

Engineer

Question 5

The Full-time Construction Inspector hired by the Owner duly authorized in writing to assist the Architect and the Engineer in the supervision of the work.

Answer 5

Project Representative

Question 6

The person or firm whose proposal has been accepted and to whom the Contract was awarded.

Answer 6

Contractor

Question 7

Anyone having a direct Contract with the Contractor who acts for or in behalf of the Contractor in executing any part of the Contract, not including one who merely furnishes materials without labor.

Answer 7

Sub-contractor

Question 8

It is the person, firm or corporation who provides the guarantee for the Contractor’s Bonds

Answer 8

Surety

Question 9

The offer of a Bidder to perform the work described by the Contract Documents when made out and submitted on the prescribed Proposal Form, properly signed and guaranteed.

Answer 9

Proposal

Question 10

The cashier’s check or surety bond accompanying the Proposal submitted by the Bidder, as a guarantee that the Bidder will enter into a Contract with the Owner for the construction of the work, if the Contract is awarded to him.

Answer 10

Proposal Bond

Question 11

It is the approved form of security furnished by the Contractor and his Surety as a guarantee of good faith on the part of the Contractor to execute the work in accordance with
the terms of the Contract. 15% (b4 the execution)

Answer 11

Performance Bond

Question 12

It is the approved form of security furnished by the Contractor and his Surety as a
guarantee of good faith on the part of the Contractor to pay all obligations arising from the Contract.
15% (b4 the execution)

Answer 12

Payment Bond

Question 13

is the approved form of security furnished by the Contractor and his Surety
as a guarantee to the quality of the materials and equipment installed and the workmanship
performed by the Contractor. 30% (given after the payment and performance is returned)

Answer 13

Guaranteed Bond

Question 14

It is the contract between the Owner and the Contractor undertaking the project
described in the Contract Documents including all supplemental agreements thereto and all general
and special provisions pertaining to the work or materials therefor.

Answer 14

Agreement

Question 15

The notice published by the Owner or the invitations
issued to prospective bidders, giving information as to the nature of the proposed project, conditions
for the issuance of contract documents, date of bidding, and estimated cost or information that
would give the Contractor a general idea of the magnitude and extent of the project.

Answer 15

Advertisement or Invitation to Bid

Question 16

It is the additional information on Contract Documents issued to bidders before date of
bidding.

Answer 16

Bid Bulletin

Question 17

The list of instructions stipulating the manner on how bids are to be
prepared and conditions for the award of contract.

Answer 17

Instructions to Bidders

Question 18

They are graphical presentations of the work involved in the project. They include all
supplementary details and shop drawings.

Answer 18

Drawings

Question 19

They are printed documents stipulating the procedural and administrative
aspects of the contract.

Answer 19

General Conditions

Question 20

They are instructions which may be issued prior to the bidding to supplement
and/or modify Drawings, Specifications, and/ or General Conditions of the Contract.

Answer 20

Special Provisions

Question 21

They are written or printed description of the work to be done describing qualities of
material and mode of construction.

Answer 21

Specifications

Question 22

They are additional information which may be issued as an
addition or amendment to the provisions of the Specifications.

Answer 22

Supplementary Provisions

Question 23

It is an outline specification enumerating the type or
trade names of materials to be used.

Answer 23

Schedule of Materials and Finishes

Question 24

It is a listing of the different parts of the
work indicating in each part the corresponding value in materials and labor, including an allowance
for profit and overhead.

Answer 24

Breakdown of Work and Corresponding Value

Question 25

This means information, advice or notification pertinent to the project
delivered in person or sent by registered mail to an individual, firm or corporation at the last known
business address of such individual, firm or corporation.

Answer 25

Written Notice

Question 26

includes an earthquake, flood, typhoon, cyclone and other
cataclysmic phenomena of nature and all misfortunes and accidents which human prudence could
not foresee or prevent. Rain, wind, flood or other natural phenomenon of inconsequential degree
for the locality shall not be construed as an Act of God or Force Majeure and no reparation shall be made to the Contractor for the damages to the work resulting therefrom.

Answer 26

Act of God or Force Majeure

Question 27

It is the duration of time allowed by the Contract for the completion of the
project in any stipulated portions thereof.

Answer 27

Time Limit

Question 28

This applies to all laws, ordinances and other governmental regulations applicable to the
project and its undertaking.

Answer 28

Local Laws

Question 29

The term “_____” of the Contractor or Sub-Contractor includes labor or materials or both as
well as equipment, transportation, or other facilities necessary to commence and complete the
construction called for in the Contract.

Answer 29

Work

Question 30

This word shall be understood to mean “Purchase and/ or fabricate and deliver
to the jobsite or other location when so designated”.

Answer 30

Furnish

Question 31

This word shall mean to build in, mount to positions, connect or apply any object
specified ready for the intended use.

Answer 31

Install

Question 32

This word shall be understood to mean “furnish and install”.

Answer 32

Provide

Question 33

These words shall mean as required or
necessary for the complete execution of that portion of the work.

Answer 33

Required or Necessary

Question 34

These words shall mean approved, directed by or acceptable to the Architect unless
otherwise stipulated in the Contract.

Answer 34

Approved, Directed, Acceptable

Question 35

In all cases where a device, item or part of equipment is referred to in the
singular number, it is intended that such reference shall apply to as many such devices, items, or
parts as are required to complete the work.

Answer 35

Singular or Plural

Question 36

Contract Documents include:

Answer 36

1. Agreement
2. General Conditions
3. Special Provisions
4. Specifications
5. Drawings