UAP DOC. 301 - Section 1 Flashcards
Section 1
Definitions
Contract documents consist of the following:
• agreement
• general conditions
• special provisions
• specifications
• drawings
Person ordering the project for execution
Owner
Commissioned by the owner
Architect
Person so named in the contract document
Engineer
Full time construction inspector hired by the owner assisting in the supervision of the work
Project representative
Person or firm whose proposal has been accepted & contract awarded
Contractor
Having direct contact with contractor, acts in behalf of the contractor in executing any part of the contract
Sub-contractor
Person, firm, or corporation providing guarantee for contractor’s bonds
Surety
Offer of a bidder
Proposal
Cashier’s check or surety bond with the proposal submitted by the bidder to guarantee that the bidder will enter into the contract
Proposal bond
(15%) approved form of security furnished by the contractor as a guarantee to execute work in accordance with terms of the contract
Performance bond
(15%) approved form of security furnished by the contractor as guarantee to pay all obligations arising from the contract
Payment bond
(15%) approved form of security furnished by the contractor to guarantee to the quality of materials and workmanship performed
Guarantee bond
Contract between owner and contractor undertaking the project
Agreement
Notice or invitation issued to bidders giving information of the magnitude and extent of the project, nature, etc.
Advertisement/ invitation to bid