CAM Vendor and Contract Management 2

Question 1

What is a 'bid bond' commonly required for in apartment property management vendor procurement?

Accepted Answer

To guarantee that a vendor will enter into a contract at the bid price if selected

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To ensure the vendor purchases the property's recommended insurance policy

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To confirm that a vendor has no outstanding litigation

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To verify that a vendor's employees have passed background checks

Question 2

Which of the following is a key reason apartment managers should competitively bid vendor contracts periodically rather than auto-renewing them?

Accepted Answer

To ensure market-competitive pricing and quality standards are maintained

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To give the incumbent vendor a chance to resign voluntarily

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To comply with federal procurement regulations

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To satisfy lender requirements for all properties

Question 3

A property manager wants to terminate a vendor contract early due to poor performance. Which contract provision most directly governs this action?

Accepted Answer

The termination for cause clause

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The payment terms clause

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The force majeure clause

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The assignment clause

Question 4

A vendor contract for pool maintenance includes a 'cure period.' What does this mean?

Accepted Answer

The vendor is given a set number of days to fix documented deficiencies before termination

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The contract automatically renews unless canceled 30 days before expiration

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The property must allow the vendor access 24 hours a day

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The vendor must provide chemical treatment at no extra cost

Question 5

Which of the following best describes the difference between a fixed-price contract and a time-and-materials contract for apartment vendors?

Accepted Answer

A fixed-price contract sets a total agreed-upon cost; a time-and-materials contract charges for actual labor hours and materials used

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A fixed-price contract has no end date; a time-and-materials contract expires annually

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A fixed-price contract requires competitive bidding; a time-and-materials contract does not

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A fixed-price contract covers only labor; a time-and-materials contract covers only materials

Question 6

When evaluating vendor proposals for a major capital improvement project, which evaluation method provides the most balanced assessment?

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Using a weighted scoring matrix that considers price, experience, references, and insurance

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Selecting the lowest-priced proposal without review

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Choosing the vendor with the most attractive marketing materials

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Selecting the vendor recommended by the owner's nephew

Question 7

Which document should a property manager obtain from every vendor before allowing them to perform work on the property?

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A certificate of insurance naming the property as an additional insured

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A copy of the vendor's federal tax return

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A signed statement that the vendor is not unionized

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A copy of the vendor's business plan