CDS CDS Contract Administration & Documentation 2 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: A Notice to Proceed (NTP) officially authorizes the contractor to:
- Submit the project bid
- Begin mobilization and work on the project (Correct answer)
- File a mechanic's lien
- Terminate the contract for convenience
Correct answer: Begin mobilization and work on the project
A Notice to Proceed is an official document from the owner authorizing the contractor to begin work on the project.
Question 2: What is the primary purpose of a daily field report in demolition projects?
- Calculate final payment amounts
- Document daily activities, labor, equipment, weather, and incidents (Correct answer)
- Approve pending change orders
- Submit permit applications to the city
Correct answer: Document daily activities, labor, equipment, weather, and incidents
Daily field reports document the day's work activities, crew sizes, equipment used, weather conditions, and any incidents for accurate project records.
Question 3: Which document protects an owner from mechanic's liens filed by subcontractors or material suppliers?
- Bid Bond
- Payment Bond
- Lien Waiver (Correct answer)
- Performance Bond
Correct answer: Lien Waiver
A lien waiver, signed by subcontractors and suppliers upon receiving payment, releases their right to file a mechanic's lien against the property.
Question 4: A performance bond guarantees that:
- The lowest qualified bid is accepted
- The contractor will complete the work per contract terms or the surety will (Correct answer)
- Workers receive prevailing wages as required by law
- Permits are obtained before mobilization begins
Correct answer: The contractor will complete the work per contract terms or the surety will
A performance bond guarantees the surety will complete the project or compensate the owner if the contractor defaults.
Question 5: What is the primary purpose of as-built drawings in demolition projects?
- Obtain initial permits from the municipality
- Record final site conditions as the project was actually completed (Correct answer)
- Schedule equipment deliveries and removals
- Estimate material and disposal costs
Correct answer: Record final site conditions as the project was actually completed
As-built drawings document the actual conditions and final state of the site as the project was completed, which may differ from original plans.
Question 6: When must a contractor typically submit a claim for additional compensation?
- Only after final project completion
- Within the timeframe specified in the contract's notice provisions (Correct answer)
- Any time during the warranty period
- Before signing the original contract
Correct answer: Within the timeframe specified in the contract's notice provisions
Claims for additional compensation must be submitted within the contract-specified timeframe or they may be forfeited under the contract's notice provisions.
CDS CDS Contract Administration & Documentation 2
A Notice to Proceed (NTP) officially authorizes the contractor to: