CDS CDS Contract Administration & Documentation 1 — Questions and Answers
Question 1: What document formally defines the scope of work, terms, and obligations between a demolition contractor and the owner?
- Work Order
- Contract Agreement (Correct answer)
- Bid Bond
- Change Order
Correct answer: Contract Agreement
A contract agreement formally defines the scope, terms, and obligations between the demolition contractor and the project owner.
Question 2: What is the purpose of a bid bond in demolition contracting?
- Pay subcontractors upon award
- Guarantee the contractor will enter the contract if awarded (Correct answer)
- Cover project insurance costs
- Fund material purchases during mobilization
Correct answer: Guarantee the contractor will enter the contract if awarded
A bid bond guarantees that the bidder will enter into the contract and provide required performance bonds if awarded the project.
Question 3: Which document records all approved changes to the original contract scope, schedule, or price?
- Request for Information (RFI)
- Submittal Log
- Change Order (Correct answer)
- Daily Field Report
Correct answer: Change Order
A change order documents approved modifications to the contract's original scope, schedule, or cost.
Question 4: What does RFI stand for in demolition project documentation?
- Request for Inspection
- Request for Information (Correct answer)
- Report of Incident
- Record of Installation
Correct answer: Request for Information
RFI stands for Request for Information, used by contractors to clarify ambiguities or conflicts in project documents.
Question 5: A subcontract agreement primarily serves to:
- Replace the prime contract with the owner
- Document scope and payment terms between the GC and subcontractor (Correct answer)
- Satisfy OSHA recordkeeping requirements
- Obtain building and demolition permits
Correct answer: Document scope and payment terms between the GC and subcontractor
A subcontract agreement establishes the scope, schedule, and payment obligations between the general contractor and each subcontractor.
Question 6: Which tracking tool is used to monitor submittals, RFIs, and change orders throughout a demolition project?
- Project Schedule (Gantt Chart)
- Project Log or Submittal Log (Correct answer)
- Lien Waiver Register
- Notice to Proceed
Correct answer: Project Log or Submittal Log
A project log or submittal log tracks all submittals, RFIs, and change orders to ensure timely processing and project control.
CDS CDS Contract Administration & Documentation 1
What document formally defines the scope of work, terms, and obligations between a demolition contractor and the owner?