CDT Bidding & Procurement 3

Question 1

The CSI MasterFormat section that addresses bidding requirements in construction documents is:

Accepted Answer

Division 00 – Procurement and Contracting Requirements

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Division 01 – General Requirements

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Division 02 – Existing Conditions

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Division 03 – Concrete

Question 2

A payment bond (labor and material bond) primarily protects:

Accepted Answer

Subcontractors and suppliers from non-payment by the general contractor

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The owner from contractor default

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The contractor from owner non-payment

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The surety company from financial loss

Question 3

When an owner requires contractors to submit a list of subcontractors with their bid, the primary purpose is to:

Accepted Answer

Prevent bid shopping and protect named subcontractors after bid opening

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Allow the owner to negotiate directly with subcontractors

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Verify that all subcontractors are pre-qualified for the project

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Ensure subcontractors meet minority business requirements

Question 4

In a design-bid-build project delivery, the sequence of events is:

Accepted Answer

Design → Bidding → Construction

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Design → Construction → Bidding

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Bidding → Design → Construction

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Construction → Design → Bidding

Question 5

Which document sets forth the minimum qualifications a contractor must meet to be eligible to bid on a project?

Accepted Answer

Qualification requirements in Instructions to Bidders

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Bid form

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Notice to Proceed

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Supplementary Conditions

Question 6

A bid withdrawal is generally permitted by the owner when the bidder can demonstrate:

Accepted Answer

A material clerical error was made in preparing the bid

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That a competitor submitted a lower bid

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The project budget has been reduced

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The bidder found a less expensive subcontractor after submission

Question 7

The primary advantage of a negotiated contract over competitive bidding is:

Accepted Answer

Greater flexibility and earlier contractor involvement in project planning

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Lower project cost guaranteed by competitive pressure

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Elimination of the need for construction documents

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Simplified procurement paperwork for public owners