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

Answer

Division 00 in MasterFormat covers Procurement and Contracting Requirements, including bidding documents such as invitations, instructions to bidders, and bid forms.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Subcontractors and suppliers from non-payment by the general contractor

Answer

A payment bond ensures that subcontractors, suppliers, and laborers will be paid even if the general contractor fails to pay them.

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

Answer

Requiring subcontractor lists at bid time prevents bid shopping, where a general contractor uses named subcontractors to win but then substitutes cheaper ones afterward.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

Design → Bidding → Construction

Answer

Design-bid-build requires complete design documents before bidding, followed by contractor selection, and then construction.

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

Answer

The Instructions to Bidders section typically includes qualification requirements that define the minimum experience, licensing, and financial standing a contractor must demonstrate.

CDT - Construction Documents Technologist Practice Test

CDT - Construction Documents Technologist Practice Test

CDT Bidding & Procurement 3