CFM - Certified Facility Manager Procurement and Contract Management Flashcards
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Which procurement method is BEST suited when price is the primary selection criterion and the scope of work is well-defined?
Answer: Invitation for Bid (IFB)
An Invitation for Bid (IFB) is used when specifications are clear and award goes to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder.
In a facility management contract, an indemnification clause primarily serves to:
Answer: Protect one party from financial losses caused by the other party's negligence
An indemnification clause shifts liability so that the indemnifying party covers losses or claims arising from its own actions or negligence.
A facility manager uses a Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis during procurement to:
Answer: Evaluate all costs over the asset's lifecycle, not just purchase price
TCO captures acquisition, operating, maintenance, and disposal costs to provide a complete financial picture over the asset's life.
Which contract type places the MOST financial risk on the facility management service provider?
Answer: Lump-sum (fixed-price) contract
A lump-sum contract fixes the price, so the provider absorbs any cost overruns, placing maximum risk on the contractor.
A 'hold harmless' agreement in a facilities service contract is most closely related to which concept?
Answer: Indemnification
A hold harmless agreement is a form of indemnification where one party agrees not to hold the other liable for certain claims or losses.
During the vendor pre-qualification process, a facility manager reviews a supplier's certificate of insurance primarily to verify:
Answer: That the vendor carries adequate liability coverage before work begins
A certificate of insurance confirms the vendor has the required coverage types and limits, protecting the owner from liability exposure.
Which procurement strategy involves awarding a single contract to one vendor for multiple categories of facility services?
Answer: Bundled services contract
A bundled services contract consolidates several service categories under one vendor, often reducing administrative burden and potentially lowering cost.