CSI Procurement & Bidding Procedures 2

Question 1

Which document formally establishes the legal relationship between the owner and the contractor?

Accepted Answer

Agreement Form

Answer

The Agreement Form (AIA A101 or similar) is the contract document that legally binds the owner and contractor.

Question 2

What is the purpose of a pre-bid conference in the procurement process?

Accepted Answer

To allow bidders to clarify ambiguities in the bidding documents

Answer

Pre-bid conferences give prospective bidders the opportunity to ask questions and receive clarifications about the project scope and documents.

Question 3

Under a design-build delivery method, who is responsible for both design and construction?

Accepted Answer

A single entity under contract to the owner

Answer

In design-build, a single entity holds the contract for both design services and construction, providing the owner a single point of responsibility.

Question 4

What does the term 'responsive bid' mean in competitive bidding?

Accepted Answer

A bid submitted before the deadline with all required documents

Answer

A responsive bid complies with all procedural requirements of the bidding documents, including timely submission and required attachments.

Question 5

Which CSI MasterFormat division primarily covers bidding requirements and contracting requirements?

Accepted Answer

Division 00

Answer

MasterFormat Division 00 — Procurement and Contracting Requirements — contains bidding forms, agreements, bonds, and conditions of the contract.

(CSI) Construction Specifications Institute Certification Practice Test