LARE Bidding and Contract Administration Flashcards

What is the purpose of a payment bond (labor and material bond) on a landscape construction project?

Answer: To ensure that subcontractors and suppliers are paid

A payment bond guarantees that the bonding company will pay subcontractors, laborers, and material suppliers if the general contractor fails to pay them.

A 'no-damage-for-delay' clause in a construction contract means:

Answer: The contractor may only recover additional time, not additional money, for owner-caused delays

A no-damage-for-delay clause limits the contractor's remedy for owner-caused delays to time extensions only, prohibiting monetary claims for delay damages.

During construction administration, the landscape architect observes work that does not conform to the contract documents. The most appropriate immediate action is to:

Answer: Issue a written nonconformance notice to the contractor and notify the owner

The landscape architect should document the nonconformance in writing, notify the contractor of required corrective action, and keep the owner informed.

Which type of contract delivery method allows the landscape architect and contractor to work concurrently, often shortening the project schedule?

Answer: Fast-track design-build

Fast-track design-build overlaps design and construction phases, allowing early construction packages to begin before the entire design is complete, compressing the overall schedule.

A final punch list is typically prepared and distributed at what project milestone?

Answer: At or shortly before substantial completion

The punch list is prepared at or near substantial completion and documents all remaining incomplete or defective items the contractor must correct before final payment.

Under AIA contract documents, the landscape architect's authority to reject work is most accurately described as:

Answer: Professional — the landscape architect can reject work that does not conform to contract documents

AIA documents grant the architect/landscape architect the authority to reject work that does not conform to the contract documents as part of their design professional role.

When a landscape architect is comparing bids, one bid is significantly lower than all others. The best practice is to:

Answer: Investigate the low bid for potential errors or missing scope before recommending award

A significantly low bid should be analyzed to determine whether it reflects an error, omitted scope, or a genuine competitive advantage before recommending award.