LARE Bidding and Contract Administration Flashcards

A landscape architect discovers a significant discrepancy in the bid documents after bids have been submitted but before award. What is the correct course of action?

Answer: Issue an addendum and request revised bids from all bidders

When a discrepancy is found after submission but before award, an addendum should be issued and all bidders given the opportunity to revise their bids.

Which contract provision typically addresses the contractor's obligation to maintain a safe work environment on a landscape construction site?

Answer: Safety and protection clause

The safety and protection clause outlines the contractor's responsibility to maintain safe working conditions and protect workers, the public, and adjacent properties.

During construction, the contractor encounters underground utilities not shown on the contract drawings. Under AIA documents, this situation is most likely covered by which clause?

Answer: Differing site conditions

The differing site conditions clause protects contractors who encounter concealed physical conditions materially different from those indicated in the contract.

What is the primary purpose of a performance bond in a landscape construction contract?

Answer: To guarantee the contractor will complete the project per contract terms

A performance bond guarantees that the bonding company will ensure contract completion if the contractor defaults.

A landscape contractor submits a schedule of values at the project's start. What is the primary purpose of this document?

Answer: To allocate the contract sum among work components for progress payments

The schedule of values breaks down the contract sum into individual work items, forming the basis for evaluating and processing progress payment applications.

When reviewing a contractor's application for payment, the landscape architect should verify which of the following before certifying payment?

Answer: That work claimed as completed has actually been installed per contract documents

The landscape architect must visit the site and verify that the percentage of completion claimed accurately reflects work actually incorporated into the project.

An owner asks the landscape architect to add decorative boulders to the project without a formal change order. The landscape architect should:

Answer: Refuse and insist on a properly executed change order

All changes to the contract scope must be formalized through a written change order to protect all parties and maintain contract integrity.