LARE LARE Bidding and Contract Administration 2

Question 1

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?

Accepted Answer

Issue an addendum and request revised bids from all bidders

Answer

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.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Safety and protection clause

Answer

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

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

Differing site conditions

Answer

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

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

To guarantee the contractor will complete the project per contract terms

Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

To allocate the contract sum among work components for progress payments

Answer

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

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LARE LARE Bidding and Contract Administration 2