LARE LARE Bidding and Contract Administration 4

Question 1

When is a Request for Information (RFI) most appropriately used during construction?

Accepted Answer

When the contractor needs clarification on ambiguous or incomplete contract documents

Answer

An RFI is the contractor's formal mechanism to request clarification on unclear, conflicting, or missing information in the contract documents.

Question 2

Under a stipulated sum (lump sum) contract, who bears the risk if material costs rise significantly after contract execution?

Accepted Answer

The contractor, who must complete work for the agreed price

Answer

In a stipulated sum contract, the contractor assumes the risk of cost escalation because they agreed to complete the defined scope for a fixed price.

Question 3

A substitution request from the contractor proposes an alternative irrigation system. The landscape architect should evaluate it based primarily on:

Accepted Answer

Whether the substitute is equal in quality, performance, and compatibility

Answer

Substitution approval requires the landscape architect to evaluate whether the proposed substitute meets all performance, quality, and compatibility requirements of the specified product.

Question 4

Which document establishes the official start of the contractor's time to complete the project?

Accepted Answer

Notice to proceed

Answer

The notice to proceed (NTP) is the owner's written authorization for the contractor to begin work and typically marks day one of the contract duration.

Question 5

In the context of LARE Section D, 'substantial completion' is best defined as:

Accepted Answer

When the project is sufficiently complete that the owner can use it for its intended purpose

Answer

Substantial completion occurs when the work is sufficiently complete per the contract documents that the owner can occupy or use the project for its intended purpose.

LARE Test Practice Test

LARE Test Practice Test

LARE LARE Bidding and Contract Administration 4