CCA Construction Procurement and Subcontracting

Question 1

Which procurement method requires a general contractor to publicly advertise a project and award the contract to the lowest responsive and responsible bidder?

Accepted Answer

Competitive sealed bidding

Answer

Competitive sealed bidding requires public advertisement, sealed submissions, and award to the lowest qualified bidder, maximizing price competition.

Question 2

A 'responsible bidder' in construction procurement is one that:

Accepted Answer

Demonstrates the financial, technical, and managerial capability to perform the contract

Answer

Responsibility refers to a bidder's demonstrated capacity—financial, technical, and managerial—to successfully complete the contract.

Question 3

Which document establishes the minimum qualifications subcontractors must meet before being considered for a construction project?

Accepted Answer

Prequalification questionnaire

Answer

A prequalification questionnaire collects financial statements, safety records, references, and licenses to screen subcontractors before they are permitted to bid.

Question 4

A construction auditor reviewing subcontract awards should verify that subcontractor selection was based on:

Accepted Answer

Documented evaluation criteria applied consistently to all bidders

Answer

Documented, consistently applied evaluation criteria provide objective evidence that subcontractor selection was fair and free from favoritism.

Question 5

Under the Miller Act, prime contractors on federal construction projects exceeding $150,000 must obtain:

Accepted Answer

A performance bond and a payment bond

Answer

The Miller Act requires both a performance bond (guaranteeing project completion) and a payment bond (ensuring subcontractors and suppliers are paid) on federal projects over $150,000.

(CCA) Certified Construction Auditor Practice Test

(CCA) Certified Construction Auditor Practice Test

CCA Construction Procurement and Subcontracting