CCDC 23 Bidding Guidelines

What is the purpose of a Definitions Addendum in a bid package?

Which term did the CCDC abandon in favor of 'bid' in the early 1980s?

What is the main characteristic of a Base Bid?

What does a Bond serve as in construction contracts?

What is the purpose of Pre-purchasing in construction?

What is the significance of Guarantee in construction contracts?

What is a consideration in changing from a stipulated price contract to construction management towards the end of the document production phase?

In stipulated price contracts, when does bidding for general contractors typically occur?

What is a characteristic of open competitive bids (public tender call) as discussed in the text?

When is invited competitive bidding usually employed?

What is a purpose of pre-qualification in the contractor selection process?

What should be prepared as the basis for beginning negotiations in direct selection of contractors?

In negotiated contracts, what is essential for the basis of mutual trust?

What role may architects play in assisting clients during the invited competitive bidding process?

When does the process of conducting a tender usually take place?

In what type of tender call would bidders not typically be 'screened' or pre-qualified?

What is the purpose of pre-tendering in construction projects?

What does a surety company guarantee in construction projects?

According to Carson’s Construction Dictionary, what does a warranty in construction imply?

Which method is predominantly discussed in the chapter for procuring a construction contractor?

What does deviation from accepted tendering practices in construction bidding potentially lead to?

In construction projects, what is one of the architect's roles according to the text?

Why should planning how to procure the construction contractor start early in a project?

What is one of the services provided by architects to clients according to 'Schedule A - Services of the Canadian Standard Form of Contract for Architectural Services'?

What is NOT addressed by the chapter regarding procurement methods?

What is crucial to maintaining professional relationships and respect in the construction industry during the bid process?

How many original copies of the construction contract should be prepared in a Stipulated Sum Contract?

What does CCDC 20 provide a guide on?

What does a labour and material payment bond guarantee?

According to some lawyers, why do they recommend binding and sealing construction documents?

Why is the excessive use of supplementary general conditions discouraged in the preparation of bid packages?

How should a contract be executed in terms of signatures and seals?

What should architects limit the addition of supplemental conditions to when using a standard form of agreement?

What is typically provided to both the client and the contractor after executing a construction contract?

What was the purpose of a 'privilege clause' typically inserted in bid packages in the past?

In what year was CCDC 23 - 2018: A Guide to Calling Bids and Awarding Contracts published?

Why is accepting a non-conforming bid considered a breach of fairness to all other bidders?

According to Section 2.0 of CCDC 23, what are owners expected to do when awarding contracts?

Why might it be prudent for architects to seek advice from construction lawyers or architectural associations when preparing bid packages?

What is usually indicated in the notice of tender regarding bid documents?

What guide should architects refer to when preparing the bid package?

What should supplemental conditions be limited to when adding them to a standard form of agreement?

What is the recommended practice if an external cause, such as a snowstorm, prevents the majority of expected bidders from submitting their bids?

How should bid closing time be specified?

What is advised against when setting the bid closing time?

What should be done with bids that are received after the designated bid closing time?

Why should alternative prices not be reported during the bid opening?

When can a bidder withdraw their bid without penalty?

What is emphasized when specifying the bid closing time?

'Unsolicited prices' are mentioned as information that should not be announced during bid opening. What is meant by 'unsolicited prices'?

What is the purpose of a bid bond in construction procurement?

Why are negotiated contracts often used in construction procurement?

What is the function of a performance bond?

Why is it recommended to use CCDC 220 for bid bonds?

What distinguishes a bid bond from a performance bond in construction?

What is NOT covered by a performance bond in construction?

When should a client consider using both negotiated and bid approaches in a project?

What distinguishes a bond from an insurance policy in construction?

Why might smaller contractors opt for other forms of bid security instead of bid bonds?

Why is it prudent to request a separate undertaking from a surety company for issuing a performance bond after accepting a bid?

What is the primary responsibility of the architect in distributing bid documents?

How does the deposit system work for contractors obtaining bid documents?

Why might architects need to distribute extra sets of bid documents for a large project?

What is the purpose of a bid depository in the construction industry?

When should architects issue new information about bid documents?

What should architects prepare in response to inconsistencies or omissions in project documents?

Why is it important for architects not to issue new information verbally?

What does a bid depository do with subtrade bids received from subcontractors and suppliers?

What is the purpose of providing addenda as part of the bid documents?

Why is it essential for architects to track the distribution of bid documents and addenda?

If a bid is deemed non-compliant, what action should the architect take according to the text?

What is the architect's role in the contract award process according to CCDC 23?

What is the architect's responsibility if the lowest bid exceeds the budget and the client does not want to revise it?

When should a letter of intent be avoided according to the text?

What action should be taken if only one bid is submitted according to CCDC 23?

What is a common misconception regarding the architect's role in contract award according to CCDC 23?

In case of an over-budget situation, why is it recommended to have legal review before proceeding with a Letter of Acceptance?

What should be done if any bid is considered non-compliant?

What is recommended in terms of Letters of Intent according to CCDC 23?

If a bid has significant mistakes, what should be done according to CCDC 23?

What is the minimum number of original copies of a construction contract that should be prepared in a Stipulated Sum Contract?

According to CCDC 20, what is described in terms of completing the agreement form in a Stipulated Price Contract?

What is recommended by some lawyers to make it difficult to tamper with a construction contract?

What step is taken after signing and sealing the covers of the contract documents in order to provide records to both the client and contractor?

How are supplementary general conditions usually signed off in a construction contract execution?

What is recommended to be applied along with signatures during contract execution to prevent tampering?

What is sometimes done to make it challenging to alter pages in a sealed construction contract?

What is crucial when executing a construction contract in terms of distribution to involved parties?

What service is typically provided by architects to clients when dealing with construction contracts?

Why is it recommended by some lawyers to seal and bind construction contracts?