35 Questions
Which type of tender call is frequently used when the project involves public funds?
Open Competitive Bids
What information should be included in the Notice of Tender?
All of the above
What is the purpose of pre-qualification in invited bids?
All of the above
What type of construction contract is based on mutual trust and full disclosure of all estimates and quotations?
Cost Plus Contract
What is the purpose of a bond in the construction industry?
To ensure financial security for the owner
According to the text, what is the purpose of a 'privilege clause' in a bid package?
To justify a decision to award a contract to someone other than the lowest bidder
What does the Supreme Court of Canada ruling state about accepting a non-compliant bid?
It is considered a breach of the duty of fairness to all other bidders
What should architects indicate in the Instructions to Bidders when preparing tender documents?
The requirements for a compliant bid
Why is it important to issue complete sets of bid documents?
To ensure easy access to the drawings and specifications
What is the purpose of obtaining a deposit when obtaining bid documents?
To ensure the safe return of the bid documents
Which of the following is NOT a method of selecting contractors and awarding construction contracts?
Negotiated proposals
What is the name of the guide that provides a complete guide to the bid process?
CCDC 23
According to the text, what is one of the architect's responsibilities under the Canadian Standard Form of Contract Between Client and Architect: RAIC Document Six?
Assisting the client in awarding contracts
What must the architect and the client determine at the outset of the project?
All of the above
Which type of contract is described as simpler to manage in the text?
Stipulated price contract with a single bid call
Which of the following statements about bid depositories is true?
Bid depositories are facilities operated by construction associations to collect and register bids from sub-contractors and suppliers.
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of addenda in bid documents?
To issue new information only in writing to all bidders and others.
What is the recommended timeframe for issuing the last addendum before bid closing?
4 working days
How does the length of the bid period vary?
Based on the project complexity.
What is the recommended approach for receiving bids in multiple locations?
It is recommended to receive bids in a single location.
Which type of bond guarantees that claimants will be paid for labor and materials provided to the contractor for use on the project?
Labour and material payment bond
What is the purpose of a performance bond?
To indemnify the owner in the event of default on the part of the contractor
What is the recommended form for a bid bond?
CCDC Form 220
What is the typical range for the amount of a bid bond?
5-10% of the estimated construction cost
Which document should the architect refer to in order to prepare the bid package?
CCDC 23
According to CCDC 23, it is not recommended that bids close on a Friday or a Monday, nor immediately following or preceding a statutory holiday. Usually, the time for closing bids is mid- to late-afternoon. It is important to specify the time as 'before' the hour, not 'on' or 'at' the hour.
Mid-afternoon
Which of the following days is NOT recommended for bid closure?
Saturday
How should the time for bid closure be specified?
Before the hour
When is it recommended to close bids following a statutory holiday?
Two days after
Which of the following is an example of a well-worded bid closure instruction?
Bids must be received before 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 9, 2009
True or false: It is recommended to close bids on a Friday or a Monday, as per CCDC 23.
False
True or false: Bids should be received 'at' the specified hour, according to CCDC 23.
False
True or false: A well-worded bid closure instruction should include the date and time.
True
True or false: Bids should be received before mid-afternoon, as per CCDC 23.
True
True or false: It is not necessary to issue complete sets of bid documents.
False
Understanding Construction Contract Considerations: Insurance, Indemnification, and Pre-Purchasing Materials
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