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Which type of tender call is frequently used when the project involves public funds?
Which type of tender call is frequently used when the project involves public funds?
- Open Competitive Bids (correct)
- Invited Competitive Bids
- Direct Selection
- All of the above
What information should be included in the Notice of Tender?
What information should be included in the Notice of Tender?
- Name and location of project
- Name of the client and the architect
- Size and type of project
- All of the above (correct)
What is the purpose of pre-qualification in invited bids?
What is the purpose of pre-qualification in invited bids?
- To ensure contractors have the necessary financial capacity
- To assess the capacity and previous record of contractors
- To eliminate candidates who do not demonstrate relevant experience
- All of the above (correct)
What type of construction contract is based on mutual trust and full disclosure of all estimates and quotations?
What type of construction contract is based on mutual trust and full disclosure of all estimates and quotations?
What is the purpose of a bond in the construction industry?
What is the purpose of a bond in the construction industry?
According to the text, what is the purpose of a 'privilege clause' in a bid package?
According to the text, what is the purpose of a 'privilege clause' in a bid package?
What does the Supreme Court of Canada ruling state about accepting a non-compliant bid?
What does the Supreme Court of Canada ruling state about accepting a non-compliant bid?
What should architects indicate in the Instructions to Bidders when preparing tender documents?
What should architects indicate in the Instructions to Bidders when preparing tender documents?
Why is it important to issue complete sets of bid documents?
Why is it important to issue complete sets of bid documents?
What is the purpose of obtaining a deposit when obtaining bid documents?
What is the purpose of obtaining a deposit when obtaining bid documents?
Which of the following is NOT a method of selecting contractors and awarding construction contracts?
Which of the following is NOT a method of selecting contractors and awarding construction contracts?
What is the name of the guide that provides a complete guide to the bid process?
What is the name of the guide that provides a complete guide to the bid process?
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?
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?
What must the architect and the client determine at the outset of the project?
What must the architect and the client determine at the outset of the project?
Which type of contract is described as simpler to manage in the text?
Which type of contract is described as simpler to manage in the text?
Which of the following statements about bid depositories is true?
Which of the following statements about bid depositories is true?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of addenda in bid documents?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of addenda in bid documents?
What is the recommended timeframe for issuing the last addendum before bid closing?
What is the recommended timeframe for issuing the last addendum before bid closing?
How does the length of the bid period vary?
How does the length of the bid period vary?
What is the recommended approach for receiving bids in multiple locations?
What is the recommended approach for receiving bids in multiple locations?
Which type of bond guarantees that claimants will be paid for labor and materials provided to the contractor for use on the project?
Which type of bond guarantees that claimants will be paid for labor and materials provided to the contractor for use on the project?
What is the purpose of a performance bond?
What is the purpose of a performance bond?
What is the recommended form for a bid bond?
What is the recommended form for a bid bond?
What is the typical range for the amount of a bid bond?
What is the typical range for the amount of a bid bond?
Which document should the architect refer to in order to prepare the bid package?
Which document should the architect refer to in order to prepare the bid package?
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.
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.
Which of the following days is NOT recommended for bid closure?
Which of the following days is NOT recommended for bid closure?
How should the time for bid closure be specified?
How should the time for bid closure be specified?
When is it recommended to close bids following a statutory holiday?
When is it recommended to close bids following a statutory holiday?
Which of the following is an example of a well-worded bid closure instruction?
Which of the following is an example of a well-worded bid closure instruction?
True or false: It is recommended to close bids on a Friday or a Monday, as per CCDC 23.
True or false: It is recommended to close bids on a Friday or a Monday, as per CCDC 23.
True or false: Bids should be received 'at' the specified hour, according to CCDC 23.
True or false: Bids should be received 'at' the specified hour, according to CCDC 23.
True or false: A well-worded bid closure instruction should include the date and time.
True or false: A well-worded bid closure instruction should include the date and time.
True or false: Bids should be received before mid-afternoon, as per CCDC 23.
True or false: Bids should be received before mid-afternoon, as per CCDC 23.
True or false: It is not necessary to issue complete sets of bid documents.
True or false: It is not necessary to issue complete sets of bid documents.
