2.3.9 Construction Procurement

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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?

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?

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?

Cost Plus Contract Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a bond in the construction industry?

To ensure financial security for the owner Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What should architects indicate in the Instructions to Bidders when preparing tender documents?

The requirements for a compliant bid Signup and view all the answers

Why is it important to issue complete sets of bid documents?

To ensure easy access to the drawings and specifications Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of obtaining a deposit when obtaining bid documents?

To ensure the safe return of the bid documents Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a method of selecting contractors and awarding construction contracts?

Negotiated proposals Signup and view all the answers

What is the name of the guide that provides a complete guide to the bid process?

CCDC 23 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What must the architect and the client determine at the outset of the project?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which type of contract is described as simpler to manage in the text?

Stipulated price contract with a single bid call Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended timeframe for issuing the last addendum before bid closing?

4 working days Signup and view all the answers

How does the length of the bid period vary?

Based on the project complexity. Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended approach for receiving bids in multiple locations?

It is recommended to receive bids in a single location. Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of a performance bond?

To indemnify the owner in the event of default on the part of the contractor Signup and view all the answers

What is the recommended form for a bid bond?

CCDC Form 220 Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical range for the amount of a bid bond?

5-10% of the estimated construction cost Signup and view all the answers

Which document should the architect refer to in order to prepare the bid package?

CCDC 23 Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following days is NOT recommended for bid closure?

Saturday Signup and view all the answers

How should the time for bid closure be specified?

Before the hour Signup and view all the answers

When is it recommended to close bids following a statutory holiday?

Two days after Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

True or false: It is recommended to close bids on a Friday or a Monday, as per CCDC 23.

False Signup and view all the answers

True or false: Bids should be received 'at' the specified hour, according to CCDC 23.