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Which term refers to a change to the bid package issued during the bid period and before execution of the contract?
Which term refers to a change to the bid package issued during the bid period and before execution of the contract?
- Definitions Addendum (correct)
- Pre-tendering
- Base Bid
- Bid or Tender
What is the term used to describe a price and/or time estimate in response to a bid or tender call?
What is the term used to describe a price and/or time estimate in response to a bid or tender call?
- Guarantee
- Bond
- Pre-purchasing
- Bid or Tender (correct)
What does pre-selecting refer to in the context of construction contracts?
What does pre-selecting refer to in the context of construction contracts?
- Purchasing materials, equipment or services by the owner prior to award of the prime contract
- Calling tenders by the owner prior to the prime contract tender call
- Modifying the drawings and specifications issued during the bid period
- Pre-qualifying and selecting a manufacturer or supplier before the tender or award of the total contract (correct)
Which of the following is NOT addressed in the chapter regarding the procurement of a construction contractor using the design-bid-build method?
Which of the following is NOT addressed in the chapter regarding the procurement of a construction contractor using the design-bid-build method?
According to the text, what is the purpose of a surety in a construction contract?
According to the text, what is the purpose of a surety in a construction contract?
What must the architect be cognizant of when it comes to the bidding and tendering process?
What must the architect be cognizant of when it comes to the bidding and tendering process?
What is one of the services provided by the architect in the procurement of a construction contractor?
What is one of the services provided by the architect in the procurement of a construction contractor?
According to CCDC 23, what should the bid-calling authority do if a genuine and significant mistake is found in a bid?
According to CCDC 23, what should the bid-calling authority do if a genuine and significant mistake is found in a bid?
Under what conditions can a bidder withdraw their bid without penalty?
Under what conditions can a bidder withdraw their bid without penalty?
What happens if only one bid is submitted?
What happens if only one bid is submitted?
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?
What is the purpose of pre-qualification in the tendering process?
What is the purpose of pre-qualification in the tendering process?
What is a bond in the construction industry?
What is a bond in the construction industry?
When are negotiated contracts mostly used in construction procurement?
When are negotiated contracts mostly used in construction procurement?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility that architects may need to provide bidders with information on?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility that architects may need to provide bidders with information on?
What is the purpose of a privilege clause in the bid package?
What is the purpose of a privilege clause in the bid package?
According to the text, accepting a non-conforming bid is considered a breach of the duty of fairness to all other bidders.
According to the text, accepting a non-conforming bid is considered a breach of the duty of fairness to all other bidders.
What is the purpose of a bid depository?
What is the purpose of a bid depository?
Which bond guarantees that if the bid is accepted within the time stated, the contractor will enter into a formal contract with the owner?
Which bond guarantees that if the bid is accepted within the time stated, the contractor will enter into a formal contract with the owner?
Which bond indemnifies the owner up to the amount of the bond in the event of default on the part of the contractor?
Which bond indemnifies the owner up to the amount of the bond in the event of default on the part of the contractor?
Which bond guarantees that claimants will be paid for labour and materials provided to the contractor for use on the project?
Which bond guarantees that claimants will be paid for labour and materials provided to the contractor for use on the project?
What is the recommended form of bid security if a bid bond is selected?
What is the recommended form of bid security if a bid bond is selected?
According to the text, what is the purpose of addenda in bid documents?
According to the text, what is the purpose of addenda in bid documents?
What should architects do when organizing addenda in bid documents?
What should architects do when organizing addenda in bid documents?
When should the last opportunity for issuing an addendum be?
When should the last opportunity for issuing an addendum be?
Why is it important to specify the bid closing time as 'before' the hour?
Why is it important to specify the bid closing time as 'before' the hour?
