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Which term refers to a change made to the bid package during the bid period and before the contract is executed?
Which term refers to a change made to the bid package during the bid period and before the contract is executed?
What is the term used to describe the stipulated sum of money without any adjustment because of alternative prices or substitutions, etc., for which the bidder offers to perform the work called for in the bid documents?
What is the term used to describe the stipulated sum of money without any adjustment because of alternative prices or substitutions, etc., for which the bidder offers to perform the work called for in the bid documents?
What is the term used to describe a promise to answer for payment of a debt or performance of an obligation if the person liable in the first instance fails to make payment or perform the obligation?
What is the term used to describe a promise to answer for payment of a debt or performance of an obligation if the person liable in the first instance fails to make payment or perform the obligation?
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?
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What is the purpose of pre-qualification in the bidding process?
What is the purpose of pre-qualification in the bidding process?
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In construction procurement, what is a bond?
In construction procurement, what is a bond?
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When are negotiated contracts mostly used?
When are negotiated contracts mostly used?
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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?
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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?
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Which of the following is NOT a responsibility that the successful bidder must assume?
Which of the following is NOT a responsibility that the successful bidder must assume?
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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?
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What is the purpose of a privilege clause in the bid package?
What is the purpose of a privilege clause in the bid package?
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What does the Supreme Court of Canada ruling in April 1999 say about accepting a non-conforming bid?
What does the Supreme Court of Canada ruling in April 1999 say about accepting a non-conforming bid?
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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?
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What should architects consider when determining how to distribute bid documents?
What should architects consider when determining how to distribute bid documents?
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According to CCDC 23, if a bidder notifies the architect or the client of a serious mistake in their bid after the bid closing, what should be done?
According to CCDC 23, if a bidder notifies the architect or the client of a serious mistake in their bid after the bid closing, what should be done?
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What happens if a bidder wants to withdraw their bid during the period of irrevocability?
What happens if a bidder wants to withdraw their bid during the period of irrevocability?
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What should the architect advise the client to do if only one bid is submitted?
What should the architect advise the client to do if only one bid is submitted?
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Which of the following is NOT a purpose of addenda in the bid documents?
Which of the following is NOT a purpose of addenda in the bid documents?
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When should the last opportunity for issuing an addendum be?
When should the last opportunity for issuing an addendum be?
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What is the recommended time for closing bids?
What is the recommended time for closing bids?
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What should be done with bids received after the designated bid closing time?
What should be done with bids received after the designated bid closing time?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the design-bid-build method?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of the design-bid-build method?
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According to the text, what can result from deviation from accepted tendering practices?
According to the text, what can result from deviation from accepted tendering practices?
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What are two services provided by the architect in the procurement of a construction contractor?
What are two services provided by the architect in the procurement of a construction contractor?
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What should be considered when planning how to procure the construction contractor?
What should be considered when planning how to procure the construction contractor?
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