MCCLAIN LASTER Pro Com Test 1

What are the three primary goals of a project that are used to help elect the project delivery method?

cost, time, extent

What is the 1st phase for a design-bid-build project?

project conception

What is the 2nd phase for a design-bid-build project?

design

What is the 3rd phase for a design-bid-build project?

bidding and construction documents

What is the 4th phase for a design-bid-build project?

competitive bidding

What is the 6th phase for a design-bid-build project?

construction

When an owner invites certain contractors to bid on a project, that is known as _______ bidding

closed

On a public project, the owner is usually obligated to accept the

lowest, qualified, conforming bid

What is a contingency?

money set aside to cover revised mistakes on a project

What are alternates?

specific portions of work

Which of the following are advantages of design-bid-build?

- the contractor has complete documents to bid on
- construction schedules are easier to determine than in other project delivery methods
- the parties are familiar with it

A bid day surprise is when all bids come in under budget and the owner saves money.

false

In design-bid-build, which of the following is the top priority?

cost

Bid shopping is a good business practice to ensure the best price is obtained

false

Design-Negotiate-Build is often used on public projects.

false

In design-negotiate-build, an owner can negotiate with more than one contractor to obtain the best value.

true

Which of the following are disadvantages of design-negotiate-build?

- scope creep is possible
- potentially higher price than design-bid-build

The construction management project delivery method has 2 variations:
1. Construction manager as ________ or _________, and
2. Construction manager at ________.

agent, advisor, risk

A construction manager as agent has the same roles and responsibilities as a construction manager as advisor.

false

Having a construction manager always saves the owner money.

false

What responsibilities may shift from the architect to the construction manager during construction?

- processing submittals
- processing applications for payment
- pre qualification of bidders

What is the most significant difference in the role of the architect a design-build project, compared to a design-bid-build project?

The architect does not represent the owner

What 2 project delivery methods are best suited to an owner with limited/ no construction knowledge/ experience?

construction manager, design-bid-build

What key element distinguishes integrated project delivery from all the other project delivery methods?

collaboration

Consideration must be money.

false

A contract to purchase illegal drugs if enforceable as long as the elements of contract formation exist.

false

A contract for construction of a building must be in writing.

false

Which contract type is most appropriate for a public project?

lump sum/stipulated sum

Which contract type is most often used when the quantities cannot be determined at the time of pricing?

unit price

Which contract type allows the owner to know the total price at the beginning of the project?

lump sum/stipulated sum

cost-plus

A contract where payment is for material and labor, with a profit factor added.

unit price

the cost per unit

lump sum

payment of the entire benefit in one sum

Competitive bidding serves to prioritize which of the following objectives

cost

On public projects, the contract is typically awarded to

the lowest, qualified, conforming bidder

On a private project, the contract is typically awarded to

whoever the owner prefers

The purpose of an RFQ (request for qualifications) is to

obtain more information about the experience, skills, and stability of potential bidders

Which project delivery method(s) are suitable for a competitive bidding process?

design-bid-build

Which of the following is true of a prebid meeting?

- it takes place before/ while bids are being prepared
- it is mandatory
- it usually takes place at the site

Changes or clarifications made during the bidding process are known as

addenda

Which of the following is true of compilling a bid

subcontractors will submit their bids at the last minute to prevent bid shopping

Bids will generally be accepted for up to 24 hours after the stated deadline.

false

Which of the following is generally true of withdrawing a bid?

- bids can be withdrawn before the bid opening
- bids can be withdrawn after the bid opening if the owner consents

Another way to describe collusion in competitive bidding is

price fixing - contraction agree to raise prices above market value

Which of the following is true of competitive bidding on PUBLIC projects?

- bid solicitation mist be publicly available
- the process is intended to ensure impartial selection of a contractor

On a public project, what happens if all bids come in over budget?

- the scope of work / design may need to be revised
- the project will need to be rebid if it is going to move forward
- the project may be cancelled