TCM 221 Chapter 2

Many owners in both the private and the public sector have elected the __________ as the document of choice.

AIA general conditions of the contract

__________ is the most widely accepted system for arranging construction specifications and estimates.

CSI MasterFormat

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HVAC

Any changes to the contract documents made during the bidding period in the form of modifications, clarifications, or revisions, for any reason, are called __________.

addenda

When contract documents have been issued, but have not been finalized, an __________ may be attached to the bid form. If the product is more expensive than budgeted for, the owner agrees to pay the difference, likewise, if the product is less expensive than budgeted for, the contractor agrees to pay the owner the remaining __________ back.

allowance

__________ are presented in the form of additions or deletions to the base price.

alternates

__________ are similar to a "wish list."

alternates

AIA stands for __________.

american institute of architects

Addenda can be issued only by the __________. Addenda must be in writing and automatically become part of the contract documents.

architect

Preparation of the project manual is primarily the responsibility of the __________.

architect

__________ are used to keep proposals uniform in appearance and content. __________ provide the language of the proposal with blanks for the contractor to fill in. Space is provided to acknowledge addenda; add or deduct alternates; list unit prices; state the name, address, and signatory party of the bidding contractor; and indicate the cost.

bid forms

What are -bid solicitation -instructions to bidders -information available to bidders -bid forms and supplements

bidding requirements

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communications

Division 3

concrete

CSI stands for __________.

construction specifications institute.

Must be included in __________: -clear identification of the parties to the agreement -clear identification of the project -rights and responsibilities of each party -basis and terms for compensation

contract for construction

The most important contract form is the agreement between the owner and the contractor, more commonly referred to as the __________.

contract for construction

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conveying systems

Division 31

earthwork

Devision 26

electrical

Division 48

electrical power generation

Devision 28

electronic safety and security

Division 11

equipment

Part 3 of the technical specifications, called __________, deals exclusively with the method, techniques, and quality of workmanship. This section makes the allowable tolerances clear.

execution

Division 2

existing conditions

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exterior improvements

Subgroup 2

facilities construction

Subgroup 3

facilities services

MasterFormat consists of __________ construction divisions within the technical specifications section.

fifty

__________ occurs when publicly funded projects require that certain subcontractors submit their proposals separately prior to the general contractor's bid date.

filed subbidding

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finishes

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fire suppression

MasterFormat has been divided into __________ subgroups.

five

__________ is a term that refers to the chain of command from top to bottom.

flow down

MasterFormat groups the information into __________ main groups, which are: -bidding requirements -contract forms -general conditions -technical specification sections

four

There are __________ basic articles to AIA 201.

fourteen

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furnishings

The __________ are the administrative ground rules for executing the contract and the work.

general conditions of the contract

Because the contract for construction is very complex, a separate set of guidelines is necessary, called the __________. The __________ are meant to complement the contract for construction, defining the complex relationships between all parties involved. The __________ include the definitions of key terms and provide procedures for resolving disputes or clarifying information.

general conditions of the contract for construction.

Division 1

general requirements

Subgroup 1

general requirements

Part 1 of the technical specifications is known as the __________ of the specifications, provides a summary of the work included within that particular section.

general section

The __________ ties the technical section to the general conditions and supplementary general conditions of the contract, an essential feature in maintaining continuity between the general contractor and the subcontractors.

general section

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industry specific manufacturing equipment

As owners become more informed and technically savvy, they are no longer satisfied by the term __________ when defining the quality of materials or workmanship to be included in a project.

industry standard

The __________ provides locations where bidders can obtain copies of additional documents helpful in the bidding process. These documents could include geotechnical reports or subsurface investigation, property surveys and record drawings, conservation commission reports or directives, and hazardous materials management reports.

information available to bidders

The __________ portion of the bidding requirements indicate the date, time, and location for procuring a set of contract documents and the cost, if any, to bidders. Other information such as the time frame for award or rejection, special wage rates, tax-exemptions, or legal rights of the awarding authority to accept or reject proposals, is also provided.

instruction to bidders

__________ contain any required pre-qualification or eligibility criteria to eliminate bidders who could later be considered unacceptable.

instructions to bidders

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integrated automation

Each division of MasterFormat is a compilation of similar or related work numerically organized into subsections called __________.

levels

Division 4

masonry

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material processing and handling equipment

Division 5

metals

Currently, many specifications state that when there is a discrepancy between the plans and the specifications, the __________ expensive will supersede.

more

A __________ attests that bidders have not colluded or conspired with any entity to defraud the owner or awarding authority.

non-collusion affidavit

Bid forms include an area for bidders to acknowledge addenda, failure to do so could render the bid __________.

nonresponsive

__________ is the term applied to a bidder who has incorrectly filled out or inadvertently left out information on the bid form, thereby rendering that bidder ineligible for award.

nonresponsive

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openings

Many projects today are required to carry more unusual forms of insurance, such as __________ policies, which have potential impact long after the project has been completed.

owner's protective and completed operations

The issuing of a __________ on a project has serious financial implications to the company as well as its principles. Default and/or termination while under the protection of a __________ can be devastating. It is important to understand all of the liabilities that can be associated with bonding.

performance and payment bond

Division 22

plumbing

Division 44

pollution control equipment

Subgroup 5

process equipment

Division 43

process gas and liquid handling, purification and storage equipment

Division 42

process heating, cooling, and drying equipment

Division 40

process integration

Division 00

procurement and contracting requirements

Part 2 of the technical specifications deals with the __________ and materials to be incorporated within this technical section of the work. For products that are directly purchased by the contractor from a manufacturer or supplier, the items can be identified using one of four methods: -proprietary specification -performance specification -descriptive specification -specification compliance number

products

For most light commercial and many upscale residential projects, working drawings are issued with a separate set of specifications in a bound __________.

project manual

Successful communication of the architect's/engineer's design intent to the contractor depends heavily on how well the __________ is written and organized.

project manual

Specifications are the __________ of the project described in a written document.

qualitative requirements

What does RFP stand for?

request for proposal

Subgroup 4

site and infrastructure

Division 13

special construction

Division 10

specialties

__________ are part of the contract documents, along with the working set of drawings; they define in detail the processes and materials for the project.

specifications

If there is a conflict between plans and the architect/engineer cannot be contacted, use the more __________ of the options.

stringent

If necessary to change the general conditions of the contract, it is recommended that a new document is drafted known as the __________, commonly referred to as supplementary general conditions.

supplemental conditions of the contract.

Many design professionals in the high-end residential and commercial markets use __________ to establish the quality level for owners and as a guideline for subcontractors.

technical specifications

The __________ provide the following information for each activity: -administrative requirements -quality or governing industry standards -products and accessories -installation or application procedures -workmanship requirements

technical specifications

__________ define the scope, products, and execution of the work.

technical specifications

The person preparing the specifications, called a __________, makes every effort to cover all of the items or segments of work shown on the working drawings.

technical writer

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thermal and moisture protection

The term __________ refers to plumb, straight, level, or true.

tolerances

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transportation

In certain circumstances the architect or engineer may be aware of what needs to be done along with the techniques or quality required, but cannot give a definitive amount of material. In this instance the owner agrees to pay the contractor x amount of dollars per y quantity. Typically, as more work is required, the cost of x in relation to y decreases (however the contractor does not lose money). This is an example of a __________.

unit price

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utilities

Division 46

water and wastewater equipment

Division 35

waterway and marine construction

Division 6

wood, plastics, and composites