Construction & Evaluation: ARE 5.0 Exam Questions and Answers UPDATED 2024
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What are the five main types of project delivery systems? - 1. DBB
2. CMa as Adviser
3. CMa as Constructor
4. Design-Build
5. Integrated Project Delivery
Regardless of project delivery method, the architect's duties will also included what? - Assisting in the SELECTION of a contractor and in...
Construction & Evaluation: ARE 5.0
Exam Questions and Answers UPDATED
2024
What are the five main types of project delivery systems? - 1. DBB
2. CMa as Adviser
3. CMa as Constructor
4. Design-Build
5. Integrated Project Delivery
Regardless of project delivery method, the architect's duties will also included what? -
Assisting in the SELECTION of a contractor and in controlling the costs.
What is the tradition PDM? - DBB
Describe the flow of DBB. - 1. A. designs proj.
2. A. finishes CDs
3. A. writes specs.
4. A. completes cost estimates.
What doc is most commonly associated with DBB? - A201, A. is obligated to assist with
preconstruction tasks, mainly assisting owner with the bidding process.
What is the full name of A201? - General Conditions of the Contract for Construction
Walk through the steps of the bidding process. - 1. CD's put out to bid
2. The successful bidder (usually the lowest) is awarded the contract.
3. Once the owner-contractor agreement is signed (A101), the GC constructs will the A.
provides CA services (this part is compensated by the O.)
Why is competitive bidding popular with owners? - It is popular because it usually
results in the lowest construction cost.
What is essential when the CD's go out to bid? (in order to protect owner) - Ensuring
that the bidding process is conducted with clearly defined guidelines THAT PROTECT
THE OWNER FROM SHADY CONTRACTORS and unethical bidding practices.
T/F: For most public agencies, open public bidding is mandatory. - True.
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In some jurisdictions, contractors (for publicly funded proj.'s) can be selected through a
___________________. - A value-based selection (VBS), this is where more is
considered than just the lowest cost. This also factors in QUALITY, SCHEDULE, AND
CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL.
Give a detailed description of NEGOTIATION in terms of the bidding process. - This is
the process in which the owner (with assistance from the Architect) works out a final
contract price with one contractor. The contractor that is being negotiated with can be
selected in TWO ways.
ONE: The owner may know these people.
TWO: The owner may select several possible contractors to be considered for the job.
Each contractor is selected based on qualifications (and possibly a fee proposal).
T/F: At the O's request, the A may assist with the organizing and may participate in the
selection interviews and the negotiation process - TRUE.
What may the GC do during the negotiation (bidding) process? - They may point out
potential problems, make suggestions, or propose changes to the design or
specifications to reduce the cost of the project. If the agreement is negotiated with a
GC, the subs may still be open to competitive bidding.
T/F: There are no standard procedures in the DBB bidding process. There are many
avenues that can be taken. - FALSE! There is a LONG history of this, and it is pretty
standardized.
In which contract document may the architect find their duties associated with bidding? -
B101 Stand Form of Agreement Between Owner and Architect
What is prequalification of bidders usually based on? - 1. financial qualifications
2. personnel
3. experience
4. references
5. size of firm
6. bonding capability
7. WILD CARD, qualities that make them particularly suited for the project under
consideration
When PREQUALIFICATION is allowed in public works, it is usually based on WHAT? -
1. Financial assets of firm (GC or A???)
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2. Size of the firm
What is the point of prequalications for bidders? - To weed out the ill-fitted candidates.
O. needs to ensure that the contractors MEET the basic needs and special
skills/experience to do these projects.
What are the TWO key ways to notify (or advertise) for prospective bidders? - 1. When
ANY contractor is permitted to submit a bid, an ADVERTISEMENT FOR BIDS is
published in one or more newspapers, trade journals, or online publications.
2. When contractors must be prequalified, the owner may send EACH SELECTED
contractor an INVITATION TO BID.
Who creates the ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID, and where does it go? - USUALLY
written by the architect, and it is typically placed in newspapers or other publications by
the A. or O.
It can ALSO be delivered to a physical or online plan room, advertised on the O's
website, or even sent to a construction trade association that can distribute the
information to its membership through it comm. channels.
What is the basic information that an ADVERTISEMENT FOR BID includes? - 1. The
fact that a call for bids is being made.
2. The project name and location
3. The names and addresses of the owner and architect
4. A brief description of the project (INCLUDES building type, size, principal
construction materials and systems, and other important info)
5. WHEN and WHERE bids are due.
6. HOW and WHERE bidding documents can be obtained and the deposit required, IF
ANY.
7. WHERE you can view the bid documents
8. The type and amount of bid bonds required.
9. The procedures for submitting bids.
10. WHETHER OR NOT the bids will be opened to the public.
11. ADDITIONAL SECTION: May include, the owner's right to waive irregularities of the
bidding process or to accept bids OTHER THAN the lowest.
T/F: Advertising for bids is usually not required for public work. - BIG FALSE! These
clients may have specific guidelines for the number of times the advertisement must
run, publications to which it is to be submitted, and other admin. guidelines.
T/F: Private work can be publicly advertised if the bidding is open. - TRUE
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