Subcontractor & Vendor Management Flashcards
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When evaluating a subcontractor's bid, which factor is most important for assessing their ability to complete the work on schedule?
Answer: Current workload and available resources
A subcontractor's current workload and available resources directly indicate whether they can dedicate sufficient manpower and equipment to meet schedule requirements.
A subcontractor submits a bid that is 25% below all other bidders. The estimator should FIRST:
Answer: Meet with the subcontractor to verify scope understanding
An unusually low bid may indicate a scope misunderstanding, which must be verified before acceptance to avoid change orders or subcontractor default.
Which document formally defines the scope of work assigned to a subcontractor and becomes part of their contract?
Answer: Subcontract exhibit or scope attachment
A subcontract scope exhibit or attachment explicitly defines the work boundaries, deliverables, and exclusions incorporated into the subcontract agreement.
Retainage held from subcontractor progress payments is typically released:
Answer: Upon substantial completion and lien waiver submission
Retainage is commonly released upon substantial completion after the subcontractor submits final lien waivers confirming all lower-tier suppliers are paid.
A 'flow-down' clause in a subcontract requires:
Answer: The sub to comply with the same obligations the GC owes the owner
Flow-down clauses bind the subcontractor to all owner-contract obligations applicable to their scope, ensuring consistent contractual requirements throughout the project hierarchy.
When soliciting subcontractor bids, providing a detailed bid package with drawings and specifications primarily benefits the estimator by:
Answer: Reducing scope gaps and improving bid comparability
A complete bid package ensures all subs price the same scope, making bids directly comparable and reducing the risk of omissions or duplications in the estimate.
Which insurance coverage is most critical to verify on a subcontractor's certificate of insurance before work begins?
Answer: Workers' compensation and general liability with the GC as additional insured
Workers' compensation protects against employee injury claims, while general liability covers third-party property damage and bodily injury, and naming the GC as additional insured provides direct coverage protection.