CLARB - Council of Landscape Architectural Registration Boards Project Management and Bidding Questions and Answers

Question 1

During the bidding phase for a public park project, a landscape architect issues an addendum. What is the primary purpose of this document?

Accepted Answer

To modify or clarify the bidding documents before the bid submission deadline.

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To negotiate the final contract price with the selected bidder.

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To formally award the construction contract to the lowest responsible bidder.

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To approve a contractor's substitution request after the contract has been signed.

Question 2

A landscape architect is preparing construction documents for a project with a well-defined scope and a tight budget. The client desires cost certainty before construction begins. Which type of construction contract would be most appropriate for this situation?

Accepted Answer

Lump Sum (Stipulated Sum) Contract

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Cost-Plus Contract

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Unit Price Contract

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Time and Materials Contract

Question 3

A client wants to include a decorative water feature in their project, but is unsure if the budget will allow for it. To manage costs effectively during bidding, the landscape architect should specify the water feature as a(n):

Accepted Answer

Alternate

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Allowance

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Change Order

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Contingency

Question 4

Which of the following is a common cause for a contractor's bid to be deemed non-responsive and rejected during a formal bidding process?

Accepted Answer

The bid form was submitted after the specified deadline.

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The bid price is significantly lower than all other bids.

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The contractor attended the optional pre-bid meeting.

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The contractor included a list of qualified subcontractors.

Question 5

A landscape architect includes a cash allowance in the specifications for site furnishings. How should the contractor's bid address this allowance?

Accepted Answer

Include the specified allowance amount in the base bid, with costs for labor, overhead, and profit handled as specified in the contract documents.

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Estimate the cost of the furnishings and include it in the base bid.

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Exclude the cost from the bid, as the owner will purchase the items directly.

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Provide a separate price for the furnishings that can be accepted or rejected by the owner.

Question 6

During the preparation of a bid for a complex landscape construction project, a contractor notices a significant discrepancy between the grading plan and the planting plan. What is the most appropriate first step for the contractor to take?

Accepted Answer

Formally submit a Request for Information (RFI) to the landscape architect for clarification.

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Make an assumption about the landscape architect's intent and adjust the bid price accordingly.

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Submit the bid based only on the grading plan and plan to issue a change order later.

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Withdraw from the bidding process to avoid the potential risk.