DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTING
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1. Under M.G.L. c. 149, what is the primary
determining factor for whether a public
construction project must be formally bid?
A. Total project cost
B. The number of subcontractors involved
,C. The estimated cost of the project
D. The funding source (state vs. municipal)
Answer: C
Rationale: M.G.L. c. 149, § 44A requires that public
construction projects be formally bid when the
estimated cost exceeds a specific statutory
threshold. The current threshold is $50,000. While
total cost is similar, the statutory trigger is
specifically the "estimated cost." *
2. Which of the following is the standard contract
form used for horizontal construction (e.g., roads
and bridges) in Massachusetts?
A. AIA A101
B. M.G.L. c. 149, § 44F
C. M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M
D. EJCDC C-700
Answer: C
Rationale: M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M is the standard form
of contract for public works (horizontal) projects.
,M.G.L. c. 149 covers vertical construction
(buildings). *
3. What is the purpose of a "bid deposit" as
required in public construction bidding?
A. To pay for the cost of printing bid documents.
B. To pre-qualify the contractor's financial status.
C. To guarantee the contractor will enter into a
contract if awarded.
D. To ensure the contractor is licensed in
Massachusetts.
Answer: C
Rationale: A bid deposit, typically 5% of the bid
amount, guarantees that the bidder will execute the
contract and provide the required bonds if awarded
the project. It is a form of security, not a fee. *
4. In a "Design-Bid-Build" project delivery method,
the design is completed to what stage before
, bidding?
A. 30% Schematic Design
B. 60% Design Development
C. 100% Construction Documents
D. A conceptual sketch
Answer: C
Rationale: The Design-Bid-Build method is linear.
The design must be fully completed to the
Construction Document (CD) phase, which is 100%
complete, for contractors to bid on a firm, fixed
price. *
5. A contractor discovers a hidden condition during
excavation that was not shown on the plans. What
clause provides potential relief for this?
A. Change Order
B. Differing Site Conditions Clause
C. Force Majeure Clause
D. Termination for Convenience Clause
Answer: B
(MCPPO 2) COMPLETE COMPREHENSIVE ACTUAL
FINAL PRACTICE EXAM PREP STUDY GUIDE WITH
REAL WELL ELABORATED AND MOST TESTED
EVALUATION 100 PRACTICE QUESTIONS AND 100%
CORRECT VERIFIED ANSWERS FULLY SOLVED
(BASED ON OFFICIAL IDOI OUTLINE) WITH
ACCURATE RELIABLE RATIONALES PLUS
APPROVED ANSWER KEY (100% COMPLETE
SOLUTIONS) LATEST UPDATED VERSION 2026-2027
Q&A 93% SCORE AND ABOVE INSTANT DOWNLOAD
1. Under M.G.L. c. 149, what is the primary
determining factor for whether a public
construction project must be formally bid?
A. Total project cost
B. The number of subcontractors involved
,C. The estimated cost of the project
D. The funding source (state vs. municipal)
Answer: C
Rationale: M.G.L. c. 149, § 44A requires that public
construction projects be formally bid when the
estimated cost exceeds a specific statutory
threshold. The current threshold is $50,000. While
total cost is similar, the statutory trigger is
specifically the "estimated cost." *
2. Which of the following is the standard contract
form used for horizontal construction (e.g., roads
and bridges) in Massachusetts?
A. AIA A101
B. M.G.L. c. 149, § 44F
C. M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M
D. EJCDC C-700
Answer: C
Rationale: M.G.L. c. 30, § 39M is the standard form
of contract for public works (horizontal) projects.
,M.G.L. c. 149 covers vertical construction
(buildings). *
3. What is the purpose of a "bid deposit" as
required in public construction bidding?
A. To pay for the cost of printing bid documents.
B. To pre-qualify the contractor's financial status.
C. To guarantee the contractor will enter into a
contract if awarded.
D. To ensure the contractor is licensed in
Massachusetts.
Answer: C
Rationale: A bid deposit, typically 5% of the bid
amount, guarantees that the bidder will execute the
contract and provide the required bonds if awarded
the project. It is a form of security, not a fee. *
4. In a "Design-Bid-Build" project delivery method,
the design is completed to what stage before
, bidding?
A. 30% Schematic Design
B. 60% Design Development
C. 100% Construction Documents
D. A conceptual sketch
Answer: C
Rationale: The Design-Bid-Build method is linear.
The design must be fully completed to the
Construction Document (CD) phase, which is 100%
complete, for contractors to bid on a firm, fixed
price. *
5. A contractor discovers a hidden condition during
excavation that was not shown on the plans. What
clause provides potential relief for this?
A. Change Order
B. Differing Site Conditions Clause
C. Force Majeure Clause
D. Termination for Convenience Clause
Answer: B
