AIA contract document A201 - Study Set

AIA contract document A201 - Study Set A201 covers what information? - General conditions of the contract for construction. According to section 1.1.1 what are acceptable modifications to the contract issued after execution? - 1) A written amendment to the contract signed by both parties 2) A change order 3) A construction change directive 4) A written order for a minor change in work issued by the architect. What items do the contract documents not include? - Advertisement or invitation to bid, Instructions to bidders, sample forms, other information furnished by the owner in anticipation of receiving bids or proposals, the contractor's bid or proposals, other portions of the addenda relating to bidding requirements. The contract documents do not create a contractural relationship of any kind between what parties? - 1) The contractor and the architect or the architects consultants 2) The owner and subcontractor or sub-subcontractor 3) The owner and the architect or the architect's consultants 4) Between any persons or entities other than the owner and the contractor What does the contract entitle the architect to under section 1.1.2 - Performance and enforcement of obligations intended to facilitate the performance of the architects duties. What does the term work mean under section 1.1.3? - The construction and services required by the contract documents whether completed or partially completed and includes all, labor, equipment, and services provided or to be provided by the contractor to fulfill the contractors obligations. What is the project as outlined in section 1.1.4? - The project is the total construction of which the work performed under the contract documents may be the whole or a part and which may include work by the owner or separate contractors What do the drawings show according to section 1.1.5? - Design, dimensions, and location of the work and generally include plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules, and diagrams. What are the specifications according to section 1.1.6? - Written requirements for materials, equipment, systems, standards, and workmanship for the work and performance of related services. What are the instruments of service outlined in section 1.1.7? - Representations in any medium of expression now know or later developed, of the tangible and intangible creative work performed by the architect and the architects consultants under their respective professional services agreements and may include without limitations, studies, surveys, models, sketches, drawings, specifications, and other similar materials. Who is the initial decision maker? - The architect unless otherwise outlined in the agreement. Are the contract documents considered complimentary? - Yes, what is required by wall shall be as binding if it were required by all. Is the contractor subcontractor, sub-subcontractor material or equipment supplier able to reproduce the instruments of service? - Yes, but solely and exclusively for the execution of the work. The instruments of service may not be used on other projects or for additions to this project outside the projects scope without written consent of the owner, architect, and architects consultants. The term owner means the owner or? - The owner's representative. The owner has how many days after receipt of a written request for information necessary to enforce a mechanic's lean on the property to provide this information? - 15 days. The information shall include a correct statement of the record legal title to the property on which the project is located as well as the owner's interest therein. Prior to commencement of work the contractor may request in writing legal evidence that the owner has made financial arrangements necessary to fulfill the owner's obligations under the contract. After commencement of work what circumstances must apply before the contractor can request this information again? - 1) The owner has failed to make payments to the contractor as the contract documents require. 2) A change in the work materially changes the contract sum. 3) The contractor identifies in writing a reasonable concern regarding the owner's ability to make a payment when due. The owner must furnish such evidence as a precedent to commencement or continuation of work and may not alter the financial arrangements without notifying the contractor. Under section 2.2.2 the owner must secure and pay for? - Necessary approvals, easements, assessments, and charges required for construction, use or occupancy of permanent structures, or for permanent change in existing facilities. The owner is not required to pay for permits and fees that are the responsibility of the contractor under the contract documents. The owner must furnish what information as outlined in section 2.2.3? - Surveys describing physical characteristics, Legal limitations and utility locations for the site of the project, and a legal description of the site. How many copies of the contract documents must the owner furnish to the contractor? - The owner must furnish one (1) copy to the contractor to make reproductions with. Who is given the right to stop work and for what reasons? - The owner if the contractor fails to correct work that is not in conformance with the contract documents. A written order to stop work may be issued by the owner until the cause for the order has been eliminated. The owner has the right to carry out the work if? - The contractor defaults or neglects to carry out the work in accordance with the contract documents and fails within 10 days of receiving a written notice to correct or remedy the issue. The contractors obligations to perform the work in accordance with the contract documents are not relieved by? - The architect's administration of the contract, tests, inspections, or approvals required or performed by persons or entities other than the contractor. Execution of the contract by the contractor represents what? - That the contractor has visited the site, become generally familiar with the local conditions of which the work is to be performed, and correlated personal observations