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03/25/2009

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DESCRIBE PRESCRIPTIVE SPECS
Definition
LISTS SPECIFIC MATERIAL TO BE USED, POSSIBLY WITH BRAND NAME - INT DES USE FOR SPECIFIC PRODUCTS
Term
DESCRIBE A PROPRIETARY SPEC
(CLOSED)
(PRESCRIPTIVE TYPE)
Definition
ADVANTAGES:
-MOST RESTRICTIVE, EASY, SHORT
-LISTS EXACT MFG OR PRODUCT "PROPRIETARY CHARACTERISTICS"
-SIMPLIFIES BIDDING PROCESS
-DESIGNERS ARE MORE FAMILIAR W/PRODUCTS ON A PROPRIETARY BASIS
-ABLE TO PREPARE MORE DETAILED DWGS
DISADVANTAGES:
-COMPETITIVE BIDDING ELIMINATED
-OVERESTIMATED COST ON BIDDERS PART DUE TO UNFAMILIARITY
-NOT ALLOWED ON PUBLICLY FUNDED PROJ
Term
DESCRIBE A BASE-BID OR EQUAL SPEC
(PRESCRIPTIVE TYPE)
Definition
-CALLS OUT SPECIFIC PRODUCT OR MATERIAL
-ALLOWS FOR EQUAL SUBSTITUTION BY CONTRACTOR
-RISKY, CONTRACTOR MAY SELECT WHAT HE THINKS IS EQUAL BUT LESS QUALITY
(TYPE 1) LIST APPROVE MFG - PUBLIC WORK, BURDEN ON DESIGNER
(TYPE 2) "APPROVAL EQUAL" - CONTRACTOR HAS FREEDOM FOR COST BUT BURDEN TO MATCH
Term
DESCRIBE PERFORMANCE SPECS
Definition
LISTS CONSTRUCTION RESULTS WITH CHOICE IN HOW TO ACHIEVE (USED IN PUBLIC PROJECTS FOR COMPETITIVE BIDDING
Term
DESCRIBE A DESCRIPTIVE SPECS
(PERFORMANCE TYPE)
Definition
-OPEN SPEC W/DETAILED WRITTEN REQUIREMENTS
-LISTS DESIRED PRODUCT & INSTALL W/OUT NAMING PRODUCT
DISADVANTAGES:
-EXTENSIVE RESEARCH REQUIRED
-LENGTHY SPECS, "GUESSING GAME" FOR BIDDERS
-PLACES BURDEN OF PERFORMANCE ON DESIGNER (LIABILITY IF NOT MET)
Term
DESCRIBE A REFERENCE STANDARD SPECS OR FEDERAL SPECS
(PERFORMANCE TYPE)
Definition
-LISTS PRODUCTS/PROCESSES BASED ON REQUIREMENTS SET BY TESTING METHOD
-SPECIFIED TO MEET ASTM, ANSI, ETC
-EASY AND SHORT TO WRITE
DISADVANTAGES:
-HARD TO MAINTAIN A CURRENT STANDARDS LIBRARY
-REF STANDARDS COVER ONLY MIN LEVELS OF PERFORMANCE
-MANY STANDARDS INCLUDE SEVERAL GRADES AND TYPES, MUST CLARIFY WHICH IS PREFERRED
Term
DESCRIBE A PURE PERFORMANCE SPEC
(PERFORMANCE TYPE)
Definition
-WRITTEN BY A MANUFACTURER
-CRITERIA/RESULTS ARE SET THAT THE MATERIAL MUST MEET
-MEANS OF ACHIEVING ARE NOT SPECIFIED, IT IS UP TO THE CONTRACTOR/VENDOR
-USED FOR NEW WAYS TO ACHIEVE CERTAIN CONSTRUCTION COMPONENTS
-DIFFICULT TO WRITE, MUST KNOW ALL CRITERIA AND WRITE DETAILED SPEC
Term
WHAT IS LISTED IN DIVISION 8?
Definition
DOORS AND WINDOWS
Term
WHAT IS LISTED IN DIVISION 9?
Definition
FINISHES
Term
WHAT IS LISTED IN DIVISION 10?
Definition
SPECIALTIES
(NOT STANDARD MATERIALS, SMALL SCALE AND PLACED IN MULTIPLES, E.G. LOCKERS, CORNER GUARDS)
Term
WHAT IS LISTED IN DIVISION 11?
Definition
EQUIPMENT
(LARGER ITEMS AND TYPICALLY MORE EXPENSIVE THAN DIV 10 SPECIALTIES)
Term
WHAT IS LISTED IN DIVISION 12?
Definition
FURNISHINGS
Term
WHAT IS LISTED IN DIVISION 13?
Definition
SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION
(LARGER ELEMENTS, BUILDINGS W/IN OTHER BUILDINGS, E.G. ANIMAL KENNELS, SEISMIC CONTROL ROOMS)
Term
WHAT IS LISTED IN DIVISION 15?
Definition
MECHANICAL
Term
WHAT IS LISTED IN DIVISION 16?
Definition
ELECTRICAL
Term
WHAT IS LISTED IN DIVISION 1?
Definition
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS
Term
DESCRIBE PART 1 OF THE SPECIFICATION SECTIONS
Definition
GENERAL:
SCOPE, SUBMITTALS, QUALITY ASSURANCE, WARRANTIES, CONDITIONS, DELIVERY SPECIFICATIONS, STORAGE AND HANDLING
Term
DESCRIBE PART 2 OF THE SPECIFICATION SECTIONS
Definition
PRODUCT:
DETAILS AND PRODUCT SPECS, ACCEPTABLE MFGS, STANDARDS AND TESTING, DESCRIBES HOW PRODUCT IS FABRICATED
Term
DESCRIBE PART 3 OF THE SPECIFICATION SECTIONS
Definition
EXECUTION:
INSTALL REQUIREMENTS, HOW IT IS APPLIED AND PUT IN PLACE, EXAMINE AND PREP BEFORE INSTALL, QUALITY CONTROL, AND CLEANING REQUIREMENTS
Term
LIST THE 5 PROJECT MANUAL CONTENTS
Definition
1. BIDDING REQUIREMENTS
2. SUPPLEMENTS TO BID FORMS
3. CONTRACT FORMS
4. GEN/SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
5. TECHNICAL SPECS
Term
WHAT IS THE PROJECT MANUAL?
Definition
CONTAINS CONTRACT/NON-CONTRACT DOCUMENTS EXCEPT DRAWINGS AND AGREEMENTS
Term
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN BIDDING REQUIREMENTS?
Definition
-INVITATION TO BID
-PREQUALIFICATION FORMS
-INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS
-BID FORMS
Term
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN SUPPLEMENTS TO BID FORMS?
Definition
-BID SECURITY FORM
-SUBCONTRACTOR LIST
-SUBSTITUTION LIST
Term
WHAT IS INCLUDED IN THE CONTRACT FORMS?
Definition
-AGREEMENT BETWEEN OWNER/CONTRACTOR
-PERFORMANCE BOND
-LABOR/MATERIAL PMT BOND
-CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE
Term
WHAT DO GENERAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS INCLUDE?
Definition
-GENERAL CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT (A201)
-SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS
Term
DESCRIBE THE SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS OF A CONTRACT
Definition
TAILORS THE GENERAL CONDITIONS TO THE SPECIFICS OF EACH PROJECT
-MODIFIES GEN CONDITIONS (E.G. SPECIFIC AMOUNT OF INSURANCE COVERAGE)
-DELETE MATERIAL FROM GEN CONDITIONS THAT ARE N/A TO PROJECT (E.G. OWNER WANTS TO DELETE SECTION ON ARBITRATION/DISPUTES)
- INSERT ADDITIONAL PROVISIONS (E.G. INCLUDING EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY REQUIREMENTS)
Term
DESCRIBE THE GENERAL CONDITIONS OF A CONTRACT
Definition
DEFINE THE RIGHTS, RESPONSIBILITIES, AND RELATIONSHIP OF PARTIES TO THE AGREEMENT
-DEFINE BASIC RULES UNDER WHICH THE CONSTRUCTION SHOULD FOLLOW (INCLUDING MANY CONTRACT ADMIN ACTIVITIES)
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