A subcontract bid is much lower because it excludes permit inspections, layout, and cleanup required by the scope. What should the prime do?
Correct Answer
D) Level the bid to scope.
Bid leveling compares each proposal against the same complete scope so exclusions and gaps are visible.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Bid leveling compares each proposal against the same complete scope so exclusions and gaps are visible.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Allowance line.
Allowance line. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for bid leveling.
Option B: General conditions.
General conditions. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for bid leveling.
Option C: Contingency line.
Contingency line. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for bid leveling.
Memory Technique
Comparing Subcontract shortcut is not a term until paper carries it.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Bid leveling from CSLB B General Building Study Guide; California Building Code, Title. / CSLB B General Building Study Guide bid analysis; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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