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A drywall subcontractor excludes fire-rated caulking from its proposal, but rated penetrations are shown in the walls. What estimating issue exists?

Correct Answer

C) The exclusion creates a scope gap.

An exclusion can create a scope gap; the prime contractor should clarify who provides required firestopping.

Answer Options
A
Treat the fire-rated caulking exclusion as a clarification rather than assigning the shown work to a scope.
B
Carry the fire-rated caulking exclusion as a bidder clarification without assigning that shown work to a responsible scope.
C
The exclusion creates a scope gap.
D
The owner must provide all caulk.

Why This Is the Correct Answer

An exclusion can create a scope gap; the prime contractor should clarify who provides required firestopping.

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