A subcontract scope sheet says 'drywall complete' but excludes backing, firestopping, and cleanup. What should the prime contractor do before award?
Correct Answer
A) Clarify scope inclusions and exclusions before relying on the number.
Scope gaps should be resolved before award so the bid reflects who carries each required item.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Scope gaps should be resolved before award so the bid reflects who carries each required item.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Assume every excluded item is included because the word complete appears.
Assume every excluded item is included because the word complete appears. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for subcontract scope review.
Option C: Assume the cheaper contract interpretation where a subcontract scope sheet says 'drywall complete' but excludes backing, firestopping, and cleanup, and leave the written scope conflict unresolved.
Assume the cheaper contract interpretation where a subcontract scope sheet says 'drywall complete' but excludes backing, firestopping, and cleanup, and leave the written scope conflict unresolved. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for subcontract scope review.
Option D: Delete the subcontract scope sheet from the bid file.
Delete the subcontract scope sheet from the bid file. skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for subcontract scope review.
Memory Technique
Reviewing Quotes shortcut is not a term until paper carries it.
Reference Hint
Study anchor (closed-book): memorize Subcontract scope review from CSLB 2026 Law Book; California contracting practice / CSLB Law Book bidding and contract administration; know the rule or calculation trigger without relying on exam-room lookup.
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