A Lakeland contractor compares two trade quotes. A is $33,600 plus 96 coordination hours; B is $34,000 plus 60 coordination hours. Internal coordination is $55 per hour. Which quote has the lower total cost?
Correct Answer
A) Subcontractor B
Trade quote comparison should include the quoted amount plus internal coordination cost.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Trade quote comparison should include the quoted amount plus internal coordination cost.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Quote with the lower base price only
Quote with the lower base price only misses the specific employer duty in trade quote comparison; it does not resolve the pay, reimbursement, status, timing, or record issue.
Option C: Quote with fewer coordination hours only
Quote with fewer coordination hours only misses the specific employer duty in trade quote comparison; it does not resolve the pay, reimbursement, status, timing, or record issue.
Option D: Neither quote should be cost compared
Neither quote should be cost compared misses the specific employer duty in trade quote comparison; it does not resolve the pay, reimbursement, status, timing, or record issue.
Memory Technique
Trade Quote Comparison ladder for Operations Manager: hours climb before dollars add up.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Contractor's Manual, 2025 to Contractor's Manual, Trade purchasing and subcontractor quote comparison; verify the trade cost, production, or field-control rule before answering.
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