The bidding documents require substitution requests before the bid. A trade offers an unapproved product at bid close. What should the GC do?
Correct Answer
C) Follow the specified substitution procedure
A701 bidding procedures and the project documents control substitution timing.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A701 bidding procedures and the project documents control substitution timing.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Use the cheaper product and disclose it at final inspection
Use the cheaper product and disclose it at final inspection skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for substitution timing.
Option B: Treat a supplier quote as automatic design approval
Treat a supplier quote as automatic design approval skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for substitution timing.
Option D: List the product only in the pay application after award
List the product only in the pay application after award skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for substitution timing.
Memory Technique
Substitution Timing square for Receives Late: scope, authority, price, paper.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab AIA A701-2018 to Bidding Documents; substitutions and addenda procedures; verify the quantity, approval point, notice rule, or field record before answering.
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