A subcontractor argues that the prime contract general conditions do not matter to its work. Under AIA A401, what should the GC point to?
Correct Answer
B) Subcontract Documents incorporating applicable prime contract and general-condition requirements
A401 defines the Subcontract Documents and connects the subcontractor to applicable prime contract requirements.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A401 defines the Subcontract Documents and connects the subcontractor to applicable prime contract requirements.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Only the subcontractor's invoice form and internal cost report, with no flow-down terms
Only the subcontractor's invoice form and internal cost report, with no flow-down terms skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for subcontract documents.
Option C: Only the county inspection card and permit-routing receipt, not subcontract documents
Only the county inspection card and permit-routing receipt, not subcontract documents skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for subcontract documents.
Option D: Only the supplier quote attached to the subcontractor's bid
Only the supplier quote attached to the subcontractor's bid skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for subcontract documents.
Memory Technique
Explains Flow-Down shortcut is not a term until paper carries it.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab AIA A401-2017 to Article 1, Subcontract Documents and relationship to A201/prime contract; match the contract role and timing in the stem before choosing.
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