A Florida GC sees that one specification section implies a fire-rated assembly while the drawing note is less explicit. Under AIA A201, how should the project team treat the documents?
Correct Answer
A) Read the Contract Documents together as complementary requirements and seek interpretation if needed
A201 treats the Contract Documents as complementary and provides a contract path for interpretation.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A201 treats the Contract Documents as complementary and provides a contract path for interpretation.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option B: Let the drawing note erase all specification duties without written clarification
Let the drawing note erase all specification duties without written clarification skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for contract documents.
Option C: Ask the low trade bidder to select the cheapest interpretation for the assembly
Ask the low trade bidder to select the cheapest interpretation for the assembly skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for contract documents.
Option D: Treat the conflict as a final-payment issue rather than a construction issue, even though the contract record has not been updated
Treat the conflict as a final-payment issue rather than a construction issue, even though the contract record has not been updated skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for contract documents.
Memory Technique
When treats clashes with provides, let the contract speak before Interior Renovation.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab AIA A201-2017 to Article 1, §1.2 Correlation and Intent of the Contract Documents; match the contract role, notice step, and timing in the stem before choosing.
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