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A Florida contract is silent on a listed tax that was legally enacted when bids were received. Under AIA A201, who normally carries that tax for the Work?

Correct Answer

A) The Contractor pays applicable sales, consumer, use, and similar taxes legally enacted at bid time

A201 addresses taxes legally enacted when bids are received or negotiations concluded.

Answer Options
A
The Contractor pays applicable sales, consumer, use, and similar taxes legally enacted at bid time
B
The Architect pays the tax because pay applications are reviewed by the architect, and use that shortcut to decide the enacted legally requirement, while treating the inspection card as a contract amendment
C
The Owner's lender pays the tax separately without a contract allowance
D
The final inspector assigns the tax to whichever trade is on site last, and treat owner occupancy as acceptance of the procedure

Why This Is the Correct Answer

A201 addresses taxes legally enacted when bids are received or negotiations concluded.

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