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A subcontractor says the prime contract general conditions do not apply 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 subcontract to applicable prime contract requirements.

Answer Options
A
Only the subcontractor's invoice form and internal cost report, and use that shortcut to decide the general prime requirement, and let the bidder list determine a construction-phase duty
B
Subcontract Documents incorporating applicable prime contract and general-condition requirements
C
Only the county inspection card and permit-routing receipt, while moving a construction claim into the permit file
D
Only the supplier quote attached to the subcontractor's bid

Why This Is the Correct Answer

A401 defines the Subcontract Documents and connects the subcontract to applicable prime contract requirements.

Why the Other Options Are Wrong

Option A: Only the subcontractor's invoice form and internal cost report, and use that shortcut to decide the general prime requirement, and let the bidder list determine a construction-phase duty

Only the subcontractor's invoice form and internal cost report, and use that shortcut to decide the general prime requirement, and let the bidder list determine a construction-phase duty 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, while moving a construction claim into the permit file

Only the county inspection card and permit-routing receipt, while moving a construction claim into the permit file 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

When defines clashes with connects, let the contract speak before Explains Flow-Down.

Reference Hint

Open-book path: tab AIA A401-2017 to Article 1, Subcontract Documents and relationship to A201/prime contract; match the contract role, notice step, and timing in the stem before choosing.

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