A subcontractor's scope changes because the owner approved a related prime contract change. Under AIA A401, what should the GC administer?
Correct Answer
C) A corresponding subcontract change consistent with the subcontract documents
A401 includes provisions for changes in subcontract work corresponding to prime contract changes.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
A401 includes provisions for changes in subcontract work corresponding to prime contract changes.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Free changed work because the owner issued the prime change, and treat the project meeting agenda as the contract instrument
Free changed work because the owner issued the prime change, and treat the project meeting agenda as the contract instrument skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for subcontract changes.
Option B: Use of the original bid bond as subcontract change authorization
Use of the original bid bond as subcontract change authorization skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for subcontract changes.
Option D: No subcontract impact review until final payment is assembled
No subcontract impact review until final payment is assembled skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for subcontract changes.
Memory Technique
the controlling choice square for Passes Owner-Approved: scope, authority, price, paper.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab AIA A401-2017 to Article 7, Changes in the Work; match the contract role, notice step, and timing in the stem before choosing.
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