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Bid instructions require bid security with each sealed bid. Which purpose should the estimator associate with that requirement?

Correct Answer

C) Protects the owner if the bidder refuses to sign or bond

Bid security backs the successful bidder’s obligation to execute the contract and furnish required bonds. It is not the fund for routine monthly invoices and does not authorize changes. FAR 52.228-1(d)–(e) illustrates this federal bid-guarantee function; liability and recovery depend on the applicable documents. Source: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.228-1

Answer Options
A
Use bid security to pay monthly subcontractor invoices
B
Use bid security to replace the performance bond after award
C
Protects the owner if the bidder refuses to sign or bond
D
Use bid security to authorize field changes without owner approval

Why This Is the Correct Answer

Bid security backs the successful bidder’s obligation to execute the contract and furnish required bonds. It is not the fund for routine monthly invoices and does not authorize changes. FAR 52.228-1(d)–(e) illustrates this federal bid-guarantee function; liability and recovery depend on the applicable documents. Source: https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.228-1

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