Days

Question 1

Architect and Contractor total days to process submittals

Answer 1

“Reasonable time” stated in agreement, usually 10 days or 2 weeks

Question 2

Date of Commencement or Contract Time begins

Answer 2

1. Date of signing O/C agreement
2. Date stated in O/C agreement
3. Issuance by Owner of a formal Notice to Proceed

Question 3

Contract time ends

Answer 3

Date of substantial completion written on the Certificate of Substantial Completion issued by the Architect, and signed by O/A/C

Question 4

Cause: additional cost, time delays, unknown conditions or contractual conflicts

Concerned party must initiate claim for requesting a change order within ___ days of occurrence

Answer 4

21 days

Question 5

Time limits for claims

Answer 5

O/A/C can revisit a previous dispute and resolved claim 10 years after the date of substantial completion

Question 6

Respond to a claim under IDM dispute

Answer 6

Designated IDM (usually architect according to A201) has 10 days to respond

Question 7

Period covered by each Application for Payment

Answer 7

G702 and G703

1 calendar month ending on the last day of the month or as stated in the agreement

Question 8

Contractor to submit an Application for payment to the Architect (G702)

Answer 8

Submit 10 days prior to date established on schedule of values (if stipulated sum)

Question 9

Days allotted to Architect and Owner for processing each progress payment

Answer 9

“Reasonable time” but generally 14 days total

A201 - Architect has 7 days, after receipt of contractor’s pay app, to issue owner a certificate of payment, or notify parties of reasons for withholding certification.

Owner must pay Contractor within time provided in contract, or within 7 days after date established in contract for payment. Should CC Architect

Question 10

Days allotted to O/A for processing Final Payment

Answer 10

“Reasonable time”
Generally 37 days total

A201 - Architect has 7 days, after receipt of contractor’s pay all to issue certificate

A101 - Owner must pay final payment no later than 30 days after issuance of final certificate of payment

Question 11

Warranty Period

Answer 11

Begin at substantial completion and last 1 year

Question 12

Required project inspection by Architect

Answer 12

1. Substantial Completion

2. Final completion

Question 13

Bidders allotted time for bid preparation

Answer 13

2 week min

Question 14

Mechanic’s Lien

Answer 14

Required to be filed within 30 to 90 days after the last work is performed

Question 15

Suit to enforce bond

Answer 15

2 years from date on which final payment is due

Question 16

Owner wants to terminate contract with contractor

Answer 16

7 days notice prior to termination

Question 17

Days allotted to Architect for payment to consultant

Answer 17

10 days from receipt

Question 18

All design phases

Answer 18

7-12 months typically;

SD: 1-2 months
DD: 2-4 months
CD: 3-7 months
Bidding/negotiation: 3-6 weeks

Question 19

Owner and Architect review and approve subcontractor and super replacements

Answer 19

10 days prior to date of notice

Question 20

Contractor may STOP WORK within 7 days notice, until payment had been received if;

Answer 20

1. Architect doesn’t issue pay app within 7 days of receipt

2. Owner doesn’t pay contractor within 7 days after established date in contract