DETAILLED ANSWERS
An essential concept of DB is that there are multiple points of responsibility -
ANSWER>>False
The Master Format is the estimating format used primarily for detailed
estimating - ANSWER>>True
Under design build the designer builder warranties all plans and specs used for
the project including bridging docs - ANSWER>>False
QBS is a two-step process - ANSWER>>False
A best practice is the belief that there is a technique, method, process... that is
more effective at delivering a particular outcome than any other technique,
method, or process - ANSWER>>True
In D-B-B the owner warrants the sufficiency of the plans and specs to the
contractor. thus the owner is responsible for any gaps between the plans and
specs - ANSWER>>True
A RFQ should either qualify or disqualify a design build entity from a job -
ANSWER>>False
QBS is sent out prior to the RFP to find candidate teams that are specifically
qualified for you type of work - ANSWER>>False
An "Invitation for Bid" typically includes prescriptive plans & Specs -
ANSWER>>True
, The owner has the power to influence teaming effectiveness by inserting
clauses into the RFP that support integration of team members -
ANSWER>>True
DBIA professes that the design builder should meet the care and skill ordinarily
used by similar members of the industry, unless a higher standard is required by
the contract - ANSWER>>True
the RFP has three functions in a D-B setting. They are communicate the data and
knowledge relevant to the project, establish the owners role, and to clearly
state the design builders role - ANSWER>>True
Design risk can shift from the owner to the Design Builder only proportionate to
the amount of design furnished by the owner - ANSWER>>False
In D-B the owner participates in design without taking on liability -
ANSWER>>True
For a best value proposal it is most effective to analyze the price proposal and
the technical proposal together - ANSWER>>False
When an owner uses bridging docs on a D-B project, he typically chooses to
keep the same architect and make him join the the D-B team - ANSWER>>False
According to DBIA, one likely use of bridging docs is for the repetitive projects
such as Fast-food stores - ANSWER>>True
Design Draw-Build is typically low bid based - ANSWER>>True
In D-B contract, the owner reviews the design for compliance relative to the RFP
and does not have the ability to otherwise disapprove the design -
ANSWER>>True