What does the “Gravamen Test” focus on when determining the cause of failure in a subcontract?

The Differing Site Conditions Clause covers discrepancies between the contract drawings and actual site conditions.

What is the risk of an unbalanced bid in a Unit Price Contract?

What is a common reason for bid protests after bids are opened?

In a Guaranteed Maximum Price (GMP) contract, the contractor bears the risk for any cost over the agreed-upon maximum price.

Liquidated damages are pre-agreed damages paid if the project is delayed or not completed within the stipulated time.

Which contract type ensures the final price of work is known from the beginning?

A responsive bidder must submit an unqualified bid, following all instructions.

What must happen if a bid is significantly lower than the next bid or agency estimate?

Bribery during the bidding process is considered a material impropriety.