Module 7 quiz: Scope, qualifications and exclusions

1. What's the difference between an exclusion and a qualification?
An exclusion names work your price doesn't cover; a qualification states an assumption your price depends onThey mean the same thingA qualification is your contractor's license numberExclusions apply only to material, qualifications only to labor
2. Do the exclusions on your proposal automatically apply after award?
Yes, alwaysOnly if they become part of the signed subcontractOnly on public projectsOnly if the GC opened the PDF
3. What moisture limit should your flooring proposal state?
One generic number you use on every jobWhatever limit the GC suggestsThe published moisture and pH limits of the specified products' manufacturersNone — slab moisture is always the GC's problem
4. A slab meets its specified FF/FL numbers under ASTM E1155. Is it guaranteed flat enough for your LVT?
Yes — a slab that meets its spec is ready for flooringYes, if the GC signs off on itOnly for carpet tileNo — F-numbers don't guarantee the flooring manufacturer's local flatness tolerance
5. On a renovation bid, what should your proposal say about possible asbestos in the existing flooring?
Nothing — you'll deal with it if it comes upHazardous material testing and abatement are excluded, and work stops until the owner confirms it's safeThat you'll abate it at costThat the GC must remove it within 24 hours

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