4.5. Contract Award & Notice to Proceed

Try these first

1. 1.

   What does a contract award signify?

   Hint

   Think about what the evaluation process leads to.

2. 2.

   What is the purpose of the Notice to Proceed?

   Hint

   Consider when a project officially begins.

3. 3.

   What is the primary purpose of the contract award?

   • To notify the winning contractor
   • To assess bids
   • To terminate contracts

   Hint

   Think about the outcome of the evaluation phase.

4. 4.

   True or False: The Notice to Proceed allows work to commence immediately after the bid is awarded.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Reflect on the process post-award.

5. 5.

   You have reviewed several bids for a construction project. Discuss how you would ensure that the process of awarding the contract is transparent and fair.

   Hint

   Think about different methods to maintain fairness.

6. 6.

   Analyzing a construction project case where the Notice to Proceed wasn’t issued. Discuss the potential impacts on all involved parties.

   Hint

   Consider the ripples of such an event.