G716 Form used in Bidding Phase?

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Cristina Gutierrez

May 11, 2024 17:16

Should the G-716 form be used when the architect is being asked a question or for clarity during the bidding phase? I have seen this in some study material, but I don't see this mentioned in the bidding procedures (A701) in the AIA contract documents or in the CSI MasterSpec. Thanks!

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  Rebekka O'Melia May 31, 2024 13:12

  Hi Cristina,

  Yes, the RFI is used during the bidding process AND during construction.  This info can be found in AHPP in the section on Bidding and Negotiation.

  Here's the quote from AHPP:  

  " Requests for Information (RFIs)

  During the bidding period, bidding contractors may have questions about the project,

  the documents, or the bidding requirements. The procurement documents should

  define procedures for contractors to submit questions to the owner (or the owner’s CM

  adviser) or the architect. These request for information (RFI) procedures should also

  be discussed in the pre-bid meeting. One person, who may be the owner, the CMa, or

  the architect, should be designated to receive all RFIs.

  RFI responses must be distributed to all bidders, not just to the bidder requesting

  the information. RFI responses are not part of the contract documents unless they are

  issued as an addendum to all bidders."

  Hope this helps!

  Rebekka

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