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FINAL ESTIMATES LEVEL 2 UPDATED EXAMS
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On multi FIN project numbers under one contract, the Asphalt is reported on the certification, by the CONTRACTOR, under what Project FIN Number? - correct answer- The Contractor shows the Asphalt on the lead FIN project number A roadway is being constructed and has a Subsoil Excavation Quantity of 835 CY, a Regular Excavation Quantity of 250 CY and an embankment Quantity of 1040 CY. Based upon this information, the Final Quantity to be paid for embankment will be? - correct answer- 1875 CY Which Document is used to authorize payment from original contingency Amount? - correct answer- Work Order Friction Course (FC-12.5) Straight edge Deficiency: A straightedge deficiency was left in place at no pay. Calculate the equivalent tonnage at no pay. ( pay to appropriate accuracy) Gmm= 2.417, thickness =1.5 inches, road width =12 feet, length of deficiency = 5 ft. (this occurred 25 feet from the bridge deck) - correct answer- 8.4 Tons
Overruns or Underruns must be explained when? - correct answer- A pay item overruns or underruns $10,000 or more. Prices are adjusted on each progress estimate to reflect increases or decreases in the price of fuel for contracts with original Contract Time: - correct answer- In excess of 120 calendar days. Which of the following is an authorized way to modify the contract, once it has been executed? - correct answer- Work Orders and Supplimental Agreements Of the Contract Documents listed below which one would govern? - correct answer- Special Provisions Why is it important to run a progress estimate soon after Final Acceptance? - correct answer- So the estimate can be paid through EED quickly to prevent interest. On Financial Project No.000101-1-52-01, which is a conventional project, the notice to proceed is dated December 1, 2015 and the contract time is to start 16 days after the Notice to Proceed per the contract. The Contractor begins work on December 18, 2015 and the project is Final Accepted on
Under the current Specifications for Lump Sum Projects, the Project Administrator will approve and pay the Final Estimate? - correct answer- False Original Terrain line sections: - correct answer- A)Represent the terrain prior to Contruction B) Are necessary to establish earthwork quantities C) Must be shown on cross sections. ALL OF THE ABOVE The plans show the designer calculations for Clearing & Grubbing with a total of 3.2 Acres to be cleared and grubbed. During the Construction, a plan error was encountered which required the clearing and grubbing of an additional 800 SY. This required an adjustment to the original Lump Sum Pay Item. Calculate the adjusted Final Pay Quantity. The secondary unit is in Acres not SY. Note 1 Acre= 4840 SY: Pay Item= Clearing and grubbing Original Quantity = 1.0 Lump Sum - correct answer- 3.2 Ac x 4840 SY= 15488 SY 15488 + 800 SY = 16288 SY 16288 SY/15488 SY = 1.052 Lump Sum The Prime Contractor is required to certify previous payments for? - correct answer- 1st tier Subcontractors and Suppliers
Borrow Excavation is paid for as a? - correct answer- Final Measurement When should Liquidated Damages be reflected on a progress estimate? - correct answer- (**Begins after Contract time runs out up to the estimate cut off date. Liquidated Damages are withheld monthly.) ON SUBSEQUENT PROGRESS REPORTS Final Measurements are to be documented on which of the following? - correct answer- A)Miscellaneous Forms B)Field Books C)Directly on Plan Summary Boxes ALL OF THE ABOVE If the Resident Office receives an unpaid bill notice, what should the Resident Office do? - correct answer- A)Respond in writing to the Prime Contractor B)Send a copy to the DFEM C)Copy the Subcontractor ALL OF THE ABOVE
Determine the adjusted plan quantity tonnage and the maximum tonnage that can be paid for Miscllaneous Asphalt based on the current Specifications, which allows a maximum pay of 105% of the adjusted plan quantity tons. ( pay to the appropriate accuracy) Plan Quantity Area (SY) =700 SY ( no revisions) Plan Quantity Tons: 70.0 Tons based on 2" thick per specs Adjusted PQ Tonnage Placed =75.2 Tons from report Gmm fromSpecs = 2.540 and Target Spread Rate =220 Lbs/SY Gmm from Mix 1: 2.522 and tonnage- weighted Gmm=2. Lbs/SY - correct answer- 69.5 Tons and max pay 73.0 Tons Find the total thickness on a composite base which includes 4 inches of Limerock Base and 4 inches of type B (12.5) Asphalt Base given the following information: Limerock Base Thickness from Core Out Report =4.19" Asphalt (12.5) Base: Gmm =2.365 from the design mix Average Spread Rate from the roadway report= 429 Lbs/SY - correct answer- Gmm x 43.3 =102. 429 / 102.4 = 4.19" 4.19" + 4.19" = Total 8.38 inches
On an open graded Friction Course (FC-5) Pavement, a straightedge deficiency was left in place at no pay. Calculate the equivalent tonnage at no pay. ( Pay to the appropriate accuracy) Lane Width =12 ft Location of Deficiency= STA 1+56 to STA 1+67 ( 167-156=11) - correct answer- Lx Wx. L=50'+11'+50' = 111' 111' X 12' X 0.0044 = 5.9 TNS Lot 3 has a Tonnage of 2529.0 tons with a Composite Pay Factor of 1.04. What would the calculated Composite Pay Factor adjustment amount be if the unit price is $100.00 per ton?
- correct answer- (CPF-1) = Unit price (1.04-1) $100= 4 $4/ton x 2529 tn= $10, As items in the feild are completed,within 30 days, you will need to have the supporting documentation available to support the pay item in the? - correct answer- Plan Summary Boxes Using the current Specifications and the attached Summary Tables, what is the pay quantity for this steel test pile? ( 60' Authorized pipe length) - correct answer- 60'
Final Plans that have no changes are? - correct answer- Required to be signed by the Resident Engineer using appropriate statements. How is extra depth subsoil (5'-15' below plan elevation) paid? - correct answer- Extra depth subsoil excavation at Contract unit price plus 25% How is extra depth subsoil (greater than 15' below plan elevation) paid? - correct answer- Extra depth subsoil excavation paid for as extra work What are the limits to paying for extra depth subsoil? - correct answer- No pay for extra depth subsoils outside the 1:2 slope The submittal of the "Contractors Compliance with Specifications & Plans" form must? - correct answer- A)Note all material exceptions B)Be signed by the contractor C)Be submitted monthly with the partial estimates ALL OF THE ABOVE
Determine the final pay quantity for each project under one contract for the following plan Quantity ietms, based on the current Specifications. Project 1) Planned Quantity 3,000 LF, Planned errors = +98LF, Authorized change amount =+25LF Project 2)Planned Quantity 2000 LF, Planned errors = +300LF, Authorized change amount = -45LF - correct answer- Project 1) 3123 LF Project 2) 2255 LF Conduit could be? - correct answer- A) Open trench or Jack and Bore B) Above ground and Bridge Mount C) Bore under railroad ALL OF THE ABOVE Surge protection devices are under? - correct answer- Grounding and lighting protection, Section 620 of the Specifications. The contractor has to request to work during the holiday in order to receive a Holiday extension if the holiday falls within his normal workweek schedule? - correct answer- False
What is the correct way to fill in the Plan Sumary Boxes? - correct answer- A) If no change, use a red check mark, if there are changes, strike through the plan quantity and fill out the final quantity. Earthwork Survey/ Cross Sections Waiver form is used on the following projects? - correct answer- A) Milling and resurfacing projects where shoulder elevation does not change. B) Projects that involve only earthwork around box culvert extensions. C) Projects that involve restoring eroded sections. ALL OF THE ABOVE Material samples should be checked at what frequency to ensure sampling is in compliance? - correct answer- Monthly
