Module 2 Quiz

Planning : Knowledge Check

Contracting at Caltrans A&E Contracting History Approaches

Concepts Process DPAC Resource Development

Matching Exercise Knowledge Check

Centralized Decentralized Blended

Allocations Object Codes Budget Class COST Report Mitigation Costs

Contract Manager Contract Types

Scope

State Estimate

DBE DVBE Cost & Term Payment Consultant Selection Procurement Matching Exercise Knowledge Check

On-Call Project Specific

General: On-Call Detailed: Project Specific

Detailed: On-Call Detailed: Project Specific

A&E Contract Management

Task Orders

Progress Meetings

Amendments

Scope Schedule Cost & Payments

Matching Exercise Knowledge Check

Oversight / Q.A. Monitor Performance Contract Kick-off Meeting Consultant Progress Personnel Substitutions Files / Record Keeping

Task Order Development Task Order Request Contract Authority Draft Task Order State's Cost Proposal Consultant's Cost Proposal Task Order Negotiation Task Order Execution Task Order Kick-off Meeting

Meeting Agenda Meeting Minutes

Contract Amendments Task Order Amendments Amendment Approval Process

Budgets / Funding Payments to Consultants Relationships Acceptance Requirements Communication Evaluations DBE & DVBE Disputes Terminations

Task Order Closeout

Contract Closeout

Admin Issues Final Invoice Approval Post-Closeout

Matching Exercise Knowledge Check

Final Inspection Task Order Closeout

Completion of Work Prompt Closeout

Disencumber Evaluation Update Records Post Audits

Module 2 Knowledge Check

When does the Contract Manager (CM) use an on-call contract and subsequent task orders type contract?
Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) Level 6 or lower
Can be used at any WBS Level
WBS Level 4 or lower
WBS Level 2 or lower
The CM uses project-specific contracts when the project can be specifically defined. Under which category or categories can a project-specific contract fit?

Task order-based
Multi-component
Single-component
All the above
When developing a scope of work, it is permissible to have the same scope of work in two separate on-call contracts covering the same geographic region. (True or False)
True
False
In a project-specific contract, what does the detailed scope of work provide?

No specific project site
No specific route
A basis for the consultant's cost proposal and for the negotiations
No milestone chart for delivery
Of the below answers, which one does not meet the characteristics of a state estimate?
Includes direct hours, fringe benefits, and overhead
Is called the Workload Justification or Director's Estimate
Can be shared with the consultants
Contract Manager develop the estimate
When creating an estimate for multi-year contracts, what must be added to the estimate?
Consumer Price Index (CPI)
Yearly escalation factor
Producer Price Index (PPI)
Only direct labor costs
When does Caltrans use the Disadvantages Business Enterprise (DBE) goals in solicitations and contracts?
Federal funded acquisitions
State funded acquisitions
Caltrans is currently using what percentage DBE goal and using both race conscious and race neutral measures. Note: Since goals are always in a state of change, always contact DPAC for the most current goals to be used.
13.5%
5%
12.5%
10%
What is the state's Disabled Veteran Business Enterprise (DVBE) participation goals?
13.5%
5%
12.5%
10%
For a typical contract, the contract term should not exceed ______ years.
Five
Three
Ten
Two