# CE | Understanding Key Elements of Bidding \[Exercise B\] **URL:** \ **Category:** Real-World Practice\ **Tags:** real-world-practice\ **Created:** [December 8, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ce-understanding-key-elements-of-bidding-exercise-b/7599 "2025-12-08T19:12:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 10\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![kiaragalicinao](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/kiaragalicinao/32/1607_2.png) [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Post date:** [December 8, 2025, 7:12pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ce-understanding-key-elements-of-bidding-exercise-b/7599/1 "2025-12-08T19:12:27Z")
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**Author:** ![kiaragalicinao](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/kiaragalicinao/32/1607_2.png) [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Post date:** [March 10, 2026, 6:42pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ce-understanding-key-elements-of-bidding-exercise-b/7599/2 "2026-03-10T18:42:40Z")
@ielhakam65 wrote in with this question: > [@Question about what should rfi include from the contractor?](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/question-about-what-should-rfi-include-from-the-contractor/7732): > > Q # 7 What information should the RFP require from the contractor? ANSWER: Fees for the design development phase- HOW THE GC WILL IVE DD PHASE FEE? PLEASE LOOK AT IT AND EXPLAIN The RFP is asking contractors to propose a fee for the Design Development (DD) phase services they will provide. Especially in CMc, the contractor may be involved during DD to provide services like constructability reviews, cost estimating, scheduling, and value engineering. Because those preconstruction services require time and staff, the owner asks for a proposed fee for that phase in the RFP. So the question isn’t asking how the GC calculates the fee in detail, but rather that the owner wants to see the proposed DD-phase service fee as part of the contractor’s proposal in order to compare teams and understand the project costs. Hope this helps! Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB Product Coordinator **[Black Spectacles](https://www.blackspectacles.com/en-us/)** ---
**Author:** ![hironicohico](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/11.png) [@hironicohico](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/hironicohico)\ **Post date:** [April 12, 2026, 7:04pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ce-understanding-key-elements-of-bidding-exercise-b/7599/3 "2026-04-12T19:04:54Z")
Pls advise me, Question 8, A101 4.5 Liquidated damages, I think 5 of all are in A101. Thanks! Hiro ---
**Author:** ![kiaragalicinao](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/kiaragalicinao/32/1607_2.png) [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Post date:** [April 13, 2026, 9:18pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ce-understanding-key-elements-of-bidding-exercise-b/7599/4 "2026-04-13T21:18:16Z")
> [@hironicohico](#): > > Pls advise me, Question 8, A101 4.5 Liquidated damages, I think 5 of all are in A101. Thanks! Thanks for your question @hironicohico! You’re absolutely right to call that out. A101 _does_ include a placeholder/reference for liquidated damages in Section 4.5, so technically it is part of the agreement. The nuance here is that the actual terms (amount, conditions) aren’t defined in the base A101 and are instead filled in via the Supplementary Conditions or an exhibit. We’ll be adjusting the question to make that clearer. Thank you for bringing it to our attention! Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB Product Coordinator **[Black Spectacles](https://www.blackspectacles.com/en-us/)** ---
**Author:** ![sevanb](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/10.png) [@sevanb](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/sevanb)\ **Post date:** [April 14, 2026, 8:44pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ce-understanding-key-elements-of-bidding-exercise-b/7599/5 "2026-04-14T20:44:04Z")
Hi There! Exersize B Day 8- Q 4 of 10- I chose CM as advisor and CMc- But the advisor is not correct- I don;t understand why? The goals are 1- risk and time. 2- cost. Which advisor takes on risk and saves time. The Answer is DBB- but that is NOT time saving. And also not risk saving. So I am confused. Sevan ---
**Author:** ![kiaragalicinao](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/kiaragalicinao/32/1607_2.png) [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Post date:** [April 17, 2026, 7:07pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ce-understanding-key-elements-of-bidding-exercise-b/7599/6 "2026-04-17T19:07:57Z")
@sevanb Both DBB and CMc best align with the owner’s goals given the project context. **DBB** is a solid choice for a mid-size renovation because it offers a clear, predictable process with well-defined roles, which helps manage risk. **CMc** is especially well-suited here because the owner prioritizes time efficiency and already has strong relationships with contractors, allowing for early contractor involvement, better cost input during design, and reduced schedule risk. The other options either shift too much risk or complexity (IPD, MP), limit the architect’s role (DB), or don’t provide enough construction control (CMa) for the owner’s priorities. Hope this helps! Kiara Galicinao, AIA, NCARB Product Coordinator **[Black Spectacles](https://www.blackspectacles.com/en-us/)** ---
**Author:** ![neftalihernandezjr](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/21.png) [@neftalihernandezjr](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/neftalihernandezjr)\ **Post date:** [July 28, 2026, 5:21am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ce-understanding-key-elements-of-bidding-exercise-b/7599/7 "2026-07-28T05:21:29Z")
Little confused on this. You mentioned that the RFP is asking contractors to propose a fee for DD phase. Where is this RFP? The scenaro also does not mention asking for a fee for DD phase. So how are we supposed to know this? ---
**Author:** ![kiaragalicinao](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/kiaragalicinao/32/1607_2.png) [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Post date:** [July 30, 2026, 10:25pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ce-understanding-key-elements-of-bidding-exercise-b/7599/8 "2026-07-30T22:25:54Z")
@neftalihernandezjr Question 6 indicates that the architect is assembling an RFP to issue to the three prospective contractors and outlines what should be included in it. Which question are you referring to that specifies a proposed fee for the DD phase? ---
**Author:** ![neftalihernandezjr](https://blackspectacles.com/uploads/images/21.png) [@neftalihernandezjr](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/neftalihernandezjr)\ **Post date:** [July 31, 2026, 4:36am UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ce-understanding-key-elements-of-bidding-exercise-b/7599/9 "2026-07-31T04:36:59Z")
> [@kiaragalicinao](#): > > The RFP is asking contractors to propose a fee for the Design Development (DD) phase services they will provide I was referencing your post on March 10 to @ ielhakam65 in response to question 7. Your first sentence mentions the RFP is asking contractors to propose a fee for DD phase services they will provide. However there is nothing in the question or scenario about this request. I guess I am confused on question 7 and why this is one of the answers, for the contractor to propose a DD fee in the proposals. It seems a proposed schedule would make more sense. ---
**Author:** ![kiaragalicinao](https://yyz1.discourse-cdn.com/flex029/user_avatar/community.blackspectacles.com/kiaragalicinao/32/1607_2.png) [@kiaragalicinao](https://community.blackspectacles.com/u/kiaragalicinao)\ **Post date:** [August 7, 2026, 6:00pm UTC](https://community.blackspectacles.com/t/ce-understanding-key-elements-of-bidding-exercise-b/7599/10 "2026-08-07T18:00:31Z")
@neftalihernandezjr Thanks for pointing this out! The DD fee is intended as an example of a fee that would be included as part of the CMc’s overall proposed fee for services, rather than suggesting that the RFP is specifically requesting a separate DD fee. The owner would want this fee information along with the CMc’s proposed staff, relevant experience, and current workload to help evaluate the proposals. Kiara