Addendum

Addendum

• A. Alternate
• B. Addendum
• C. Buy-Out
• D. Allowance

Answer: (B)

In construction project documentation, an addendum is a written change or clarification to the bidding documents issued before bids are opened. It ensures every bidder has the same updated information and can adjust their proposal accordingly. This is why it’s the best fit for the term in the list: it directly modifies or clarifies the documents that bidders rely on. An alternate is a separate plan option with its own price that the owner may choose instead of the base design, not a general correction to the bidding documents. A buy-out refers to finalizing subcontractor pricing and commitments as you approach award, not issuing document clarifications. An allowance is a budgeted amount within the contract for unknown items, not a document change issued to clarify what’s in the bidding package.

In construction project documentation, an addendum is a written change or clarification to the bidding documents issued before bids are opened. It ensures every bidder has the same updated information and can adjust their proposal accordingly. This is why it’s the best fit for the term in the list: it directly modifies or clarifies the documents that bidders rely on.

An alternate is a separate plan option with its own price that the owner may choose instead of the base design, not a general correction to the bidding documents. A buy-out refers to finalizing subcontractor pricing and commitments as you approach award, not issuing document clarifications. An allowance is a budgeted amount within the contract for unknown items, not a document change issued to clarify what’s in the bidding package.