Allowables
How is the trimming allowable used? (How many cyds does it cover and when can we use it)
It covers 10cyds @ $50/cyd and we can use it every calendar year on anything touching the property
When rejecting the OA task (internal bid review task), what name do we put it in?
James Duffy
What is the rule for installing gutters (when do we and when don't we)
We install if they were previously there and are missing or damaged. Don't install if they were never present
Name 4 roof layers
Shingles, sheathing/decking, ice water barrier, felt paper/underlayment, drip edge/flashing, ridge vent, ridge cap
Trim 200LF of shrubs, will produce 2 cyds - $250
If we've used the allowable, adjust pricing to $100 (for 2cyds) and submit.
If we haven't used the allowable, adjust pricing to $100 and issue out.
What is the debris removal allowable and how is that used? (cyds, what is allowed to be removed, etc)
up to 10 cyds, only perishables from inside the house. Trash and debris from outside
Where can we find the vendor's bid doc?
In the vendor's obtaining bid task, which is the task listed in the "client work order line" of the OA task
How often should we install a pool cover? How do we ensure they last long?
Typically only once. Pool covers are to be maintained during grass cuts (removing leaves, sticks, incidental debris)
Name 2 wall layers
Drywall/sheetrock/plaster, insulation, studs, sheathing
Treat mold in living room $500
Reject- there are no measurements or source given
What is the mold allowable and how is the pricing for it broken down?
$400 total, $2/sf to remove, biowash, and kilz
How can you determine who created a work order
In the status history, the person who's name is listed next to the first line that says "ordered"
If a window is broken, what is our first choice to secure it? Second? Third?
1- reglaze (replace glass)
2- clear board
3- plywood board
all can be done within their respective allowables.
Name 2 different terms for biowashing
Bleach, clean, wipe down, sanitize
Board broken window- $400
cancel OA and issue a work order to reglaze for the allowable
What is required for FNMA to approve an over allowable grass cut?
Measurement photos of multiple areas, and it must show that it is over 12 inches on a majority of the lot
What is an NOV, where do we find it, and how do we use it?
Notice of violation. It should be uploaded to the OA task. Read it and make sure everything we are bidding as a violation is actually listed on the NOV as a violation. Most violation items are things FNMA won't approve, so we need to make sure we have the NOV to justify that these things are required
Name 3 things that are required when submitting a demo bid
1- full property photos
2- hazard claim info
3- any violations/condemnation notices that we have accrued
4- city report (fire damage, etc)
5- 2 demo bids and 2 repair bids
Name 2 parts of a staircase
tread, stringer, riser
Remove all interior debris from the house as it is moldy - 80cyds
(4 steps- 100 points for each correct step)
If there is no visible mold, cancel.
If there is visible mold, we need the source. reject to find out the source and bid to cure it.
If we do have the source, submit both bids together.
Determine if there is mold on walls and submit bid if present
What would be the course of action we would take if the vendor is bidding trimming stating it will generate 15cyds, and we have already used $100 of the allowable?
Issue an allowable order to complete what they can for the remaining $400 (8 cyds), and then bid the rest after they complete the first 8cyds
When reviewing a bid, name 3 pieces of general research we should do before determining whether or not to submit
1- check to make sure we don't have these bid items submitted or approved somewhere already
2- check to see if we have used the allowables yet
3- check the vendor's bid doc to make sure the bid lines in the OA task match
4- review the photos to ensure the service is needed
5- review pricing to ensure it is justified
What are 3 rules regarding mold?
1- Must always bid to cure the source at the same time we are bidding to treat
2- We never drylok or kilz unfinished basement walls. If there is seepage, we bid to fill in with mortar
3- Must always remove drywall, biowash, and kilz
4- The $2/sf price includes removing drywall and insulation, biowash, kilz, and haul away of all generated debris
5- We do not build back drywall once removed
what is the difference between a single hung and double hung window?
Single hung only slides up to open, double hung slides both ways
Replace roof - 1500sf
(6 steps- 83 points for each correct step)
Ask vendor to provide breakdown of bid (each step and pricing)
Ensure there is evidence of a roof leak
Issue second bid request to different vendor
Request eagleview report
request repair base from affirm
place in declined until we get all of the above