To whom should the written consent of bondsmen be submitted with any extension request?

To whom should the written consent of bondsmen be submitted with any extension request?

• A. Architect
• B. Bondsmen
• C. Owner
• D. Contractor

Answer: (C)

Extensions of the contract time must be approved by the owner, and the bondsman’s written consent needs to accompany the extension request so the owner can evaluate and authorize the change within the guaranteed terms. The owner has the authority to grant or deny schedule changes and to adjust bond commitments as needed. The architect may administer contract procedures on behalf of the owner, but the formal submission of the bondsman’s consent is to the owner for approval. Submitting to the architect or to the bondsman themselves would not align with the required authorization path.

Extensions of the contract time must be approved by the owner, and the bondsman’s written consent needs to accompany the extension request so the owner can evaluate and authorize the change within the guaranteed terms. The owner has the authority to grant or deny schedule changes and to adjust bond commitments as needed. The architect may administer contract procedures on behalf of the owner, but the formal submission of the bondsman’s consent is to the owner for approval. Submitting to the architect or to the bondsman themselves would not align with the required authorization path.