Which artifacts are required to respond to an RFI?

• A. Permits and approvals
• B. Budget estimates
• C. Construction schedule
• D. Drawings and specifications

Answer: (D)

RFIs are about clarifying the design and construction requirements, so the response must reference the documents that define those requirements. The drawings show the functional and spatial details, while the specifications describe materials, performance criteria, workmanship, and methods. Together, they capture the design intent the contractor needs to proceed. Permits and approvals are regulatory steps, not design clarifications. Budget estimates and the construction schedule address cost and timing, not the design requirements that the RFI seeks to resolve. Therefore, the artifacts used to respond are the drawings and specifications, with any related drawing figures or spec sections cited to support the clarification.