"The Contractor mus provide a preliminary schedule reflecting the Contractor's planned activities during the first 45 calendar days after NTP0. This preliminary schedule must be submitted within five (5) calendar days after NTP0." - this is broad, the contractor turned in a copy and paste of just the dates, no float. They said it is "a schedule", which it is but that does not mean that it is good. What are some arguements to make with a vague, nebulous spec? The float issue can be complicated, but also delays commonly occur early - part of the intent of the spec is to know if a delay effects the critical path early in the project etc...I can argue intent but that is also a grey area...does the word schedule in the AEC world have to have a float column? a 5 week schedule does not.