How to Get Construction Bids

From small interior repair work to institutional work for new construction involving several trades, all construction projects should have multiple bids. Multiple bids qualify budgets and scheduling. They gauge the ability of the client and the contractor to support the work. Multiple bids also protect the designer and the client by providing a written basis for comparison between various contractors, their experience and any exclusions in their prepared bids. In addition, multiple bids allow for a level playing field rather than closed-bid contracting, which is sometimes required for institutional or government commissioned work.

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Plan room

Instructions

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  Advertise your project in your local newspaper and construction trade periodical. Identify the scope of work, instructions on obtaining a bid package and the bid date.
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  Collect your construction documents, material and performance specifications, and performance and bond requirements into a master bid package. Include itemized bid package requirements for contractors, subcontractors and consultants, including a realistic bid deadline, in a written list.
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  Submit a complete bid package to your local plan room at the union hall, local material supplier or A/E office. Scan your bid package for submittal to electronic plan rooms and print shops. Document each reviewer of a bid package for an optional bid deposit.
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  Open sealed bids at the time and place designated in the bid instructions. Review bids and contractor qualifications with your design and construction administration team.

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