Contractor’s Tool Box Tip

Getting Ready To Bid Checklist
Nothing is more important than once you have identified
a potential bid opportunity
is to pursue it aggressively and
set-up a contracting infrastructure to:
____ Get the plans and specs ASAP
____ Request a copy of the plan holder’s list
____ Attend the pre bid/proposal conference, (request a
copy of the sign-in sheet); and
market your service (s)
with a company profile resume, brochure or business card
____ Request copies of the pre bid conference sign-in sheet
____ Follow-up on contacts
____ Study the plans and specs
____ Decide what you're going to bid
____ Give the plans and specs to your estimator
____ Analyze and understand your estimate
____ Read, follow and understand the bid packet instructions and
requirements
____ Develop an internal bid checklist to verify that all bid
documents are included in
your bid package, i.e...addendum,
amendments, forms, documents, and bid bond
____ Have at least two company contract personnel to check and
verify that all bid
documents, forms, addendum, amendments,
bid bond are included in your bid
submittal. Check with owner
to verify if all addendum or amendments have been
received
____ Contact potential prime bidders if you're bidding as a sub
____ Bid with as many prime bidders as possible
____ Follow up with prime bidders to find out whether or not your
bid was used; and if not,
reason why!
____Utilize information and experience gained to bid future projects
Source: Development Assistance Services Program
Construction Management Training Session