How to Prepare Your Commercial Project for an Accurate Construction Bid

Dan White

Sep 30

1 min read

If you're preparing to request bids from contractors, providing complete information can make a significant difference in the quality of the estimates you receive.

Provide Complete Plans

Whenever possible, provide the current architectural drawings along with applicable structural, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing plans.

Include Specifications

Specifications can contain requirements that aren't obvious from the drawings, including materials, finishes, installation standards, and product requirements.

Provide the Construction Schedule

Contractors need to understand when the project is expected to begin and how much time is available to complete the work.

Accelerated schedules, phased construction, occupied buildings, and night work can affect pricing.

Explain Special Requirements

Let bidders know about requirements such as:

Night or weekend work
Occupied buildings
Prevailing wage requirements
Certified payroll
Material restrictions
Special inspections
Limited site access
Phased construction
Cleanup requirements

Allow Time for Questions

Giving contractors an opportunity to submit RFIs or clarify the scope can result in more complete bids.

Have a Project Ready to Bid?

Millcon Elite Construction provides commercial general contracting, commercial drywall, metal framing, finish carpentry, remodeling, additions, and ADU construction throughout Utah.