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RPQs
1. Lump-sum and unit-price estimates are forms of
fixed-price estimates.
A = True B = False
2. The bidding climate refers to the anticipated
weather conditions during the duration of a project.
A = True B = False
3. An employee of a contractor pays $450 per month
for his/her portion of the medical insurance. This is
an example of a contractors indirect labor costs.
A = True B = False
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RPQ #1
1. Lump-sum and unit-price estimates are
forms of fixed-price estimates.
A = True
B = False
The correct answer is A = True
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RPQ #2
2. The bidding climate refers to the
anticipated weather conditions during the
duration of a project.
A = True
B = False
The correct answer is B = False
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RPQ #3
3. An employee of a contractor pays $450 per
month for his/her portion of the medical
insurance. This is an example of a
contractors indirect labor costs.
A = True
B = False
The correct answer is B = False
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Become thoroughly
familiar with the bid
documents. Why?
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Because.
Accurate quantity takeoff of material
Accurate quantity takeoff of labor
Determine general and project overhead
What equipment will be needed and when
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Begin the formation of a project schedule
Determine how project will be managed
Develop a list of questions (get answers)
Begin a relationship with owner/AE
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Estimate Foundation
What is the term use to describe a
complete listing of all the materials
and items of work that will be required
for a project? (foundation to a good
estimate)
Quantity survey or quantity take-off
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Bidding Procedures
Private procedures (rules and regulations)
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QUESTION ?
Why do we have public bidding
statutes (laws)?
Public bidding statutes are designed to
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Decision to Bid
The decision to bid by the contractor depends on
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important?
An accurate bid requires adequate time
Too little time to bid results in contractors
either not bidding or bidding too high
Result of rushed or quick bids is NOT a
lower price
When unsure, contractors add
CONTINGENCY $$$$$$$ to their bid
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Preparing a Bid
Preliminary Considerations
Instruction to bidders
Proposal form
Alternates
General and supplementary/special conditions
Drawing and specifications (addenda)
Form of the contract
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Bid invitations
Quantity surveys (take-offs)
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Bid Components
Material Costs anything that becomes a
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