40 Bids
The Constructor
JUNE 4, 2016
What is the types of invitation for bids and explain. Read More at Bids The Constructor
Bidding Related Topics 
Overcoming Regulatory Barriers When Bidding in a New State
John Chaney
JULY 10, 2018
But contractors don’t have to move at the speed of state bureaucracy when pursuing new opportunities, and they shouldn’t have to miss a bidding opportunity over government licenses and permits. Regulatory Requirements Before Bidding. Hazards of Unlicensed Bidding.
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Turner Construction, Bloomberg LP execs face bribery, bid-rigging charges
Construction Dive
DECEMBER 12, 2018
Indicted individuals allegedly inflated subs' bids, falsified work orders and more to extort roughly $15 million during a renovation of the media company's New York City offices
4 Mistakes to Avoid in Construction Bidding
John Chaney
JUNE 12, 2013
One of the biggest stumbling blocks, though, is often at the beginning of a project – during bidding – but there are key areas to avoid in order to make sure your teams stay on track. All of these expenses are important to include for your bid to be accurate.
Bidding Wars: What Bidding Practices Say About Your Construction Company
John Chaney
OCTOBER 24, 2012
Intense bidding competition is driving prices so low that contractors cannot both make a profit and perform quality work. I was recently on LinkedIn and noticed a question in one of the group forums asking readers to identify the biggest problem facing construction businesses today.
Bidding Requirements
Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We are bidding a project that is located in a different state than our office. The bid documents and contract requires us to warrant we are licensed in the project state. Does our bidding without a license violate any laws or codes of ethics? Dear Paul, I am not sure if you are violating any laws but your bidding without the required license seems to constitute a lie. I think your intent to bid is unethical.
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Subcontractor Bids
Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We have a subcontractor that has provided us with a bid that left out a couple of key design areas. We asked the subcontractor about this and expressed our concern that their bid amount does not cover this work. The subcontractor vigorously defended its bid and insists that it will complete the entire scope of its work for its bid amount if we award the contract to them. None of us here think they can do the work for their bid amount.
Subcontractor Bids
Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
Dear Mr. Ethics, We have a subcontractor that has provided us with a bid that left out a couple of key design areas. We asked the subcontractor about this and expressed our concern that their bid amount does not cover this work. The subcontractor vigorously defended its bid and insists that it will complete the entire scope of its work for its bid amount if we award the contract to them. None of us here think they can do the work for their bid amount.
Meet the Bid Boss
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 14, 2018
For most independent estimators, bid day isn’t (as the name suggests) one, crazy day that revolves around a single, prospective job.
Deliver Competitive Bids Using Highly Accurate Estimates
Construction Informer
MARCH 13, 2015
Competitive bids are essential in winning construction contracts, but making them competitive might require adjusting the estimate. In construction, there is a natural and continual conflict between thorough estimates and turning in competitive bids. Construction Finance construction bids Google+.
MidAtlantic Pulse: Construction bids for December 2018
ENR Construction
DECEMBER 18, 2018
Bids on projects in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia
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Army posts pre-bid notices for U.S.-Mexico border wall work
Construction Dive
MAY 15, 2018
The notices state that official bid solicitations will be forthcoming and that bids are due Aug.
Pennsylvania bill would open door to competitive school construction bids
Construction Dive
NOVEMBER 7, 2018
The legislation was spurred by a study that found that from 2005 to 2010, state schools wasted more than $100 million in taxpayer dollars on roofing through cooperative purchasing instead of competitive bidding
5 tips for making winning bids
Construction Dive
AUGUST 22, 2018
From getting on lists to looking the part, contractors share how they position themselves for success
What the Public Bid Law Means for You
Construction Law Monitor
OCTOBER 6, 2015
As a result, public bid law has come into frequent use. If you are in the construction industry, understanding public bid law can help you be aware of the potential risks/rewards of your next public works project. What is Public Bid Law? Regulatory Framework of Public Bid Law.
No Lump on the Head for One Contractor’s Failure to Follow Public Bid Instructions
Best Practices Construction Law
JANUARY 11, 2016
State of Alaska , the Alaska Supreme Court reviewed whether the State could find that a bidder whose bid exceeded the 10-page limit for bids could nonetheless be awarded the contract in question. In our house of chaos, rules are especially important.
Mid-Atlantic Construction Projects for Bid
Constructonomics
FEBRUARY 8, 2010
There are a few interesting additions to the projects up for bid list this week and some older projects that look fantastic. Bid date. Uncategorized Construction blog Construction Economics construction for bid John Poole Maryland projects for bid Pennsylvania projects for bid public RFPThere are some great looking $1-$2 million jobs. Keep in mind that I am offering free pre-construction services in exchange for involvement in the management of the project.
Dotted Line: Cultivating bid-winning relationships with public agencies
Construction Dive
APRIL 24, 2018
Effective communication and trust are keys to productive relationships with local and federal officials
The contractor proposal bid form
Construction Cost Estimating
JULY 14, 2014
The contractor proposal bid form is used by a contractor to provide a construction proposal. In this form a neat, prearranged bid is written on a proficiently designed bid form. bid proposal sheets construction proposal quantity of materials quantity takeoff
Words and Numbers: Contractor Forfeits Bid Bond When It Mistakenly Leaves Out “Thousand” Word
Best Practices Construction Law
MAY 21, 2018
Alabama Highway Department , a highway contractor tried to withdraw its bid on public contract and have its bid bond returned after it made a mistake on a its written proposal. In its bid submission for a bridge construction project in Mobile County, the contractor had listed a total bid amount of $1,119,609. ” The contractor mistakenly left out the word “Thousand” from its written bid. Contractors make mistakes with words.
Amazon HQ2 'losers' use bid process as learning experience
Construction Dive
MARCH 14, 2018
Some cities already plan to reuse bid materials, while many agree that the bidding process alone set them up well for future competitions
MidAtlantic Pulse: Construction bids for August 2018
ENR Construction
AUGUST 20, 2018
Bids on projects in Delaware, Maryland, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia and the District of Columbia
Some vital points required for construction bid formation
Construction Cost Estimating
MARCH 16, 2018
Bidding Construction Building Material construction cost estimating Construction Tender Contract General Contractor News
DD# 82: Cost Coding to Project Bid Items
Cassell Construction Estimating Blog
JUNE 16, 2015
Discussing job cost coding with some of our self-performing contractor clients, we sometimes hear that they often use the Owner’s Project Bid Items as a simple and useful structure for cost coding their work on the project.
Raiders Stadium Ready for Bids
Construction Equipment
JUNE 26, 2017
Co-contractors Mortenson Construction and the McCarthy Building Company held a kickoff meeting last Thursday in Las Vegas to announce the first of six procurement bid requests to begin July 3 and finalize by the end of the month.
Northwest Pulse: Construction bids for June 2018
ENR Construction
JUNE 5, 2018
Dodge data on current construction bids in Oregon, Alaska and Washington state
Southeast Pulse: Construction bids for January 2019
ENR Construction
JANUARY 10, 2019
Project News from Dodge Data & Analytics
ESTIMATE BID PRICE-TENDER COST OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT
The Constructor
AUGUST 10, 2016
The Estimation of bid price or tender cost of a construction project is calculated as the sum of the total cost of construction and mark-up price. Construction Construction Management Construction Project Construction Projects Tender Tender documents
How a Badly Needed New Firehouse Proved the Danger of Low Bids
ENR Construction
JULY 3, 2018
How accepting a low bid sent a firehouse project out of control
$1 Billion Subcontractor Bid Opportunity
Construction Equipment
AUGUST 11, 2016
billion Wynn resort casino at the Mystic River in Everett, Massachusetts announced Wednesday it is soliciting a $1 billion-plus bid package in subcontracted services and supplies. General contractor Suffolk Construction, charged with building the $2.1
The Cost of Bid Pulling
Help Everybody Everyday
AUGUST 10, 2012
Thursday’s post on bid pulling really struck a chord with many people. One marketer described it like being the groom of a runaway bride when your teaming partner pulls the bid. And clearly, this is not the first time a bid has been pulled like this.
How to Find the Right Bidding Software
Construction Business Owner
AUGUST 15, 2018
has tried a multitude of bidding tools over the years, with varying degrees of success. Matt Vetter, vice president of Schafer Construction Inc.,
Upcoming Projects for Bid
Constructonomics
JANUARY 27, 2010
Below is a list of projects that are bidding between 2/3/10 and 3/10/10 on which I am looking to partner. I will be providing free pre-construction services and administering as much of the bid as you would like in exchange for providing the required bonding capacity to do the job. I will be posting projects every week probably on Monday so please come back to see what is up for bid. Bid date.
Can Construction Estimating Software Help You Win Bids?
Construction Law Monitor
MAY 7, 2012
The idea of estimating is to win bids at a price that will make money for the construction company. Toward that end, we decided to survey the construction estimating industry to find out whether estimating software actually helps companies win bids.
What Competitive Bidding Strategy Works Best?
Construction Business Owner
JUNE 18, 2018
Marcus Mooney, AIA, DBIA. Director of Design Build, KAI Design & Build
A Unique Christmas Construction Invitation to Bid
Carol Hagen
DECEMBER 6, 2012
Many other commercial construction companies that belong to the ABA are planning to do the same with their own invitation to bid software. Bid Date: 12/17/12 @ 4p MST. . Status: Invited Bidder – GC Bids to Owner (By invitation Only) December 17 th , 2012 at 4 PM MST). Submit Bids To: Bids (donations) can be made to any of the soliciting general contractors.
Southwest Pulse: Construction bids for March 2018
ENR Construction
MARCH 5, 2018
A smattering of news about some of the most notable projects in the region currently in development or bidding
Subcontractors drive bids higher
ENR Construction
OCTOBER 5, 2016
Despite several years of recovery, construction inflation is still feeling the impact of the recession that reduced the number of subcontractors and, in turn, still is pushing up bids
Formal and Informal Bid Extensions on a Construction Project
Best Practices Construction Law
SEPTEMBER 10, 2012
In the construction world of competitive bidding, however, the request for an extension is not so clear. Most bids on construction projects must be accepted within a certain time period; otherwise, they are no longer binding. In this case, the City sought bids for repavement of a road.
Is Public Bidding Even Worth It?
Constructonomics
APRIL 12, 2011
I feel like public construction bidding, especially small ones are like the minor leagues of construction projects. Over the past two years, I swear I’ve bid about thirty of these damn things. You fill out a bid form that has you basically sign your life away and then go up against eight to twelve other bidders. I was recently the low bid on a $360,000 job where ten general contractors provided pricing with bid bonds.
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