Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
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. They also argued that as the lowest bidder they are due the subcontract. What should we do?
Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
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. They also argued that as the lowest bidder they are due the subcontract. What should we do?
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Mr Ethics
APRIL 23, 2014
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. They also argued that as the lowest bidder they are due the subcontract. What should we do?
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Job Order Contracting
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Autodesk Construction Cloud
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She recalls her experience speaking with a fellow attorney who had to go through a 129-page subcontract that could have been cut down to ten pages. “It’s Even if you don’t want to negotiate, Karalynn says it’s worth having an attorney or legal professional break down what the contract means. ” Do an itemized bid.
Construction Dive
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By Bruce JervisIn an industry which makes such extensive use of contractual documentation, some complain of obtuse or arcane legal terminology. This is clear, longstanding legal terminology. It means an event which must occur before a legal obligation arises. It may affect the enforceability of the contract clause itself.
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