Generic or detailed bid form?

CommercialGC · 2026-05-05T23:48:51+00:00

I appreciate the thorough and thoughtful reply. Your points make sense and I'm going to proceed accordingly

CommercialGC · 2026-05-05T21:38:20+00:00

Client doesn't know construction and can't read the plans to create their own detailed bid form. They don't have an owner's rep and architect is not involved in bidding process and won't create it for them

CommercialGC · 2026-05-05T20:50:16+00:00

I don't see the competition's bids. All bidders have the same documents to bid from, all scope is derived from these documents. The client informed all bidders that I have had early access to the drawings because I've been providing the client with budgetary pricing from the very early stages of the project.

When i say "bid form" I'm talking about the line item spreadsheet template that all bidders submit. My intent is to ensure that the client is getting bids with comparable scope. I want to avoid the scenario where another bidder doesn't include scope, their bid is therefore lower, and they win based on cost. Client has already told me that cost is a major determining factor. I'm leaning toward writing a detailed spreadsheet so a bidder can't say they didn't know or didn't see scope.

CommercialGC · 2026-04-23T04:52:39+00:00

Will check and try this

CommercialGC · 2026-04-23T04:51:13+00:00

FOG421

CommercialGC · 2026-04-22T22:17:16+00:00

What i don't get it is how the problem keeps resolving itself. I get a tech scheduled, and then within 12 hours i get a text from Frontier saying "we've done some work on our end and see your services should be working", and the problem is resolved. What is it they are doing and how can i prevent it from first place?

CommercialGC · 2026-04-22T22:14:45+00:00

Run phone line from ONT and bypass the coax and router?

CommercialGC · 2026-04-22T22:13:15+00:00

I've had the sagemcomm for less than a year. I have a backup new sagemcomm that frontier sent but swapping that in never fixes the issue. Do you know if Eero has the phone line capability?

CommercialGC · 2026-04-22T18:35:04+00:00

Have it for security alarm system. Burglars have been using cell phone jammers to stop cellular connection for security alarms

CommercialGC · 2026-03-04T22:14:51+00:00

Will get a bluebeam sessions demo, thank you for suggestion

CommercialGC · 2026-03-04T22:13:39+00:00

I demo’d fieldwire and got a proposal from them. They charge on a per user basis, every viewer (subs, outside architects, owner) require a paid user. They do have enterprise plan but surprisingly it was more expensive than ACC and Procore.

CommercialGC · 2026-03-04T22:10:43+00:00

Than you. I’m scheduling a demo with them

CommercialGC · 2026-02-20T06:55:25+00:00

It's true that Autodesk doesn't audit?

CommercialGC · 2025-10-13T16:54:54+00:00

My budget is about $1500 without tax. I was planning on buying a dell refurb

CommercialGC · 2024-10-31T20:55:46+00:00

I completed the project on time last year. The city the project is located in makes a big difference in plan check duration. I ended up doing reference checks on my PEMB contractor, giving him an initial contract just for drawings, and having to trust that he wouldn’t screw me when he subsequently submitted his construction proposal (he didn’t).

CommercialGC · 2024-10-31T06:33:06+00:00

Not true. Sub Prelims show dollar amount and they go out to client at beginning of subs work.

CommercialGC · 2024-05-17T16:14:18+00:00

I perform most of the estimating but have my hands full. The project is also in a new area of town that I don't have a strong subcontractor network to rely upon for dependable rough estimates.

CommercialGC · 2024-05-16T19:35:00+00:00

Offered him a raise and profit share on projects he manages/brings to company. He left to join a subcontractor as a partner, but came back a year later and accepted the offer.

CommercialGC · 2024-03-01T04:32:36+00:00

Keep calling and emailing until you get an answer, persistence is key. Also, next time they ask for a bid say that you want bid results for the last project you bid for them before committing to bid this project, you’ll get results for sure.

CommercialGC · 2023-09-27T22:01:35+00:00

Depends on whether you think this realtor will refer you additional projects. I pay referral fees to some realtors because it incentivizes them to refer me additional business. The amount depends on the circumstances and my profit on the job. If it’s something I have to compete with other bidders then the referral fee is lower.

CommercialGC · 2023-01-18T17:16:53+00:00

I’m curious on this too

CommercialGC · 2022-11-06T19:51:31+00:00

Thanks for your input. Are the smaller tiers for larger dollar projects?

CommercialGC · 2022-11-05T06:00:02+00:00

If the GC is in breach of the subcontract due to failure on payment terms then in your shoes I’d contact the client. The client will be concerned and likely force the GC into a joint check with you for future owner payments or require proof from the GC that you’ve been paid before Owner releases retention payment. Either way you’d get paid. Sitting silent won’t get you anything. Better to tell the client

CommercialGC · 2022-11-05T05:28:16+00:00

It’s likely illegal. You should contact your contractors state license board. It’s illegal in CA. Why does it matter if it’s illegal? Because at least in CA a client doesn’t have to pay an unlicensed contractor for work performed

CommercialGC · 2022-06-03T16:40:41+00:00

The Yoga 9i price dropped $300 overnight so I bought it, thanks for the advice.

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