Introduction to the Competitive Bid Process/Construction Contracts

6 hour intensive seminar

Cost: $150.00 per person, including handbook

Ideal for new subcontractors, suppliers, people seeking employment in the construction industry, developers!

The course is presented by personnel with over 40 years experience in the industry!

Prime Construction Contracts

Types of Estimating and Bidding

· lump sum

· unit price

· approximate estimates

Construction Contracts Characteristics

· award of contracts

· bond requirements

· letters of intent

· roles of primes

· subcontractors and suppliers

· contract agreement types

· contract time

· liquidated damages

· extension of contract times

· payment procedures

· retention of funds

· warranty period

The Bid Process Every aspect of the bid process is covered!

· qualification of bidders

· plan deposits

· obtaining plans and specs

· the affect of addenda

· why visit a job site

· what’s included in a takeoff and bid

· bid submission as a subcontractor.

· discussion about additives, substitutions and alternates

· the importance of bid ethics, technicalities, acceptance period, bid withdrawal and rejection of bids will finalized this portion of the seminar.

Various Lead Sources for Projects - Multiple exterior sources and company outreach mediums will greatly increase your success!

Alternative Choice!

Private Sessions for Companies with 5 or more attendees:
Offered in your Puget Sound Office!

6 hour seminar cost is $135.00 each person for class/handbook.

Mileage charged from and return to our office at $.35/mile, calculated by MapQuest.com.

Added Bonus: Non-members of Valley Plan Center receive a $80.00 off towards a 1 year membership!

New seminars being formed in areas throughout Washington State!

Interested? Call us today at 253-332-5835, or fill out our Interest Form.

Construction Services Personified

UBI 600-517-351