Commercial Interior Space Designing II

Commercial Interior Space Designing-II 4(1+3)

Lesson 4:Public Buildings and Design Process

Bidding and Negotiation

The project is put out to bid, a contractor is selected, and a construction contract is drawn up between the contractor and the client. Spaces for Children will assist the client throughout this process.

Work in this phase typically includes the following:

• Prepare documents for bidding such as the Invitation to Bid, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, etc.
  
• Advertise bids and solicit contractors to bid on the project.
  
• Coordinate and provide bid documents to bidders.
  
• Check bidders’ qualifications (references, insurance, experience, personnel, etc.).
  
• Provide additional information (in the form of Addenda to the Construction Documents) as needed to bidders.
  
• Meet with contractors and material suppliers.
  
• Receive bids.
  
• Assist client in negotiation and preparation of Owner/Contractor Agreement and other necessary documents.