Sample Bid Review Report

An anonymized example of the 48-hour package QA output a contractor receives before bid submission.

Project Snapshot

  • Package: Downtown Mixed-Use Mechanical Bid
  • Reviewed: plans, specifications, addenda, exclusions, and estimate summary
  • Result: 11 flagged items, 4 high-priority estimator actions, 3 suggested RFIs
  • Note: sample data shown for illustration; final pricing and scope decisions remain with the estimator.

High-Priority Findings

Addendum 03 not reflected in estimate notes

High
Why it matters
Revised HVAC sequence adds coordination scope that may not be carried in the current number.
Estimator action
Confirm estimate includes Addendum 03 before submit.

Specification calls for controls integration

High
Why it matters
Exclusions mention controls by others, creating a scope conflict.
Estimator action
Clarify controls responsibility or add exclusion language.

Equipment schedule conflicts with drawing note M-204

Medium
Why it matters
Unit count differs between schedule and plan sheet.
Estimator action
Issue RFI or price conservative unit count.

Review Summary

Package Confidence 82%
Missing / Unmatched Docs 1 addendum reference
Scope Conflicts 5
Suggested RFIs 3
Bid-Day Recommendation

Resolve high-severity items before final number.

Estimator Action Queue

Every finding becomes a bid-day task with owner, status, and recommended next step.

Chief Estimator • Today Verify Addendum 03 cost impact in estimate summary.
Open
PM / Estimator • Today Send RFI on controls integration responsibility.
Open
Estimator • Tomorrow Update exclusion language for coordination scope.
Open