
BID & CONTRACT NEGOTIATION

The architect prepares bid documents for potential contractors for pricing. The bid document set often includes an advertisement for bids, instructions to bidders, the bid form, bid documents, the owner-contractor agreement, etc. The client can elect to have a pre-bid meeting for potential contractors. The architect will answer bid questions from the contractor to clarify scope as they bid the project. After the bid process, the owner and architect evaluate the bids for completeness and select a winning bidder. Any negotiation with the bidder of price or project scope, if necessary, should be done before the contract for construction is signed. MASA plays a pivotal role for our clients during this phase of the project.
• Advise client on contractor shortlist/selection
• Evaluate competitive bid process
• Advise client of bid results & comparison
• Assist owner/contractor contract agreements
