01
Bid A
- Quote
- $42,000
- Known price exposure
- $48,000
- Above lowest exposure
- $0
- Exclusions
- 2
- Warranty
- 12 mo
Three bids.
One honest comparison.
The cheapest headline can hide allowances, exclusions and unfinished scope. Level the written numbers before you choose.
Put every contractor on the same comparison line.
Enter quoted price plus allowances still exposed to selection or overage. Count material exclusions instead of hiding them.
Price is only comparable after scope is comparable.
02
Bid B
- Quote
- $46,500
- Known price exposure
- $49,000
- Above lowest exposure
- $1,000
- Exclusions
- 1
- Warranty
- 24 mo
03
Bid C
- Quote
- $39,800
- Known price exposure
- $48,300
- Above lowest exposure
- $300
- Exclusions
- 4
- Warranty
- 12 mo
What to make identical before comparing
Scope and quantities
Ask each bidder to state this item in writing. Unknown is not the same as included.
Product specifications
Ask each bidder to state this item in writing. Unknown is not the same as included.
Permits and inspections
Ask each bidder to state this item in writing. Unknown is not the same as included.
Protection and cleanup
Ask each bidder to state this item in writing. Unknown is not the same as included.
Schedule and milestones
Ask each bidder to state this item in writing. Unknown is not the same as included.
Change-order rules
Ask each bidder to state this item in writing. Unknown is not the same as included.
