Module 0 quiz: How commercial bidding works

1. On a typical GC-led commercial project, who does the flooring subcontractor sign a contract with?

The ownerThe architectThe general contractorThe flooring manufacturer

2. You price the same project to three GCs. How should you think about it?

It's one bid — the project either wins or losesIt's three separate bids, each with its own outcomeOnly the lowest GC's bid countsThe architect picks one flooring sub for every GC

3. Where does most of the flooring scope live in a bid package?

The structural drawingsDivision 01 of the specificationsThe GC's bid formThe finish plans, the finish schedule and Division 09 of the specifications

4. What is bid leveling?

A GC adjusting subcontractor proposals to a common scope so they can be comparedAveraging all the bids to set a fair priceAsking every sub to match the lowest numberChecking a floor for flatness before bidding

5. Which of these usually comes with public projects?

Pricing negotiated privately with one favorite subNo bond requirementsPrevailing wages, certified payroll and bondsAwards based on relationships rather than price

How commercial bidding works

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