Module 2 quiz: Finding and qualifying bids

1. Where does your best-paying commercial flooring work usually come from?

The busiest bid boardsPaid lead servicesPublic agency bid postingsRepeat clients and relationships

2. When should you decide whether a job is worth bidding?

Before you start the takeoffAfter pricing, just before sendingAfter the client is awarded the projectOn bid day

3. You've decided not to bid a client's invitation. What's the best move?

Ignore itSend a short, quick decline that says what kind of work you do wantSend a very high number so they stop askingAsk the client to take you off its list

4. Why does a GC usually want your price hours or a day before its own bid is due?

To weed out late subcontractorsBecause owners require it by lawIt needs time to compare sub prices, fill gaps and put together its own bidSo it can share prices between subs

5. Which document tells you when your price is due, how to send it, the deadline for questions, and the bond and insurance requirements?

The finish legendThe invitation and instructions to biddersThe schedule of valuesThe subcontract

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