Controlling the Bid Process
The bidding phase gives you the first chance to show contractors, your confident, competent, and have a command of the information.
The best ways to show contractors that you are in control are by:
- providing a bid package
- holding pre-bid meetings
- presenting a professional demeanor
- having a firm deadline that you control carefully and attentively
- asking questions
- reviewing and evaluating bids
How you approach this phase will set the tone with contractors. This is an important time to establish yourself as the one in charge.
You’ll want to read the bidding phase more than once as you work through the bidding and negotiation process.