When Bad Things Happen to Bids

Training:  When Bad Things Happen to Bids: Strategies for Ensuring a Successful Public Works Project

When:  This training will be offered in four locations, each from 10:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Mike Purdy

• February 7, 2013 (Renton, WA)
• February 12, 2013 (Yakima, WA)
• February 21, 2013 (Camas, WA)
• February 28, 2013 (Everett, WA)

Instructor:  Mike Purdy

Outline of Training:  

• Why Aren't Bidders More Careful?
• Why do Bidders Make Mistakes?
• Missing Bid Prices
• Conflict Between Numbers and Words
• Bid Calculation Errors
• Claims of Error

• Is Your Bidder Playing Games?
• Bid is Too Low
• Unbalanced Bids
• Conditioned or Qualified Bids

• Will the Real Low Bidder Please Stand Up?
• Additive and Alternate Bids
• Tie Bids
• Responsive Bids
• Responsible Bidders
• Local Bid Preferences
• Bid Protests and Appeals

• What Can You Do to Manage Bidding?
• What Should be on the Bid Form?
• On What Days Should You Not Receive Bids?
• When is a Bid Late?
• When Should You Take a Bid Guaranty?

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