Construction Estimating and Construction Bids (Take-off Forms)
Intro.
No one needs to explain how important it is to properly prepare your take-offs used to set the estimates contained in a construction contract. Especially as to a stipulated sum or lump-sum bid. By law, the contractor assumes all risk as to whether profit and overhead is received on the job. And, many times you are held to the price regardless of site conditions, building codes, and changes requested by inspectors, architects, engineers, and the owner (assuming you are not successful in getting a signed change order).
On the plus side, a stipulated some contract, as opposed to a T & M or cost-plus, does not require you to divulge the identities of subcontractors and suppliers and you need not furnish copies of bills, receipts, and other backup. But as stated above, without a proper instruction estimate, you may not be getting the profit you originally envisioned. For this reason, we have created this little Kit of tools containing a construction estimate template and bid forms.
| Image | Name | Summary | Tags | Price | Buy | Sample |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-Construction Estimating Worksheet—Computer Fill-in | 1-Construction Estimating Worksheet—Computer Fill-in $25 A “fillable” form you can use on your computer and then print out in final form. | $25.00 | ||||
| 2-Construction Estimating Worksheet—Manual Fill-in | 2-Construction Estimating Worksheet—Manual Fill-in $20 Simply print out the form and fill it in by long hand. | $20.00 | ||||
| 3-Construction Bidding Checklist | 3-Construction Bidding Checklist $20 Use on bid day to record bids of subcontractors and suppliers. It contains the bid amount, name and phone number of bidder, as well as comments, special terms, and exclusions. | $20.00 | ||||
| 4-Instructions to Bidders | 4-Instructions to Bidders $20 Give to a successful bidder, who will be confirming the following: plan pick-up, scheduled walkthrough(s), and terms and conditions of working on the project. The bidder must acknowledge the following: executing a subcontract agreement; having visited the project site and becoming familiar with existing conditions; knowledge of all codes and regulations; studying and finding acceptable all reports and tests; knowledgeable of the of the project; no further examinations or investigations required; aware of the general nature work; and the requirement of giving notice of any conflicts, errors, or ambiguities in plans and specifications. | $20.00 | ||||
| 5-Subcontractor Information Form | 5-Subcontractor Information Form $20 Gives the subcontractor the rules to be followed on the project including such matters as insurance, license status, change orders, invoices, and lien waivers. Also gives information about the subcontractor and his or her business, such as experience, other jobs, gross revenue, bonding, and references. | $20.00 |