Proposal example · Construction subcontracting

Bid Proposal Template for Subcontractors

A 4-page bid proposal: bid letter, addenda acknowledged, base bid by area with bond, alternates, unit prices, exclusions, schedule and qualifications.

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At a glance

This proposal in numbers

About this example

This example is the bid a drywall and ceiling subcontractor in Orlando, Florida, submits to a general contractor for a middle school renovation: metal framing, drywall and impact board across three building areas, 38,000 square feet of acoustical ceilings, fire-rated assemblies, and a payment and performance bond.

A general contractor levels several bids side by side, so this one follows the bid documents exactly. The letter names the bid package, the documents and the addenda it is based on, and gives the base bid and how long it is valid. A table confirms that every addendum was received. The base bid is a lump sum for each building area, with ceilings by the square foot and the bond on its own line, and Florida sales tax built into the prices. The alternates are priced as add or deduct, unit prices cover changes, and inclusions and exclusions say exactly where the scope ends. A schedule, qualifications on validity, the subcontract form, retainage and bonding, and the bidder's signature complete the bid.

Who it is for

Subcontractors and specialty contractors who bid to general contractors on commercial and public construction projects.

Inside and how to use it

What this example contains, and how to make it yours

What's inside

  • A bid letter with the package, documents and validity
  • Every addendum acknowledged
  • A base bid by building area, with the bond shown
  • Alternates as add or deduct, and unit prices for changes
  • Inclusions and exclusions, a schedule and qualifications
  • The bidder's signed submission

How to adapt it

  • Acknowledge every addendum by number and date
  • Price alternates exactly as the bid documents ask
  • List exclusions that another trade might assume are yours
  • State your assumptions about schedule and site conditions

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