About this example
This example is the tender a drylining and ceilings subcontractor in Orlando, Florida, submits to a main contractor for a secondary school refurbishment: metal stud partitions, plasterboard and impact board across three building areas, 38,000 square feet of suspended acoustic ceilings, fire-rated assemblies, and a payment and performance bond.
A main contractor compares several tenders side by side, so this one follows the tender documents exactly. The covering letter names the work package, the documents and the addenda it is based on, and gives the base tender and how long it is valid. A table confirms that every addendum was received. The base tender 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 alternatives are priced as add or omit, schedule of rates items cover changes, and inclusions and exclusions say exactly where the scope ends. A programme, qualifications on validity, the subcontract form, retention and bonding, and the tenderer's signature complete the tender.
Who it is for
Subcontractors and specialist contractors who tender to main contractors on commercial and public construction projects.