A subcontractor gives one combined price for two alternates that the bid form requires separately. What should the estimator do?
Correct Answer
B) Clarify alternates separately
Bid forms require prices in the requested structure for evaluation.
Why This Is the Correct Answer
Bid forms require prices in the requested structure for evaluation.
Why the Other Options Are Wrong
Option A: Put the combined number under both alternates
Put the combined number under both alternates skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for alternate breakout.
Option C: Delete the alternate that is harder to separate
Delete the alternate that is harder to separate skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for alternate breakout.
Option D: Resolve the split after final completion
Resolve the split after final completion skips the written authority, scope, price, notice, or release control needed for alternate breakout.
Memory Technique
When bid clashes with forms, let the contract speak before Levels Subcontractor.
Reference Hint
Open-book path: tab Principles and Practices of Commercial Construction, 11th Edition, 2024 to Bid preparation; alternates and bid-form compliance; verify the quantity, Florida notice/permit rule, or field-control record before answering.
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