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A low mechanical bid excludes controls wiring that is shown in the specifications, while the next bid includes it. How should the estimator handle the low bid before carrying it?

Correct Answer

C) Level the bid by adding or otherwise covering the missing controls scope

A qualified bid with a missing required scope must be leveled or the gap must be covered before it is carried. Other choices leave a known scope hole or distort all bids to match the omission.

Answer Options
A
Carry it unchanged because low number always wins
B
The estimator should delete controls wiring from all bidders
C
Level the bid by adding or otherwise covering the missing controls scope
D
The estimator should wait until commissioning to identify the gap

Why This Is the Correct Answer

A qualified bid with a missing required scope must be leveled or the gap must be covered before it is carried. Other choices leave a known scope hole or distort all bids to match the omission.

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