Understanding A701 Bidding Requirements and Bidder Representations
A701, as outlined in the Instructions to Bidders, details the key components of bidding requirements and bidder representations for contractors. It covers aspects like bid preparation, security, modifications, withdrawals, bid rejections, protests, and licensing. Bidders must adhere to specific requirements, including submitting bids in compliance with bidding documents and visiting project sites to understand conditions.
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INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 A 7 0 1 Things you may or may not know about the A701.
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidding Requirements Bidder s Representations Substitutions Addenda A 7 0 1 Preparation of Bids Bid Security Modification or Withdrawal of Bid Rejection of Bids Protest of Solicitation or Award Contractor Licensing
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidding Requirements A 7 0 1 What makes up the Bidding Requirements?
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidding Requirements A 7 0 1 What makes up the Bidding Requirements? The advertisement (SE-310) Instructions to bidders (A701) The Bid Form (SE330) Addenda Notice of intent to Award (SE370)
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidding Requirements Bidder s Representations Substitutions Addenda A 7 0 1 Preparation of Bids Bid Security Modification or Withdrawal of Bid Rejection of Bids Protest of Solicitation or Award Contractor Licensing
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidders Representations A 7 0 1 What does the Bidder Represent?
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidders Representations A 7 0 1 What does the Bidder Represent? The contractor has read and understands the bidding documents including all addenda and possible alternates The bid is made in compliance with the bidding documents The contractor has visited the site and become familiar with the conditions
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidding Requirements Bidder s Representations Substitutions Addenda A 7 0 1 Preparation of Bids Bid Security Modification or Withdrawal of Bid Rejection of Bids Protest of Solicitation or Award Contractor Licensing
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Substitutions A 7 0 1 When are substitutions considered?
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Substitutions A 7 0 1 When are substitutions considered? Substitutions can be requested that meet the appearance and quality of the minimum 3 products shown that may be considered or equal Requests will not be considered unless they are submitted in writing 10 days prior to the date for receipt of Bids. If approved the substitutions will be set forth in the addendum
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidding Requirements Bidder s Representations Substitutions Addenda A 7 0 1 Preparation of Bids Bid Security Modification or Withdrawal of Bid Rejection of Bids Protest of Solicitation or Award Contractor Licensing
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Addenda A 7 0 1 What is the Addenda?
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Addenda A 7 0 1 What is the Addenda? Addendums are additional items that are added and incorporated into the Contract Documents Addendums can be issued no later 5 days prior to the time for receipt of bids Addendums will be transmitted to all know who have picked up a complete set of bidding documents The addenda become part of the Contract Documents
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidding Requirements Bidder s Representations Substitutions Addenda A 7 0 1 Preparation of Bids Bid Security Modification or Withdrawal of Bid Rejection of Bids Protest of Solicitation or Award Contractor Licensing
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Preparation of Bids A 7 0 1 What is involved in the preparation of the Bid?
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Preparation of Bids A 7 0 1 What is involved in the preparation of the Bid? Bids shall be submitted on the (SE-330) Type of Bid Bond must be marked (A310) Addenda received Amount of base Bid expressed in figures Possible alternates Possible unit prices Listing of Subcontractor License number Agrees to Contract Time and Liquidated Damages Contractors License and limits
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidding Requirements Bidder s Representations Substitutions Addenda A 7 0 1 Preparation of Bids Bid Security Modification or Withdrawal of Bid Rejection of Bids Protest of Solicitation or Award Contractor Licensing
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bid Security A 7 0 1 What is Bid Security and when do you need it?
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bid Security A 7 0 1 What is Bid Security and when do you need it? Procurement in excess of $50,000.00 The bidder s pledge in the form of a bid bond covering the faithful performance of the contract The bid security shall be in the amount of not less than 5% of the base bid It shall be provided on AIA Document A310 The owner shall maintain the 3 lowest bidders bonds until the contract has been executed
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidding Requirements Bidder s Representations Substitutions Addenda A 7 0 1 Preparation of Bids Bid Security Modification or Withdrawal of Bid Rejection of Bids Protest of Solicitation or Award Contractor Licensing
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Modifications or Withdrawal of Bid A 7 0 1 How do you modify or withdrawal a Bid?
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Modifications or Withdrawal of Bid How do you modify or withdrawal a Bid? A 7 0 1 At any time before the bid opening a bid can be modified of withdrawn To withdraw a bid after the bid opening a letter of determination of appropriateness must be written to the State Engineer or agency head for approval Modifications to correct a mistake are acceptable in limited circumstances A Mistake in fact is correctable in limited circumstances A Mistake in judgement is never correctable The Mistake in fact must show substantial loss to the bidder
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidding Requirements Bidder s Representations Substitutions Addenda A 7 0 1 Preparation of Bids Bid Security Modification or Withdrawal of Bid Rejection of Bids Protest of Solicitation or Award Contractor Licensing
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Rejection of Bids A 7 0 1 Why do you Reject a Bid?
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Rejection of Bids A 7 0 1 Why do you Reject a Bid? The Owner has the right to reject any or all Bids Failure to make Mandatory Pre Bid Conference Failure to deliver the bid on time Failure to comply with Bid Security requirements Failure to bid an Alternate Failure to list qualified Subcontractors
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidding Requirements Bidder s Representations Substitutions Addenda A 7 0 1 Preparation of Bids Bid Security Modification or Withdrawal of Bid Rejection of Bids Protest of Solicitation or Award Contractor Licensing
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Contractor Licensing A 7 0 1 Where do you check Contractor Licensing?
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Contractor Licensing A 7 0 1 Where do you check Contractor Licensing? https://verify.LLRonline.com Contractors and Subcontractors must be licensed at the time of bidding
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Bidding Requirements Bidder s Representations Substitutions Addenda A 7 0 1 Preparation of Bids Bid Security Modification or Withdrawal of Bid Rejection of Bids Protest of Solicitation or Award Contractor Licensing
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Protest of Solicitation or Award A 7 0 1 When can you protest a Solicitation or Award?
INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS SCOSE, AIA DOCUMENT A701 Protest of Solicitation or Award When can you protest a Solicitation or Award? Any bidder who is aggrieved in connection with the solicitation can protest within 15 days of solicitation issue date Any bidder who is aggrieved in connection with the intended award or actual award can protest within 10 days of posting Protests must be submitted in writing and shall set forth the grounds for the protest as well as the relief requested to the State Engineer A 7 0 1
