better bidding for better projects
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MSA PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
Bidding Made Easy: Better Bidding for Better Projects
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Better Bidding for Better ProjectsMSA is a Full-Service Consulting
Firm
Sixteen Offices in Six States
Teresa Anderson, P.E.
Municipal Engineer/Team Leader
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Using bidding to get the desired results
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Bidding Made Easy•Identify public works projects for which bidding is required•Recognize opportunities for flexibility
◦ Bid Format, Alternates, Allowances, Splitting the Contract, Monetizing Time
•Discuss pre-qualification of bidders
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Things to keep in mind•Focus on public owners•Local procurement policies/ordinances vary•Specific project issues need specific analysis•Make use of engineers and architects•Check with your attorney, if you have questions
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When is bidding required?• “All public construction, the estimated cost of which
exceeds $25,000, shall be let by contract to the lowest responsible bidder…”oPublic Construction is understood to be:
• Cannot split project to avoid bidding - $25,000
• Between $5,000 and $25,000 – Class 1 Notice
Public improvements that combine materials, supplies, and labor
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When is bidding not required?•Equipment for more than a single project•Emergency situation •Donated materials or labor•Professional services (Qualifications Based Selection)•Other exceptions in statutes
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Pre-Qualification of Bidders•Why Pre-Qualify?•Addresses concerns about contractor
qualifications• Incentivizes pre-qualified contractors•Quicker turn-around between bid and award
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Bidding Made Easy•Identify Public Works Projects for which Bidding is Required
•Recognize Opportunities for Flexibility
•Discuss Pre-Qualification of Bidders
•Better Bidding = Better Project
Combine materials, supplies, and labor > $25,000
Bid Format Allowances Alternates
Multiple Contracts Monetize Time Pre-Qualification
