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Catch scope gaps that GCs will hold you to later
Submit proposals that stand out and get you called back
Follow up like a pro and turn more bids into real contracts
47
Checkpoints
7
Critical Sections
20+
Yrs Experience
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The Commercial Concrete
Bid Checklist
47 things to verify before you submit any bid
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WHAT'S INSIDE
Seven Sections.
Zero Guesswork.
Every section covers a phase where contractors consistently lose money or win jobs. Built from 20+ years of hands-on commercial concrete estimating.
SECTION 1
7 ITEMS
SCOPE REVIEW
Read specs cover to cover — not just the concrete section
Document all exclusions before pricing anything
Clarify ambiguous scope items via RFI before bid day
SECTION 2
8 ITEMS
TAKEOFF VERIFICATION
Measure all slabs, flatwork, and elevated decks
Apply correct waste factors for every pour type
Match mix designs to spec requirements
SECTION 3
7 ITEMS
LABOR & EQUIPMENT
Estimate crew size for every phase
Price all equipment individually — pump, screed, trowels
Include supervision and foreman costs
SECTION 4
7 ITEMS
SITE CONDITIONS
Visit the site before you price — always
Factor access, staging, and logistics into cost
Account for urban restrictions and weather constraints
SECTION 5
6 ITEMS
SUBCONTRACTORS & MATERIAL
Get 2-3 ready-mix quotes before every bid
Confirm price lock terms on longer projects
Identify backup suppliers before you need them
SECTION 6
7 ITEMS
BID SUBMISSION
Format proposals professionally — it signals quality
State all exclusions explicitly in writing
Apply margin intentionally, not as an afterthought
SECTION 7
6 ITEMS
POST-BID FOLLOW UP
Follow up within 48-72 hours of bid day — every time
Log every bid in your pipeline or CRM
Be ready to value-engineer if the GC needs to cut cost
WHO THIS IS FOR
Built for the Contractor in the Field.
Not a textbook. Not theory. This checklist comes from people who've actually poured concrete, submitted bids, and learned what it costs to miss something.
🏢 Commercial Concrete Subcontractors
Bidding on GC-awarded commercial projects and looking to win more consistently
📋 In-House Estimators
Looking for a structured review process to catch errors before submission
📈 Growing Contractors
Ready to bid more consistently and build a stronger pipeline without more overhead
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