Guidelines for Acceptable Estimates in Online Applications
Examples of acceptable and non-acceptable estimates in online applications for infrastructure projects. Criteria include clear itemization, exclusion of unnecessary fees, proper documentation of road names, and accurate unit measurements to avoid common errors. These guidelines help ensure accuracy and transparency in cost estimates.
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Online Application continued -Example 1 Non-Acceptable Estimate This is not an acceptable estimate because it is lump sum for 4 streets, no to and from, and has design and inspection fees included.
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Online Application continued -Example 2 Non-Acceptable Estimate This is not an acceptable estimate because contingencies were included and no road name (including the to and from) was listed.
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Online Application continued -Example 4 Acceptable Estimate *Ensure striping is bid as the unit LFT, not LS. We see this error in estimates and bids often.
Online Application continued -Example 5 Acceptable Estimate Force Account *