Q. Do I have to be prequalified to bid on ¾º²Ê×ãÇòapp projects?
A. Most of our bid packages are available for all firms to bid without advance prequalification. Where advance prequalification is required for a specific bid package, we will advertise and/or contact potential bidders for prequalification information prior to issuing bid documents. ¾º²Ê×ãÇòapp's prequalification process is free and is managed through TradeTapp. While prequalification is not a requirement to pursue ¾º²Ê×ãÇòapp projects, it does need to be done prior to being awarded a contract with ¾º²Ê×ãÇòapp.
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Q. Will I have to provide a Payment and Performance Bond?
A. We often utilize Subcontractor Default Insurance in lieu of traditional trade partner bonding. To qualify, you must be registered with ¾º²Ê×ãÇòapp throughÌýTextura. Payment and performance bonds may still be required in certain instances due to the size of the proposed trade partner or state law, i.e. Washington GC/CM workÌýLearn more about TexturaÌýÌý
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Q. What are ¾º²Ê×ãÇòapp’s Safety Requirements?
A. Trade partners are required to comply with our Zero Injury Program, including its procedures, practices, and policies. Refer to ourÌýstandard Trade PartnerÌýSafety Program RequirementsÌýfor more information.
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Q. Does ¾º²Ê×ãÇòapp have a Drug & Alcohol Testing Requirement?
A. Yes. ¾º²Ê×ãÇòapp is a drug and alcohol-free workplace. By assigning employees to work at the Project, trade partner represents that it has conducted substance abuse screening of such employees to screen for the presence of drugs or alcohol.
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Q. Where can I find bid documents?
A. Most bid documents are available online via ourÌý. If you do not have a BuildingConnected account, you can make one for freeÌý.
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Q. How do I get on ¾º²Ê×ãÇòapp’s database, learn about opportunities and/or about a particular project?
A.ÌýThe BuildingConnected website is one place to find information on specific bid opportunities with ¾º²Ê×ãÇòapp. If you are registered in our trade partner database inÌý, you will also receive a quarterly email newsletter regarding upcoming bid opportunities as well as direct communication from us with specific information for bid opportunities. To be added to our database, pleaseÌýcomplete this formÌýand we will be in touch soon.
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Q. When can I expect to get bid results?
A. Most projects will not have immediate bid results. We need time to properly evaluate each proposal to do a fair and complete analysis. Typically, two weeks following a bid we will have a good idea of who is the apparent low bidder for each trade and will do our best to contact all bidders with feedback.
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