Common Mistakes When Submitting Bids

Bidder's checklist

Avoid common mistakes that may cause your bid to be rejected.

•         Failure to sign bid documents
•         Bid not received on time
•         Failure to quote price
•         FOB Point changed
•         Prices are not firm for duration of contract period
•         Failure to meet or exceed the published specifications
•         Failure to submit literature on specifications
•         Estimated freight charges not included in quoted price
•         Failure to meet mandatory requirements
•         Failure to submit bid bond if required
•         Failure to submit bid in sealed envelope if required
•         Failure to write Louisiana Contractors License Number on exterior of envelope if required
•         Failure to provide proof of complete insurance information per solicitation requirements
•         Failure to make mandatory jobsite visits when required by the solicitation and provide verifications
•         Failure to attend mandatory pre-bid conferences when required by the solicitation