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𝟱 𝗧𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴𝘀 𝗘𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘆 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗰𝘁𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝗵𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗩𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗳𝘆 𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗦𝘂𝗯𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗕𝗶𝗱 You built the estimate. Now run this checklist before it leaves your desk: ✅ 1. SCOPE MATCH Does your estimate match the drawing set you are actually bidding on? Revision clouds and addenda are the #1 source of scope misalignment. ✅ 2. PRICING DATE When was the material pricing confirmed? Anything older than 30 days in today's market is a risk you're carrying. ✅ 3. EXCLUSIONS DOCUMENTED Every assumption you made should be an explicit exclusion. If it's not written, it's included — in the client's mind. ✅ 4. SUBCONTRACTOR COVERAGE Do you have actual sub quotes for your major scopes, or are you carrying allowances? Know the difference before you sign. ✅ 5. CONTINGENCY STRATEGY Named contingency = you control the narrative. No contingency = you absorb every unknown silently. This checklist alone will prevent 80% of post-award budget problems. EstimaCore builds all of this into every estimate we deliver. 📩 estimacore.com #ConstructionTips #BidChecklist #EstimaCore #ContractorAdvice #PreBid #BidStrategy #ConstructionBusiness