In this stage of the process, the bid documents go to potential contractors, so they can price the project and bid on it to win the contract.

Architect advertises for the bids through a variety of media. Architect issues instructions to bidders, bid forms, the previously mentioned completed construction documents, owner-contractor agreements, a labor and material bond, and other bidding documents.

A pre-bid meeting is arranged to study any complicated or unique requirements.

The Owner and Architect evaluate and select a winning bid.

Negotiation with selected Contractor takes place before the bid is signed.

DELIVERABLES: A letter to the selected bidder to inform that construction can begin, and a signed construction contract.