Professionalism - Bid Specification

What To Look For: Bid Specifications

Why It's Important: Many people are unaware that there are varying levels of job bid specifications. Most contractors provide a L-0 (No written bid) or an L-1 (Basic receipt or invoice). The minimum you should accept is an L-2 bid, which details the type and amount of materials to be used. Even better than that is an L-3 bid which lists measurements, estimates time to be spent on the job, and details the type and amount of materials to be used. Always make sure the bid has the contractor's signature on it.

To learn more about what to expect from a quality contractor, please read our Contractor Standards Guide Overview and request a copy of the complete Contractor Standards Guide.