Examples of bid items

Some jobs require contractors to use bid items as a means of breaking apart costs into different categories. Bid items can vary greatly from job to job. Some jobs might only use a few bid items, while others might use well over 100 bid items.

Example:

Short list of bid items to repair a water system

Row

Item#

Item Code

Description

1

0

None

1—Base Bid

2

1000

 

Tie in to 8” water main

3

2000

 

6” water line

4

3000

 

4” water line

5

5000

 

Fire hydrant

6

6000

 

Water service with meter

Some jobs require a more extensive list of bid items.

Example:

Comprehensive list of bid items to build an elementary school

Row

Item#

Item Code

Description

1

0

None

1—Base Bid

2

1000

 

General requirements

3

2000

 

Rough grading/utilities

4

3000

 

Site concrete

5

5000

 

Paving

6

6000

 

Landscaping

7

7000

 

Foundation slabs

8

8000

 

Wood framing

9

9000

 

Insulation