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 of short list of bid items
| 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 | 
Example of comprehensive list of bid items
Some jobs require an extensive list of bid items.
| 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 |