Entering bid items

To enter bid items:

1. Open 3-5 Jobs (Accounts Receivable), and select the job.

2. Do one of the following:

   • On the Options menu, click Bid Items.
   • Click the detail button next to Bid Item in 9-5 Takeoffs.

3. For each bid item.

   1. In the Item# text box, enter your bid item number.
   2. In the Item Code text box, enter the bid item code required by the client.
   3. In the Description text box, enter a brief statement about the bid item.
   4. In the Unit text box, enter the unit of measurement.
   5. In the Quantity text box, enter the number of units.
   6. In the Item Type text box, enter the bid item type: 1-Base Bid, 2-Allowances, 3-Alternate, or 4-Changes.
   7. In the Overhead text box, enter the default overhead rate.
   8. In the Profit text box, enter the default profit rate.

4. Click File > Save.