Q.
In the Tendering Stage, what are the procedures?
A.
TENDERING FOR A CONTRACTOR
The architect will prepare Forms of Tender for main and specialist contractors. It is advisable to have at least three contractors submit costings (tenders) for a project. As each contractor will base their costing on the same information, tenders can be compared and analysed and the best price found. You and your architect should be satisfied, however, that each of the contractors is competent to carry out the work. For example, you should ask a contractor to see samples of previous work and speak to previous clients. The successful tender may not necessarily be the lowest one. If a tender is very low, the contractor may have missed something. In some cases, an architect and client may agree to negotiate a tender price with just one contractor.
Your architect, and your QS (if applicable), will use their expertise to help you evaluate the tenders received. Your architect will also advise on the most appropriate RIAI Form of Building Contract for your project as well as on insurance during construction.
Ref:
http://www.riai.ie/consumer_services/working_with_an_architect/the_project_stages/
Ref:
http://www.riai.ie/consumer_services/working_with_an_architect/the_project_stages/