Step 12:
Analyze the Bid

Analyze Cash Flow

The system will allow the user to setup multiple cash flows. Click on “New Cash Flow” and give the cash flow a name.

Enter Cash Flow Details:
Enter Cost Lag Details on labor, equipment, material and subcontract costs. The remittance % is the portion of labor that can be submitted to unions or government later than the normal pay period. Enter Holdback retention on progress payments and subcontractor costs. Enter Payment details including billing period and Advance payment details along with Interest earned and interest paid information.

Generate a Cash Flow:
The system will allow the user to setup multiple cash flows. Before generating a cash flow, first go to the “Close Bid” form and “Spread” the bid.

Select the appropriate “Schedule” and click "Generate” to produce a cash flow report. On the report click on “View Graph” to print out the cash flow chart.

Chart Resources over Time:
In order to use this feature you must enter a “Schedule” first. Go to “Close Bid Reports” and select “Resource Histogram”. You must select a type of resource, from labor, equipment, material and subcontracts. Select the unit of time, highlight the resources to be included in the chart. Click “Generate” to view the report and “View Graph” to print a chart.

Manpower Loading:

Procurement Schedules: