Step 13:
Enter Quotations

When entering quotations you will be prompted to enter the sub or supplier’s name, address, phone and fax along with the unit price, taxes and any qualifications. The quantity is generated automatically by the software.

Subcontract Bid Line Quotation:
This is a single quotation from a Subcontractor for any line in the bid breakdown. Usually Subcontractors will quote on Bid Items.

Subcontract Bid Line Package:
This is a price from a Subcontractor on a package of items. Click on “Add Item Line” to select the lines to be included.

Bid Resource Quotation:
This is normally a quotation from a supplier for material.

Bid Resource Package:
This is a quotation from a supplier on a package of material. For example a pipe supplier may quote on a package of pipe sizes and fittings.

Step 14:
Award Quotations

Enter Quick Quotations:
Within the Close Bid form you can also enter last minute quotations without leaving the window. Click on “View Bid Closing”, then point to any line in the bid and select “Enter Quick Quote”. Enter the name, price and select the currency.

Award Subcontract Quotations:

To view, compare and select subcontract quotations for individual lines in the bid click on “View Bid Closing”. Point to any line in the bid a select “Show Quotations”. The quotations will be displayed in a window at the bottom of the form, along with your bid. If a plug unit rate had been entered first it will also be displayed. To “Award” the item, point to the line and “Double Click”. The awarded price will be displayed with a yellow background. When you award the contract you will also be prompted to discount the quotation if you wish. The name of the awarded subcontractors will be displayed on the Close Bid form.