Bid Preparation for Public Work: The Compliance-Heavy Playbook

Public construction bids are won and lost at the paperwork as much as at the price. Federal, state, and local agencies each have specific requirements for bid bonds, disclosure forms, certified payroll commitments, DBE participation, and dozens of other compliance artifacts — and any one missing item can render a bid nonresponsive. Here is the bid preparation playbook that keeps public bids competitive and compliant.