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Contractor bid comparison worksheet
Put up to three proposals on the same page, expose missing scope, and record the questions that must be resolved before you choose.
Contractor bid comparison worksheet
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Project and bidders
1. Scope matrix
Mark I = included, E = excluded, A = allowance, U = unit price, and ? = unclear. Add project-specific rows.
| Scope item | A | B | C | Notes / difference |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protection and access | ||||
| Demolition and hauling | ||||
| Framing / structural work | ||||
| Plumbing | ||||
| Electrical | ||||
| HVAC / ventilation | ||||
| Insulation / waterproofing | ||||
| Fixtures / materials | ||||
| Finish work / paint | ||||
| Permits and inspections | ||||
| Cleanup and closeout | ||||
| Warranty |
2. Allowance and product normalization
| Product / allowance | A | B | C | Comparable target |
|---|---|---|---|---|
3. Price and risk normalization
| Calculation | A | B | C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Proposal total | $ | $ | $ |
| Likely allowance adjustment | $ | $ | $ |
| Missing comparable scope | $ | $ | $ |
| Known alternates | $ | $ | $ |
| Contingency held by owner | $ | $ | $ |
| Normalized comparison total | $ | $ | $ |
4. Verify and compare
- □ Legal name and CSLB record match
- □ Classification fits the work
- □ Insurance information reviewed
- □ Comparable recent references called
- □ Daily supervisor identified
- □ Subcontracted trades explained
- □ Start window and duration stated
- □ Payment milestones are clear
- □ Written change process explained
- □ Closeout documents listed
5. Questions to resolve
Decision record
This worksheet is general educational information, not legal, financial, engineering, or contractor advice. Independently verify credentials and current California requirements. Local Renovation Pros is a contractor-matching platform, not a licensed contractor.