A list of invited general contractors can also be posted
so the sub-trades know who to bid to. There is an
option in the PlanPoint platform for members to add
themselves to a bidders list, but this function can be
disabled if the owner prefers to keep plan holder information
private.
Posting plans and specs is also at the discretion of the
owner. If the preference is to keep tender documents
private or control who can view them, CARM adjusts
platform settings or specifies within the project description
as to how potential bidders should access the
information. For example:
• Interested bidders can be instructed to contact the
owner directly for further information or to get a
copy of the documents from a specified office in
person; or
• Bidders can obtain hard copies (at a memberreduced
fee) for viewing and will be distributed at
CARM’s in-house Planroom.
To maintain complete information on the PlanPoint
platform, once the tender has closed, CARM requires
owners to provide a list of bidders for the tender, the
total dollar amount of each bid and identification of the
successful bidder.
CARM In-House Planroom
CARM hosts hard copies of plans and specs in a convenient
library format. Any owner can host a project in
CARM’s Planroom, but only CARM members can borrow
or view documents unless, of course, it is specifically
instructed within the tender documents to go to
CARM to view or obtain project documents. The owner
would then provide copies made for specific people or
allow CARM staff to distribute to anyone requesting
documents. CARM can also track who views and borrows
documents until the tender closing date.
Tender Close Location
Owners may also want to take advantage of the CARM
office for purposes of receiving bids on closing date.
Bidders are instructed to submit to the CARM office
and CARM staff will time stamp the bids, which are then
kept under lock and key until the owner picks them up.
For more information on any of these free services,
please contact the CARM office at 204-727-4567.
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