Identify potential firms
Identify potential subcontractors and vendors from Sher’s nationwide network and other project-specific sources, considering the work, location, and availability.
Bidding and procurement
Compare more than the bottom line.
A proposal is useful only when the scope behind it is understood. Sher draws on a nationwide subcontractor and vendor network to help owners find potential bidders, understand proposals, and evaluate options before an award decision.
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01The comparison
Bring the proposals into a common view.
Assist with bid solicitation
Help organize the bid request, communicate the intended scope, and coordinate questions so invited firms have a clear basis for their proposals.
Support subcontractor pre-vetting
Help gather and review information relevant to the owner’s requirements, such as experience, capacity, references, and requested documentation. Inclusion in the network does not mean a firm has already qualified for a particular project.
Look inside the proposal
Review inclusions, exclusions, allowances, and qualifications to understand what each proposal does and does not cover.
Clarify the differences
Compare proposals on a consistent basis and raise questions where scope or assumptions differ.
Support the award decision
Bring the scope review, proposal comparisons, and outstanding questions together so the owner can evaluate options before making an award decision.
02The decision structure
Know what needs clarification.
| Review area | Proposal A | Proposal B | Questions for clarification |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope coverage | Scope described | Clarification needed | Do both proposals cover the same work? |
| Exclusions and allowances | Allowance identified | Exclusion noted | Which responsibilities remain with the owner? |
| Schedule assumptions | Sequence noted | Timing to confirm | Are the milestones based on the same assumptions? |
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