The Bidding phase follows completion of the Construction Documents (CDs) phase, and typically occurs concurrent with permitting. Sarfatty Associates can tailor the services we provide to assist clients with obtaining and/or negotiating a contract to construct a project. Some clients request complete bidding services, including assisting the owner with pre-qualification of contractors, preparation of a bid package that includes the bid invitation with instructions and the construction documents, conducting a pre-bid meeting, preparation of a bid evaluation with report to ensure the bids are complete, assistance with negotiating the bid for potential cost savings and preparation of the construction contract. Other clients select some of these services on an a la carte basis to meet their specific needs while others handle all aspects of bidding and awarding the contract on their own.