Understanding Bids - Don't Miss The Little Things
Making informed decisions about audio-visual projects is crucial. We've compiled a detailed checklist to help you navigate the complexities of evaluating different bids and quotes.
Key Points:
- Ensure you can see and verify all part numbers. Are they combined in packages, or can you identify individual components easily?
- Confirm that all products are new, avoiding potential issues with used or subpar materials. Watch out for B-stock, C-stock, or open-stock products.
- Learn how wire costs can vary significantly based on performance criteria, manufacturing location, and type. Get the details to make informed choices.
- Explore what "turnkey" means in AV projects and its implications when functional components are missed in a bid or specification. Understand who bears the cost.
- Dive into the often-overlooked aspects of travel costs and labor. Discover who is responsible for these costs, how they are billed, and potential overages.
- Clarify if equipment rentals, such as scissor lifts or scaffolding, are included in the bid. Beware of hidden costs that may affect your decision.
- Learn about the different practices regarding who pulls, terminates, and tests cables in AV projects. This can significantly impact labor and product expenses.
Making informed decisions is key to a successful AV project. Download the checklist from our partnership with Summit Integrated Systems, here.
This video was produced in partnership with Summit Integrated Systems and is a part of a wide range of videos produced, entitled LINK.
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