A method used for evaluating bids in the Chinese construction industry

摘要

Firstly, the history of development of competitive bidding systems in China is reviewed. Then, a method for evaluating bids used in Beijing-which is based on multiple criteria such as "Degree of response to the bid document", "Construction organization design", "Firm honor and competence", "Bid prices and amounts used of steel, cement and lumber", etc-is presented. Thirdly, a real case in the Beijing construction market is given to demonstrate the method. Finally, some problems on the bidding systems presently existing in China that are in urgent need of further research are proposed. This paper will benefit anyone wishing to deal with bidding for a project from China.