POINT OF VIEW: How Do I Get An Apple To Apple Comparison On Cleanroom Proposals?

摘要

That's a tough one, but for simple, relatively small cleanroom projects there are a few things that you can do to help ensure everyone bidding the job is "singing from the same song sheet." No matter how simple, it's very important to generate a specification sheet and conceptual drawing or sketch and make sure all the prospective bidders get it and reference it in their proposal. The sketch must include the ceiling height in the cleanroom and room sizes. Ask them to separately itemize any items that they feel are needed but are not included in the spec sheet. If you do not have anyone in your organization qualified to generate this document, hire an outside consultant with the understanding that all you need is a very basic scope statement. The time you spend trying to figure out the differences between bids will cost you more time, money, and frustration than the consultant will charge. Plan on at least two bid phases, initial and final bids. As you evaluate the bids you will get a better understanding of what is needed and can make better decisions regarding what to specify in the final bid phase. The evaluation phase of the bids can almost be an education on cleanroom design for your staff. Don't be shy about asking contractors why one proposal is different than another. Make sure you are comfortable with their explanation.