Fictional sample · Training only · Not a real bid

Practice bid / no-bid

Read the fake package. Decide. Then use the free command to structure your thinking. No award is real — this is practice.

owner called - maybe school reno? need COR? deadline soon?? electrical part unclear site in fort sask? or sherwood? price maybe 180k? competitor already friendly with them

PROJECT: Community centre mechanical upgrade (FICTIONAL) FIT: 6/10 — we do HVAC well; electrical is partner risk DEADLINE: questions due Fri; close next Wed MUST-HAVES: COR, $5M liability, 3 similar refs FLAGS: unclear electrical scope; incumbent relationship DECISION: MAYBE — price partner electrical first, then bid only if margin holds OWNER: Estimator lead · review Monday 9am

Sample package (fictional)

INVITATION TO TENDER — FICTIONAL PRACTICE ONLY Project: Riverbend Community Centre — HVAC & Controls Upgrade Owner: Fictional Municipal Board (Alberta) Location: Near Fort Saskatchewan, AB Estimated value: $140,000 – $220,000 CAD Scope summary: - Replace 2 rooftop units (RTU) - Upgrade building controls integration - Balancing and commissioning - As-built documentation package Mandatory: - COR or SECOR (or equivalent) required - $5,000,000 commercial general liability - WCB clearance letter - Three references for similar public facility work (last 5 years) Schedule: - Mandatory site walk: Tuesday 10:00 (fictional) - Questions deadline: Friday 14:00 - Tender close: next Wednesday 14:00 local time - Substantial completion target: 10 weeks after award Notes: - Electrical feeder capacity is "to be confirmed by bidder" - Preferred work hours 7:00–17:00 weekdays; limited weekend access - Liquidated damages: $500/day (fictional) Submission: - PDF via portal (fictional) - Base bid + optional alternate for heat-pump RTUs

You are a careful bid assistant for an Alberta construction/trades company.
Company strengths: [YOUR STRENGTHS]
Ticket size we want: $[min]–$[max]
Paste tender text:
[PASTE SAMPLE ABOVE]

Give:
1) plain-English summary
2) fit score 1–10 with reasons
3) mandatory tickets/insurance/deadlines
4) red flags
5) Bid / Maybe / No with one next action
Do not invent requirements.

Practice bid / no-bid

Sample package (fictional)

Your call