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Project400 finished sq. ft. home additionDavison Township, MichiganWhat we know nowProducts and finish selections are not final; bidders should name exact products or realistic budget placeholders
Ask every bidder to price these separatelydesign, foundation, structural connection to the existing house, exterior weather protection, utilities, finishes, site restoration, permits, and inspections
What each bidder must inspect or confirmConcealed conditions and repair limits must be identified and priced through written change approval
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Please provide a complete written proposal for a 400 finished sq. ft. home addition in Davison Township, Michigan. Project goal: Complete the project with comparable written bids and clearly assigned responsibilities. Include and separately identify design, foundation, structural connection to the existing house, exterior weather protection, utilities, finishes, site restoration, permits, and inspections. Selections: Products and finish selections are not final; bidders should name exact products or realistic budget placeholders. Conditions still unknown: Concealed conditions and repair limits must be identified and priced through written change approval. State exact inclusions, exclusions, quantities, products, budget allowances for items not selected yet, unit prices for uncertain work, permit responsibility, schedule, payment milestones (payments tied to completed work), warranty, cleanup, inspection coordination, and final approvals and records required before final payment.
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