Shared contractor scope

Describe the same project
to every bidder.

A shared scope is one project description sent to every contractor. It helps you compare the same work instead of comparing totals built on different assumptions.

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01 Name the projectProject city or townshipRepair or projectEstimated paintable surface area (sq. ft., not floor area)

02 Describe the workWhat should the finished project accomplish?

Make the description specific to your home

Name what you want changed, what stays, and what a finished job should include. It is fine to leave decisions open—ask bidders to identify them.

What should a exterior painting quote cover?

surface schedule, washing and preparation, scraping and repairs, caulking, primer, exact coating products, coats, access and containment, weather limits, landscaping protection, cleanup, touch-ups, and warranty

Ask each bidder to identify included work, exclusions, and allowances in writing.

03 Note what is undecidedProducts or finishes not chosen yetList anything still undecided. Ask each bidder to name the product priced or the dollar amount included.Conditions the contractor still needs to inspectExamples: hidden damage, access limits, measurements, or who handles permits. Leave uncertain facts for the bidder to verify.

Your description is not saved automatically. Save a device copy, copy the text, or print the finished version before leaving.

What this description does not decide.

It does not decide design, structural safety, diagnosis, code compliance, permit requirements, safe work methods, or the final contract. Use qualified professionals and the local office that handles permits for those decisions.

Describe the same projectto every bidder.

What this description does not decide.

Describe the same project
to every bidder.