Common use of Trade Bids Clause in Contracts

Trade Bids. Subcontractors and Suppliers; Bidding Procedures. During the Design & Preconstruction Phase, the Design-Builder shall seek to develop subcontractor interest in the Project. Within fifteen (15) days after the completion of the schematic design, the Design- Builder shall provide to the Department for its review and approval a written submission on the proposed bidding procedures. Such procedures shall include (i) a list of proposed trade packages; (ii) a list of trade subcontractors that will be invited to bid on each such package; and (iii) a narrative description of the process. At least three (3) potential subcontractors shall be identified for each trade package. A copy of this deliverable must be submitted to both the Program Manager and the Contracting Officer. In the event the Department does not approve the proposed bidding procedures within fifteen (15) days after its receipt, such procedures shall be deemed approved unless the Department advises that such is still under review.