Owner sector: federal
Federal construction bids and proposals, prepared to the FAR
Federal agencies buy construction through the Federal Acquisition Regulation, by sealed bid or negotiated proposal. We prepare the package each method needs.
Fixed price in 2 business hours. Pay only after you accept.
- Fixed price agreed before any work starts
- Plan review is free
- You pay only after you accept the price and delivery date
- Bid packages in 5 business days
- Your facts, your prices, your signature
Federal
Proposals and qualifications3
Public bids4
Task-order contracts1
Quick answer
Federal construction bid preparation from Bidmere covers sealed bids, two-step bids, FAR Part 15 proposals, IDIQ task orders, sources sought responses, SF 330 forms and bond paperwork. General and specialty contractors get a requirements matrix, drafts from approved facts and checklists. Packages are priced from $1,950, in 5 business days.
How do federal agencies buy construction?
By sealed bidding or by negotiated procurement, with separate rules for architect-engineer services and task order contracts.
- Sealed bidding (FAR Part 14): bids are opened publicly, and award goes to the responsible bidder whose conforming bid is most advantageous on price and price-related factors.
- Negotiated procurement (FAR Part 15): the solicitation states evaluation factors and their relative importance, and the agency may hold discussions.
- Architect-engineer selection (FAR 36.6): firms are evaluated on qualifications such as specialized experience, capacity and past performance. Price is not among the selection criteria.
- Task order contracts (FAR 16.5): each awardee gets a fair opportunity to be considered for each order, with stated exceptions.
Which package types do federal construction bids need?
| Package | Method | What you get |
|---|---|---|
| Public sealed bid | FAR Part 14 | Bid form workbook, addenda log, documents checklist |
| Two-step sealed bid | FAR 14.5 | Technical outline, price-leak check, step-two workbook |
| Negotiated proposal | FAR Part 15 | Section L and M matrix, technical and price volumes |
| IDIQ and MATOC | FAR 16.5 | Base matrix, task order template, order tracker |
| SF 330 | FAR 36.6 | Form sections from approved firm data |
| Sources sought response | FAR 10 and 15.201 | Question map, tailored capability statement |
| Bid security paperwork | FAR 28 | Requirements extract, surety request list |
What happens before the solicitation is issued?
Agencies may test the market first. Federal procurement notices, including sources sought notices, are posted on SAM.gov. Responses to requests for information are not offers.
A short, specific response can affect whether the work is set aside and how it is described. That makes it one of the cheapest steps in a federal pursuit.
A capability statement kept current makes these responses faster. It should state your NAICS codes, bonding approach, self-performed trades and a few relevant projects, all from facts you approve.
Which federal bid issues cost contractors most?
- An amendment not acknowledged by the time set for receipt
- Section L and Section M disagree on the outline
- SAM registration or representations out of date at the time of offer
- Past performance references that cannot be substantiated
- Pricing information in a step-one technical volume
- Bid security in the wrong form or amount
Have the solicitation in hand? Send the RFP or bid documents. Fixed quote within 2 business hours. Plan review is free, and you pay only after you accept.
Get a fixed quoteDo small business rules change a federal bid?
Often. Set-aside work limits who can compete, and some negotiated contracts above the threshold require a small business subcontracting plan with goals, planned amounts and reporting.
The solicitation states which rules apply. Your company represents its own size and status in SAM and in the offer. We organize the plan structure and the participation records; your team sets every figure and certifies.
What should you send for a federal bid?
Identify the solicitation or notice number, response stage, due date and required volumes. Then send:
- The solicitation and all amendments
- Approved project evidence, staffing and references
- Your approved pricing or estimate inputs
- Your SAM status and authorized signer
Before you send plans
Common questions about handing off the work
Will someone else be writing claims about my company?
Only from facts you supply and approve. Gaps go on a list for your decision. Nothing is invented to fill a page.
Who is responsible for the final submission?
Your company. We prepare and check. Your authorized signer approves, signs and submits.
What if our deadline is close?
Send the due date with your request. We confirm what can be delivered before you accept, or we tell you the scope needs to shrink.
What if the quote is more than we expected?
You see the fixed price before any work starts and pay nothing unless you accept it. You can also narrow the scope to selected sections.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
How much does federal construction bid preparation cost?
Each job gets a fixed price after we read the solicitation. Substantial bid and proposal packages are priced from $1,950. Smaller tasks, such as a prequalification form or a bond paperwork check, are quoted to the work. The quote arrives within 2 business hours, and you pay only after you accept.
How fast can you turn it around?
We reply with a fixed quote or our questions within 2 business hours. Substantial bid packages are ready in 5 business days from your accepted quote and complete documents. Large negotiated proposals may need longer, and the quote says so. Short responses like sources sought replies are faster.
What is the difference between a sealed bid and a negotiated proposal?
A sealed bid is opened publicly and awarded on price and price-related factors among conforming bids from responsible bidders. A negotiated proposal under FAR Part 15 is evaluated on stated factors, which can include technical approach and past performance, and the agency may hold discussions.
Are federal negotiated proposals priced differently?
Yes. Federal negotiated proposals are priced from $6,950 because they usually have several volumes, past performance write-ups and strict page limits. Sealed bid packages are priced from $1,950. Each quote is fixed after we read the solicitation, arrives within 2 business hours, and you pay only after you accept.
Where are federal construction opportunities posted?
On SAM.gov, where contract opportunities can be searched without an account. Each notice states its own questions, due date and reply method. Our list of construction bid sites and our guide to bidding on government contracts cover where else to look and how to get started.
Do you talk to the contracting officer for us?
No. Your company asks questions through the solicitation’s process, signs and submits. We prepare documents and list questions for your team to send. We do not represent your company to any agency, attend site visits or attend debriefs. Every communication with the government comes from your team.
How do you handle confidential documents?
Start with a short, non-confidential description in the quote form. The form takes text only, with no uploads and no payment. If the job needs your plans, financials or pricing, we arrange a secure document exchange after scope review. Leave private rates and personal data out of the first message.
Get a fixed quote
Share the project basics. You get a fixed price and delivery date within 2 business hours. Plan review is free, and you pay only after you accept.