What to Include in a Commercial Cabinet and Countertop Bid Request
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Bids are only comparable when every bidder prices the same scope. Most surprises on cabinet and countertop work come from what the bid request left out: a missing elevation, an unclear stone spec, or site rules nobody mentioned. Sending a complete package up front saves change orders later.
Drawings
- Floor plans with cabinet and countertop locations marked
- Elevations for each run, with heights, appliance openings and fillers
- Details for special items: reception desks, ADA sections, floating vanities, support brackets
- Unit-type plans and counts for multifamily or hospitality
- Revision dates, so everyone bids the same set
Specifications
| Item | What to specify |
|---|---|
| Cabinets | Line or construction standard, door style, finish, colors |
| Hardware | Hinges, slides, pulls and any locks |
| Countertops | Material, color or level, thickness, edge, backsplash |
| Sinks and fixtures | Models for cutouts; who supplies them |
| Certifications | Any required cabinet certification, such as KCMA programs |
| Accessibility | Accessible sections and their heights, per the approved drawings |
Schedule and Site Conditions
- Start date, phase dates and the completion date
- Work hours, after-hours requirements and building rules
- Delivery access: loading docks, freight elevators, stairs and storage space
- Who protects installed work, and who cleans up
- Document and insurance requirements for subcontractors on site
Ask Bidders to Break Out
- 1Cabinet supply and cabinet installation, separately
- 2Countertop material, fabrication and installation
- 3Edges, cutouts, backsplashes and support brackets
- 4Any items excluded, and any allowances
- 5Lead times for cabinets and stone. See cabinet lead times.
Frequently Asked Questions
What should a cabinet bid request include?
Plans and elevations, cabinet and countertop specs, hardware, sink and fixture models, quantities, schedule, site rules and the documents subcontractors must provide.
How do I compare cabinet and countertop bids?
Ask every bidder to price the same drawings and specs, and to break out supply, installation, countertop fabrication, extras, exclusions and lead times.
Ready to Send a Bid Package?
Mega Solutions installs cabinets and granite, quartz, quartzite and marble countertops for contractors, developers and businesses across metro Atlanta. Send your drawings and specs for a quote.
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