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The short answer: a bid should name the project, spell out what you will and will not do, break down the price, say how long the price is good for, and show how the client accepts.

The template below adds up your price and the GST/HST for you. It is a template to adapt, not legal advice. For a client job with real risk, follow it with the service agreement template.

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You and the client
1. You and the client
The bid
2. The bid
The work
3. The work
Your price
4. Your price
Payment
5. Payment

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How to write a bid that wins fairly

  1. Walk the site. Measure, take photos and note anything that could change the price.
  2. Write the scope in plain words. The client should see exactly what they are buying.
  3. List what is not included. Most fights over extras start with a gap here.
  4. State your assumptions. If the price depends on clear access or no hidden damage, say so.
  5. Set a valid-until date. It protects you from a price that has gone stale.

Check your number first

Before you send a price, run it through the profit margin calculator. Adding 30% to your cost does not give you a 30% margin. The markup calculator shows the difference.

When the job changes

Once work starts, use a change order for anything outside the bid. For larger projects, a statement of work can set out deliverables and dates. When the work is billed, the construction invoice template handles deposits and progress billing.

Questions

What should a bid include?

Your business and the client, the project, the scope, what is not included, the price, GST/HST, the timing, the payment terms, a valid-until date and a place to accept.

What is the difference between a bid, a quote and an estimate?

People use the words loosely. In general, a bid or quote is a price you are offering to stand behind for a set scope, and an estimate is your best guess at the final cost. Say which one you mean in the document.

Should I bid a fixed price or time and materials?

A fixed price suits work you can measure well. Time and materials suits work with unknowns, such as older buildings. The template handles both, and the wording changes with your choice.

How long should a bid stay valid?

Long enough for the client to decide, and short enough that your material prices still hold. Pick a date and write it on the bid.

Should I show GST/HST on a bid?

If you are registered, showing it stops a surprise later. Choose your rate in the form and the template adds it. If you are not registered, choose none.

Is this bid template free?

Yes. Fill it in, preview it on the page, then download the PDF or print it. You do not need an account, and your draft is saved in this browser only.

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About this information

This page is general information, not financial, legal, or tax advice. We gathered it from public sources (banks, payment providers, government agencies such as the CRA, and published industry rates), and it reflects our understanding when it was last updated. Rates, limits, fees, and rules change without notice, and your situation may differ from the general case.

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