Quotation and subcontractor sheets

- [Instructor] Although most materials are priced…on takeoff sheets, some larger items and larger quantities…of items are priced by a lump sum quote.…Materials such as windows, toilets, electrical panel boards,…or any other large quantity, high value items…that are typically sold by the individual project…by one manufacturer would fall in this category.…Many times the specifications of the project…dictate the pricing of the materials,…and they must be reviewed by the manufacturers.…

That's the main reason this type of material is quoted…and not unit priced.…Estimators must review and compare these quotes…to find the lowest responsible quotation price…to use in their estimate.…Make sure the quotation price that you use…is from a reputable vendor who can provide the materials…as specified without exception and in conformance…with the schedule of the project.…Sometimes vendors or manufacturers…do not fully understand the project specifications…or conditions, and provide pricing that cannot be used…because the quoted material cannot be used…