Contractor Bid Comparison Kit: Bid Request, Vetting & Scorecard

Compare contractor bids fairly before you hire. Send every bidder the same scope with the bid request form, enter their prices line by line, and the spreadsheet shows each total, the lowest bid on every line, the spread between bids and any lines a contractor left at zero. A weighted scorecard rates each contractor on price, license and insurance, references, timeline, communication, warranty and payment terms, so you can pick the best value instead of the lowest number.

What's inside:

- Bid request form

- Contractor vetting checklist and red flags

- Payments and lien waiver guide

- Line-by-line bid comparison for 3 bidders

- Weighted scorecard

Good to know:

- PDF prints on letter paper. Sheets file works in Google Sheets and Excel.

- Example bids and contractors are made up.

Template only, not legal or tax advice. Landlord-tenant law varies by state and city, and it changes. Check your state and local rules, and have a licensed attorney review before you use this form.