Custom Home Builders

Upon completion of the architectural working drawings which form the bid/tender documentation a bid process is commenced.  The bid/tender documentation is distributed to custom home builder companies on day one of bid process. Threadgold Architecture + Construction, after client approval, invites six Fort-Worth custom home general contractors to bid.  Six builders who are available to bid on the custom home design are issued architectural working drawings.

Custom home builders bid process.

All Fort-Worth custom home general contractors receive an identical set of tender documentation to submit a bid price.  The bid/tender program is typically a six (6) week bid duration. The Fort-Worth custom home builders shall submit a lump sum price based on the same project parameters.  Parameters include: building contract, construction program, liquidated damages and an identical scope of work as identified in the bid documentation. Following the custom home design bid process, Threadgold Architecture + Construction provides a bid analysis to the client.  The custom home builders bids always vary and may yield significant cost savings for discerning clients. The bid documentation then forms the contract documents along with any addenda issued through the bidding period.

The traditional design-and-bid process building procurement strategy  is the preferred option for state and federal governments.  This bid process helps government agencies to meet the allocated building budget.  Threadgold Architecture + Construction  partners with a  Fort-Worth custom home builders throughout the custom home design bid process.

Custom home design builder contract engagement.

Upon completion of the architectural working drawings for the custom home design ;  they form the bid documentation.  Fort-Worth custom home builders will be selected by the client through a variety of building partnerships. The practice, on behalf of and approved by the client, invites numerous Fort-Worth custom home builders to bid.

All the tenderers/bidders receive an identical set of documentation for submission of a bid price after the bidding period. Each builder submits a lump sum price based on the same project parameters which is called a ‘conforming’ bid.  Ideally, the building contract, construction program, liquidated damages and scope of work are consistent across bids. Following the custom home design bid process, Threadgold architecture + Construction  provides bid/tender analysis to the client. The traditional design-and-bid process can yield significant cost savings for discerning clients.  The architectural drawing documentation ultimately forming the contract documents and incorporating addenda issued through the six week bidding period.

Residential builder bid analysis.

After the closing date and completion of bid analysis, the client chooses the Fort-Worth custom home builder.  Clients typically assess bids/tenders based on the lump sum tender price and program submitted by each bidder. Lump Sum Building Contracts are drawn up and signed with working drawings, specifications and any addenda issued to bidders.  Should the client desire a full architectural service, we can superintend the contract throughout the construction program.  Superintendence activities include issuing Extensions of Time, Contract Variations and Contract Sum Adjustments and assessing/approving builder’s progress claims.