New Dates

• Prebid meeting location — whether it’s in person (with the address) or online via Zoom or Google Meet

• Questions due date — the deadline to submit all questions

• Award date, proceed date, commencement date, and completion date — when available, these give you a clearer picture of when the work is expected to start and finish

Surety & Risk / Insurance

• Bond delivery rules — whether the agency requires physical original bonds within a few days after the bid, or if electronic copies are accepted

• Commercial umbrella policy required?

• Additional insurance requirements when listed: workers’ compensation, pollution liability, sexual abuse liability, builders risk, and professional liability

Requirements

• Subcontracting limit % — if there’s a cap on how much of the job can be subcontracted

• Minimum qualifications — past job history or other experience requirements

• Required registrations the contractor must have

• Personnel screening requirements — license checks or background checks (especially for schools or sensitive public sites)

• Retention percentage the agency will withhold

• Warranty period — how long the contractor must guarantee and maintain the work

Compliance

• Community Workforce Agreement — if one is required (these can add complexity)

• Third-party hire requirements % — when a third-party manager, consultant, or other professional services are needed beyond the contractor’s normal role

• Local hire target % — requirements to hire local workers or contractors beyond standard outreach programs

• Agency preferences — anything the agency looks for that can improve a bid’s chances

• Encroachment permit responsibility — whether the contractor or the agency is responsible for pulling the permits