GPS services include bid management in which the design documents (IFB – Information For Bid) are distributed to qualified contractors who in turn produce quotations in accordance with the scope of work. The quotations are then analyzed for compliance and overall understanding of the project scope. A design scope meeting may be conducted to discern discrepancies and allow for final bid submissions. The final bids are then evaluated for technical and financial accuracy and a recommendation is presented to the client based on all available information. The final decision is made by the client with guidance and assistance from Siemon GPS. The bid management services include: