Preparing the published article.
Site Visits and Pre-bid Meetings
The site visit is where bid risk is reduced for free.
What to observe
| Item | Why it matters |
|---|---|
| Access | Door widths, lift capacity and delivery routes |
| Services | Power capacity, compressed air, network and drainage |
| Environment | Dust, temperature, humidity and hazardous areas |
| Interfaces | Existing equipment, conveyors and control systems |
| Working hours | Production windows available for installation |
Follow-up discipline
- Photograph and measure rather than relying on memory.
- Confirm in writing anything that changes the specification.
- Log who attended and what was answered.
- Price the risk if an answer stayed vague.
Site conditions frequently change the price. Record assumptions so they can be revisited.