Preparing the published article.
When Clarification Answers Change the Scope
A one-paragraph answer can move the price by ten per cent.
How to handle it
| Step | Action |
|---|---|
| Read | Compare the answer against the original requirement |
| Assess | Identify technical, schedule and cost impact |
| Quantify | Update the estimate using the same method as the original |
| Confirm | Raise it as a question if the answer is ambiguous |
| Document | Record the change in your bid file |
Common situations
- An answer that adds a device or interface nobody priced.
- An answer that changes acceptance criteria.
- An answer that contradicts an earlier answer.
Only written answers from the issuer change the requirement. Verbal comments at site visits do not.