Use this dialog box to add alternate items to the currently open procurement item.

Alternate items could be items that can take the place of scope items if they are not available. For example, if you want elm trees, but you know they probably will not be available, you could enter maple trees as an alternate item for bid. You could also gather alternate bids from subcontractors so that they can try out bids with different materials.

For example, if you think you can only afford linoleum flooring, you would put linoleum in your scope of work. However, ideally the owner may want tile flooring, so you might collect bids for tile flooring as an alternate because you might be able to get the tile for not much more than the linoleum, or if you might get the funds later.

Title

The name of the item.

Alternate Cost:

Quantity

The number of items required.

U of M

The unit of measurement, if applicable.

Unit Price

The price per unit for the item.

Total Cost

The sum of all items in this document.

Comments

Any additional details about the item.

How to access this dialog box:

1. Expand the Contract Information folder in the Project View and click Procurement.
2. From the Procurement Items Log Window, choose a procurement item document.
3. From a Procurement Item Document Window, click the Bid Tabulation tab.
4. Click Add (next to Alternates).

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