AI can be a powerful tool to help any government contracting business. In this blog you will see an example of one way a contractor is able to use the CLEATUS AI GovCon Consulting platform to quickly find and bid on a government contract.

Yigit is the owner of GUNN Construction, a construction company seeking a government contract and utilizing CLEATUS. After setting up their company profile Yigit now receives daily contract emails with opportunities matched to his companies profile. Today he received NH200 Replace Door and Add Dumpster Pad which has a high score of 86/100. This matches his bid/no bid strategy so his will navigate to the CLEATUS platform to see more about this opportunity.

Once on the platform Yigit will check a few other key elements of this opportunity to confirm that it is a good fit for his company. Using CLEATUS’ compliance algorithm he is able to see that aside for his lack of past performances his company is still complaint to bit for this contract.

CLEATUS can answer his initial questions about this contract's scope of work because CLEATUS has already analyzed all of the documents in this solicitation notice vastly reducing the amount of time he spends on this.

Yigit’s Question: What is the scope of work for this contract?

CLEATUS’s Answer: The scope of work for the solicitation titled "NH200 Replace Door and Add Dumpster Pad" likely includes the following activities:

1. Replacing Existing Doors: This involves removing old or deteriorated doors and installing new ones that are likely to meet specific security, functional, and aesthetic standards.
2. Adding a Dumpster Pad: This task encompasses constructing a new pad specifically designed to hold dumpsters. It typically involves site preparation, laying down a suitable foundation, and finishing the surface to ensure durability and compliance with any relevant environmental regulations.

This project is aimed at enhancing the infrastructure and functionality of the facilities at Camp Lejeune, where the work is to be performed.

Next he must see what price he will bid this project for. He has already uploaded his standard hourly rates to his companies profile so CLEATUS can actually estimate what he can bid this project for.

Yigit’s Question: Please create a 2 page pricing proposal to submit to win this contract.

CLEATUS’s Answer: Pricing Proposal for the NH200 Replace Door and Add Dumpster Pad Project

Gunn Construction LLC

3533 Columbia Pike, Arlington, VA 22204

Solicitation No. N4008524R2811

Date: [Insert Date]

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Executive Summary

Gunn Construction LLC is committed to providing high-quality construction services at competitive prices. This pricing proposal offers a detailed breakdown of estimated costs associated with replacing doors and adding a dumpster pad at Camp Lejeune, ensuring full transparency and alignment with the budget constraints outlined in the request for proposal (RFP).

Cost Breakdown

1. Labor Costs

• Project Manager: $65/hour x 120 hours = $7,800
• General Laborers: $30/hour x 400 hours (5 laborers at 80 hours each) = $12,000
• Specialty Technician (Door Installation): $45/hour x 60 hours = $2,700

Subtotal Labor Costs: $22,500

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2. Material Costs

• Commercial Doors:
  • Quantity: 5
  • Cost per Door: $2,000
  • Total: $10,000
• Concrete for Dumpster Pad:
  • 20 cubic yards at $150 per cubic yard = $3,000
• Miscellaneous (Nails, Screws, Adhesive, etc.): $500

Subtotal Material Costs: $13,500

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3. Equipment Costs

• Concrete Mixer Rental: $100/day x 2 days = $200
• Heavy Duty Drill: $50/day x 3 days = $150

Subtotal Equipment Costs: $350

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4. Overhead Costs

• Project Insurance: $1,500
• Transportation and Logistics: $800

Subtotal Overhead Costs: $2,300

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5. Contingency Costs (5% of Total):

• (Labor + Materials + Equipment + Overhead) x 5% = $1,932.50

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TOTAL ESTIMATED PROJECT COST: $40,582.50

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Other Financial Considerations

• Completion Bond: $5,000 (To ensure project completion within stipulated terms and safeguard against unforeseen issues)

Summary

Gunn Construction LLC proposes a total project cost of $40,582.50 for undertaking the NH200 Replace Door and Add Dumpster Pad project. This estimate covers all necessary expenses, ensuring a comprehensive approach to project execution while keeping the costs contained within the stated preferences of under $1,000,000.

This proposal represents Gunn Construction LLC’s commitment to delivering value through efficient resource management and quality assurance across every aspect of this project. Our pricing is designed to offer the best overall value considering cost, quality, and adherence to specifications detailed in the solicitation.

We look forward to the opportunity to demonstrate our capabilities and ensure the successful completion of the project within budget and on schedule.

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This pricing proposal needs to be tailored with actual quantities, detailed specifications from the solicitation documents, and current market prices to better reflect realistic estimates. Integration of precise details will enhance accuracy and credibility in the competitive bidding process.

Now that Yigit has his pricing proposal and knows there are no major non-compliance issues he can go about finalizing his proposal for this project and filling in the required forms before submitting his bid. By drafting his proposal outline with CLEAUTS can quickly see a list of all required aspects of his proposal from standard forms to fill out to required proposal elements. He then asks CLEATUS to create those for him as well.

With just a few questions and minutes on CLEATUS Yigit is ready to bid and win this contract!

CLEATUS is a powerful tool for small business owners like Yigit as it is able to provide him with consulting, insight and automation greatly increasing his ability to focus on performing the work he does best!

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