Ready To Bid? Be Sure To Read The Tender Documents Carefully

For a construction contractor who is about to bid, the obligation of good faith implies the duty to fully examine the terms and conditions of the call for tenders. Failure to meet these obligations can be fatal.

The client has a duty to inform the contractor of the aspects relevant to the contractor's bid. This duty to inform is a direct consequence of the contractor's assumption of the project risks.

Therefore, the contractor has an obligation to obtain information and ask any questions that may arise from the tender documents during the preparation of their bid. If in doubt as to what is expected of them as per the tender documents, the bidder cannot remain idle. They must be proactive and ask questions.