Wrong commercial clarification cost impact
Wrong commercial clarification cost impact
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Hello, I am a young project manager and I have a problem with a client because of wrong commercial clarification during bidding phase.
Unfortunately commercial guys confirmed for installation of steel platform without considering the price for this.
This involves 20.000 € don’t considered in our budget. The entire job is 400.000 €.
What would you do in this case?
“Fight” with the client until you will find a good agreement even if you are wrong or absorb the cost impact of this mistake?
Unfortunately commercial guys confirmed for installation of steel platform without considering the price for this.
This involves 20.000 € don’t considered in our budget. The entire job is 400.000 €.
What would you do in this case?
“Fight” with the client until you will find a good agreement even if you are wrong or absorb the cost impact of this mistake?
RE: Wrong commercial clarification cost impact
5% isn't a small mistake, but it may not be the end of the world. Is it larger or smaller than the selection margin for the contract? In other words, was the next lowest bidder between 400.000 and 420.000? If the answer is yes, then I think you should absorb it and make sure the estimating department never forgets about it. If you still would have been less than the next guy, then you could tell the client you made a mistake and try to negotiate payment. They may be willing to meet you part way.
Could also be a regional thing. You're in Italy? I don't have a clue about how contractors work in Italy or what would be considered normal practice in this case where you are. So keep that in mind.
RE: Wrong commercial clarification cost impact
RE: Wrong commercial clarification cost impact
If the scope didn't request the work, then the owner needs to cover the overage.
It is up to you to decide which situation you are facing and then be prepared to defend it to the owner if questioned.
RE: Wrong commercial clarification cost impact
under fidic red book,if the clarification is correct, and then the contractor doesn't quote accordingly, then the cost shall be deemed included in the rate. since the clarification is wrong, then the fault shall be cocurrent, such mistake shall negotiable .suggest you try to negotiate with the client for proper settlement of such cost.