CHOP | 2.3.9 | pp 6, 7
 
If part of the agreed-to services, the architect may assist the client in analyzing the bids and reporting, however it is the client who will select the successful bidder.
 
The architect will carefully review each bid. Prior to reporting to the client, the architect should analyze and research:

• the completeness of each bid;
  
• the bid amount and the amount of value added taxes such as GST, HST or QST;
  
• the proposed construction start date and schedule;
  
• inclusion of all addenda;
  
• sub-contractors listed, including follow-up of the references;
  
• manufacturers and suppliers listed with follow-up as required;
  
• alternatives;
  
• unit prices.

Bids are described in the following two terms:

• compliant bid;
  
• non-compliant bid, that is any irregular bid that might be considered informal, non responsive, incomplete, improperly qualified or conditional.
  

Any bid is considered non-compliant if:

• it does not meet the basic requirements concerning confidentiality (for example, being in a sealed envelope);
  
• it does not indicate that the correct number of addenda were received and included in the bid amount;
  
• it is not accompanied by the requested bid bond or bid security;
  
• it is not properly signed or sealed;
  
• bonding requirements are not submitted (for example, “Consent of Surety” or “Agreement to Bond”).

Refer also to CCDC 22, A Guide to Construction Surety Bonds.
 
Any bid deemed non-compliant should be rejected.