Scope of Work
Describe site preparation, excavation limits, backfill, drainage provisions, and connections to adjacent structures. Clear scope prevents interpretation disputes and change-order claims.
A well-crafted proposal reduces disputes, clarifies responsibilities for permits and inspections, and provides a basis for pricing, change orders, and lien avoidance. It protects both owner and contractor by documenting site conditions, design assumptions, and acceptance criteria.
Each party relies on the document to confirm scope, allocate permitting responsibilities, and establish payment and acceptance conditions.
Describe site preparation, excavation limits, backfill, drainage provisions, and connections to adjacent structures. Clear scope prevents interpretation disputes and change-order claims.
Provide engineering requirements, compaction standards, geogrid placement, and allowable tolerances. Reference applicable codes or engineer-supplied plans.
Include plan views and cross-sections showing wall location, elevations, and critical dimensions. Attach engineer-stamped drawings when required for permits.
List mobilization date, estimated duration, and any sequencing constraints tied to weather or site access.
State total price, deposit, progress payments, retainage, and accepted payment methods. Tie payments to measurable milestones to reduce disputes.
Spell out workmanship warranty, material warranties, responsibility for settlement, and insurance requirements including limits and certificate evidence.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Authentication Method | Email link or SMS code depending on risk |
| Field Types | Signature, initials, date, checkbox, file upload |
| Conditional Logic | Show change-order fields only when cost increases |
| Reminder Schedule | Auto-reminders at 3 and 7 days if unsigned |
Preserve original signed PDFs and audit logs. Choose tools that support bulk distribution, conditional fields, and integrations with project management or storage systems to streamline administration.
Date the contractor issues the proposal to the owner
Customary 7–14 days for owner review and questions
Date by which owner must accept to lock price and schedule
Variable; allow several weeks depending on jurisdiction
Planned start date once permits and payments are in place
Contractor delivers proposal and supporting drawings to owner
Owner inspects proposal, requests clarifications or revisions
Owner and contractor sign the accepted proposal or contract
Mobilization and on-site commencement once all prerequisites met
A regional property manager standardized proposals across portfolios to reduce review cycles and vendor disputes.
A construction firm added standard geotechnical attachments to proposals to reduce change orders.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Bulk Send | Yes (Business Premium) | Varies | Varies | Varies | Varies |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies | Varies | Varies |