Scope of Work
Describe specific site tasks, limits of work, required equipment, utility relocations, erosion control, and quality standards. Use measurable criteria to avoid ambiguity during construction and inspections.
Use a Project Management Sitework Proposal to set clear expectations for cost, schedule, and deliverables before work begins. Clear proposals reduce disputes, support accurate bidding, and establish measurable acceptance criteria tied to payment milestones and project closeout.
Typical users include general contractors, sitework subcontractors, civil engineers, and project owners responsible for site preparation and permitting.
Ensure signatories and contact details are current, and attach relevant drawings and specifications before circulation.
An authorized signatory is a company officer or delegated representative with written authority to bind the organization to contracts. Include title, corporate affiliation, and attach any board resolutions or agency letters if signatory authority is not apparent from company records. Mismatches can delay execution.
The project manager on the proposal is the on-site point of contact responsible for coordinating mobilization, daily operations, safety compliance, and change order documentation. Provide name, phone number, and escalation contacts. Lack of a designated manager increases risk of schedule slips and disputes.
Describe specific site tasks, limits of work, required equipment, utility relocations, erosion control, and quality standards. Use measurable criteria to avoid ambiguity during construction and inspections.
Provide start date, milestone dates, duration estimates, and sequencing constraints. Note weather allowances and required inspections and mobilization that may affect the critical path and payment timing.
Itemize unit rates, extended totals, allowances, contingency, taxes, and permit costs. Show how quantities multiply by rates and include a subtotal, tax, total, and payment schedule.
State payment terms, retainage percentage, change order procedures, dispute resolution method, warranty period, and termination rights. Be specific and include notice addresses for claims to reduce disputes.
List drawings, specifications, soil reports, permits, and schedule of values attached to the proposal. Reference revision numbers and dates for each attachment and provide digital file names and formats.
Provide signature blocks for owner and contractor with printed names, titles, dates, and a statement that the signed proposal becomes the controlling contract document when executed.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Project Name Field | Single-line text field, required. |
| Quantity and Unit Price | Numeric fields with formula to calculate line totals. |
| Attachments Upload | Allow PDFs, DOCX, and image files up to specified MB. |
| Signer Authentication | Email link by default; SMS or KBA optional. |
Choose platforms that support PDF/DOCX, mobile signing, secure authentication options, and integrations with project management systems.
Date document is first sent to recipient.
Time window the proposal price and terms remain valid.
Final date by which owner must sign to accept.
Estimated start of on-site work after notice to proceed.
Dates tied to deliverables, inspections, or progress claims.
| 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 by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor | Varies by vendor |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| Envelope Cap | No cap | 100 envelopes/user/year | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
Optica Ventures streamlined submittal and approval of sitework proposals across remote project sites to reduce administrative overhead and delays.
Martin Properties moved signature capture for grading and paving proposals entirely online, reducing trips to field offices and in-person signings.