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Make each bid describe the same project.

Scope decision	Bid A	Bid B	Bid C
The proposal identifies the project area and the air and thermal boundaries.	Bid A: The proposal identifies the project area and the air and thermal boundaries.	Bid B: The proposal identifies the project area and the air and thermal boundaries.	Bid C: The proposal identifies the project area and the air and thermal boundaries.
The contractor documents water, structure, pest, radon, and combustion concerns that need assessment.	Bid A: The contractor documents water, structure, pest, radon, and combustion concerns that need assessment.	Bid B: The contractor documents water, structure, pest, radon, and combustion concerns that need assessment.	Bid C: The contractor documents water, structure, pest, radon, and combustion concerns that need assessment.
The scope identifies surfaces to spray, areas to protect, and inspection access to leave open.	Bid A: The scope identifies surfaces to spray, areas to protect, and inspection access to leave open.	Bid B: The scope identifies surfaces to spray, areas to protect, and inspection access to leave open.	Bid C: The scope identifies surfaces to spray, areas to protect, and inspection access to leave open.
Required permits, inspections, qualifications, insurance, and responsible parties are identified.	Bid A: Required permits, inspections, qualifications, insurance, and responsible parties are identified.	Bid B: Required permits, inspections, qualifications, insurance, and responsible parties are identified.	Bid C: Required permits, inspections, qualifications, insurance, and responsible parties are identified.

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Ask for the evidence

Put the exact material and its requirements in writing.

Scope decision	Bid A	Bid B	Bid C
The exact product and formulation are named, with current label, safety data sheet, and technical documents.	Bid A: The exact product and formulation are named, with current label, safety data sheet, and technical documents.	Bid B: The exact product and formulation are named, with current label, safety data sheet, and technical documents.	Bid C: The exact product and formulation are named, with current label, safety data sheet, and technical documents.
The scope specifies intended thickness and the product’s substrate, temperature, lift, and cure requirements.	Bid A: The scope specifies intended thickness and the product’s substrate, temperature, lift, and cure requirements.	Bid B: The scope specifies intended thickness and the product’s substrate, temperature, lift, and cure requirements.	Bid C: The scope specifies intended thickness and the product’s substrate, temperature, lift, and cure requirements.
The proposed fire covering or exposed use is supported for this exact product and assembly.	Bid A: The proposed fire covering or exposed use is supported for this exact product and assembly.	Bid B: The proposed fire covering or exposed use is supported for this exact product and assembly.	Bid C: The proposed fire covering or exposed use is supported for this exact product and assembly.
The contractor explains how the assembly handles air leakage, moisture, drying, and transitions.	Bid A: The contractor explains how the assembly handles air leakage, moisture, drying, and transitions.	Bid B: The contractor explains how the assembly handles air leakage, moisture, drying, and transitions.	Bid C: The contractor explains how the assembly handles air leakage, moisture, drying, and transitions.

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Plan the work zone

Know what will happen before anyone starts spraying.

Scope decision	Bid A	Bid B	Bid C
The contractor provides product-specific arrangements for occupants, pets, restricted access, and re-occupancy.	Bid A: The contractor provides product-specific arrangements for occupants, pets, restricted access, and re-occupancy.	Bid B: The contractor provides product-specific arrangements for occupants, pets, restricted access, and re-occupancy.	Bid C: The contractor provides product-specific arrangements for occupants, pets, restricted access, and re-occupancy.
The written plan identifies isolation, ventilation, HVAC protection, and worker protective equipment.	Bid A: The written plan identifies isolation, ventilation, HVAC protection, and worker protective equipment.	Bid B: The written plan identifies isolation, ventilation, HVAC protection, and worker protective equipment.	Bid C: The written plan identifies isolation, ventilation, HVAC protection, and worker protective equipment.
Adjacent rooms, exhaust locations, and communication with affected occupants are addressed.	Bid A: Adjacent rooms, exhaust locations, and communication with affected occupants are addressed.	Bid B: Adjacent rooms, exhaust locations, and communication with affected occupants are addressed.	Bid C: Adjacent rooms, exhaust locations, and communication with affected occupants are addressed.
A responsible contact and the shutdown, emergency, cleanup, and waste procedures are identified.	Bid A: A responsible contact and the shutdown, emergency, cleanup, and waste procedures are identified.	Bid B: A responsible contact and the shutdown, emergency, cleanup, and waste procedures are identified.	Bid C: A responsible contact and the shutdown, emergency, cleanup, and waste procedures are identified.

Plan the work zone notes (optional)

Agree on the handoff

Decide what a complete, documented job looks like.

Scope decision	Bid A	Bid B	Bid C
The installer will record substrate condition and required moisture and temperature checks before application.	Bid A: The installer will record substrate condition and required moisture and temperature checks before application.	Bid B: The installer will record substrate condition and required moisture and temperature checks before application.	Bid C: The installer will record substrate condition and required moisture and temperature checks before application.
The handoff includes product and lot records, installation conditions, thickness checks, and useful photos.	Bid A: The handoff includes product and lot records, installation conditions, thickness checks, and useful photos.	Bid B: The handoff includes product and lot records, installation conditions, thickness checks, and useful photos.	Bid C: The handoff includes product and lot records, installation conditions, thickness checks, and useful photos.
The contract assigns responsibility for corrections, fire covering, final inspections, and permit completion.	Bid A: The contract assigns responsibility for corrections, fire covering, final inspections, and permit completion.	Bid B: The contract assigns responsibility for corrections, fire covering, final inspections, and permit completion.	Bid C: The contract assigns responsibility for corrections, fire covering, final inspections, and permit completion.
Payment milestones, warranty terms, exclusions, and the process for reporting a concern are written down.	Bid A: Payment milestones, warranty terms, exclusions, and the process for reporting a concern are written down.	Bid B: Payment milestones, warranty terms, exclusions, and the process for reporting a concern are written down.	Bid C: Payment milestones, warranty terms, exclusions, and the process for reporting a concern are written down.

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