Which type of bid is considered to be compliant?

A compliant bid refers to a proposal that meets all the requirements and specifications set forth in the bidding documents. It adheres to the criteria established by the owner or architect, including submission formats, deadlines, and necessary documentation.

Bids that are classified as compliant typically demonstrate that the bidder has understood and followed the project’s parameters, indicating their capability to fulfill the contract requirements, thereby increasing their chance of being awarded the contract. A compliant bid assures the procurement team that the submission is serious and prepared according to defined standards.

In contrast, incomplete bids, irregular bids, and non-responsive bids all fail to meet specific criteria outlined in the bidding documents. An incomplete bid might lack necessary information or documentation, an irregular bid might deviate from requested formats or procedures, and a non-responsive bid does not follow the required guidelines at all. Each of these types of bids is thus disqualified from consideration due to non-compliance with the established requirements.