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Electrical Bid Review — Canada

Electrical Bid Review — A Second Set of Eyes

You have the drawings, the takeoff, and a deadline. What you don't always have is a fresh, independent set of eyes on the number before it goes out the door. MeTiger reviews your electrical estimate and quantities — catching scope gaps, missing systems, unbalanced quantities, missing addenda, and other-trade equipment power that never got counted — so you submit with confidence instead of crossed fingers.

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Independent reviewCEC-aware scope checkScope-gap & RFI logWritten risk summaryNDA on request
Who it's for

Who an electrical bid review is for

A bid review is not a sign you got it wrong — it's how experienced teams protect margin on the bids that matter most.

Contractors racing a deadline

The tender closes in hours and the count was rushed. We catch what the pressure hid before you commit to a number you'll live with.

GCs levelling sub bids

Three quotes, three different scopes. We help you see which bid is actually missing scope rather than simply cheaper.

Estimators wanting a check

A clean estimate deserves a senior, independent second opinion on your quantities and assumptions before it reaches the client.

The review

What we review in your estimate

We compare your takeoff and scope against the drawings, specifications, schedules, and addenda — line by line where it counts.

  • Scope gaps between drawings, specifications, schedules, and addenda
  • Missing systems — lighting controls, fire alarm, grounding, low-voltage rough-in
  • Unbalanced or unreasonable quantities against the drawing count
  • Other-trade equipment power (mechanical, kitchen, process) left uncounted
  • Addenda that changed scope and never made it into the count
  • Weak or missing exclusions that leave your bid exposed after award
  • Labour-unit and crew productivity assumptions that look optimistic
Deliverables

What you get back

A marked-up review

Your drawings and takeoff annotated where we see risk — colour-coded so you can jump straight to what needs a decision.

A scope-gap & RFI log

Every gap, conflict, and open question in one list — ready to send to the design team or fold into your exclusions.

A written risk summary

A short, plain-language rundown of the risks we found and what we'd recommend — the whole picture on one page.

A bid review checks the estimate you already built — it is not a re-estimate. We do not rebuild your number from scratch unless you ask us to. If you'd rather have an independent takeoff or a full estimate, that's a separate service we're glad to quote.
The problem

Why bids get missed

The most expensive misses are rarely a wrong price — they're scope that was never counted at all, hidden in the seams between documents.

  • Equipment power buried in the mechanical, kitchen, and process drawings
  • Late addenda that shifted scope after the takeoff was done
  • A tight deadline that forced a fast count with no time to check it
Approach

CEC-aware, honest about scope

Our review is informed by CSA C22.1 / the Canadian Electrical Code, provincial practices, project specifications, and local utility requirements. We flag where the documents disagree — we don't rule on code.

Final compliance remains subject to the project engineer, the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), and applicable provincial/territorial requirements. MeTiger provides estimating and coordination support — not stamped drawings, sealed engineering, or code-compliance certification — and works alongside the engineer of record where required.
Process

How a bid review works

1

Send your estimate and drawings

Your takeoff or estimate workbook alongside the PDF or DWG set, specifications, and every addendum — or a plan link.

2

Confirm scope and deadline

We confirm project type, how deep you want the review to go, and your bid due date.

3

Receive a quote

A fee and delivery window, quoted after drawing review, before any work begins.

4

Independent review

We check your quantities and scope against the documents and log every gap, conflict, and assumption.

5

Return findings

You receive the marked-up review, the scope-gap / RFI log, and a short written summary of risks and recommendations.

Pricing

What a review costs

Every bid review is quoted after drawing review, based on sheet count, scope complexity, and how deep you want us to go. Send the set and your deadline; we confirm the fee and delivery window before work begins.

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FAQ

Frequently asked questions

What is an electrical bid review?
It is an independent check of your own estimate and quantities before you submit. Rather than pricing the job from scratch, we stress-test the takeoff and scope you already built — flagging gaps, missing systems, unbalanced counts, and weak exclusions so you can fix them before bid day.
Do you re-estimate the whole project?
No — not by default. A bid review returns a marked-up review, a scope-gap and RFI log, and a short written summary of risks and recommendations. We check your number, not replace it. A full re-estimate or independent takeoff is available separately if you ask.
Is the review informed by the Canadian Electrical Code?
Yes. Our scope review is informed by CSA C22.1 / the Canadian Electrical Code, provincial practices, project specifications, and the bid documents. Final compliance remains subject to the project engineer, the local authority having jurisdiction (AHJ), and applicable provincial/territorial requirements. MeTiger provides estimating and coordination support, working alongside the engineer of record where required — not stamped engineering.
What do you need from me to start?
Send your estimate or takeoff workbook alongside the drawing set (PDF or DWG), the specifications, and every addendum issued. The more we can compare your quantities against, the sharper the review. A plan link works too.
How fast can you turn a review around?
Turnaround depends on sheet count, the depth of review you want, and your bid deadline. We confirm a specific delivery window with your quote, before any work begins, so it lands before you submit.
Is my bid kept confidential?
Yes. An NDA is available on request before you share your estimate, drawings, or plan links. Your pricing and quantities stay between us.
What does a bid review cost?
Every review is quoted after drawing review, based on sheet count and scope complexity. Send the set and your deadline and we confirm the fee and delivery window before work begins.

Get a second set of eyes before you submit

Send your estimate, drawings, and bid deadline. MeTiger confirms scope, fee, and delivery window, then returns a marked-up review, a scope-gap log, and a written summary of the risks worth fixing before bid day.

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