Negotiated bid is when the contractor works with the architect from the beginning of the project and the final bid is negotiated.

• A. True.
• B. False.
• C. It skips owner involvement.
• D. It uses fixed price only.

Answer: (A)

Negotiated bid involves bringing the contractor in early so they work with the architect from the start, providing constructability input and cost guidance as the design develops. The price is set through negotiation rather than by a sealed, fixed-price bid. This combination—the contractor’s early involvement and a final price that is negotiated rather than fixed upfront—is what defines a negotiated bid, making the statement true. It also contrasts with traditional bidding where the contractor is brought on later and prices are determined by a competitive sealed bid, not through negotiation.