Send plans
Package the scope before the deadline pressure hits.
Steel bids move faster when drawings, specs, addenda, alternates, schedule constraints, and exclusions are organized before review.
Email Bid PackageBid Package Checklist
A better steel number starts with a cleaner package.
Use this checklist before sending drawings to FSW. Complete information reduces pricing gaps, late clarifications, and scope assumptions after award.
RFQ basics
What is an RFQ for structural steel?
An RFQ (request for quote) is how a general contractor asks a fabricator to price a steel scope — drawings, specs, and project details in, a number and next steps out. For structural steel, review speed depends almost entirely on how complete the RFQ package is when it lands.
Step 1
Collect the full drawing set, specifications, and all addenda.
Step 2
Write down what steel scope should be included, excluded, or priced as an alternate.
Step 3
Add project location, proposal deadline, schedule constraints, and site access notes.
Step 4
Send the package link and contact path to estimating@fsw-denver.com.
Checklist
What to include before FSW reviews the scope.
If a document changes the steel scope, schedule, access, finish, inspection requirement, or proposal format, include it in the package.
Drawings
- Architectural drawings
- Structural drawings
- Relevant civil, equipment, or specialty sheets if they affect steel
- Current drawing issue date and revision history
Specifications and addenda
- Project specifications
- All issued addenda
- Finish requirements and coating notes
- Inspection or testing requirements shown in the bid documents
Scope boundaries
- Expected included steel scope
- Known exclusions
- Alternates and unit-price requests
- Trade overlap notes and items by others
Schedule and logistics
- Bid due date and time
- Required proposal format
- Project location
- Known access, phasing, delivery, or site constraints
Contact path
- GC estimator or project contact
- RFI deadline or preferred question path
- Plan room or cloud-drive link
- Bid form, scope sheet, or invitation-to-bid reference
Questions before sending?
Use the FAQ library or contact FSW.
The checklist is general guidance. Project-specific steel scope should be confirmed against drawings, specifications, addenda, and written scope notes.