-Poorly defined scope of work, gaps in scope, or duplication between contracts.
-Failure to define allowable markups for the General Contractor, Subcontractors, and Sub-subcontractors as well as markups on deductive changes.
-unrealistic schedule or phasing provision.
-Lack of damages clauses for missed milestone completions.
-Lack of method to deal with unforeseen conditions.
-Lack of establishing contingent or alternative bid items.
-The appropriateness of assigned permit responsibility.
-The evaluation criteria to determine low bidder. Are until prices, alternatives, value engineering included in evaluation of base bid?
-Clear bonding and insurance requirements.