{"product_id":"hiring-a-contractor-checklist-bid-comparison-spreadsheet","title":"Hiring a Contractor Checklist \u0026 Bid Comparison Spreadsheet","description":"\u003cp\u003eCompare bids on the same scope, check the basics and keep payments behind the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho it's for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Homeowners getting quotes for a remodel, roof, addition or big repair who want to compare contractors fairly and avoid paying ahead of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe problem it solves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Bids rarely cover the same work. This hiring a contractor checklist and bid comparison spreadsheet adds the missing scope items to each bid so you compare like with like, flags large deposits, counts the checks you've done (license, insurance certificate, references, written contract), and compares what you've paid with how much of the work is done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's inside\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContractor Bid Workbook (EXAMPLE + BLANK, .xlsx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHiring a Contractor Playbook (PDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuestions to Ask a Contractor and Contractor Red Flags \u0026amp; License Check (DOCX + PDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eScope of Work Template and Change Order Form TEMPLATE (DOCX + PDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePayment Milestone \u0026amp; Lien Waiver Checklist (DOCX + PDF)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAI Prompt Pack: 25 prompts (PDF + TXT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart Here guide and license\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow it works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWrite your scope with the Scope of Work Template and give the same one to every contractor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnter each bid and mark which scope items it includes; the workbook prices the gaps.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWork through the Contractor Check for your chosen bid, including your state's official license lookup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTrack payments and change orders as the job goes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCheck the Dashboard: payments vs work done, unsigned change orders and what's left.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGood to know\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery number and company in the EXAMPLE file is made up; it isn't a typical price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThis kit isn't legal advice. Licensing, lien and contract rules differ by state and city: check your state's official license lookup and consumer protection office, and have an attorney review large contracts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe change order form is a TEMPLATE to adapt; it isn't a contract reviewed for your state.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThese checks don't guarantee the work or the outcome.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExcel .xlsx workbook, no macros; formulas tested in LibreOffice (Google Sheets and Excel open-tests pending)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChatGPT, Claude, Gemini and Copilot are trademarks of their owners. This kit isn't affiliated with them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRefunds:\u003c\/strong\u003e All sales are final. This kit is an instant digital download, so we don't offer refunds once your order is placed. If a file is broken, missing or not as described, email ryanviabusiness@gmail.com with your order number and we'll send you a working replacement file; if we can't provide a working file that matches this description, we'll refund your order. If you bought the same kit twice by mistake, email us within 14 days of the second order and we'll refund the duplicate order. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you have under law that can't be waived.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLicense:\u003c\/strong\u003e one household; no resale, redistribution or sharing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCover images are illustrations created with AI. The people shown are fictional, not customers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Collective's Digital Archive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67662801305778,"sku":"DPF-015","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0798\/6282\/5138\/files\/DPF-015-cover-people-1600x1200.png?v=1791554444","url":"https:\/\/shop.the-ai-collective.com\/products\/hiring-a-contractor-checklist-bid-comparison-spreadsheet","provider":"The Collectives Digital Archive","version":"1.0","type":"link"}