Rail transport can be speedier, too. It takes about five to seven days to move oil by train from North Dakota to the Gulf Coast or Atlantic Coast, the CRS says, versus about 40 days by pipeline. CONS: Rail accidents potentially threaten lives and can cause widespread property damage.
The duration of the bidding period is affected by the contracting mode chosen and the type of bidding required. CHAPTER 2: BIDDING DOCUMENTS. The bidding documents are prepared by the design professional and the Facility during a project's construction documents phase and are assembled by the Facility. The University has approved the use of three types of construction bidding documents: the Long Form, the Brief Form, and the Mini Form. The Office of the President and the Office of the General Counsel have requested the opportunity to review and approve certain bidding documents before their issuance to bidders.
What Does the Construction RFI Process Look Like? As part of its formal process, an RFI is usually submitted by a form. However, since requests for information are such a standard part of any construction process, each architect, designer, contractor and subcontractor may have their own particular method of submitting one.