How do I submit a bid or proposal? All formal bids and proposals shall be submitted as specified in the solicitation document.3. BID INFORMATION SHEET: Fill out contact information and type of work desired. Submit one (1) original and two (2) copies of the bid which shall be sealed and filed at the time and place indicated in the Invitation to Bid. Present your bid in a legible, accessible, and preferably typed format. Include your scope of work 48 to 72 hours before the bid that you are pricing. Construction bids are quite lengthy and should contain as much information as possible regarding the project and what will be required of the contractor. First you must either purchase a bid set at Contracts and Specifications or register as a prime contractor through the online system.