Create a Prime Contract from an Estimate

Things to Consider

  • Required User Permissions

  • To send an estimate to the budget, the estimate must be set as the primary estimate as indicated with a checkmark Icon Green Checkmark icon.

  • The estimate has to be sent to the budget before you can create a prime contract.

 Note

To ensure process streamlining, clear accountability, and the prevention of potential discrepancies or overlaps, the Estimating section is authorized to issue a single Purchase Order (PO) and a single Prime Contract for each distinct estimate developed.

Steps

  1. Navigate to the project's Estimating tool.

  2. Click the Estimating tab.

  3. Select the estimate.

    Estimate Selection Menu

  4. Click the Actions menu.

    Estimate Actions Menu

  5. Select Create Prime Contract.

  6. Choose grouping and accounting options.

  7. Review the data.

  8. Click Send to Prime Contract.

    Send To Prime Contract

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