Combined bids refer to which concept?

• A. A single price that covers multiple work packages.
• B. A combination of contract price and change orders.
• C. The allowance for contingencies only.
• D. The price for temporary facilities.

Answer: (A)

Combined bids are one price that covers several work packages as a single, unified bid. This approach means the contractor submits a single total price for multiple scopes of work rather than separate prices for each package, which can encourage better coordination and potential savings across the bundled work. The other options describe different concepts—pricing that includes changes after award, allowances for contingencies alone, or pricing for temporary facilities—none of which define a single consolidated bid for multiple packages.