What two key outputs should an electrical estimator document from a pre-bid meeting to support a more reliable estimate?

During a pre-bid meeting, an electrical estimator should aim to secure informal, verbal agreements on scope changes to bypass the formal Request for Information (RFI) process.

During a bidder meeting, an electrical estimator must resolve various concerns to prepare a reliable estimate. Match each practical action taken by the estimator to the specific type of clarification it addresses.

An estimator discovers a potential conflict regarding project phasing while reviewing bid documents. Arrange the steps the estimator must take to logically resolve this concern through the pre-bid clarification process.

An estimator is assessing the risks of a complex bid after a pre-bid meeting where the general contractor gave only verbal assurances regarding vague phasing requirements. Evaluating the potential for costly scope disputes, the estimator decides that to prepare a reliable and defensible bid, they must reject unofficial verbal agreements and instead generate documented ___________ to secure binding, official answers.