Large Format & Contractor Services
Architects, engineers, and contractors have demanding document needs. Specifications for bids need to be perfect. Time is always of the essence. Since many of our customers in these industries work in the field, we're happy to deliver projects to work-sites at no extra charge! We handle entire bid distributions from beginning to end, using document management software specifically designed to save our clients both time and money.
Our highly-skilled staff respects that we're not just making plots, copies, or prints. Instead, we're producing representations of what will become important components in our customers' core business. We even provide free technology training to our customers so they can gain a competitive advantage and provide their own clients significant money savings. Our large format technologies are second to none and we're here for you, 24 hours, 7 days!
Standard Services
Avalon's standard Architecture, Engineer, and Contractor services include:
- plan and spec book duplication
- large-format color outputs
- foam-core mounting
- report duplication
- data scanning and archiving
- media duplication
In addition to these basic services, Avalon manages traditional and automated bid distributions.
Traditional Bid Management
We hold full sets of plans and specs in our offices for viewing, keep a planholder list, and hold return deposit checks when required.
Automated Bid Management
Our online planroom allows firms to host public or private jobs, and create a payment and ordering structure based on individual drawings, division, or full sets.
Invite to Bid
Also a part of our online planroom, this module allows you to invite potential bidders, receive bid responses, e-mails, and faxes instantly, as well as view exactly who received the ITB.