What information is typically included in a public bid tabulation for a federal construction project?

A public bid tabulation for a federal construction project typically includes the names of all bidders and their total bid prices. Federal procurements follow the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), which has different rules for bid openings and public information than state or county projects. For an Invitation for Bid (IFB), the names of offerors and their prices are generally read aloud at bid opening and recorded. The specific level of detail beyond the total price can vary, but you should expect to see who bid and what their top-line numbers were. This differs from state and local government bids, which are typically governed by state procurement codes and their respective online portal's vendor guides. After the award, you can request a debrief if you submitted a proposal.