Request For Proposal (RFP) Milestone Practice Test

The essential document is the collective bargaining agreement. This binding contract between the employer and the union sets the terms that directly impact pricing and execution for unionized work: wage scales and overtime, benefits, job classifications, shift rules, seniority, work practices, and any hiring or subcontracting requirements tied to the union. By collecting and reviewing the CBA before quoting, you ensure your labor costs are accurate, the scope of work aligns with what the union allows, and you stay compliant with the negotiated rules. Skipping this review can lead to mispriced bids, misclassified labor, or contractual issues once the project begins. Other documents have different roles: a nondisclosure agreement protects confidential information, a master service agreement covers general terms for ongoing work, and a letter of authorization simply designates someone to act on behalf of another party; none of these govern the specific terms for union labor like a CBA does.