What is the purpose of a pre-bid conference?

SMBR asks that you attend as many Pre-Bids and Pre-Proposals that you can while trying to grow your business.

Pre-bid and Pre-Proposal meetings give you an opportunity to learn about the details of the project and to ask the Project Manager or the contract manager questions. As a business owner, be prepared to market your company. Having business cards and marketing materials available will assist with networking to engage in discussing your skills and experience to future Primes.

Mandatory Pre-Bid Conferences are a really great networking opportunity, as every company that wishes to bid as a Prime Contractor must attend. Be sure to get a copy of the attendance sheet and contact those companies. Pre-Bid and Pre-Proposal attendance sheets are available on Austin Finance Online (AFO) for each individual procurement solicitation here. Let them know who you are and what you do. Good luck!