Prevailing wage rates in Grayson County, Texas

Current Davis-Bacon and Service Contract Act wage determinations for Grayson County, Texas (2026), from the official SAM.gov wage determinations. Updated monthly.

Davis-Bacon rates (construction)

Minimum pay for laborers and mechanics on federal and federally funded construction over $2,000 in Grayson County, Texas.

Davis-Bacon Residential

Wage determination TX20260013, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Roofer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Plumber$7.70$0.00$7.70
Painter (Including Drywall Taping)$8.16$0.00$8.16
Laborer$7.25$0.00$7.25
Ironworker$7.25$0.00$7.25
Electrician$9.66$0.00$9.66
Drywall Hanger$8.73$0.00$8.73
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$7.46$0.00$7.46
Carpenter$7.25$0.00$7.25
Air Conditioning Mechanic$7.25$0.00$7.25

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TX20260033, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Welder (Dredge Under 16"")...........................$ 16.85 0.00 Welder (Dredge 16"" And Over)........................$ 16.85 0.00 Truck Driver (Dredge 16"" And Over)..................$ 16.85 0.00 Third Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over)......$ 16.85 0.00 Shoreman (Dredge 16"" And Over)......................$ 16.85 0.00 Second Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Second Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over).....$ 16.85 0.00 Operator (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Oiler (Marsh Buggy Dragline)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Oiler (Dredge Under 16"")............................$ 16.85 0.00 Oiler (Dredge 16"" And Over).........................$ 16.85 0.00 Mess Person (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Leverman (Dredge Under 16"").........................$ 16.85 0.00 Leverman (Dredge 16"" And Over)......................$ 16.85 0.00 Janitor - Cabin Person (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
Handyman (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
First Cook (Hydraulic Dredging)$16.85$0.00$16.85
First Assistant Engineer (Dredge 16"" And Over)......$ 16.85 0.00 Fireman (Dredge 16"" And Over).......................$ 16.85 0.00 Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge Under 16"")...........$ 16.85 0.00 Dredge Tender Operator (Dredge 16"" And Over)........$ 16.85 0.00 Dozer Operator$16.85$0.00$16.85
Derrick Operator$16.85$0.00$16.85

Davis-Bacon Heavy

Wage determination TX20260058, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Truck Driver$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: Motor Graders$9.00$0.00$9.00
Power Equipment Operators: Front End Loaders$7.25$0.00$7.25
Power Equipment Operators: (Cranes, Clamshells, Backhoes, Derricks, Draglines, & Shovel)$8.08$0.00$8.08
Plumbers And Pipefitters$10.96$0.00$10.96
Painter$7.50$0.00$7.50
Mechanic (Undefined)$9.20$0.00$9.20
Laborers: Pipelayers$7.50$0.00$7.50
Laborers: Form Setters$7.25$0.00$7.25
Laborers: (Common)$7.25$0.00$7.25
Ironworker$10.07$0.00$10.07
Electrician$11.43$0.00$11.43
Concrete Finisher$8.50$0.00$8.50
Carpenter$7.79$0.00$7.79
Bricklayer$8.50$0.00$8.50

Davis-Bacon Building

Wage determination TX20260249, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Asbestos Worker/Heat & Frost Insulator (Duct, Pipe And Mechanical System Insulation)$33.23$7.52$40.75
Boilermaker$33.17$24.92$58.09
Power Equipment Operator ((3) Hydraulic Cranes 59 Tons And Under)$32.35$13.10$45.45
Power Equipment Operator ((1) Tower Crane)$32.85$13.10$45.95
Ironworker: Ornamental$29.64$8.43$38.07
Plumber (HVAC Pipe Installation Only)$39.76$14.04$53.80
Pipefitter (Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation)$39.76$14.04$53.80
Truck Driver: Water Truck$12.00$4.11$16.11
Truck Driver: Semi-Trailer Truck$12.50$0.00$12.50
Truck Driver: Flatbed Truck$19.65$8.57$28.22
Truck Driver: Dump Truck$12.39$1.18$13.57
Tile Setter$14.25$0.00$14.25
Tile Finisher$11.22$0.00$11.22
Sheet Metal Worker, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation$21.31$4.66$25.97
Sheet Metal Worker (HVAC Duct Installation Only)$21.04$5.28$26.32
Roofer$16.53$0.00$16.53
Plumber, Excludes HVAC Pipe Installation$22.27$4.81$27.08
Painter: Brush, Roller, And Spray$13.46$2.49$15.95
Operator: Roller$15.04$0.00$15.04
Operator: Paver (Asphalt, Aggregate, And Concrete)$18.44$0.00$18.44
Operator: Mechanic$17.52$3.33$20.85
Operator: Loader$13.39$0.90$14.29
Operator: Grader/Blade$12.95$0.00$12.95
Operator: Forklift$13.63$0.00$13.63
Operator: Drill$17.60$0.50$18.10
Operator: Bulldozer$18.29$1.31$19.60
Operator: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader$13.93$0.00$13.93
Operator: Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe$12.89$0.00$12.89
Laborer: Roof Tearoff$11.28$0.00$11.28
Laborer: Pipelayer$13.00$0.35$13.35
Laborer: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete$10.76$0.00$10.76
Laborer: Mason Tender - Brick$10.95$0.00$10.95
Laborer: Common Or General$10.00$0.00$10.00
Ironworker, Structural$16.83$4.58$21.41
Ironworker, Reinforcing$12.33$0.00$12.33
Electrician$20.59$3.36$23.95
Cement Mason/Concrete Finisher$13.27$0.00$13.27
Carpenter$15.81$0.00$15.81
Bricklayer$19.95$0.00$19.95

Davis-Bacon Highway

Wage determination TX20260294, revision 1, updated 0. Basic hourly rate plus fringe benefit per hour.

TradeRateFringeTotal / hour
Work Zone Barricade Servicer$18.01$0.00$18.01
Welder$23.72$0.00$23.72
Truck Driver, Transit-Mix$21.97$0.00$21.97
Truck Driver, Tandem Axle Tractor With Semi Trailer$23.22$0.00$23.22
Truck Driver, Single Or Tandem Axle Dump Truck$22.64$0.00$22.64
Truck Driver, Single Axle$20.60$0.00$20.60
Truck Driver Lowboy Float$25.57$0.00$25.57
Telecommunication Technician$23.14$0.00$23.14
Spreader Box Operator$23.59$0.00$23.59
Small Slipform Machine Operator$25.09$0.00$25.09
Sign Erector$18.01$0.00$18.01
Servicer$24.86$0.00$24.86
Scraper Operator$21.54$0.00$21.54
Roller Operator, Other$18.60$0.00$18.60
Roller Operator, Asphalt$20.35$0.00$20.35
Reinforcing Steel Worker$23.50$0.00$23.50
Reclaimer/Pulverizer Operator$22.17$0.00$22.17
Pipelayer$22.46$0.00$22.46
Pavement Marking Machine Operator$22.35$0.00$22.35
Off Road Hauler$23.70$0.00$23.70
Motor Grader Operator, Rough$24.90$0.00$24.90
Motor Grader Operator, Fine Grade$27.09$0.00$27.09
Milling Machine Operator$20.94$0.00$20.94
Mechanic$27.44$0.00$27.44
Loader/Backhoe Operator$23.22$0.00$23.22
Laborer, Utility$19.32$0.00$19.32
Laborer, Common$18.01$0.00$18.01
Front End Loader Operator, Over 3 Cy$22.56$0.00$22.56
Front End Loader Operator, 3 Cy Or Less$20.93$0.00$20.93
Foundation Drill Operator, Truck Mounted$29.86$0.00$29.86
Foundation Drill Operator, Crawler Mounted$29.25$0.00$29.25
Form Setter, Paving & Curb$20.89$0.00$20.89
Form Builder/Setter, Structures$22.50$0.00$22.50
Flagger$14.80$0.00$14.80
Excavator Operator, Over 50,000 Pounds$25.34$0.00$25.34
Excavator Operator, 50,000 Pounds Or Less$25.08$0.00$25.08
Electrician$36.10$0.00$36.10
Crawler Tractor Operator$24.06$0.00$24.06
Crane Operator, Lattice Boom Over 80 Tons$33.55$0.00$33.55
Crane Operator, Lattice Boom 80 Tons Or Less$29.90$0.00$29.90
Crane Operator, Hydraulic 80 Tons Or Less$31.32$0.00$31.32
Concrete Saw Operator$20.34$0.00$20.34
Concrete Pavement Finishing Machine Operator$24.07$0.00$24.07
Concrete Finisher, Paving And Structures$22.48$0.00$22.48
Broom Or Sweeper Operator$18.01$0.00$18.01
Asphalt Raker$19.87$0.00$19.87
Asphalt Paving Machine Operator$22.52$0.00$22.52
Asphalt Distributor Operator$24.40$0.00$24.40

Service Contract Act rates (services)

Minimum pay for service employees on federal service contracts over $2,500 in Grayson County, Texas: cleaning, guards, grounds, maintenance and more.

Service Contract Act: Texas Counties of Grayson

Wage determination 2015-5255, revision 31, updated 8/27/2026. Health & welfare: $5.92 per hour on top of the rates.

CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.31
01111General Clerk I$17.09
07010Baker$16.39
07130Food Service Worker$13.76
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.64
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.75
11090Gardener$25.04
11150Janitor$15.08
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.63
11240Maid or Houseman$13.76
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.07
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.47
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.92
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.28
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.61
23470Laborer$18.03
27101Guard I$16.28
27102Guard II$18.21
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.00
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.26
All 345 occupations
CodeOccupationHourly rate
01011Accounting Clerk I$18.31
01012Accounting Clerk II$20.54
01013Accounting Clerk III$22.98
01020Administrative Assistant$31.22
01035Court Reporter$23.51
01041Customer Service Representative I$16.34
01042Customer Service Representative II$17.83
01043Customer Service Representative III$20.01
01051Data Entry Operator I$16.12
01052Data Entry Operator II$17.59
01060Dispatcher, Motor Vehicle$21.36
01070Document Preparation Clerk$18.73
01090Duplicating Machine Operator$18.73
01111General Clerk I$17.09
01112General Clerk II$18.65
01113General Clerk III$20.93
01120Housing Referral Assistant$26.21
01141Messenger Courier$15.26
01191Order Clerk I$17.31
01192Order Clerk II$18.89
01261Personnel Assistant (Employment) I$21.01
01262Personnel Assistant (Employment) II$23.51
01263Personnel Assistant (Employment) III$26.21
01270Production Control Clerk$22.81
01290Rental Clerk$17.38
01300Scheduler, Maintenance$21.01
01311Secretary I$21.01
01312Secretary II$23.51
01313Secretary III$26.21
01320Service Order Dispatcher$18.98
01410Supply Technician$31.22
01420Survey Worker$19.86
01460Switchboard Operator/Receptionist$16.48
01531Travel Clerk I$18.73
01532Travel Clerk II$21.01
01533Travel Clerk III$23.51
01611Word Processor I$18.73
01612Word Processor II$21.01
01613Word Processor III$23.51
05005Automobile Body Repairer, Fiberglass$28.45
05010Automotive Electrician$23.44
05040Automotive Glass Installer$22.24
05070Automotive Worker$22.24
05110Mobile Equipment Servicer$19.36
05130Motor Equipment Metal Mechanic$24.69
05160Motor Equipment Metal Worker$22.24
05190Motor Vehicle Mechanic$24.69
05220Motor Vehicle Mechanic Helper$17.69
05250Motor Vehicle Upholstery Worker$21.02
05280Motor Vehicle Wrecker$22.24
05310Painter, Automotive$24.22
05340Radiator Repair Specialist$22.24
05370Tire Repairer$16.87
05400Transmission Repair Specialist$24.69
07010Baker$16.39
07041Cook I$16.58
07042Cook II$19.05
07070Dishwasher$13.53
07130Food Service Worker$13.76
07210Meat Cutter$19.53
07260Waiter/Waitress$12.64
09010Electrostatic Spray Painter$21.79
09040Furniture Handler$13.39
09080Furniture Refinisher$21.79
09090Furniture Refinisher Helper$16.44
09110Furniture Repairer, Minor$19.53
09130Upholsterer$21.79
11030Cleaner, Vehicles$16.75
11060Elevator Operator$15.08
11090Gardener$25.04
11122Housekeeping Aide$15.08
11150Janitor$15.08
11210Laborer, Grounds Maintenance$18.63
11240Maid or Houseman$13.76
11260Pruner$16.45
11270Tractor Operator$22.88
11330Trail Maintenance Worker$18.63
11360Window Cleaner$17.08
12010Ambulance Driver$18.21
12011Breath Alcohol Technician$26.07
12012Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant$35.76
12015Certified Physical Therapist Assistant$36.44
12020Dental Assistant$20.99
12025Dental Hygienist$47.13
12030EKG Technician$39.50
12035Electroneurodiagnostic Technologist$39.50
12040Emergency Medical Technician$18.21
12071Licensed Practical Nurse I$23.30
12072Licensed Practical Nurse II$26.07
12073Licensed Practical Nurse III$29.07
12100Medical Assistant$18.65
12130Medical Laboratory Technician$25.15
12160Medical Record Clerk$18.70
12190Medical Record Technician$20.89
12195Medical Transcriptionist$23.30
12210Nuclear Medicine Technologist$57.30
12221Nursing Assistant I$14.51
12222Nursing Assistant II$16.32
12223Nursing Assistant III$17.81
12224Nursing Assistant IV$19.99
12235Optical Dispenser$24.93
12236Optical Technician$23.30
12250Pharmacy Technician$20.44
12280Phlebotomist$17.42
12305Radiologic Technologist$34.38
12311Registered Nurse I$29.65
12312Registered Nurse II$36.27
12313Registered Nurse II, Specialist$36.27
12314Registered Nurse III$43.89
12315Registered Nurse III, Anesthetist$43.89
12316Registered Nurse IV$52.59
12317Scheduler (Drug and Alcohol Testing)$32.29
12320Substance Abuse Treatment Counselor$30.14
13011Exhibits Specialist I$21.55
13012Exhibits Specialist II$26.69
13013Exhibits Specialist III$32.64
13041Illustrator I$24.95
13042Illustrator II$30.91
13043Illustrator III$36.18
13047Librarian$31.56
13050Library Aide/Clerk$17.16
13058Library Technician$18.59
13061Media Specialist I$19.78
13062Media Specialist II$22.13
13063Media Specialist III$24.67
13071Photographer I$19.26
13072Photographer II$21.55
13073Photographer III$26.69
13074Photographer IV$32.64
13075Photographer V$39.49
13090Technical Order Library Clerk$21.55
13110Video Teleconference Technician$23.32
14041Computer Operator I$15.91
14042Computer Operator II$17.80
14043Computer Operator III$20.78
14044Computer Operator IV$24.67
14045Computer Operator V$27.31
14150Peripheral Equipment Operator$15.91
14160Personal Computer Support Technician$24.67
14170System Support Specialist$27.31
15020Aircrew Training Devices Instructor (Rated)$41.90
15060Educational Technologist$36.51
15070Flight Instructor (Pilot)$47.30
15080Graphic Artist$27.44
15085Maintenance Test Pilot, Fixed, Jet/Prop$47.30
15086Maintenance Test Pilot, Rotary Wing$47.30
15088Non-Maintenance Test/Co-Pilot$47.30
15090Technical Instructor$22.61
15095Technical Instructor/Course Developer$27.44
15110Test Proctor$18.16
15120Tutor$18.16
16010Assembler$12.78
16030Counter Attendant$12.78
16040Dry Cleaner$16.42
16070Finisher, Flatwork, Machine$12.78
16090Presser, Hand$12.78
16110Presser, Machine, Drycleaning$12.78
16130Presser, Machine, Shirts$12.78
16160Presser, Machine, Wearing Apparel, Laundry$12.78
16190Sewing Machine Operator$17.41
16220Tailor$18.71
16250Washer, Machine$14.05
19010Machine-Tool Operator (Tool Room)$26.51
19040Tool And Die Maker$32.02
21020Forklift Operator$20.39
21030Material Coordinator$22.81
21040Material Expediter$22.81
21050Material Handling Laborer$18.03
21071Order Filler$16.50
21080Production Line Worker (Food Processing)$20.39
21110Shipping Packer$18.46
21130Shipping/Receiving Clerk$18.46
21140Store Worker I$14.79
21150Stock Clerk$21.44
21210Tools And Parts Attendant$20.39
21410Warehouse Specialist$20.39
23010Aerospace Structural Welder$30.47
23019Aircraft Logs and Records Technician$23.76
23021Aircraft Mechanic I$29.07
23022Aircraft Mechanic II$30.47
23023Aircraft Mechanic III$31.89
23040Aircraft Mechanic Helper$20.00
23050Aircraft, Painter$26.51
23060Aircraft Servicer$23.76
23080Aircraft Worker$25.14
23110Appliance Mechanic$26.51
23120Bicycle Repairer$21.89
23125Cable Splicer$33.90
23130Carpenter, Maintenance$22.95
23140Carpet Layer$25.14
23160Electrician, Maintenance$27.92
23181Electronics Technician Maintenance I$27.28
23182Electronics Technician Maintenance II$28.75
23183Electronics Technician Maintenance III$30.28
23260Fabric Worker$23.76
23290Fire Alarm System Mechanic$27.50
23310Fire Extinguisher Repairer$21.89
23311Fuel Distribution System Mechanic$25.75
23312Fuel Distribution System Operator$20.19
23370General Maintenance Worker$22.61
23380Ground Support Equipment Mechanic$29.07
23381Ground Support Equipment Servicer$23.76
23382Ground Support Equipment Worker$25.14
23391Gunsmith I$21.89
23392Gunsmith II$25.14
23393Gunsmith III$27.91
23430Heavy Equipment Mechanic$28.72
23440Heavy Equipment Operator$25.66
23460Instrument Mechanic$27.91
23465Laboratory/Shelter Mechanic$26.51
23470Laborer$18.03
23510Locksmith$26.51
23530Machinery Maintenance Mechanic$30.00
23550Machinist, Maintenance$24.99
23580Maintenance Trades Helper$17.38
23591Metrology Technician I$27.91
23592Metrology Technician II$29.26
23593Metrology Technician III$30.61
23640Millwright$28.33
23710Office Appliance Repairer$26.51
23760Painter, Maintenance$21.60
23790Pipefitter, Maintenance$27.16
23810Plumber, Maintenance$25.78
23820Pneudraulic Systems Mechanic$27.91
23850Rigger$27.91
23870Scale Mechanic$25.14
23890Sheet-Metal Worker, Maintenance$27.91
23910Small Engine Mechanic$25.14
23931Telecommunications Mechanic I$27.91
23932Telecommunications Mechanic II$29.26
23950Telephone Lineman$27.91
23960Welder, Combination, Maintenance$24.62
23965Well Driller$27.91
23970Woodcraft Worker$27.91
23980Woodworker$21.89
24550Case Manager$21.11
24570Child Care Attendant$12.69
24580Child Care Center Clerk$15.83
24610Chore Aide$12.69
24630Homemaker$21.11
25010Boiler Tender$25.39
25040Sewage Plant Operator$24.11
25070Stationary Engineer$25.39
25190Ventilation Equipment Tender$18.19
25210Water Treatment Plant Operator$24.11
27004Alarm Monitor$25.86
27007Baggage Inspector$16.28
27008Corrections Officer$29.51
27010Court Security Officer$31.28
27030Detection Dog Handler$18.21
27040Detention Officer$29.51
27070Firefighter$30.45
27101Guard I$16.28
27102Guard II$18.21
27131Police Officer I$32.33
27132Police Officer II$35.91
28041Carnival Equipment Operator$18.02
28042Carnival Equipment Repairer$19.46
28043Carnival Worker$13.78
28210Gate Attendant/Gate Tender$17.74
28310Lifeguard$12.94
28350Park Attendant (Aide)$19.85
28510Recreation Aide/Health Facility Attendant$14.49
28515Recreation Specialist$24.59
28630Sports Official$15.81
28690Swimming Pool Operator$25.20
29010Blocker And Bracer$25.14
29020Hatch Tender$25.14
29030Line Handler$25.14
29041Stevedore I$23.76
29042Stevedore II$26.51
30021Archeological Technician I$22.59
30022Archeological Technician II$25.28
30023Archeological Technician III$31.31
30030Cartographic Technician$31.31
30040Civil Engineering Technician$31.30
30051Cryogenic Technician I$34.68
30052Cryogenic Technician II$38.30
30061Drafter/CAD Operator I$22.59
30062Drafter/CAD Operator II$25.28
30063Drafter/CAD Operator III$28.19
30064Drafter/CAD Operator IV$34.68
30081Engineering Technician I$19.32
30082Engineering Technician II$21.67
30083Engineering Technician III$24.23
30084Engineering Technician IV$30.03
30085Engineering Technician V$36.74
30086Engineering Technician VI$44.45
30090Environmental Technician$31.31
30095Evidence Control Specialist$31.31
30210Laboratory Technician$28.19
30221Latent Fingerprint Technician I$34.68
30222Latent Fingerprint Technician II$38.30
30240Mathematical Technician$31.31
30361Paralegal/Legal Assistant I$23.13
30362Paralegal/Legal Assistant II$28.65
30363Paralegal/Legal Assistant III$35.05
30364Paralegal/Legal Assistant IV$42.42
30375Petroleum Supply Specialist$38.30
30390Photo-Optics Technician$31.31
30395Radiation Control Technician$38.30
30461Technical Writer I$31.31
30462Technical Writer II$38.30
30463Technical Writer III$46.36
30491Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician I$32.15
30492Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician II$38.90
30493Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) Technician III$46.63
30494Unexploded (UXO) Safety Escort$32.15
30495Unexploded (UXO) Sweep Personnel$32.15
30501Weather Forecaster I$34.68
30502Weather Forecaster II$42.19
30621Weather Observer, Senior$31.31
31010Airplane Pilot$38.90
31020Bus Aide$13.59
31030Bus Driver$19.83
31043Driver Courier$16.69
31260Parking and Lot Attendant$12.00
31290Shuttle Bus Driver$18.09
31310Taxi Driver$14.29
31361Truckdriver, Light$18.26
31362Truckdriver, Medium$19.83
31363Truckdriver, Heavy$26.57
31364Truckdriver, Tractor-Trailer$26.57
99020Cabin Safety Specialist$18.97
99030Cashier$13.29
99050Desk Clerk$13.40
99095Embalmer$32.15
99130Flight Follower$32.15
99251Laboratory Animal Caretaker I$23.66
99252Laboratory Animal Caretaker II$25.89
99260Marketing Analyst$28.82
99310Mortician$32.15
99410Pest Controller$28.11
99510Photofinishing Worker$16.90
99710Recycling Laborer$26.16
99711Recycling Specialist$32.12
99730Refuse Collector$23.09
99810Sales Clerk$14.82
99820School Crossing Guard$17.01
99830Survey Party Chief$30.82
99831Surveying Aide$18.47
99832Surveying Technician$23.66
99840Vending Machine Attendant$23.66
99841Vending Machine Repairer$29.74
99842Vending Machine Repairer Helper$23.66

Always price from the wage determination attached to the solicitation (and any amendment): it is the one that applies to that contract. Rates shown are copied from the public SAM.gov documents; check the official document before you bid.