---
id:
aliases: []
tags:
  - destiny/permanent
  - status/draft
  - type/guide
  - authorship/original
  - occupational/takeoff
title: Pre-Takeoff Confirmation
---
# Pre-Takeoff Confirmation

The purpose of the pre-takeoff confirmation
is to address potential discrepancies
between the requirements of the project documents
and the scope included in the bid team's proposed price.

> [!important]
> Complete [[pre-takeoff-research]]
> before sending the confirmation.

> [!example] Example provided by Joel Jansen 2025-09-18, edited
> Good morning,
>
> Please see below and confirm the documents we plan to use
> while we takeoff Alta Watkins are correct.
>
> * Plans & Specs,
> * Drawings: GMP, 2025-09-11
> * Project Manual: GMP Specifications, 2025-09-11
> * Proposal: 2025-07-03
> * Takeoff Stage: **Full Take Off**
>
> Also, please confirm:
>
> 1. Are there any variations from the drawings that we need to include in our takeoff?
> 2. Any accepted/pending alternates?
>
> Feeders:
> * Size per Schedule on drawings (AL +100 A).
> * PVC UG, EMT OH.
> 
> Subfeeds: 
> * MC for metal stud units, SER all other units
> 
> Voltage Drop: As shown for subfeeds, 2% Feeders
>
> Units:
> * Devices: Standard Duplex/Toggle
> * USB Rec's: As shown, plus 1 per bedroom (Type A & C).
> * Studs: Metal in M units, Wood all other locations.
> * Telecom: 30" UDP, CAT6. (use 28" in takeoff)
> * Smoke Detection: 120V
>
> Fire Alarm:
> * Pathways: Free Air
> * 2-Way: Included
>
> Electrical:
> * Devices: Decora Amenities, Duplex/Toggle BOH
>
> Fixtures:
> * Cable: LV in Amenity Areas
> * Occupancy Sensors: Local
>
> Thank you,