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What to send for a commercial carport bid

To price a commercial carport accurately, we need the parking layout, the location and the loads. Send what you have. We can work from a partial package and tell you what is missing.

The short list

  • Plans or a site plan. PDF or DWG showing stall lines, drive aisles, buildings, utilities and property lines.
  • Project location. City and state, or the address. Wind, soil and permitting depend on it.
  • Coverage. Number of stalls, or the roof area in square feet.
  • Style, if you know it. Gabled, mid span, semi cantilever or full cantilever. If you do not know, tell us what the lot needs and we will recommend one.
  • Finish and color. Galvanized, painted or powder-coated, and a color schedule if the carport must match a building.
  • Engineering requirements. Wind speed, exposure category, soil report and any engineer of record requirements.
  • Schedule. Your bid due date and when you need the carport installed.

Extras that help

  • Panel datasheet and array layout if the carport will hold solar panels.
  • EV charger locations.
  • Lighting requirements.
  • Access and site-safety rules for occupied campuses.

What happens next

Our estimating team reviews your plans and, where needed, the site. We quote, then send submittals before installation so nothing holds up the schedule. Fabrication happens in our Porter, Texas shop, and our installation team sets the structure.

Ready? Send us your plans or email bids@superiorsteelworx.com.

Related questions

Can I send a hand sketch?

Yes. A sketch with dimensions and a location is enough for a budget number. A firm bid needs drawings.

Do you need a site visit?

We may visit the job site and review drawings so the quote reflects the design.

How do I send large files?

Use the upload on the bid form, or email bids@superiorsteelworx.com.

Send us your plans. We'll send you a bid.

Upload drawings or tell us the location and number of stalls. Our estimating team reviews it and replies.

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