Pre-bid conference

A pre-bid (or pre-proposal) conference is a meeting the buyer holds before the deadline to explain the requirement, often with a site visit. Federal agencies hold them for complex purchases (FAR 14.207). Some state and local buyers make attendance mandatory, and a bid from a firm that skipped a mandatory meeting can be rejected.

Answers given at the meeting only bind the buyer once they are issued as an addendum.

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   vs. Addendum (amendment)

   The conference is where questions are asked; the addendum is where answers become official. What is Addendum (amendment)?

BidRover lists 5 open bids naming a pre-bid meeting right now. Newest first:

1. A pre-bid conference has been scheduled for 1:30 p.m.Mississippi, United States · Due Oct 22, 2026
2. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Arcola Town Hall on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.Mississippi, United States · Due Oct 27, 2026
3. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Metcalfe Town Hall on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 11:00 a.m.Mississippi, United States · Due Oct 27, 2026
4. A mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the Boyle Town Hall on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 at 1:00 p.m.Mississippi, United States · Due Oct 27, 2026
5. Pre-Bid Description: Date & Time: 10/8/2026 1:30 PM Description: A meeting will be held for Professionals that would like to discuss the project prior to the...Mississippi, United States · Due Oct 22, 2026

1. acquisition.gov/far/14.207
2. acquisition.gov/far/14.208