Why would an estimator call a subcontractor if it is suspected that the subcontractor’s bid is too low?

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It is important that a bidder be notified if the estimator believes that their bid is too low because each contractor on the job must make a profit or they will go out of business. If a contractor cannot make a profit on the job they may be slow to staff the project or may cut corners in an attempt to minimize their losses.

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