As substantial portions of the documents are completed, the construction manager will solicit bids from suitable subcontractors.

In addition, shipper-driven brokerage over the internet enables shippers to post loads and solicit bids directly from carriers.

Second, organisations that consider a larger number of familiar and unfamiliar suppliers, solicit bids, examine all proposals and place the order with the best offer.

Before awarding a mandate, an issuer might solicit bids from arrangers.