Glossary

The vocabulary of commercial flooring bid coordination.

Short definitions for the terms reps, estimators, suppliers, and GCs use around pricing workflows.

RFQ

A request for quote sent to one or more suppliers for specific materials, quantities, and conditions.

Takeoff

The measured scope of work extracted from drawings, markups, or spreadsheets.

Attic stock

Extra material included for owner maintenance or future replacement.

Freight

Shipping or delivery cost that may be quoted separately from material unit pricing.

Broadloom

Carpet sold in rolls, often priced by square yard or linear yard depending on supplier format.

Bid day

The deadline day when subcontractor proposals are submitted to the GC.