Notice of award

Notification that a bidder or proposer has been selected for a contract.

Why it matters

Award, execution, and authorization to start may occur on different dates. Confirm any outstanding bonds, insurance, approvals, or contract signatures. This distinction matters when assessing whether mobilization or procurement can proceed without additional authorization.

In practice

A project example

A contractor receives an award notice while the notice to proceed remains pending.

General educational guidance from KOW Building Consultants. Examples are illustrative, not project records. The applicable contract, standard, program, and jurisdiction control the requirements for a specific assignment.