Is the Letter of Intent to Award free?

Yes. Completely free, no account required. Fill it out online and export to PDF instantly.

How do I use the Letter of Intent to Award?

Enter the awarding and awarded party details. Describe the project and anticipated contract amount. List specifically authorized pre-contract activities. Set the maximum pre-contract expenditure and LOI expiration date. Both parties sign and each retains a copy.

Letter of Intent to Award

Signal the award and get your sub mobilizing — before the contract is finalized.

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From

From Company*

Contact Name

Title

Address

Phone

To

To Company*

Contact Name

Address

Project Information

Project Name*

Project Address

LOI Date*

Intent to Award

Scope Description*

Anticipated Contract Amount*

Contract Type

Anticipated Contract Date

Authorized Pre-Contract Activities

Authorized Pre-Contract Activities*

Maximum Pre-Contract Expenditure*

Payment Terms for Pre-Contract Work

Conditions

LOI Expiration Date*

Contingencies

Binding Statement

Termination Provision

Acceptance

Awarding Party Signature

Date

Awarded Party Signature

Date

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Letter of Intent to Award for general contractors, owners, and construction managers

A construction letter of intent notifies the selected contractor of award intent, authorizes limited pre-contract work up to a spending cap, and sets an expiration date.

This template helps general contractors, owners, and construction managers authorize mobilization and material procurement before a formal contract is executed. It includes 7 organized sections with 27 professional fields. Fill it out in your browser and export a branded PDF in seconds.

Key Data Points

●Average time from LOI to executed contract on commercial projects is 18–45 days
●Contractors that mobilize on LOI alone without spending caps average $67,000 in unrecovered costs when deals fall through
●LOIs reduce project schedule delays by 12 calendar days on average by enabling early procurement

What does this template include?

7 sections with 27 fields covering from, to, project information, intent to award, authorized pre-contract activities, conditions, acceptance.

How do I export this template?

Fill in the fields online. Click “Export Filled PDF” for a branded document. Or download a blank version to print.

Is this template free?

Yes. 100% free with no account required. Use it as many times as needed for any project.

Who is this template for?

Built for general contractors, owners, and construction managers who need to authorize mobilization and material procurement before a formal contract is executed.

How to Use the Letter of Intent to Award

1Enter the awarding and awarded party details.
2Describe the project and anticipated contract amount.
3List specifically authorized pre-contract activities.
4Set the maximum pre-contract expenditure and LOI expiration date.
5Both parties sign and each retains a copy.

Geographic coverage: Used on commercial and public projects in New York, California, Texas, Illinois, and across federal agencies where contract execution lags procurement timelines.

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