Construction Bid
Prepare a formal construction bid with work boundaries, quantity and pricing assumptions, labor and materials, user-supplied permit or code references…
Complete and download the PDF before creating an account
When to use and what to include
Prepare and refine your bid online, then generate a submission-ready PDF. Use it when an owner, architect, or general contractor issues a formal invitation with defined work, submission requirements, pricing structure, and a deadline.
What to include
- Alternates priced separately as requested in the bid documents, each with a clear add or deduct amount and a brief description of what changes from the base scope of work.
- Bid bond or bid security as specified in the instructions to bidders, with the surety company name, bond amount, and attorney-in-fact signature.
- Acknowledged addenda listed by number and date to confirm your bid includes all revisions issued during the bidding period.
Common questions
- Can I prepare this Construction Bid online before the submission deadline?
- Yes. Complete the proposed work, assumptions, alternatives, and pricing in the guided form, then download the final PDF before the submission deadline.
- Can I reuse this Construction Bid format for future tenders?
- Yes. With an account, save it in your history, edit it later, and reuse its structure as a starting point for another bid.
- Can I export this Construction Bid as a clean bid package PDF?
- Yes. Generate a clear PDF for submission portals, email attachments, or printed packages.
- Can I withdraw my bid after submitting?
- Check the solicitation, contract rules, and applicable law immediately. Withdrawal rights, notice methods, deadlines, and consequences vary, especially for public work; obtain legal advice when the bid is material.
- How should I handle bid day subcontractor pricing?
- Collect subcontractor bids early and set a cutoff time. Compare each scope of work side by side in a bid spreadsheet, resolve coverage gaps, and carry the selected amount into the final bid.
- Should I follow up after submitting a bid?
- Yes. A brief follow-up confirms receipt, gives the client a chance to ask questions, and keeps your contact details easy to find.
- What makes a bid look professional?
- A professional bid presents an itemized scope of work, clear pricing, company details, assumptions, and terms in a consistent PDF format.
- What should I review before using the completed Construction Bid?
- Review the parties, job or property details, dates, amounts, notes, and signatures entered in the Construction Bid. Confirm that the PDF matches the underlying job or agreement and any legal, tax, technical, filing, or notice requirements that apply to the location.