SmartBid

smartbidnet.com
Construction Management
Weekend Project

The #1 Construction Bidding Software for General Contractors

How to Replace SmartBid

Overview

SmartBid is a leading construction bid management software for general contractors that streamlines the preconstruction process. The web-based and mobile platform allows GCs to manage bid project data, documents, and subcontractor communications in a centralized, secure environment. SmartBid simplifies bidding for prime, commercial, and residential general contractors with features for bid invitations, document sharing, subcontractor management, and prequalification.

Features

20 features across 14 categories

Automation(1)

Auto-Notifications for Renewal

Set auto-notifications for timely renewal of subcontractor prequalifications

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Bid Management(3)

Centralized Bid Management

Manage all bid project data and communications from one centralized location

Request for More Information

Send requests for additional information to subcontractors on bids

Send Invitations to Bid

Send custom or template-based invitations to bid from a centralized location, receive bid proposals, send requests for more information, and track subcontractor bid progress

Communications(2)

Custom Communications

Build custom communications or use template library to send invitations to bid

Subcontractor Communications

Centralized platform for subcontractor communications during preconstruction

Data Management(1)

Project Data Streamlining

Streamline bid project data organization and management

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Database Management(1)

Manage Subcontractor Data

Centralized online dashboard to efficiently manage private subcontractor database with organization by trade, location, minority status, and more

Document Management(1)

Share Project Documents

Send subcontractors customized access to online plan room to review project documents and submit proposals

Forms & Questionnaires(1)

Custom Prequal Questionnaire Builder

Build custom questionnaires for subcontractor prequalification

Integration(2)

ConsensusDocs 721 Form Integration

Integration with ConsensusDocs 721 form for subcontractor prequalification

Takeoff Integration Collaboration

Collaborate on estimating using takeoff integrations

Also in: monday.com, Notion, Airtable

Monitoring & Analytics(2)

Bid Progress Tracking

Know the progress of subcontractors' bids at all times

Plan File Monitoring

Monitor what plan files subcontractors view and download and track their access

Network Management(1)

Public Registry of SubcontractorsPremium

Grow subcontractor network by integrating public registry of subcontractors

Platform(2)

Mobile Platform

Access to mobile platform for on-the-go bid management and communications

Web-Based Platform

Access to secure web-based platform for bid management and preconstruction

Security(1)

Data Security & Privacy

All data and projects are guaranteed private and secure, only shared with those given access

Subcontractor Management(1)

Prequalify Subcontractors

Find the right subs for every job using prequalification features

Support(1)

24/7 Live Support

24/7 live customer support for users and their subcontractors

Cost Calculator

Pricing data not available for SmartBid. Check their website for current pricing.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a SmartBid alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 20 features.

Buy SmartBid

Better Value
Monthly costContact Sales
3-year totalVaries
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Development cost$12,000
Maintenance$180/mo
3-year total$18,480
Dev time~1 months

Buying SmartBid saves ~$18,480 over 3 years vs building.

Estimates based on 20 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

4 known integrations

Autodesk BIM 360ConstructConnect Construction Management Software and NetworkDropboxProcore