How to Build Your Own SmartBid
Replace SmartBid with a custom build. The #1 Construction Bidding Software for General Contractors
Build Difficulty: 5/5
Build a working replacement in a weekend with AI tools
Estimated Timeline
Based on 20 features at Weekend Project difficulty, expect about One weekend with AI-assisted development.
Recommended Tech Stack
Full-stack React framework with API routes and server components
PostgreSQL database, auth, and real-time subscriptions
Utility-first styling for rapid UI development
Key Features to Replicate
Top features across 8 categories. See all 20 features
Bid Management(3 features)
Manage all bid project data and communications from one centralized location
Send requests for additional information to subcontractors on bids
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 features)
Build custom communications or use template library to send invitations to bid
Centralized platform for subcontractor communications during preconstruction
Integration(2 features)
Integration with ConsensusDocs 721 form for subcontractor prequalification
Collaborate on estimating using takeoff integrations
Monitoring & Analytics(2 features)
Know the progress of subcontractors' bids at all times
Monitor what plan files subcontractors view and download and track their access
Platform(2 features)
Access to mobile platform for on-the-go bid management and communications
Access to secure web-based platform for bid management and preconstruction
Automation(1 features)
Set auto-notifications for timely renewal of subcontractor prequalifications
Data Management(1 features)
Streamline bid project data organization and management
Database Management(1 features)
Centralized online dashboard to efficiently manage private subcontractor database with organization by trade, location, minority status, and more
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