Electronic Construction Bid Submission

Quick Start

Construction Buyers Guide

Basic Steps:
  1.  Create Jobsite
  2.  Create Bid Project
  3.  Setup Bid Project
  4.  Invite Contractors/Bids
  5.  Analyze Bid Submissions

 

 

Basic Steps:
  1.  Create Jobsite
  2.  Create Bid Project
  3.  Setup Bid Project
  4.  Invite Contractors/Bids
  5.  Analyze Bid Submissions

 

 

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Step I

Setup a Jobsite:

Select the New Property button from the Property Dashboard. Property setup steps through three pieces of information contractors need to submit qualified bids.

    1: Property Type / Identifiers
    2: Jobsite Location / Address
    3: Basic Building Information

Users are returned to the Property Dashboard when building information is save.

Property Setup

Step II

Bid Setup

Setup a Construction Bid:

Bid Projects are setup from the Property Dashboard. Select a property from the table to load asset data. Then, press the New Bid Project button.

    1: Construction Trade
    2: Bidders (# of)
    3: Estimated Start Date

Users are redirected to the Bid Project Dashboard when project details are saved.

Step III

Configuration and Management

Bid Config & Mgmt

Bid Projects

Bid Projects are configured and managed through the administrators (buyer) dashboard. Construction bid projects are best configured following a recommended series of steps and order of entry. The recommended order depends on whether administrators will self manage, engage a consultant or use eScope™ to configure project parameters.

    In all cases, the “Submit-To” contact is the first entry.
Project Management

eScope™ Tools

eScope™ Tools configure both the primary scope of work and line items by entering specifics about project details based on the construction trade users select.

    1: Submit To
    2: Scope of Work -> eScope™
    3: Line Items
    4: Project Users
    5: Project Schedule
    6: User Invitations

Once users define project parameters the configuration tools automatically enter a Scope of Work and Line Items for review, editing and any preferred refinements.

Self-Managed

Bid Projects configured and managed entirely by the administrators (buyer) has some flexibility but make sure these steps are followed before inviting users to bid.

    1: Submit To
    2: Scope of Work*
    3: Line Items
    4: Project Schedule
    5: Users
    6: User Invitations

Project data is visible to all users included in Project Members list. Those with existing RFQ Guides user accounts do not need to be invited. Use the invite form to send free login credentials to new RFQ users.

Shared-Management

Bid Projects configured with the help of third parties like consultants should follow the order below so these users can provide the necessary assistance.

    1: Submit To
    2: Users
    3: User Invitations
    4: Scope of Work*
    5: Line Items*
    6: Contractor Invites

    * Third party consultants typically complete the Scope of Work and Line Item price requirements.

    Step IV

    Digital Bid Submissions

    Contractor Bid Prices

    Bid Submissions

    Contractors submit their construction price bids electronically. Buyers can offer non RFQ Members temporary accounts for up to nine project users. Electronic construction bid submission is managed through contractor dashboards. Digital access to project details and contractor price bids is managed by administrators who can include assistants, consultants and agents of ownership [read only] through the Project Members dashboard.

    Step V

    Financial Management

    Construction Bid Financials
    Construction Bid Financials

    Bid Submission Analysis

    Contractor Bid Submissions are presented side-by-side for comparison and in an interactive landscape format where the final project budget can be configured from pricing options contractors provided digitally.
    Construction Bid Submissions