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Description
Bid Control is a service designed to assist contractors in discovering and preparing public bids from various agencies, including cities, counties, and school districts. It tracks over 3,800 public entities along with more than 540 bid websites, handling upwards of 190,000 bid pages each month. The platform highlights opportunities categorized by trade and service area, offering essential details such as contract values, submission deadlines, necessary forms, site visit information, and other relevant bid specifics. Additionally, users can set up bid alerts, access preliminary insights from agency meetings and budget discussions, examine historical award data, and monitor any alterations to bid dates or documentation. The Bid Builder feature streamlines the bid preparation process by auto-filling forms with the contractor's company details, while the Bid Team offers support with planning and managing paperwork. Contractors are able to explore available opportunities and coordinate their bid workflows conveniently through a browser on their smartphones, tablets, or computers. New users can initiate three job applications at no cost and without needing to provide credit card information, allowing them to test the service's effectiveness. This comprehensive approach ensures that contractors are well-equipped to navigate the bidding process efficiently.
Description
Revolutionize your estimation workflow with a web-based digital tendering and bidding solution tailored for contractors and subcontractors. Optimize the tendering and bidding process through Causeway eTender, a secure platform designed to automate the distribution of tender inquiries and the collection of bids, thereby reducing email clutter by enabling the storage of project documents online. The intuitive dashboard allows you to effortlessly track the progress of each tender, providing a clear overview of which suppliers have priced specific packages. Take advantage of the bid comparison feature to analyze and assess submitted bids, ensuring that you select the best supplier consistently. Additionally, eTender integrates smoothly with Causeway Estimating, streamlining the creation, dispatch, and response to tenders. Sub-contractors have the flexibility to download tenders for pricing or to input their bids directly online while adding notes and additional documents for clarity. This comprehensive system not only enhances efficiency but also fosters collaboration between contractors and subcontractors in the bidding process.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Causeway Estimating
No
Pricing Details
$49/month
Bid Board is $49/month; Bid Builder is $149/month. Bid Team is $299/month for one bid or $799/month for unlimited bid paperwork. Plans are billed monthly in advance, plus applicable sales tax, and may be canceled online at any time. Opening 3 jobs is free, with no card required.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
No price information available.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
PorchRocket
Country
United States
Website
porchrocket.com/bidcontrol
Vendor Details
Company Name
Causeway Technologies
Founded
1999
Country
United Kingdom
Website
www.causeway.com/products/tendering
Product Features
Construction Bid Management
Bidder Management
No
Building Product Database
No
Cost Database
No
File Sharing
No
Proposal Management
No
Quotes / Estimates
No
RFP Management
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Takeoff
No
Version Control
No
Product Features
Construction Bid Management
Bidder Management
No
Building Product Database
No
Cost Database
No
File Sharing
No
Proposal Management
No
Quotes / Estimates
No
RFP Management
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Takeoff
No
Version Control
No