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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
Secure Bids was created to offer a digital platform where contractors, vendors, and various service providers can safely and efficiently submit their bids, price quotes, qualifications, and other related documents without the use of paper. Tailored primarily for public agencies and focused on public works projects, the system facilitates any opportunity requiring a secure method for uploading electronic files while ensuring data integrity and confidentiality. This innovative solution not only streamlines the submission process but also enhances transparency and accountability in public procurement.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
Google Chrome
No
Microsoft Edge
No
Mozilla Firefox
No
Safari
No
Integrations
Google Chrome
Yes
Microsoft Edge
Yes
Mozilla Firefox
Yes
Safari
Yes
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
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
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
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
PorchRocket
Country
United States
Website
porchrocket.com/bidcontrol
Vendor Details
Company Name
Secure Bids
Website
colbisecurebids.com
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
Yes
Proposal Management
Yes
Quotes / Estimates
No
RFP Management
Yes
Subcontractor Management
No
Takeoff
No
Version Control
No
Procurement
Asset Management
No
Auction Management
No
Bid Management
Yes
Budget Management
No
Catalog Management
No
Contract Management
No
Inventory Management
No
Invoice Processing
No
PunchOut
No
Purchase Order Management
No
Receiving
No
Requisitions & Approvals
No
Sourcing Management
No
Spend Management
No
Supplier Management
Yes
Vendor Management
Audit Management
No
Contact Management
No
Customer Database
No
Self Service Portal
No
Supplier Master Data
No
Transaction History
No
Vendor Maintained Profiles
No
Vendor Managed Inventory
No
Vendor Performance Rating
No
Vendor Qualification Tracking
No