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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
Implement comprehensive profitability management tailored for MEP contractors to ensure that projects are completed on schedule and within budget by utilizing Metrics MEP, a cloud-based solution for takeoff, estimating, and contract management that enhances visibility into your financial performance. With a user-friendly platform for digital takeoff, you can efficiently oversee your projects to secure profitability, as it has become evident that 30% of MEP contractors face bankruptcy. The primary reasons for this alarming statistic often stem from flawed estimates, outdated material costs, and inadequate job cost oversight. To avoid being part of this statistic, it is crucial to focus on generating precise estimates that safeguard the profit margins of each undertaking, as even minor inaccuracies can jeopardize your venture's success. Metrics MEP eliminates the risk of poor estimates, which can result in financially detrimental projects. It is essential to adopt an estimating tool that simplifies the takeoff process and allows you to seamlessly generate estimates without unnecessary duplications of effort. Traditional methods such as spreadsheets and manual takeoff techniques can lead to inefficiencies and errors, emphasizing the need for a modernized approach in today’s competitive landscape. By embracing advanced technology, you can protect your business’s future and thrive in an evolving industry.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
No
Integrations
No details available.
Integrations
No details available.
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
$622 per user, per year
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
Yes
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)
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
Yes
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
PorchRocket
Country
United States
Website
porchrocket.com/bidcontrol
Vendor Details
Company Name
Trimble MEP UK
Founded
1978
Country
United Kingdom
Website
mep.trimble.com/en-GB
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
Yes
Building Product Database
No
Cost Database
Yes
File Sharing
No
Proposal Management
Yes
Quotes / Estimates
Yes
RFP Management
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Takeoff
Yes
Version Control
No
Construction CRM
Client Tracking
No
Contract Management
Yes
Forecasting
No
Project Management
No
Quote Management
Yes
Sales Management
No
Scheduling
No
Time Management
No
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
No
Audit Trail
No
Bid Management
No
Billing & Invoicing
No
Building Product Database
No
Calculators
No
Change Orders
No
Contract Management
No
Cost Database
No
Customer Management
No
Customizable Templates
No
Electrical Estimating
Yes
HVAC Estimating
Yes
Historical Database
Yes
Job Costing
No
Plumbing Estimating
Yes
Price Data / Price Books
No
Project Management
No
Quote Management
No
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
Scheduling
No
Subcontractor Management
Yes
Takeoff
Yes
What-if Analysis
No
Construction Management
Accounting Integration
No
Budget Tracking/Job Costing
Yes
CRM
No
Change Orders
Yes
Commercial
No
Contract Management
Yes
Contractors
Yes
Equipment Tracking
No
Estimating
Yes
Incident Reporting
No
Mobile Access
No
Offline Access
No
RFI & Submittals
No
Residential
No
Subcontractor Management
Yes
Timesheets
No
Construction Scheduling
Bid Management
Yes
Change Orders
No
Gantt Charts
No
Job Scheduling
No
Project Scheduling
No
Rescheduling
No
Staff Calendar
No
Task Management
No
Contractor Management
Contractor Database
Yes
Insurance Tracking
No
License Tracking
No
Permit Tracking
No
Skills & Competencies
No
Task Management
No
Work Hour Tracking
Yes
Electrical Estimating
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Cost Database
Yes
Project Management
Yes
Quotes / Proposals
Yes
Takeoff
Yes
HVAC Estimating
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Commercial/Industrial
Yes
Cost Database
Yes
Data Import / Export
Yes
Equipment Maintenance
No
Financing Management
Yes
Labor Rates
Yes
Quotes/Proposals
Yes
Scheduling
Yes
Takeoff
Yes
Plumbing Estimating
Change Orders
Yes
Commercial / Industrial
Yes
Cost Database
Yes
Data Import / Export
Yes
Fitting Management
No
For General Contractor
No
Overhead Costs Estimating
Yes
Prebuilt Assembly
No
Quotes / Proposals
Yes
Takeoff
Yes
Takeoff
3D View
No
Assembly Takeoff
No
Cross Section Creation
No
Electronic Plans
Yes
Elevation Checking
No
Error Checking
No
Site Balancing
No
Slope Routines
No
Subcontractor Management
No