Construction Bid Management That Wins You More Work
We handle everything around the estimate — bid invitations, addenda, scope coordination, proposals, and submission. Think of us as part of your team, on call for the busy weeks.
Bid management means handling everything around the estimate
Not just the numbers. Here's the work most estimating firms leave on your plate — the work we actually do.
Bid Invitations
Organized intake and response tracking for every invite, so nothing slips through.
Document Tracking
Every drawing, spec, and revision accounted for in one place.
Addenda Updates
Changes caught, logged, and reflected in your numbers before submission.
Scope Coordination
Clear scope alignment across trades, revisions, and bid packages.
Proposal Submissions
Submission-ready proposals, formatted to the GC's bid template and delivered on time.
Who this is for
Bid management support built for teams that need to bid more without dropping the ball.
High-Volume Bidders
Contractors bidding multiple projects every week who can't keep up with paperwork.
Lean Teams
Teams without dedicated estimating staff who still need to compete on every bid.
Subcontractors
Subs that need structured, reliable bid support during peak season.
The full scope of bid coordination
Eight areas of bid management — handled by people who do this every day.
Bid Log Tracking
Addenda & Bulletin Review
Scope Comparison
RFIs & Clarifications
Proposal Drafting
Bid Form Filling
Alternate Pricing
Final Submission Support
The hands-on work most estimators won't do
This is what we actually do for clients — the unglamorous coordination work that wins or loses bids.
GC Follow-Ups
We chase down missing info, drawing revisions, and clarifications from GCs so you don't have to.
The Right Scope Questions
We ask about finishes, exclusions, and the details that catch people out at award time.
Addenda Adjustments
Estimates updated the moment addenda change the scope — no last-minute surprises.
Submission-Ready Proposals
Clean, formatted proposals prepared and ready to send to the GC.
Scope Leveling Support
We support scope leveling discussions with clear documentation when the GC has questions.
Five steps from plans to submission
A predictable bid process designed to keep you organized and on deadline.
Track Project & Deadlines
We log the project, key dates, GC contacts, and submission requirements in one place.
Review Drawings & Addenda
Every drawing and addendum reviewed for scope changes and pricing impact.
Coordinate Estimating & Scope
Estimating and scope are aligned across trades and revisions before pricing locks.
Prepare Proposal
A clean, submission-ready proposal is drafted and formatted to the GC's template.
Submit & Support Follow-Ups
We submit on time and support every follow-up, scope leveling call, and clarification after.
Most bids are lost before they're even reviewed
Why Bids Get Lost
The usual culprits- Missed scope buried in the documents
- Poor documentation and unclear proposals
- Late submissions that miss the deadline
- Misalignment with GC bid form requirements
How DEKR Helps
Risks eliminated- Scope caught and coordinated across revisions
- Clean, submission-ready documentation
- Deadlines tracked so nothing slips
- Proposals aligned to GC-specific formats
Built to help you bid more, on deadline
Fast Response
Bid support engaged within 24–48 hours of plans landing in our inbox.
Step Process
From bid log to submission — a structured workflow you can rely on.
Areas Handled
From bid log tracking to final submission, eight coordination areas covered.
Setup Fees
Pay only for the bid support you order — no retainer, no minimums.
On Every Project
Confidential by default. We sign your NDA on request.
Direct Contact
Talk to a real bid manager — no ticketing systems, no call centers.
Bid more without burning out your team.
Bid coordination is a full-time job in busy seasons. Missed addenda, late submissions, and unclear proposals all cost you work — not because your pricing was wrong, but because the paperwork was. Plug us in for the weeks you need extra hands.
- No missed addenda, no late submissions
- Scale up during peak bid weeks without hiring
- Bid on more projects without overloading estimators
- Pay per bid — transparent, no retainer
What working with us actually looks like
Straight talk about how we run a bid for you — what we deliver, how we communicate, and where the limits are.
Have a bid stack you can't get through?
Send us the plans. We'll come back within 4 business hours with a timeline and a quote — no obligation, no sales follow-up if you decide not to move forward.
Everything you need to know
We can engage on a bid within 24–48 hours of receiving plans. For larger or multi-package projects we'll confirm a timeline upfront so deadlines are never at risk.
PDF, DWG, RVT, and most major CAD/BIM formats. You can upload through our secure Dropbox portal or email them directly.
Pricing is based on project size, scope, and complexity. We provide a transparent quote before any work begins — no hidden fees, no retainer.
Yes — revisions for scope changes, addenda, and value engineering are included. We work with you until the bid is dialled in and submitted.
Absolutely. We sign NDAs on request, and all client plans are stored in a secure, encrypted portal accessible only to your assigned team. We never share project details, pricing, or client identities.
