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SmartBid is ranked #12 among all Construction Bidding Software according to the latest available data collected by SelectHub. Find out who the leaders are with our In-Depth Report.

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SmartBid Pricing

Based on our most recent analysis, SmartBid pricing and cost details are described here:

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Starting From
$125
Pricing Model
Still gathering data
Free Trial

Training Resources

SmartBid is supported with the following types of training:

Documentation
In Person
Live Online
Videos
Webinars

Support

The following support services are available for SmartBid:

Email
Phone
Chat
FAQ
Forum
Knowledge Base
24/7 Live Support

SmartBid Benefits and Insights

Why use SmartBid?

Key differentiators & advantages of SmartBid

  • Increase Bid Coverage: Integrate with ConstructConnect and SmartInsight to access subcontractor databases. Grant subs access to project details. Compare multiple bids simultaneously to save time. 
  • Gain Vital Insights: Generate financial and project performance reports to make informed decisions. Monitor job statuses in real time through the dashboard. 
  • Stay Out of Legal Troubles: Enable subs to upload documents such as licenses, insurances and W-9 forms directly into the system. Send automated notifications to subcontractors when compliance is nearing expiration. 
  • Increase Team Collaboration: Integrate with takeoff solutions such as Procore, Stack and BIM 360 to encourage multiple estimators to work on the same project. 
  • Share Documents in Real Time: Leverage Microsoft Azure’s document management capabilities to maintain a centralized database with granular access controls. 

Industry Expertise

Designed for general contractors and subcontractors. Caters to small- and medium-sized companies.

SmartBid Reviews

Average customer reviews & user sentiment summary for SmartBid:

User satisfaction level icon: great

95 reviews

87%

of users would recommend this product

Key Features

  • Bid Invitations: Build custom mailing lists and edit bid invitations using mail editing functionality. Create ITBs using pre-built templates. 
  • Document Sharing: Upload project documents of different formats. Grant editing permissions to authorized users. Publish public documents to websites through XML integration. 
  • Mobile Interface: Use the mobile app to monitor bids and responses. Access project data off-site. 
  • Subcontractor Management: Manage a subcontractors’ network by integrating with public registries. 
    • Subcontractor Database: Import existing databases to find qualified subcontractors. Sort contacts by project types, trade codes and service areas. 
    • Bid Comparison: Analyze bid submissions and compare multiple bids to select the ideal subcontractor for the project. 
    • Prequalifications: Create custom forms online to collect subcontractors’ data consisting of supporting documents and confidentiality agreements. 
    • Nonconformance Tracking: Avoid manual data entry using optical character recognition technology. Enable subcontractors to upload compliance documents. Receive overdue nonconformance notifications to help ensure prompt action. 
  • Reports and Project Metrics: Generate color-coded reports to detect spam emails, duplicate companies and minorities. Create custom reports to track bidding processes. Analyze reports of subcontractors who received bid invitations and submitted bids. 
  • Integrations: Transition from pre-construction stage to building stage by integrating with Procore, Autodesk BIM 360 and Stack. Integrate with Dropbox to upload, store and share project files. 

Limitations

At the time of this review, these are the limitations according to user feedback:

  •  System lags while downloading zip files. 
  •  Doesn’t offer robust file searching functionality. 
  •  Doesn’t provide unlimited user access. 

Suite Support

mail_outlineEmail: support@smartbid.co.
phonePhone: (888) 808-8319.
schoolTraining: Attend academy sessions for an additional cost.
local_offerTickets: Submit tickets via a support portal.

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