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SmartBid
by ConstructConnect | Founded 2006, Bryan, TX
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What is SmartBid?
Industry Specialties: Construction
SmartBid by ConstructConnect is a mobile and web-based platform that helps general contractors and subcontractors streamline bidding processes. Users can send bid invitations, share documents, prequalify contractors and manage project data. It integrates with Procore, Dropbox and Autodesk BIM 360.
It ensures secure data storage, gives contractors access to qualified subs and corresponding contact information, and transfers documentation and attachments. Contractors can compare submitted bids by consolidating bid data, replacing spreadsheets and standardizing bid tabulation.
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SmartBid Pricing
Based on our most recent analysis, SmartBid pricing and cost details are described here:
- Price
- $$$$$
- 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:
- 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:
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.