Public Bids
Prevailing Wage and Davis-Bacon for Estimators: What to Check Before You Bid
How wage determinations affect your labor pricing, and what to verify in the solicitation before you submit a public bid.
Sep 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Resources
Public Bids
Pre-bid and post-bid process, solicitations, takeoff, bid leveling, shop drawings, prevailing wage and CSI divisions — explained for contractors.
Public Bids
School District Construction Bids: How to Estimate and Submit
School work has fixed deadlines, strict bonding and unusual phasing. Here is how to estimate it and submit a responsive school district bid.
Sep 25, 2026 · 4 min read
Public Bids
How to Respond to a County Construction Solicitation
A practical, step-by-step method for contractors who want to win county work: where solicitations are posted, how to read them, and how to submit a responsive bid.
Sep 24, 2026 · 6 min read
Public Bids
How to Read a Construction Solicitation (IFB, ITB, RFP, RFQ) and Respond with a Complete Bid
IFB vs RFP vs RFQ, what each section means, and how to respond with a bid that is complete, compliant and competitive.
Sep 24, 2026 · 3 min read
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Upload Plans & Get a QuoteBid Sharp at a glance: 3 steps, 50 states
Bid Sharp prepares construction estimates, takeoffs, shop drawings, structural and permit drawings and schedules for contractors and homeowners in all 50 states, on public and private projects. Typical turnaround is about 48 hours; the turnaround and a firm price are confirmed before any work starts.
- 1. Upload plans. Send PDF, DWG or a plan-room link with your bid due date.
- 2. Get a firm quote. Scope, price and turnaround in writing, with no obligation.
- 3. Receive deliverables. Excel and PDF files, plus DWG for drawings, checked by 2 team members.
Quick answers
How do I get a quote?
Upload your plans on the contact page; we reply with scope, price and turnaround before work begins.
Which states and trades do you cover?
All 50 states and CSI Divisions 01–33, plus solar. See services and locations.
Do you submit bids for contractors?
No. We prepare the takeoff, pricing and documents; the contractor reviews, signs and submits the bid. Read the FAQ.
Standards and official sources
Rules, wage rates, codes and procurement procedures change and differ by agency. Confirm the requirements that apply to your project with these primary sources and with the solicitation itself.
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