Bid Design

Bid Design is an asphalt estimating software designed to assist contractors and paving companies in creating bids for residential and commercial asphalt projects. According to the vendor, this software is suitable for companies of all sizes, from small residential paving contractors to large commercial paving companies. It is commonly used by paving contractors, asphalt contractors, construction companies, general contractors, and road and highway contractors.

Key Features

Intuitive Asphalt Estimating Software: According to the vendor, Bid Design simplifies the process of creating bids for residential and commercial asphalt projects. It is designed to be user-friendly and easy to navigate, allowing contractors to input project details and generate accurate bids.

Single and Multi Crew: Bid Design allows users to set up the software for several crews and job sizes, providing flexibility for different project requirements. Contractors can manage bids for multiple crews and track progress for each crew separately.

Bid Management: The vendor claims that Bid Design provides bid management capabilities, aiming to ensure consistency in bidding and minimize errors or missed details. Contractors can access and review all bids, facilitating tracking and management of the bidding process.

Customer Management: Bid Design offers a customer management feature, eliminating the need for searching through excel sheets or paper quotes. Contractors can store and access customer information, quotes, and project details in a centralized system, streamlining the customer management process.

Time Management: According to the vendor, Bid Design helps contractors collect and confirm material pricing, which is often a significant cost in asphalt projects. The software allows contractors to efficiently manage their time by automating material pricing calculations and ensuring accurate cost estimates.

Mobile Friendly: Bid Design is designed to be mobile-friendly, allowing contractors to access and update bids on smartphones. Contractors can view bid information, make changes, and send quotes directly from their phones, increasing convenience and efficiency.

Intuitive: The vendor claims that Bid Design eliminates errors in quoting by providing inherent crew production rates, aiming to ensure accurate and consistent bid calculations. Contractors can rely on the software's intuitive features to generate bids that align with their team's strengths and capabilities.

Per Ton Pricing: Bid Design offers per ton pricing options, allowing contractors to calculate costs based on cartage, machine, and crew unit pricing. Contractors can customize their pricing models and adjust rates based on project requirements and market conditions.

Multi Spec Prints: Bid Design enables contractors to bid several configurations for a single job, including removal and milling specifications. Contractors can generate multiple bid options for clients, providing flexibility and comprehensive project proposals.