For owner-operated contractors
Bid more.
Win more.
Sleep more.
You've got the invites. The bottleneck is the takeoff. Drop in plans, get a priced proposal back in minutes.
If any of this sounds familiar…
"It's just me, a notepad, and a stack of plans due tomorrow."
You're the owner, the estimator, and half the time the guy on site. The pipeline lives in your head, every competitive bid is a race to the bottom, and there's no SOP — because there's no one to write it. We built BidEngine for that exact reality.
Drop the plans, skip the all-nighter
PDF plans, specs, addenda — in. Takeoff, quantities, and the buried compliance details — out. In minutes, not nights.
Real numbers you can defend
Bottom-up estimates with regional pricing and production rates. Every line flags its source page so you can verify before you send.
A proposal that doesn't look like a notepad
Branded, scope-separated proposals ready for the GC, PM, or owner. Stop hand-typing the same cover letter at 11pm.
Two ways to work with us
Run it yourself, or take it off your plate entirely.
If you want control, BidEngine is the software — you drive, we surface the details. If you want it gone, our in-house estimating team picks up the takeoffs, the pricing, and the proposal so you can stay in the field and keep crews busy.
We track government and private spending across all 50 states.
How it works
From "bid due tomorrow" to "sent" before dinner.
Plans, specs, ITBs, addenda. Same stack you'd be flipping through by hand.
Quantities, takeoffs, square footage, and the compliance language buried on page 87.
Adjust margins, swap materials, override line items. Your number is still your number.
Branded PDF proposal out the door. Go pick up your kid from practice.
The trust question, answered
"Can I actually trust the AI's takeoff?" Yes — because you can verify every line.
Every quantity, every callout, every flag points back to the exact page in your source documents. No magic. No black box. Verifiable.
Source-doc verification
Every line item links to the sheet, page, and section it came from. Spot-check in seconds.
Unverified lines flagged
Anything the model is unsure about gets flagged — not hidden — so you decide what makes the bid.
Human eyes on every job
SMC's in-house estimators back up the output. You're never alone with a bid due in 12 hours.
Done bidding, still not enough work?
When the local market gets soft, we keep your crews busy.
- Tired of burning money on Yelp, Thumbtack, and Meta junk leads? We surface real bid opportunities in your area and monitor permit activity.
- Trying to break into commercial without an estimating department? We find the openings and the GC partnerships to get you in the door.
- Build a pipeline deep enough to be selective — so you stop racing to the bottom on every bid.
- Live in 15 minutes. First bid analyzed today. No 6-week onboarding, no consultant lurking on your Slack.
Help Center
Got a question? Get your answer.
What file types can I upload?+
PDF files up to 50MB. Plans, specs, ITBs, RFPs — drop them in and BidEngine handles the rest.
What trades are supported?+
All 24 CSI divisions including painting, drywall, HVAC, electrical, plumbing, concrete, steel, roofing, flooring, masonry, fire protection, sitework, demolition, and more.
Can my team see bids without paying for extra seats?+
Yes. Every tier includes 1 full seat plus unlimited read-only viewers.
What's the setup fee for?+
Covers account configuration, trade module setup, service area calibration, company profile build, and onboarding. ACCEL $1,500. GROWTH $2,500.
Do you do the bidding for me?+
BidEngine is self-serve. For a fully done-for-you team, check our managed services on the Scale plan.
Trades we serve
Learn what trades benefit from our product and service
BidEngine and Smart Movers Club work across all 24 CSI divisions — pick your trade to see how bid analysis, marketing, and lead generation apply to your work.
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General Requirements
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Existing Conditions
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Concrete
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Masonry
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Metals
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Wood, Plastics & Composites
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Thermal & Moisture Protection
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Openings
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Finishes
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Specialties
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Equipment
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Furnishings
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Special Construction
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Conveying Equipment
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Fire Suppression
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Plumbing
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HVAC
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Electrical
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Communications
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Electronic Safety & Security
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Earthwork
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Exterior Improvements
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Utilities
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Transportation
Stop guessing. Start winning bids.
Live in 15 minutes. First bid analyzed today.