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Preconstruction Help
Manage bid packages and bidder responses, award work, and organize takeoffs.
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3Quick reference
3The 60-second preconstruction model
Bid management follows this flow:
Read articlePermissions, packages, and platforms
Learn about permissions, packages, and platforms in Constructable.
Read articleTroubleshooting preconstruction
Confirm that the company exists in the organization directory, is an eligible subcontractor-type company, and is not already on this package's bid list. Check its bidding contacts, trades, and tags in the directory before adding duplicate records.
Read articleBid management
5Creating and preparing a bid package
Use a Bid Package to keep one solicitation's details, bidder communication, and responses together.
Read articleSelecting bidders
Use Select Bidders to build the package's bid list from companies in your organization directory.
Read articleSending and tracking bid invitations
Use Distribution to manage invited and prospective bidders, send messages, and check delivery history.
Read articleReviewing received bids
Use Received Bids to compare submitted amounts, notes, attachments, and contacts side by side.
Read articleClosing, reopening, and deleting a package
Close a package when the response period ends but you still need its details and bid history for review.
Read articleBidder Portal
2Using the Bidder Portal
Use the Bidder Portal to review invitations assigned to your company without entering the general contractor's full bid-management workspace.
Read articleSubmitting or updating a bid
When you submit a bid, its status changes to Received and the bid manager can review it.
Read articleTakeoffs
3Setting up Takeoff Sets, categories, and items
Set up a clear Takeoff structure before you place marks so your measured work stays easy to review.
Read articleMeasuring and counting from drawings
Each Takeoff mark belongs to the item and drawing revision that are active when you place it.
Read articleReviewing costs and exporting Takeoffs
Export your Takeoff marks as quantity data or a marked-up plan package for review and handoff.
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