Bid on a Job

Summary

This tutorial guides you through finding available jobs, requesting to bid, and submitting a quote in BuilderPal. Bidding connects subcontractors with general contractors, helping you secure work efficiently while ensuring accurate estimates and clear communication.

How-To Video

Prerequisites

Have an active BuilderPal account as a subcontractor admin or shortcut admin.
Set up your service areas and trades in your profile.
Ensure you have access to the Job Connector page.

Steps

Go to the Job Connector page. Navigate to https://app.builderpal.com/job-connector to start browsing opportunities.
Search for jobs by location and trade. Click Find Jobs, then select your preferred area and trade to filter listings.
Review bid packages and request access. Browse available packages for your trade, check details, and click to request bidding while confirming any listed requirements.
Track your bid requests. Switch to the Requests tab in Job Connector to monitor pending approvals.
Access approved bids via notifications. Once approved, check your inbox notification, open the bid conversation for details and documents, and message the hiring company if needed.
Build your quote. Click Submit Quote, choose trades to bid on, add cost items in the Quote Builder, and apply markup to calculate the owner price.
Finalize your estimate. Review and either edit or lock in the estimate to prevent further changes.
Submit the quote. Enter your final price manually or upload an estimate file, agree to terms and conditions, then click Submit.
Wait for award decision. Your quote is now submitted; monitor notifications for updates on contract award.

Confirmation

You have now successfully bid on a job. You must now wait to be awarded the contract!

FAQ

What if I don't see any bid packages after searching?
Ensure your service areas and trades match the job listings; update your profile if needed, as shown in the setup steps.

Can I edit my quote after submission?
No, once submitted, quotes are final; however, you can lock estimates earlier to review before submitting.

How do I know if my bid request was denied?
Check the Requests tab for status updates, or watch for inbox notifications regarding approvals or denials.

What file types can I upload for estimates?
Common formats like PDF or spreadsheets are supported; ensure they match the bid package requirements reviewed in step 3.

Why can't I message the hiring company before approval?
Access is granted only after bid request approval to maintain structured communication, as per the workflow.

View Job Matches
Create a Bid Package
Review Incoming Bids
Award or Decline Bids
Manage Your Service Area

Metadata

Relevant Roles: Admin (SUB), Admin (SHORTCUT)
Feature Area: Finding & Bidding on Work
Article Type: Workflow / Tutorial