Requirements Before Bidding
Summary
Additional requirements are conditions set on a bid package that help subcontractors understand what the general contractor expects before submitting a bid. They clarify expectations early so both sides can avoid wasted time and misaligned bids.
Why It Matters
What problem does this solve?
Contractors often receive bids that don’t meet basic criteria (insurance, licensing, breakdowns, etc.), which creates delays and unnecessary back-and-forth.
Why this matters for subcontractors
Requirements help subcontractors quickly understand if a job is a good fit before investing time preparing a quote.
How It Works
What Are Additional Requirements?
Additional requirements are custom conditions added to a bid package by the contractor.
They don’t block you from bidding, but they help contractors assess fit and readiness.
Common examples include:
- WCB approval
- Certificate of Insurance
- Full quote breakdown
- Trade-specific certifications or compliance requirements
Where Subcontractors See Requirements
You may see requirements in several locations:
- Inside the Job Details panel
- Within the Bid Package details
- In the Bid Conversation
- When requesting to bid through the Job Connector
Confirming Requirements (Job Connector Flow)
If you find a job through Job Connector and click Request to Bid, you may be asked to confirm which requirements you meet.
Important notes:
- You are not required to meet every requirement to request to bid.
- You can leave any requirement unmarked if you’re unsure.
- Contractors still decide who they hire — even if not all requirements are met.
For directly invited subcontractors, this confirmation step may not appear.
However, the requirements are still visible and relevant throughout the bidding process.
After You’re Accepted
Once you’re accepted to bid or awarded the project:
- The contractor may request proof of certain requirements.
- Any documents (insurance, WCB, certifications, etc.) are exchanged directly inside the bid conversation chat.
There is no separate document upload system for these requirements.
When This Applies
This applies when:
- You are viewing jobs using the Job Connector
- You’re responding to a direct invite
- You’re evaluating whether to submit a bid
- You’re reviewing requirements on an awarded job