SmartBid

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
SmartBid
Score 8.3 out of 10
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SmartBid is a construction bid management software for general contractors. SmartBid provides a web-based and mobile platform to streamline their bid project data, documents, and subcontractor communications. It also supports user permissions control for data security.N/A
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SmartBid
Free Trial
No
Free/Freemium Version
No
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
No
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup fee
Additional DetailsAs a cloud-based solution, our clients can scale their access annually depending on the number of users. Subcontractors invited to bid or prequalify in the system receive access at no cost.
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Considered Both Products
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Chose SmartBid
SmartBid is the first software of its kind that I use. However, comparing it with other software used by colleagues, it is evident that SmartBid has a much higher potential than software of the same category. By allowing easier management of documents and sub-contractors, …
Chose SmartBid
SmartBid is by far the most aesthetically pleasing of the software I've used in the field. It is incredibly competitive in terms of price and ease-of-use and is one of my favorites to use. I use SmartBid as well as other programs, but SmartBid is always one of my first choices.
Chose SmartBid
SmartBid is used by more of the contractors that we happen to do lots of work with. It has basically the same features. However, SmartBid will let subcontractors view all the jobs a general contractor is bidding, even ones we were never invited to. So it has the potential to …
Chose SmartBid
I have not used another other companies similar to SmartBid
Chose SmartBid
SmartBidNet is far superior to BidMail in my opinion. BidMail was good in that it had all of the information in one screen right in front of your eyes; however, it was very limited in managing the subcontractors and making sure that they all received the documents. It also was …
Chose SmartBid
  • Better ability for subcontractors to respond via program.
  • Simpler interface.
  • Easier note tracking.
Features
SmartBid
Construction Project & Field Management
Comparison of Construction Project & Field Management features of Product A and Product B
SmartBid
7.6
Ratings
1% above category average
Plan distribution & viewing7.00 Ratings
Document sharing8.00 Ratings
RFI tools6.00 Ratings
Collaboration & approvals7.00 Ratings
Mobile app10.00 Ratings
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User Ratings
SmartBid
Likelihood to Recommend
8.0
(0 ratings)
Support Rating
9.6
(0 ratings)
User Testimonials
SmartBid
Likelihood to Recommend
As mentioned before in some of the previous questions, the confidentiality agreement feature is extremely helpful. I have worked on several projects where it's so early in the design phase that the documents are considered confidential and we are required to get a signed NDA from every person who sees the documents. This feature makes it extremely painless. SmartBidNet is less appropriate if you're just doing a quick cost exercise where you might not need to contact several subs. It's easier to just use email and a cloud sharing program like Box or Egnyte.
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Pros
  • It stores the bid documents all in one place.
  • Easy way to effectively communicate with a large number of people at once.
  • The emails are pretty instantaneous when they get sent out.
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Cons
  • The graphical interface needs improvements to make it easier to use.
  • Some operations are not fully automated.
  • Currently, it is impossible to track what all users modify. User monitoring is the key, considering that we work with complex historic buildings.
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Support Rating
SmartBid has an excellent support team that is always at your service. Any problem I've had (when I've even had them) has been resolved almost immediately, along with tips on how to avoid them in the future. If you're looking for a program with excellent customer service, look no further than SmartBid.
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Alternatives Considered
SmartBid is the first software of its kind that I use. However, comparing it with other software used by colleagues, it is evident that SmartBid has a much higher potential than software of the same category. By allowing easier management of documents and sub-contractors, SmartBid allows a high increase in the overall speed and efficiency of the interventions in the construction sites. Furthermore, using it makes it possible to increase the number of projects we can manage simultaneously.
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Return on Investment
  • SmartBid helps eliminate jumping all over the place, all your invites are on one system.
  • It allows us to see who and how many general contractors are bidding, let’s us know if it’s a job worth spending time on.
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