The 5-Step Workflow

From bid received
to bid submitted.

Five steps. One platform. No more switching between email, Excel, and Word.

Step 01Is It Worth Bidding?

Know Before You Spend an Hour

Upload the package — specs, drawings, addenda, all of it. Get a clear BID IT / WORTH A LOOK / THINK TWICE signal in minutes.

  • Potential blockers — what could stop you from winning
  • Top 5 things to know before you estimate
  • Scope score, contract risk flags, source citations
  • Your licenses and insurance checked automatically
SubSparq Signal
✓ BID IT
→ Worth a Look
⚠ Think Twice
Potential Blockers
Liquidated damages $2,500/day — negotiate before signing (p.47)
Pay-if-paid — no statutory fallback language included (p.54)
Major Considerations
Scope is well-defined for electrical rough-in. Commissioning responsibilities require clarification with GC before pricing.
Step 02Write Your Exclusions

No More Blank-Page Exclusion Writing

SubSparq drafts your exclusions, clarifications, and scope from the analysis. Edit and send. Done.

  • AI-drafted exclusion language from your actual scope
  • Clarifications tied directly to bid document ambiguities
  • Edit, approve, and include in your bid package
Your Exclusions — AI Draft
Excludes commissioning and startup of mechanical equipment installed by others.
Excludes permit fees. Permit allowance to be confirmed by GC prior to award.
Assumes single electrical service point of entry per architectural drawings dated 02/14/25.
All pricing is based on straight-time labor. Overtime not included unless specifically requested.
4 exclusions drafted · Click any to edit · Add more with AI assist
Step 03Price the Job

AI-Driven Cost Sheet. No More Eye-Bleeding Takeoff Lists.

Hidden costs auto-populate from the analysis. Bond, LD exposure, overtime risk — nothing gets left out.

  • Hidden cost flags auto-populate from Step 1 analysis
  • Risk exposure line items — LD, bond, overtime
  • Bid bond requirement and estimated cost auto-filled
Cost Sheet
Labor (straight time)$312,400
Materials$218,600
Subcontractors$44,000
Overhead & Profit (12%)$69,000
⚠ Bid Bond (1.5%)$9,660
⚠ LD Risk Reserve$15,000
Total Bid Price$668,660
Step 04Review Your Package

Before You Send — Check Everything

Checklist built from the bid requirements. Required forms, attachments, certs — all listed. Nothing forgotten.

  • Checklist generated from the bid requirements in your package
  • Required forms, attachments, and certifications listed
  • Download full PDF package when ready
Before You Send
Bid form completed and signed
Exclusions and clarifications attached
Certificate of insurance included
Bid bond letter attached (required)
MBE subcontractor participation form
Alternates pricing per Section 01200
Step 05Submit Your Bid

Send It. Stay on Top of It.

Download the PDF. Send it. Every GC reply comes back to your bid thread — no digging through email.

  • Download complete bid package as a PDF
  • GC reply tracking address — replies come back to SubSparq
  • Full message history — every exchange logged to the bid record
GC Communication Thread
MC
Thanks for the bid. Can you provide an alternate for adding a 200A panel in Suite 4B?
JD
Alternate for Suite 4B panel: Add $8,400. Lead time is 6 weeks from award. Let me know if you need the full spec.
MC
Perfect. You're on our short list. We'll be back with questions by Friday.
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