BidBow is a modern, cloud-based estimating platform that helps contractors move beyond spreadsheets and outdated tools. It brings together reusable, flexible cost libraries, smart AI-powered estimating, precision pricing and reporting, and the benefits of cloud collaboration and integrations. Especially suited to self-perform contractors, BidBow also supports subcontractor and vendor workflows, combining flexibility with control. Nested cost structures and reusable data let estimators build once and reuse across projects, while AI automation accelerates repetitive, manual tasks while keeping estimators in full control.
Key features include:
– Reusable Cost Libraries – Centralize labor, material, and equipment rates in one a trusted resource library. – Activity Library – Group resources and production rates for repeatable, field-aligned estimating. – Data Reuse & Acceleration – Import / export items from Excel or PDF, reuse past estimates , and build reusable templates for future projects. – Smart Estimating Engine – Break down bid items into labor, materials, equipment, and subs, using nested detail and built-in quantity calculation sheets. – Vendor Quote Management – Save subcontractor and supplier info and streamline quote entry, comparison, and selection. – AI-Powered Estimating & Quote Matching – Leverage AI to import items, auto-populate cost breakdowns from previous work, and instantly import & parse subcontractor / supplier quotes. – Pricing Precision & Flexibility – Capture indirect costs, model multiple pricing scenarios, and apply smart markups by item, group, or overall. – Proposal Generation – Generate professional, consistent proposals fully customizable with your branding and language. – Reporting & Collaboration – Generate multi-level reports, drill down to line-item visibility, and collaborate securely in the cloud with permission control. – Import & Export – Connect your workflow end-to-end. Import items and quantities directly from bid forms, BOQs, or takeoff tools, push pricing back to the original file for seamless bid submission, and export budgets to your accounting, ERP, or project management systems.