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View a Bid Package and Set Bid Intention

Quickly review project details and indicate your intent to bid

BACKGROUND

Before submitting a bid to be considered for a Project/Opportunity, subcontractors should review all relevant details and communicate their bid intention. ConstructionOnline™ allows invited Bidders to access Bid Packages, examine Bid Sheets, attachments, and key dates, and indicate whether they wish to be considered for the job. Setting your bid intention lets the project team know you are actively engaged and enables you to enter bid values, submit your bid, and be eligible for award. This article explains how to view a Bid Package and set your bid intention efficiently. 

THINGS TO CONSIDER

  • Your bid intention can be changed at any time before the bid submission deadline by clicking the "Undo" button. 
  • In order to enter values on a Bid Sheet, you must set your bid intention as "Will Bid" or "Undecided." 
  • If you've been invited to bid on multiple Bid Sheets but do not plan to bid on all of them, contact the Bidding Contact about updating the Bid Package accordingly.

  • If the Bid Package is updated or deleted, or if you are removed as a Bidder, the bid invitation email will automatically update to reflect the change:

     

    ConstructionOnline's Invalid Bid Package link

    • Check your inbox for the most recent invitation or reach out to the Bidding Contact if you believe there has been a mistake.

⚠️ Important:

Bids cannot be adjusted or withdrawn after the Bid Package submission deadline. Once the deadline passes, the bid invitation email will display the following message:

ConstructionOnline's Bid Package deadline passed message

HOW TO VIEW A BID PACKAGE AND SET BID INTENTION

  1. Access the Bid Package.
    1. When you're invited to bid on a Project/Opportunity in ConstructionOnline, you'll receive an invitation to bid directly in your email inbox. 

      ConstructionOnline's Invitation to Bid email
  2. Select the "View the Bid Package" button to open the Bid Package. 
  3. Review the Bid Package details, including instructions, important dates, scope of work, attachments, and relevant Bid Sheet(s). 
  4. Set your bid intention.
    1. Locate the "Choose your bid intention" dropdown at the top of the Bid Package to select and save your desired response (Will Bid, Will Not Bid, or Undecided).

      ConstructionOnline's dropdown for intention to bid
  5. If you've selected a bid intention of "Will Bid" or "Undecided," proceed by clicking the blue "Go to Bid Sheet" text and press the blue "Enter Bid Values" button to fill out the associated Bid Sheet.

    ConstructionOnline's button for entering bid values
    1. If you would like to begin entering bid values but do not wish to officially submit your bid, use the blue "Save Changes" button to create a draft. You can return to your draft to update your values anytime before the deadline. 
  6. Once your bid values, inclusions, and exclusions are finalized, click the green "Submit Bid" button.

    ConstructionOnline's Submit Bid option

    ⚠️ Important: Values must be entered for All line items in the Bid Sheet to submit your bid. 
  7. ConstructionOnline will require double-verification to submit the bid. Click the blue "Submit" button to confirm your bid and notify the Bid Contact and company. 

    ConstructionOnline's Bid Submission double-verification message
    1. The Bid Package will update the bid status. No further action is required. 

      ConstructionOnline's bid submission indicator

HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? 

  • If you need additional assistance, chat with a ConstructionOnline Specialist by clicking the orange Chat icon in the bottom left corner or visit the UDA Support Page for more options.