A better-organized bid process means better coverage and better pricing.
BuildFlow Bid Management gives construction teams a centralized, confidential platform to manage bidder lists, distribute documents, collect proposals, and transition seamlessly into construction.
From invitation to award — all your bid activity in one platform.
BuildFlow Bid Management gives construction teams a centralized, confidential platform to manage bidder lists, distribute documents, collect proposals, and transition seamlessly into construction — without switching tools.
Faster Document Distribution
Distribute drawings, specs, and addenda instantly in electronic or paper format. Updates go to everyone who needs them, automatically.
Confidential Bidder Database
Your vendor list stays private. Screen bidders based on past performance and generate qualified lists in minutes.
Complete Bid Visibility
See all bidder activity on a single screen — who’s confirmed, who’s declined, who’s still outstanding.
Seamless Phase Transition
When the bid closes, moving into construction is simple. No re-uploading, no duplicate setup.
Every bidder. Every document. One screen.
Manage invitations, track responses, and distribute addenda — all from a single confidential platform.
From bidder list to award — without the coordination overhead.
Choose from your organization’s confidential vendor database, send personalized invitations using pre-built message templates, and track every response in real time. Updating and redistributing bid documents takes seconds.
When the project is awarded, BuildFlow transitions your document library and team access directly into the construction phase — no duplicate setup required. If your account includes Project Hosting or Document Management, Bidding is already included.
Built for teams who manage the whole project — not just the bid.
Standalone bid platforms are built around subcontractor networks. BuildFlow Bidding is built around your project — so when the bid closes, you’re already in construction.
| Feature | BuildFlow | BuildingConnected |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Included with your Document Management or Project Hosting account | $3,600–$22,000+/yr |
| Physical distribution | Print, large-format & same-day field delivery handled by BuildFlow | Digital distribution only |
| Subcontractor network | Your confidential bidder database | 1.5M+ shared network |
| Bid-to-construction transition | Instant — same platform handles bid, construction, RFIs, submittals, and closeout | Requires Autodesk Build integration |
| Platform scope | Bid, documents, RFI, submittal & closeout — one platform, full project lifecycle | Preconstruction and subcontractor management only |
Our teams, here on site, rely on BuildFlow daily to provide us with supreme quality of information across multiple buildings and projects. Without question, they perform effectively, timely and are highly valued. Thank you BuildFlow!
AECOM Tishman
Run a tighter bid process. Win more work.
Talk to a BuildFlow specialist about managing your next bid — or open an account and get started today.