Your Data-Driven Construction Bid Management Software
Zebel is a North America-based platform empowering construction professionals with high-quality bid management software. Built to streamline your preconstruction workflows, our software helps general contractors win more bids with less chaos.
How Does Our Construction Bid Management Software Work?
Zebel’s construction bid management software simplifies the bidding process. Designed for real-world construction projects, it centralizes every bid package, integrates with your estimating workflows, and automates repetitive tasks so you can focus on winning work, not wrangling spreadsheets.
Our platform is the best bid management software for estimators looking to act quickly, confidently, and accurately across all stages of the bid management process.
Exploring Zebel’s Bid Management Software
Zebel’s bid management solution was purpose-built for construction professionals who need to streamline every part of the bidding process, without sacrificing precision or speed. Whether you’re issuing RFQs, organizing bid documents, or comparing subcontractor pricing, Zebel brings all your bid activities under one roof.
Secure Bid Submissions
Subcontractors submit bids directly through a secure portal. All bid documents are auto-organized for easy access and audit readiness.
Bid Leveling & Comparison Tools
Visually compare line-item pricing, scope coverage, and submission gaps. Our built-in bid leveling tools help you select the most competitive and complete bid
Historical Benchmarking
Access past project data to compare current bids against similar scopes. Identify outliers and optimize your pricing strategy.
Project Dashboards & Notifications
Track bid activities in real-time. Set custom alerts for due dates, missing scope items, or unresponsive subs.
What Are the Benefits of Using Zebel’s Bid Management Software During the Precon Phase?
Using Zebel during the preconstruction phase enhances collaboration and reduces time spent on bid-related tasks. Here’s what you can expect:
Real-time visibility
Track submissions, due dates, and contractor responses as they happen.
Improved decision-making
Evaluate bids side by side for faster, data-backed choices.
Centralized documentation
Keep all bid documents in one secure place.
Workflow automation
Reduce manual effort with template-driven processes.
Data-driven pricing insights
Benchmark bid amounts against your historical cost database.
Faster project handoff
Quickly finalize and award bids, speeding up post-bid workflows.
FAQs
What are the 4 stages of the bidding process?
- Bid Solicitation – Send bid invitations to subcontractors.
- Bid Submission – Contractors submit their formal bids.
- Bid Evaluation – Level and compare bids based on price, scope, and compliance.
- Bid Award – Select the winning bid and move to contract award and mobilization.
Zebel streamlines each stage with real-time tracking, document management, and automated comparison.
What is the difference between bidding and tendering?
Bidding is the act of submitting a proposal, while tendering typically refers to the formal process often used in public sector projects. Zebel supports both private and public construction bidding needs.
Who uses construction bid management software?
Our users include general contractors, estimators, and project managers handling complex or multi-trade construction projects, especially firms with $50M+ in annual volume.
Is Zebel just for bid management?
No. Zebel is a fully integrated preconstruction software solution that also includes conceptual and detailed estimating tools, PreconConcierge™ onboarding, and a historical project database.
How does Zebel help automate the bid management process?
Zebel automates:
- Subcontractor follow-up and notifications
- Bid document organization
- Real-time status tracking and dashboards
What is a bid package in construction?
A bid package includes all documentation—drawings, scope descriptions, and forms—necessary for subcontractors to price a specific portion of the work. Zebel helps you build and manage these packages with ease.
Can I use Zebel for multiple projects?
Yes. Zebel is designed to manage multiple bids across multiple projects simultaneously. All project data remains searchable and secure.
FAST TRACK YOUR PRECON OPERATION UPGRADE
We’ve crafted a solution born from our firsthand experiences as precon professionals. Elevating it to new heights, we’re proud to unveil Zebel—an amalgamation of years of expertise and dedicated R&D, now accessible to all.
