Simple features allow you, the bid manager, to build your private network of subcontractors and categorize them by the services they provide to ensure bids target qualified and licensed companies you approve. The goal is to build a network of approved subcontractors and vendors that will be available to submit proposals for future construction projects. Your private generated database of people and companies is securely available online 24/7 to ensure you never lose touch with those you depend on.

SMARTBIDNET makes it easy for you to send bid invitations to specific suppliers that match the construction skill needs outlined in the project specs you input on the simple bid form. SMARTBIDNET will automatically send bid invitations via email or fax with any supporting plans, specs and addenda attached to those companies you specify to receive the information. Email confirmation is delivered to your inbox so you know your bid invitations were received successfully. Recipients can download, use and print the electronic files using On Screen Takeoff to provide you the most accurate bid.

Once the supplier receives the bid invitation, they are able to submit their proposal with supporting plans, project specs and clarification to your central portal allowing you to easily compare bid proposals as they are logged into the bid project response form. If you request clarification, their changes are made on the proposal in the system so you see only the most complete and current information.

SMARTBIDNET provides access to open and past bid projects allowing you to view communication history, proposals and statistics on bid projects. View a specific sent bid invitation to ensure links are working; re-send or view a printer friendly version of the bid invitation to redistribute to an individual subcontractor.

SMARTBIDNET provides you access to the information you need with detailed reports to put information at your fingertips; choose from existing reports or customize your own with the information you wish to display.

Once included in your network, SMARTBIDNET makes it easy to stay current by allowing subcontractors and vendors to update their contact information. Integrated email functionality gives you the ability to request periodic updates with a few simple clicks.

SMARTBIDNET offers live chat support free of charge to all SMARTBIDNET software users. Qualified SMARTBIDNET personnel maintain your site and consistently enhance its functionality and ensure its protection.

SMARTBIDNET effortlessly integrates with the SMARTENTERPRISENET Suite of hosted and affordable software applications from JBKnowledge to help advance your construction project from start to finish. SMARTBIDNET users can add SMARTPROJECTNET to achieve on-time and on-budget project management, SMARTSALESNET to simplify marketing, quoting and contact management and SMARTINTRANET to facilitate communication. These modules can be seamlessly integrated with a simple phone call.