Bidding

Solicit bids for projects while providing a central location for managing and viewing the status of all bids. Contractors can download bid packages from Procore and submit bids directly back into the system.

  • Create project bid packages that include plans, specifications, PDFs, and other pertinent files.
  • Submit bids for a project on behalf of a contractor.
  • Track the bidding status of your vendors or contractors and compare their bids side-by-side by cost code.
  • Use Procore's powerful search and filtering capabilities to quickly locate specific bids.
  • View all items for bid packages
  • Submit a bid
  • Download bid documents
 Note
Procore has introduced Bid Management Enhanced Experience, a streamlined experience for managing bids in the Bidding tool. See About Bid Management Enhanced Experience and What is the difference between the old and new bid management experience in the Bidding tool?

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Create Bid Forms
 
Invite and Manage Bidders
 
Bid Leveling
 
Award a Bid
 

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Configure Bid Settings
 

Upload Bid Documents

 

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Submit a Bid

 

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Upload Bid Set of Drawings

 

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Update and View a Bid Package

 

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Preconstruction - Invite Bidders to Bid

 

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Upload Bid Set of Specifications

 

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Specialty contractor as Client - Upload Bid Set of Drawings

 

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Specialty contractor as Client - Create a Bid Package

 

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Specialty contractor as Client - Invite Bidders to Bid

 

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Subcontractor - Submit a Bid

 

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Specialty contractor as Client - Configure Bid Settings

 

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Specialty contractor as Client - Update and View a Bid Package

 

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Preconstruction - Create a Bid Package

 

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Preconstruction - Update and View a Bid Package

 

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Preconstruction - Upload Bid Documents

 

Specialty contractor as Client - Upload Bid Documents

 
Create a Bid Package
 
Create Bid Forms
 
Create a Bid Package
 
Create Bid Forms
 
Create a Bid Package
 
Create Bid Forms
 

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Bid Management Enhanced Experience 
 
Create a Bid Package
 
Create Bid Forms
 
Invite and Manage Bidders
 
Bid Leveling
 
Award a Bid
 

OUTDATED VIDEOS - Removed from Support Site and Certifications

Configure Bid Settings
 

Upload Bid Documents

 

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Submit a Bid

 

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Upload Bid Set of Drawings

 

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Update and View a Bid Package

 

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Preconstruction - Invite Bidders to Bid

 

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Upload Bid Set of Specifications

 

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Specialty contractor as Client - Upload Bid Set of Drawings

 

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Specialty contractor as Client - Create a Bid Package

 

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Specialty contractor as Client - Invite Bidders to Bid

 

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Subcontractor - Submit a Bid

 

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Specialty contractor as Client - Configure Bid Settings

 

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Specialty contractor as Client - Update and View a Bid Package

 

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Preconstruction - Create a Bid Package

 

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Preconstruction - Update and View a Bid Package

 

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Preconstruction - Upload Bid Documents

 

Specialty contractor as Client - Upload Bid Documents

 

Bidding

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Learn which user permissions are required to take the described actions in this tool.

Bidding

 Important

Some actions that impact this tool are done in other Procore tools. See the User Permissions Matrix for the full list of actions taken in all other tools.

   The action is available on Procore's Web, iOS, and/or Android application. Click to view the article.

icon-mindtouch-table-check.png Users can take the action with this permission level.

icon-mindtouch-table-check.png Users can take this action with this permission level AND one or more additional requirements, like granular permissions.

Action None Read Only Standard Admin Notes

Add a New Companies and Contacts to the Company Directory from the Bidding Tool Legacy  

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Add a New Company to the Directory from the Bidding Tool 

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Add a New Contact to the Directory from the Bidding Tool

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Add Bidders to a Bid Form

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Add Notes to the Bid List 

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  • Create Bid Notes

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  • Create Bid Notes
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Award a Winning Bid and Convert it into a Purchase Order Legacy 

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Award a Winning Bid and Convert it into a Subcontract Legacy 

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Award a Bid and Convert it to a Subcontract or Purchase Order

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Users must also have 'Admin' level permissions on the project's Commitments tool.

Configure Advanced Settings: Bidding

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Copy Bid Forms from a Previous Bid Package

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Create a Bid Form

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Create a Bid Package

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Delete a Bid Form

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Delete a Bid Package

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Delete Bid Notes

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  • Delete Bid Notes

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  • Delete Bid Notes
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Edit a Bid Form

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Edit a Bid Package

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Edit Bid Notes

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  • Edit Bid Notes

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Export a Bid Package

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For users with 'Read Only' or 'Standard' permissions, you can take this action If any of the following things are true:

  • You created the bid package.
  • You are a user cc'd on the bid package.
  • You are the Bid Package Manager.

Export a Bid Packages' Bid Files

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For users with 'Read Only' or 'Standard' permissions, you can take this action If any of the following things are true:

  • You created the bid package.
  • You are a user cc'd on the bid package.
  • You are the Bid Package Manager.

Export a Bid Package's Bid List

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For users with 'Read Only' or 'Standard' permissions, you can take this action If any of the following things are true:

  • You created the bid package.
  • You are a user cc'd on the bid package.
  • You are the Bid Package Manager.

Export a Bid Sheet

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For users with 'Read Only' or 'Standard' permissions, you can take this action If any of the following things are true:

  • You created the bid package.
  • You are a user cc'd on the bid package.
  • You are the Bid Package Manager.

Edit Bidders on the Bid Invitation Legacy 

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Filter and Group the Bid List Legacy 

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Filter and Sort Bidding Information

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Import Bid Forms to the Bidding Tool

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Invite Bidders

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Level Bids for a Bid Form

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Preview a Bid Form

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Re-invite Users to Bid Legacy

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Resend Invitations to Bid

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Respond to Pre-Bid Questions

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Retrieve a Bid Package from the Recycle Bin

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Review Submitted Bids Legacy 

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Search for and Filter Companies to Add to a Bid Form

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Search for and Invite Bidders Legacy

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Send a New Correspondence in the Bidding Tool

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Send Bulk Correspondences Legacy

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Show or Hide Blind Bids on a Bid Package

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Users must also be assigned as the Blind Bidding Manager on the bid package.

Soft Award a Bid

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Update and Redistribute Bid Package

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Update Bid Documents 

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Users must also have 'Read Only' or higher permissions to the Documents, Drawings, or Specifications tools. Users can only view and update items that they have access to. 

View a Bid Form

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View a Bid Package 

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View an Activity Log

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View Leveled Bids for a Bid Form

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View and Manage Bidders on a Bid Form

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Below are the notable changes to the project's Bidding tool.

Recent Changes

Consistent User Experience with Bidding NGX Phase 1 (08/19/2025)

Procore has launched Bidding NGX Phase 1 to provide a consistent user interface across all Procore products, enhancing user experience by reducing friction and confusion. The Bidding Tool Settings, Permissions Table, Project Admin Tool Configuration Settings, and Correspondence have been aligned with Procore's design patterns.

Bid Leveling Now Generally Available (08/19/2025)

The ability to level bids is generally available to all bidding customers in the United States, Canada, and Mexico, that are using the Enhanced Bid Management Experience. Bid leveling allows Admin users to modify bids, and others to view the bids side-by-side. It will be made available to all regions by 23 September 2025. See Level Bids for a Bid Form.

NOn Disclosure Agreements Available in Bidding (07/22/2025)

Procore has integrated Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs) into the bid package process to enhance security and compliance for projects requiring confidentiality. The NDA feature streamlines the process, reduces administrative burdens, and minimizes risks associated with unauthorized information dissemination. See Create a Bid Package.

Search by Office Address on the PRocore Construction Network (07/10/2025)

When adding bidders from the Procore Construction Network, you can now search for vendors based on their physical office address, making it easy to find companies in a specific city, state, or region. See Search for and Filter Companies to Add to a Bid Form.

Log out of Compass (06/26/2025)

You can now log out of the COMPASS integration if you no longer want to see COMPASS data in the Bidding tool. See Manage the COMPASS and Bidding Integration.

Compass Data available in Customized Views (05/20/2025)

For users leveraging the Bidding + COMPASS Integration, data from COMPASS is now accessible as an additional set of columns when customizing your views within the Bidding tool. See Customize the Column Display in the Bidding Tool.

New Customizable Views (04/22/2025)

Procore has introduced customizable views for the Bidding tab, enhancing user satisfaction and adoption by allowing solicitors to tailor their primary screen to individual needs. The Bidding tab now supports customization of column visibility and order, with preferences saved between sessions, enabling users to work more efficiently. See Customize the Column Display in the Bidding Tool.

Compass Integration (02/25/2025)

COMPASS data is now available within the Bidding tool, enhancing the decision-making process by streamlining the selection of qualified bidders and improving overall project outcomes. See About the Bidding + COMPASS Integration.

Updates to Bid Leveling (11/03/2024)

New functionality is available when leveling bids. These updates include a custom header displaying the bid amount, an overflow menu for direct actions, detailed views of unit costs and quantities, visibility of inclusions, exclusions, and comments, and the ability to show and download bid attachments. See Level Bids for a Bid Form.

Invite Canadian Businesses on the Procore Construction Network to Bid (07/31/2024)

Users can invite Canadian businesses to bid on their projects using the Bidding tool. See Add Bidders to a Bid Form.

Bid Form Name Auto Suggestion (05/31/2024)

When creating or editing bid forms, you will be given name suggestions based on your company's configured trades and cost codes. If trades have not been configured for your company, a list of industry standard trades will be generated instead. Clicking on the suggested name will add it to the text field automatically. You may also choose to ignore name suggestions and use your own name. See Create a Bid Form.

blind Bidding Controls (05/15/2024)

You can now assign a Blind Bidding Manager to a bid package with blind bidding enabled. The Blind Bidding Manager will have the option to show and hide submitted bids inside of a bid package. They will also receive an email notification upon the creation of a bid package. Actions associated with blind bidding are also recorded in the change history of the bid package. These include: Blind bidding being turned on or off, and blind bidding managers being assigned, removed or replaced. See Show or Hide Blind Bids on a Bid Package.

Import Sections on Bid Forms (03/22/2024)

You can now import sections when importing bid forms to Procore. Sections are also useful if you want to send one bid form out to a company that covers multiple trades, since you can add each trade name as its own section with the relevant line items. See Import Bid Forms to the Bidding Tool.

Copy a bid Package (03/18/2024)

After you create a new bid package, you can copy bid forms from previous bid packages to the new one. You can choose which bid forms to copy, and if you want to copy both bidders and line items to the new bid package. See Copy Bid Forms from a Previous Bid Package.

Note: This feature is only available for bid packages created after this date. 

Trade Filter (03/14/2024)

Two new filters are available for you to filter bid forms. You can now filter bid forms by 'Bid Form' and 'Directory Trade'. See Search for and Filter Companies to Add to a Bid Form.

Bid Form Sections (02/01/2024)

In projects using Bid Management Enhanced Experience, you can now add sections to bid forms. See Create a Bid Form

Sections provide greater flexibility and better organization for line items. Sections are also useful if you want to send one bid form out to a company that covers multiple trades, since you can add each trade name as its own section with the relevant line items. 

Note: This feature is only available for bid packages created after this date. 

Search Bidders on a Bid Package (01/16/2024)

For projects using Bid Management Enhanced Experience, a search bar has been added to the Bidding tab of bid packages so that you can quickly find specific bidders on your bid list. You can search by company name or bid recipient name, and partial searches are supported. See Filter and Sort Bidding Information

Invite Paying Procore Customers to Bid Using the Procore Construction Network (12/04/2023)

In projects using the new Bid Management experience, you can now invite paying Procore companies to bid, giving you access to even broader collaborator network. See Add Bidders to a Bid Form.

Flexible Response types for Bid Forms (10/09/2023)

Instead of being restricted to one accounting method for an entire bid package, you now have the flexibility to choose an accounting method for each line item in the new 'Field Response Type' column on bid forms. See Create a Bid Form

As part of this release, new projects using Bid Management Enhanced Experience no longer have separate accounting method settings for bid packages. See How do I set the accounting method for bids?

General Items and CSV Import Features now available for ERP Integrated Accounts (09/13/2023)

Users in accounts that are ERP integrated can now add general items to bid forms and create bid forms from CSV imports. See Import Bid Forms to the Bidding ToolCreate a Bid Form, and Do I need to use cost codes on a bid form? 

Create Bid Forms from a csv import (08/03/2023)

You can now create multiple bid forms at once by filling out and uploading a CSV file template. See Import Bid Forms to the Bidding Tool. You can choose to download a template with cost codes, or a blank template without cost codes. 

Add General Items to a Bid Form (06/22/2023)

You can now add general items without cost codes by using the new 'Plain Text' option for line items. See Create a Bid Form and Do I need to use cost codes on a bid form? This allows more flexibility for defining and controlling bid scope. 

Bid Management Enhanced Experience (03/27/2023)

Procore has officially released Bid Management Enhanced Experience, a streamlined experience for managing bids in the Bidding tool. See About Bid Management Enhanced Experience. This experience includes features such as bid forms, bid leveling, and an integration with the Procore Construction Network.