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Average Ratings 4 Ratings
Description
Bid Control is a service designed to assist contractors in discovering and preparing public bids from various agencies, including cities, counties, and school districts. It tracks over 3,800 public entities along with more than 540 bid websites, handling upwards of 190,000 bid pages each month. The platform highlights opportunities categorized by trade and service area, offering essential details such as contract values, submission deadlines, necessary forms, site visit information, and other relevant bid specifics. Additionally, users can set up bid alerts, access preliminary insights from agency meetings and budget discussions, examine historical award data, and monitor any alterations to bid dates or documentation. The Bid Builder feature streamlines the bid preparation process by auto-filling forms with the contractor's company details, while the Bid Team offers support with planning and managing paperwork. Contractors are able to explore available opportunities and coordinate their bid workflows conveniently through a browser on their smartphones, tablets, or computers. New users can initiate three job applications at no cost and without needing to provide credit card information, allowing them to test the service's effectiveness. This comprehensive approach ensures that contractors are well-equipped to navigate the bidding process efficiently.
Description
HCSS is a leader in construction software, providing an extensive range of tools that support construction projects from beginning to end. Its software suite includes modules for pre-construction activities like estimating and bidding, as well as for managing project progress, job costs, safety compliance, and fleet maintenance. With over 4,000 clients, HCSS is known for helping heavy civil contractors optimize their operations. Its features like fleet telematics, cloud hosting, and smart forms streamline work processes, making it an indispensable tool for contractors of all sizes.
API Access
Has API
No
API Access
Has API
Yes
Integrations
Acumatica Cloud ERP
No
CSSI
No
ComputerEase
No
Concord
No
Construction Partner
No
Equipment360
No
FOUNDATION
No
FuelerPlus
No
HCSS Telematics
No
Hardhat Job Cost Accounting
No
Integrations
Acumatica Cloud ERP
Yes
CSSI
Yes
ComputerEase
Yes
Concord
Yes
Construction Partner
Yes
Equipment360
Yes
FOUNDATION
Yes
FuelerPlus
Yes
HCSS Telematics
Yes
Hardhat Job Cost Accounting
Yes
Pricing Details
$49/month
Bid Board is $49/month; Bid Builder is $149/month. Bid Team is $299/month for one bid or $799/month for unlimited bid paperwork. Plans are billed monthly in advance, plus applicable sales tax, and may be canceled online at any time. Opening 3 jobs is free, with no card required.
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$60 - $4,000+/user/year
We know every business is unique, and so is our pricing. Depending on the HCSS products you choose and how much you use them, our annual pricing typically ranges from $60 to $4,000+. If you're looking to get the most out of our entire platform, we offer annual pricing based on your company's revenue. This way, as you grow, our solutions keep providing value every step of the way.
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
Yes
iPad App
Yes
Android App
Yes
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
Yes
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
No
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
Yes
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Vendor Details
Company Name
PorchRocket
Country
United States
Website
porchrocket.com/bidcontrol
Vendor Details
Company Name
HCSS
Founded
1986
Country
United States
Website
www.hcss.com
Product Features
Construction Bid Management
Bidder Management
No
Building Product Database
No
Cost Database
No
File Sharing
No
Proposal Management
No
Quotes / Estimates
No
RFP Management
No
Subcontractor Management
No
Takeoff
No
Version Control
No
Product Features
Construction Bid Management
Bidder Management
No
Building Product Database
No
Cost Database
Yes
File Sharing
No
Proposal Management
Yes
Quotes / Estimates
Yes
RFP Management
Yes
Subcontractor Management
Yes
Takeoff
Yes
Version Control
Yes
Construction Estimating
Accounting Integration
Yes
Audit Trail
Yes
Bid Management
Yes
Billing & Invoicing
No
Building Product Database
No
Calculators
Yes
Change Orders
No
Contract Management
No
Cost Database
Yes
Customer Management
No
Customizable Templates
Yes
Electrical Estimating
No
HVAC Estimating
No
Historical Database
Yes
Job Costing
Yes
Plumbing Estimating
No
Price Data / Price Books
Yes
Project Management
No
Quote Management
Yes
Reporting/Analytics
Yes
Scheduling
Yes
Subcontractor Management
Yes
Takeoff
Yes
What-if Analysis
Yes
Construction Management
Accounting Integration
Yes
Budget Tracking/Job Costing
Yes
CRM
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Commercial
Yes
Contract Management
No
Contractors
Yes
Equipment Tracking
Yes
Estimating
Yes
Incident Reporting
Yes
Mobile Access
Yes
Offline Access
Yes
RFI & Submittals
Yes
Residential
No
Subcontractor Management
Yes
Timesheets
Yes
Construction Scheduling
Bid Management
No
Change Orders
Yes
Gantt Charts
No
Job Scheduling
Yes
Project Scheduling
Yes
Rescheduling
Yes
Staff Calendar
No
Task Management
No
EHS Management
Audit Management
Yes
Corrective / Preventive Actions
Yes
Environmental Management
Yes
Environmental Risk Assessment
No
Forms Management
Yes
Incident Management
Yes
Industrial Safety Management
Yes
Injury Reporting
Yes
Inspection Management
Yes
MSDS
No
OSHA Recordkeeping
Yes
Occupational Health Management
No
Safety Risk Assessment
Yes
Training Management
No
Waste Management
No
Equipment Maintenance
Customer Database
Yes
Dispatch Management
Yes
Equipment Tracking
Yes
Inventory Control
Yes
Job Management
Yes
Maintenance Scheduling
Yes
Warranty Tracking
No
Work Order Management
Yes
Fleet Maintenance
Cost Tracking
Yes
Fuel Tracking
No
Maintenance History
Yes
Maintenance Scheduling
Yes
Parts Inventory Management
Yes
Repair Tracking
Yes
Tire Management
No
Vehicle Information
Yes
Warranty Tracking
No
Work Order Management
Yes
Fleet Management
Dispatch Management
Yes
Employee Management
No
Fuel Management
Yes
GPS Tracking
Yes
Incident Reporting
Yes
Inspection Management
Yes
Inventory Management
No
Maintenance Management
Yes
Mileage Tracking
Yes
Motor Pool
No
Routing
No
Tire Management
No
VIN Lookup
No
Work Order Management
Yes
Fuel Management
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Fuel Card Reconciliation
Yes
Fuel Cards
Yes
Fuel Cost Management
Yes
IFTA Reporting
No
Industry Pricing
No
Personnel Management
No
Third Party Interface
Yes
Variables Monitoring
No
Job Costing
Bills of Material
Yes
Budgeting & Forecasting
Yes
Change Orders
Yes
Cost-to-Completion Tracking
Yes
Invoice Management
Yes
Overrun Reporting
Yes
Percent-Complete Tracking
No
Production Cost Tracking
Yes
Purchase Order Management
No
Quotes / Estimates
Yes
Time Tracking
Yes
Work Order Management
Yes
Safety Management
Audit Management
Yes
Corrective / Preventive Actions
Yes
Incident Management
Yes
Injury Reporting
Yes
Inspection Management
Yes
OSHA Recordkeeping
Yes
Safety Risk Assessment
No
Training Management
Yes
Service Dispatch
Billing & Invoicing
Yes
Call Center Management
No
Contract Management
Yes
Customer Database
No
Inventory Control
No
Job Management
No
Job Tracking
No
Mobile Access
Yes
Routing
No
Scheduling
Yes
Self Service Portal
No
Service History Tracking
No
Technician Management
Yes
Work Order Management
Yes
Takeoff
3D View
No
Assembly Takeoff
Yes
Cross Section Creation
No
Electronic Plans
Yes
Elevation Checking
Yes
Error Checking
Yes
Site Balancing
No
Slope Routines
No
Subcontractor Management
Yes