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Description

Cut down on expenses by thousands annually through enhanced estimator efficiency with our expert bid management and subcontractor alert system. You have the option to secure sensitive projects with password protection to maintain confidentiality. Additionally, you can archive finished projects for later retrieval, ensuring you have access to past work. Whenever you publish projects, addenda, or notices, your subcontractors will receive automatic updates, keeping them informed. Upon project creation, those subcontractors in the designated divisions will be notified via email with links directing them to the relevant page. All communications initiated by Bid Messenger are meticulously logged for reporting purposes, providing peace of mind in the event of a CHRO audit. The Bid Messenger platform is designed to be fully responsive, making it accessible on computers, smartphones, and tablets alike. Utilizing Bid Messenger is straightforward, allowing you to dive in with minimal training. Our competitive pricing makes it suitable for businesses of all sizes, from startups to larger enterprises. Don't hesitate—reach out for a consultation today and transform your bidding process!

Description

InstaBid serves as a web-based platform for estimating and finalizing jobs, specifically tailored for residential contractors and specialized trades. Users can generate customizable, detailed estimates based on information provided through an online form, allowing them to assess material and labor expenses, tweak their pricing and markup, and choose the optimal time to present their bid to clients. The process extends from obtaining proposal and contract approvals to collecting deposits via Stripe and scheduling on a calendar. Additional features include the ability to handle signed change orders, follow up with customers, gather bids from subcontractors, and create branded estimate PDFs for contractors. With its comprehensive approach, InstaBid aims to streamline both estimating and client engagement tasks into a singular workflow, enabling smaller contracting companies to effectively oversee a project from its initial concept to an accepted proposal and scheduled commencement date. This integration of tools and processes allows contractors to focus more on their work while reducing administrative burdens.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Google Calendar No 
Stripe No 

Integrations

Google Calendar Yes 
Stripe Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$99/month
Solo is $99/month for one trade; Crew is $249/month for three trades; Shop is $499/month for all trades. A free trial is offered.
Free Trial Yes 
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 No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Bid Messenger

Website

www.bidmessenger.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

InstaBid

Country

United States

Website

instabid.pro

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration Yes 
Audit Trail Yes 
Bid Management Yes 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators No 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database No 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates Yes 
Electrical Estimating Yes 
HVAC Estimating Yes 
Historical Database Yes 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating Yes 
Price Data / Price Books No 
Project Management Yes 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management Yes 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis Yes 

Product Features

Construction Estimating

Accounting Integration No 
Audit Trail No 
Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Calculators No 
Change Orders No 
Contract Management No 
Cost Database No 
Customer Management No 
Customizable Templates No 
Electrical Estimating No 
HVAC Estimating No 
Historical Database No 
Job Costing No 
Plumbing Estimating No 
Price Data / Price Books No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Reporting/Analytics No 
Scheduling No 
Subcontractor Management No 
Takeoff No 
What-if Analysis No 

Residential Construction Estimating

Bid Management No 
Billing & Invoicing No 
Building Product Database No 
Change Orders No 
Customer Management No 
Project Management No 
Quote Management No 
Scheduling No 
Takeoff No 

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