Public bids are a different playing field. Unlike private sector opportunities, they come with strict documentation rules, competitive margins, and zero room for error. Whether it’s a school district, a municipality, or a federal agency, your ability to win public bids depends on how well you manage scope clarity, bid compliance, and cost accuracy.
At True Bid Data, we support contractors targeting public work by delivering estimating packages tailored to the unique requirements of government-funded construction projects.
What’s Unique About Public Bids?
Public sector bids come with specifications and submission formats that must be followed exactly. Our estimating services are aligned with the expectations of:
- School Construction Authorities (SCAs)
- Public Health and Hospital Corporations
- State Facility Management Agencies
- Department of Transportation and Infrastructure
- Federal GSA, Corps of Engineers, VA, and municipal projects
Every estimate we prepare is designed to pass reviews, support audits, and meet procurement deadlines.
Our Approach to Estimating for Public Bids
We combine a rigorous takeoff process with RSMeans-based costing and a deep understanding of prevailing wage compliance to prepare accurate and defensible bids.
Digital Takeoffs Built with PlanSwift
- Fully scaled measurements
- Division-specific color-coded scopes
- Cross-referenced with bid drawings and addenda
RSMeans & Prevailing Wage Costing
- Localized pricing per agency location
- Labor rates aligned with Davis-Bacon, union, or city wage rules
- Includes installation productivity and public work insurance considerations
Compliance-Ready Format
- CSI breakdowns for schedule of values (SOV)
- Documentation for alternates and allowances
- Export formats for NYC PASSPort, BidNet, and government portals
We prepare takeoffs and estimates that are not only accurate—but submission-ready.
Key Elements We Cover in Public Bid Estimating
Public bids often require scope-specific estimating details, including:
- Concrete, masonry, and structural steel
- Doors, windows, hardware, and finishes
- Life safety systems and fireproofing
- Division 26–28 electrical and low-voltage
- Sitework, paving, and drainage
- ADA compliance scopes and code-required upgrades
We also track alternates, phasing, contractor allowances, and detailed unit cost back-ups to ensure nothing is left out during reviews.
Risks We Help You Avoid in Public Bids
Submitting an incomplete or inaccurate public bid can lead to disqualification, bid protests, or post-award headaches. True Bid Data helps eliminate:
- Inaccurate wage rate assumptions
- Missing cost allowances or alternates
- Incomplete takeoffs for reviewed scopes
- Poorly structured CSI or item mismatches
We understand that public bids are about precision and transparency, and our systems are built to support both.
Why Data-Driven Estimating Wins Public Work
In public construction, lowest qualified bidder wins—but only if your bid is complete, responsive, and backed by credible data. Our estimating helps:
- Minimize risk through quantity clarity
- Build trust with auditors and project owners
- Streamline pre-construction scheduling and budgeting
- Support bid bond and insurance application processes
We help contractors stand out as professional and dependable, not just cheap.
What’s Included in Our Public Bid Packages
Our bid-ready packages include everything your team needs for submission:
- PDF markups with takeoff overlays
- CSI-aligned Excel cost breakdowns
- Submission-ready docs for portals like SCA, DASNY, OGS
- Alternate tracking and unit rate breakdowns
Everything is organized and clearly labeled to meet public procurement standards.
Win More Public Bids with True Bid Data
Whether you’re pursuing school construction, DOT paving, federal renovation work, or a municipal building upgrade, True Bid Data gives you the edge. We understand the compliance, the documentation, and the cost structure needed to bid with confidence in the public sector.
Partner with us for:
- Accurate digital takeoffs
- Localized RSMeans and wage-compliant pricing
- Clean CSI breakdowns for each scope
- Fast turnarounds for tight public bid timelines
Looking to secure more public contracts? Visit TrueBidData and let us help you build public bid estimates that are clear, competitive, and fully compliant.