Public jobs—whether issued by local municipalities, state agencies, or federal departments—demand precision, documentation, and compliance. Winning public work is not only about price, but also about clarity, accountability, and trust in your estimate.
At True Bid Data, we provide estimating support built for public jobs of all scales, ensuring your submission is comprehensive, wage-compliant, and formatted to agency standards.
What Makes Public Jobs Different?
Unlike private construction, public jobs come with strict bidding protocols, prevailing wage requirements, and detailed scope packages. Estimators must navigate:
- Bid forms and itemized schedules
- Davis-Bacon or local prevailing wage regulations
- CSI division requirements for line-item costing
- Clarifications, addenda, and pre-bid walkthrough notes
Our team has deep experience preparing accurate, audit-ready estimates for school districts, public hospitals, transit agencies, and government buildings.
How True Bid Data Supports Public Jobs
We combine digital tools, cost databases, and regulatory expertise to ensure your bids meet the mark every time.
Digital Takeoffs Using PlanSwift
- Measure floor plans, elevations, and sitework areas
- Color-coded takeoffs for scope clarity
- Cross-referenced with drawings, specs, and addenda
RSMeans + Wage-Compliant Pricing
- Material and labor costs localized to project zip code
- Built-in compliance with union, non-union, or Davis-Bacon rates
- Includes burdened labor, insurance, and productivity rates
Bid Package-Ready Deliverables
- CSI Master Format breakdowns
- Alternate, allowance, and unit price tracking
- Formats ready for BidNet, NYC PASSPort, SAM.gov, and other portals
We don’t just help you estimate—we help you submit confidently and correctly.
Types of Public Jobs We Estimate
We’ve worked across a wide range of public-sector scopes. These include:
Educational Facilities
- Public schools and universities
- Path-of-travel upgrades and restroom compliance
- Mechanical and lighting modernizations
Healthcare & Government
- Veterans Affairs and public health clinics
- Interior upgrades and ADA retrofits
- MEP, casework, and fire alarm systems
Infrastructure & Civil Works
- Asphalt and concrete paving
- Site grading, utilities, and stormwater systems
- Park structures and exterior improvements
Each estimate is tailored to fit the unique scope, specs, and compliance terms of your public project.
Common Estimating Pitfalls on Public Jobs (We Help You Avoid)
When it comes to public bids, the margin for error is razor-thin. We help contractors avoid:
- Missing wage classifications and labor burden
- Ignoring alternate or unit pricing lines
- Incomplete takeoffs for code-compliant features
- Formatting issues that cause disqualification
With True Bid Data, your estimate is reviewed, validated, and submission-ready.
Why Data Matters for Public Job Estimates
Government clients expect documentation, traceability, and fairness. A solid estimate supports:
- Cost reasonableness during audits
- Fast onboarding post-award (bonds, insurance, compliance)
- Accurate procurement and material submittals
- Transparent scope definition for change order control
We align our estimating with public-sector expectations so you can focus on executing the work—not fixing bid errors.
Deliverables We Provide for Public Jobs
Our estimating support includes everything your team needs:
- Scaled PDF markups for quantity verification
- CSI-based cost breakdowns
- Wage-compliant labor and material pricing
- Bid-ready documentation for official portals and SOVs
Whether you’re bidding as a general contractor or a subcontractor, our deliverables plug into your workflow with zero reformatting needed.
Bid Better on Public Jobs with True Bid Data
Public jobs are competitive and tightly regulated—but they also offer stable, rewarding work when approached correctly. At True Bid Data, we help you prepare detailed, compliant, and competitive estimates that win.
We offer:
- Professional digital takeoffs
- RSMeans-based, wage-compliant pricing
- CSI-structured outputs ready for bid submission
- Fast turnarounds aligned with public deadlines
Looking to win more public jobs? Visit TrueBidData and let’s build your next public estimate with clarity, compliance, and confidence.