Public Works Bid Estimating

What This Service Involves

Accurate bidding starts with a quantity takeoff tied to the plans and specifications. We price each bid item with regional labor, prevailing wage, equipment, and material rates. Estimates flag long-lead items, traffic control, and disposal so nothing is buried in overhead. The result is a competitive number that still protects margin and covers compliance costs.

Benefits

Line-item takeoffs tied to the plans; Prevailing wage built into labor pricing; Regional material and equipment rates; Risk items surfaced before submission

Our Process

1) Perform a quantity takeoff from plans and specs; 2) Price labor, equipment, and materials by item; 3) Add compliance, traffic control, and contingency; 4) Assemble the bid schedule for submission

What Affects the Cost

Project size and number of bid items; Current material and fuel prices; Prevailing wage labor rates; Traffic control and disposal requirements; Schedule and phasing constraints

Best Time of Year

Estimates account for seasonal pricing swings in asphalt, aggregate, and other weather-sensitive materials.