May 7, 2003—Timberline Software has introduced Bid Management, a Web-based application that speeds up and better manages the invitation-to-bid process in the estimating phase of work for building construction. Developed by BuildPoint, Bid Management is marketed, sold, and supported by Timberline as part of Timberline Office, a suite of integrated financial and operations software for professionals in construction and real estate.
BuildPoint has shown that general contractors can complete their invitation-to-bid process in one-third the time with Bid Management, when compared to other methods. The application also processes faxes at more than 65 times the volume compared to PC-based modems.
BuildPoint will maintain the application’s hosted Web site and database storage for Bid Management users. In addition to marketing and sales, Timberline will handle customer support for the application through its Client Services department, which is certified for its quality performance under the Support Center Practices (SCP) Certification program.
Offered in both Standard and Extended versions, Bid Management is a Web-based system developed specifically for general contractors. Bid Management enables a contractor’s staff to create and distribute a customized invitation-to-bid package in minutes. Users can send these packages to their subcontractors online, or by fax or e-mail. Any user with password permission can log on from any secure PC to access bid status and view information.
An online bidder’s sheet and public database of subcontractor contacts and qualifications help estimators ensure they have the bid coverage they need by bid day. Bid Management also keeps interested bidders updated with the latest plans and bid information. Subcontractors responding online to invitations to bid can readily view and download requisite plans and information for their bid preparation, free of charge.
For more information visit Timberline or call 800/628-6583.
