{"id":5542,"date":"2026-04-17T20:28:34","date_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:28:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/?page_id=5542"},"modified":"2026-04-17T20:28:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-17T20:28:34","slug":"construction-bid-template","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/construction-bid-template\/","title":{"rendered":"Free Construction Bid Template | Download PDF, Excel, Sheets"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n  var selectors = ['.entry-header','.page-header','article > h1:first-child','.entry-footer'];\n  selectors.forEach(function(s) { document.querySelectorAll(s).forEach(function(el) { el.style.display = 'none'; }); });\n  var el = document.querySelector('.sw-t');\n  while (el && el !== document.body) {\n    el.style.maxWidth = '100%';\n    el.style.width = '100%';\n    el.style.padding = '0';\n    el.style.margin = '0';\n    el.style.float = 'none';\n    el.style.flex = '0 0 100%';\n    el = el.parentElement;\n  }\n  document.body.style.marginTop = '0';\n  document.body.style.paddingTop = '0';\n  document.querySelectorAll('.sw-fq').forEach(function(q) {\n    q.addEventListener('click', function() {\n      var a = this.nextElementSibling;\n      a.style.display = a.style.display === 'block' ? 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Fill it out in under 3 minutes.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;margin-bottom:16px;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/simplywise-cost-estimator\/id6670619664\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;text-decoration:none;border:none\">&#128196; Download PDF<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/simplywise-cost-estimator\/id6670619664\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;background:#1e293b;color:#e2e8f0;text-decoration:none;border:1px solid #334155\">Excel<\/a><br \/>\n      <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/simplywise-cost-estimator\/id6670619664\" style=\"display:inline-flex;align-items:center;gap:8px;padding:14px 24px;border-radius:8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:600;background:#1e293b;color:#e2e8f0;text-decoration:none;border:1px solid #334155\">Google Sheets<\/a>\n    <\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;margin:0\">No signup required. Just download and start estimating.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#94a3b8;margin:8px 0 0 0\">Downloaded 12,000+ times<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 460px\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:28px 32px;box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15)\">\n<div style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px\">CONSTRUCTION BID<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:12px\">Ironclad Builders Inc.<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#64738b;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:16px\">Submitted to: Greenfield Development Corp<br \/>7800 Industrial Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60607<br \/>Bid #: 2026-0415 &nbsp;|&nbsp; Valid for 60 days<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:12px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">General conditions + mobilization<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$12,000<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Concrete + foundation work<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$45,000<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Structural framing + carpentry<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$68,000<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">MEP rough-in (mechanical, electrical, plumbing)<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$52,000<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Finishes (drywall, paint, flooring, trim)<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$38,000<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Site work + cleanup<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$8,500<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:12px 0;border-top:2px solid #0f172a;margin-top:8px\">\n        <span style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a\">BID TOTAL<\/span><br \/>\n        <span style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a\">$223,500<\/span>\n      <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:16px 120px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n  <span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">Trusted by 50,000+ contractors<\/span><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">&#11088; 4.8 Stars<\/span><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">&#128241; App Store<\/span><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">&#128241; Google Play<\/span><br \/>\n  <span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">&#127942; #1 Estimating App<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 40px 0;color:#0f172a\">What Every Construction Bid Should Include<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Company name, license number, and contact info<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Client name and project address<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Detailed scope of work by CSI division with inclusions and exclusions<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Material specifications, allowances, and unit pricing<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Labor breakdown by trade with crew size and daily rates<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Equipment, mobilization, and general conditions costs<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Overhead, profit, and contingency percentages<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Subtotal, bonds, insurance, tax, and grand total<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Payment schedule tied to milestones with retainage terms<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Bid validity period (30-90 days) and escalation clause<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Bonds, insurance certificates, and permit responsibilities<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">&#10003;<\/span> Authorized signatures with bid acceptance terms<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 40px 0;color:#0f172a\">How to Write a Construction Bid in 5 Steps<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start\">\n<div style=\"width:48px;height:48px;min-width:48px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;font-weight:700\">1<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Step 1: Study the Plans and Specs<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Review architectural drawings, structural plans, and specifications cover to cover. Note any ambiguities, missing details, or conflicts between drawings. Submit RFIs early. Assumptions kill profit margins.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start\">\n<div style=\"width:48px;height:48px;min-width:48px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;font-weight:700\">2<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Step 2: Get Subcontractor Quotes<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Send bid packages to 3+ subs per trade. Include plan pages, specs, and your schedule. Set a firm deadline 5-7 days before your bid is due. Late sub quotes are the #1 cause of rushed, inaccurate bids.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start\">\n<div style=\"width:48px;height:48px;min-width:48px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;font-weight:700\">3<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Step 3: Build Your Estimate<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Compile material takeoffs, labor hours, equipment costs, and sub quotes. Organize by CSI division for commercial or by phase for residential. Double-check quantities against plans. A 5% takeoff error on a $200K job is $10,000.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start\">\n<div style=\"width:48px;height:48px;min-width:48px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;font-weight:700\">4<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Step 4: Add Overhead, Profit, and Contingency<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">General conditions (supervision, temp facilities, insurance) typically run 8-15% of hard costs. Add your profit margin (5-12% for competitive commercial, 15-25% for negotiated work). Include 3-5% contingency for unknowns.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;margin-bottom:0;display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start\">\n<div style=\"width:48px;height:48px;min-width:48px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;font-weight:700\">5<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Step 5: Submit and Follow Up<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Submit your bid package with the required forms, insurance certs, and bond letter. Follow up 2-3 days after the deadline to confirm receipt and ask about the timeline. A professional follow-up shows you want the work.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px 0;color:#0f172a\">Average Construction Project Costs to Guide Your Bids<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;margin:0 0 32px 0\">Use these benchmarks as starting points. Actual costs vary by region, materials, and job complexity.<\/p>\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-align:left\">Job Type<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-align:left\">Material Cost<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-align:left\">Labor Cost<\/th>\n<th style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-align:left\">Total Range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">Custom home build (2,500 sq ft)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$125,000 &#8211; $250,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$100,000 &#8211; $175,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$250,000 &#8211; $450,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc\">\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">Commercial tenant improvement<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$40 &#8211; $80\/sq ft<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$30 &#8211; $60\/sq ft<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$80 &#8211; $150\/sq ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">Multi-family (per unit)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$80,000 &#8211; $150,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$60,000 &#8211; $100,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$150,000 &#8211; $275,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc\">\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">Restaurant buildout (2,000 sq ft)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$80,000 &#8211; $150,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$60,000 &#8211; $120,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$160,000 &#8211; $300,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">Warehouse\/industrial (10,000 sq ft)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$50 &#8211; $100\/sq ft<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$30 &#8211; $60\/sq ft<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$80 &#8211; $160\/sq ft<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc\">\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px\">Site development (1 acre)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px\">$30,000 &#8211; $80,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px\">$20,000 &#8211; $50,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px\">$60,000 &#8211; $150,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p style=\"margin:24px 0 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#64748b\">Costs vary by region. <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/simplywise-cost-estimator\/id6670619664\" style=\"color:#2563eb;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none\">Get a location-specific estimate in 6 seconds with SimplyWise AI Estimator &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 40px 0;color:#0f172a\">Bidding Best Practices for Construction Contractors<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:12px\">1<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Never bid from incomplete documents<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">If the plans are missing structural details, MEP specs, or finish schedules, submit RFIs before bidding. Assumptions become disputes. If the owner will not clarify, add contingency and note your assumptions explicitly.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:12px\">2<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Get at least 3 sub quotes per trade<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">One quote is a guess. Two quotes show a range. Three quotes give you confidence in your number. The lowest sub is not always the best. Factor in their track record, insurance, and ability to meet your schedule.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:12px\">3<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Include clear exclusions<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">State what is NOT in your bid. Furniture, low-voltage, landscaping, permits, owner-furnished items. Spell them out. Unclear exclusions lead to scope disputes that eat your profit.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:12px\">4<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Build in material escalation protection<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Lumber, steel, and copper prices swing 10-30% annually. For bids valid 60-90 days, include a material escalation clause or add 3-5% to cover price movement. The alternative is eating the difference.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:12px\">5<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Submit early, not at the deadline<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Early submission shows organization and confidence. Last-minute bids suggest desperation or disorganization. For public bids, arriving early avoids the panic of traffic, printer issues, or upload failures.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#2563eb;margin-bottom:12px\">6<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Track your bid-to-win ratio<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">If you are winning less than 1 in 5 bids, you may be too high. Winning more than 1 in 3? You are likely leaving money on the table. 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A bid is a formal price submission to a client or GC. Bids typically include a fixed price, schedule, qualifications, and bond (for commercial). Your internal estimate informs your bid price.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">How long should a construction bid be valid?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">30 days for residential, 60-90 days for commercial. Include a material escalation clause for bids over 60 days. Some public projects require 90-120 day validity. 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Alternates give the owner pricing options (upgrade finishes, add scope, substitute materials) without rebidding. Price each alternate as a standalone add or deduct and note how it affects your schedule.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">How do I win more construction bids?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">Be the most complete and professional submission. Include all required forms, reference similar projects, provide a realistic schedule, and submit on time. Follow up after submission. The lowest price does not always win. Reliability and presentation matter.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 32px 0;color:#0f172a\">More Free Templates for Contractors<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:24px;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;cursor:pointer;transition:box-shadow 0.2s\" onclick=\"window.location='\/blog\/contractor-invoice-template\/'\" onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\">\n<div style=\"background:#f1f5f9;height:160px;border-left:4px solid #22c55e;padding:16px 20px;overflow:hidden;position:relative\">\n<div style=\"filter:blur(2px);opacity:0.6;transform:scale(0.95)\">\n<div style=\"font-size:7px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:1px;margin-bottom:4px\">CONTRACTOR INVOICE<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">Apex Construction LLC<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e2e8f0;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Phase 1: Foundation<\/span><span>$18,500<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Phase 2: Framing<\/span><span>$32,000<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Materials + fixtures<\/span><span>$22,000<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#0f172a;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:8px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a\"><span>BALANCE DUE<\/span><span>$96,451<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:40px;background:linear-gradient(transparent,#f1f5f9)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Contractor Invoice Template<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 12px 0\">Professional invoice template with progress billing, retainage tracking, and change order support.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/contractor-invoice-template\/\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none\">Download Free Template &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;cursor:pointer;transition:box-shadow 0.2s\" onclick=\"window.location='\/blog\/general-estimate-template\/'\" onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\">\n<div style=\"background:#f1f5f9;height:160px;border-left:4px solid #475569;padding:16px 20px;overflow:hidden;position:relative\">\n<div style=\"filter:blur(2px);opacity:0.6;transform:scale(0.95)\">\n<div style=\"font-size:7px;font-weight:700;color:#2563eb;letter-spacing:1px;margin-bottom:4px\">GENERAL ESTIMATE<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">Foundation General Contracting<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e2e8f0;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Project scope of work<\/span><span>$24,000<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Materials + permits<\/span><span>$18,500<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Labor (4-person crew)<\/span><span>$16,800<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#0f172a;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:8px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a\"><span>TOTAL<\/span><span>$62,300<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:40px;background:linear-gradient(transparent,#f1f5f9)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">General Contractor Estimate<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 12px 0\">All-purpose contractor estimate for remodels, additions, and multi-trade projects.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/general-estimate-template\/\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#2563eb;text-decoration:none\">Download Free Template &rarr;<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;cursor:pointer;transition:box-shadow 0.2s\" 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shingles<\/span><span>$4,200<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Labor (3-person crew, 2 days)<\/span><span>$3,600<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#0f172a;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:8px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a\"><span>TOTAL<\/span><span>$15,940<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:40px;background:linear-gradient(transparent,#f1f5f9)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Roofing Estimate Template<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 12px 0\">Asphalt shingles, metal, flat roofs with tear-off, materials, labor, and warranty line items built in.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/roofing-estimate-template\/\" 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