Features

Bid Invitation Software and Online Plan Room

pipelineRFQ Bid Invitation Software Features

pipelineRFQ Features

  • Customizable to YOUR CSI codes and descriptions, up to 99 divisions, so you can use the new 2004 codes, up to Division 46, or the old codes up to Division 16, or both new and old codes. Other systems force you to use “their” CSI codes and descriptions.
  • Fast, intuitive subcontractor selection process saves time.
  • Option to use a favorite bid list or from a prior job, then add/edit and then send out in minutes.
  • Create new bid list by division/section, with the option to filter out subs who don’t qualify based on certain criteria.
  • Send Invitation or Addendum by Fax, Email or Both.
  • Email an invitation to multiple contacts within one company record.
  • Automatic Sub Response system, subs let you know if they're bidding automatically without needing to call back.
  • Upload plans, specs, bid documents, addenda to integrated private Plan Room where your invited subs can view or download for free.
  • Robust Sending options: send to either All Invited Bidders, or to an individual Division(s), Trade(s), or only those confirmed “Yes”, only the “Unconfirmed”, or any combination thereof (example, “Send to all HVAC subs who have confirmed “Yes”).
  • Attachments such as .pdf can be sent email or fax with Addendum or Invitation.
  • Fax logs show each attempt and what its status is. A separate “Failed Faxes” log shows all faxes that failed after three attempts.
  • Import/Export data any time.
  • System can be accessed by any web browser using a password-protected login.
  • System uses the latest in web-based faxing technology. Does not tie up your own fax machine and faxes go out FAST.
  • No phone line, fax modem, database, or software to buy, install or maintain.
  • Add unlimited amount of users on your own as you need them.
  • Robust Contact Manager shared by your employees helps manage your subs.
  • Bid calendar keeps users organized.

pipelineOPR Features

  • Easy upload function. Upload single or multiple files at once.
  • Your plan room is private, so only your invited subs will be able to see your project and download plans, specs, and other bid documents using their unique login information.
  • If you upload a zip, system will unzip and display the individual files.
  • Subs can view/open individual files or zip and download selected files. They can also choose to zip and download all files in your plan room with one click.
  • No set limit to the size of files that can be uploaded or downloaded.
  • Plan room has your logo on it to promote your company to your subs, not ours.

Demo

If you would like to "Test-drive" the system first, the demo is loaded with sample jobs and subs to give you a feel for how it works. You will be able to set up a test job, upload plans and specs, and send yourself a test invitation or addendum. This is a quick way to see if pipelineSuite will work for you.

30 Day Free Trial

Choose this option if you want to try it on real projects for a month for free.