Here's how it works. Project team members create bid solicitation requests and publish information on the virtual plan room. Contractors register for viewing bids through a separate registration process. Contractors subscribe to bids. Bid subscribers get to view and download bid documents, such as plans, specification, bid forms, etc. Bid subscribers automatically receive addendum notifications, and participate in Q & A area.

• Simple 6 step process to publish a bid solicitation
• Invite bidders and keep track of potential bidders
• Self registration for invited bidders
• Easily include bid documents for online viewing and/or download
• Sophisticated role-based security
• Create password protected or invitation only bids
• Create and publish multiple bids simultaneously
• Publish addendums instantly
• Manage Q & A process effortlessly
• View list of bid subscribers
• Publish list of plan holders
• Back-up the entire bid package, including addendum and Q & A
• View and download subcontractor bid submittals
• Convert awarded bid to contract with a single click

• Self register to view bids
• Access all bids
• Subscribe to bid solicitations
• Securely submit your electronic bid to bid/contract manager
• View important bid details, such as pre-bid conference date and place, type of bid, estimated cost, etc.
• View and download plans and specifications
• Submit line-item cost
• View and print drawings using built-in document viewer
• View addendums and Q & A
• Ask questions to bid managers
• Get instant notification about addendums and Q & A responses
• View list of interested bidders
• View list of plan holders
• 100% web-based. No installation or additional software needed

Projectmates Bid and Virtual Plan Room is designed as a flexible set of tools that allow you to work the way you want to.