Estimates built for DOT and government bid requirements, including prevailing wage and public bid documentation.
- Service Overview
Estimating That Meets Public Bid Requirements
Government and infrastructure bids come with their own documentation requirements, from prevailing wage calculations to DOT specifications. We prepare estimates that meet those requirements, so your public sector bid is complete and compliant from submission.
How We Prepare Your Estimate
Key Challenges Contractors Face
- Missing documentation required for public bid submission.
- Prevailing wage calculations that are easy to get wrong.
- DOT and agency specifications that differ from standard commercial bids.
- Our Value
Why Contractors Trust Our Estimating Expertise
Public sector bidders trust our estimates because they’re built to meet agency and DOT documentation requirements from the start, not adjusted after a rejected bid.
Built For Real Construction Workflows
Delivered with public bid documentation and prevailing wage calculations included, ready for submission.
- Our Range of Services
Our Range of Construction Estimating Services
Explore the other ways we help contractors estimate, bid, and manage project costs with confidence.
BIM Estimating Services
Quantity takeoffs are prepared directly from your Building Information Model, so quantities...
Bid Management & Consulting
Support identifying bid opportunities and managing submittal timelines, so nothing slips through...
Dedicated Estimator Support
An estimator assigned to your team on a weekly or monthly basis,...
Feasibility & Budget Studies
Early cost analysis to test whether a project makes financial sense before...
Civil & Public Sector Estimating
Estimates built for DOT and government bid requirements, including prevailing wage and...
Insurance Restoration Estimating
Xactimate-based estimates for storm, fire, and water damage claims, formatted the way...
Labor Cost Estimating
Standalone labor-hour and labor-cost breakdowns, separate from material pricing, for accurate crew...
Material Procurement Takeoffs
Ordering-focused material lists, organized so your purchasing team can order right the...
Renovation & Remodel Estimating
Takeoffs and cost estimates for existing-building projects, accounting for demolition, existing conditions,...
Change Order Estimating
Fast, defensible pricing for scope changes, so revisions don’t stall your project...
Preliminary & Conceptual Estimating
Early budget numbers based on limited drawings, so you know if a...
Multi-Trade & General Contractor Estimating
One estimate covering every trade on your project, so you can bid...
Bid Preparation & Bid-Ready Estimating
Takeoffs and estimates packaged into a clean, submittal-ready bid, so you spend...
Construction Cost Estimating
Vantage Estimating provides accurate quantity takeoffs and cost estimates across a wide...
Quantity Takeoff Services
Detailed material counts prepared directly from your plans, ready for pricing, ordering,...
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BIM Estimating Services
Quantity takeoffs are prepared directly from your Building Information Model, so quantities.....
Bid Management & Consulting
Support identifying bid opportunities and managing submittal timelines, so nothing slips through.....
Dedicated Estimator Support
An estimator assigned to your team on a weekly or monthly basis,.....
Feasibility & Budget Studies
Early cost analysis to test whether a project makes financial sense before.....
Insurance Restoration Estimating
Xactimate-based estimates for storm, fire, and water damage claims, formatted the way.....
Labor Cost Estimating
Standalone labor-hour and labor-cost breakdowns, separate from material pricing, for accurate crew.....
- FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions contractors most often ask before requesting an estimate.
What types of projects do you estimate?
We prepare estimates for residential, commercial, industrial, and institutional projects, from single-trade takeoffs to full multi-trade scopes.
What file formats can I upload?
You can upload PDF, DWG, and DXF plan sets, or Revit files. If your files are in another format, send them over, and we’ll confirm we can work with them.
How long does the estimating process take?
Most single-trade estimates are delivered within 24 to 48 hours. Larger, multi-trade projects typically take 3 to 5 business days, depending on scope.
How are estimates delivered?
Estimates are delivered as organized Excel workbooks and PDF reports, broken down by trade and CSI division for easy review.
Are project files kept confidential?
Yes. Every plan set and project file is handled under strict confidentiality, and we’re glad to sign an NDA before you share drawings.