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A bid estimate is used to calculate a project’s expected labor and material costs before submitting an official bid. It’s an internal document (not shown to clients) that helps contractors in construction, software development, consulting, and other industries gauge potential profits and set competitive bid prices.
Last updated May 15th, 2026
A bid estimate is used to calculate a project’s expected labor and material costs before submitting an official bid. It’s an internal document (not shown to clients) that helps contractors in construction, software development, consulting, and other industries gauge potential profits and set competitive bid prices.
Bid Estimate: Provides an overview of what a project will likely cost, helping determine the bid price to include in the contractor’s offer.
Bid: Presented to a client to communicate the payment a contractor is willing to accept for a job. It outlines the scope of work and expected timeline, and can become a legally binding contract if the offer is accepted.
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