BidBolt

BidBolt is a specialized software designed to empower contractors by simplifying and accelerating the proposal and invoicing process. Trusted by over 1,000 contractors, it provides a comprehensive suite of tools to create professional, branded proposals quickly, leading to an average 73% win rate and 2.5x faster quote delivery. The platform leverages AI to generate accurate, itemized estimates for labor, materials, and equipment, which can be fully customized. Clients can review, comment, sign electronically, and pay directly through a secure link, transforming an accepted proposal into an invoice seamlessly.

How to use BidBolt

To use BidBolt, start by creating a new project and entering the project details. The AI will analyze your description to generate an itemized estimate, including costs for labor, materials, and equipment. You can then review and customize every line item and apply automatic tax calculations. Next, brand the proposal with your company logo and colors. Send the secure proposal link to your client. The client can view the proposal, leave comments, and sign it electronically with a typed or drawn signature. Once accepted, the proposal automatically converts into an invoice with a Stripe payment link for immediate payment.

Core Features of BidBolt

• AI-Powered Estimates: Automatically generates accurate, itemized estimates for labor, materials, and equipment based on project details. Includes 5 preset templates for common jobs like kitchens, decks, and roofs.
• Professional Proposals: Create and send branded proposals with your custom logo and colors.
• E-Signatures: Supports legally compliant typed and drawn electronic signatures with timestamps and IP tracking.
• Integrated Payments: Seamlessly collect payments via Stripe once a proposal is accepted.
• Analytics Dashboard: Track key business metrics like win rate, revenue, and project pipeline to gain actionable insights.
• Client Portal: Provides a secure, centralized place for clients to review, comment on, sign, and pay for proposals.
• Data Export: Export proposals and invoices as CSV files for accounting and record-keeping.
• Team Management: The 'Team' plan supports up to 10 members with role-based permissions and activity logging.

Use Cases for BidBolt

BidBolt is ideal for solo contractors, growing construction businesses, and larger contracting teams. It's perfectly suited for professionals in remodeling, painting, roofing, and other trades who need to create and send quotes quickly to stay competitive. Use cases include generating fast estimates for potential clients, sending professional proposals to win bigger projects, managing the client approval process, and streamlining payment collection to improve cash flow.

Advantages of BidBolt

The primary advantage of BidBolt is its speed and efficiency, allowing contractors to stop losing deals due to slow quotes. The AI-powered estimation significantly reduces the time spent on manual calculations. Its all-in-one nature—combining proposals, e-signatures, payments, and analytics—eliminates the need for multiple separate tools. The professional, branded proposals enhance client trust and perception, while the analytics dashboard provides valuable data for business growth.

Pricing and Plans

BidBolt offers a 14-day free trial on all plans with no credit card required.

• Starter Plan: $29/month. Ideal for solo contractors, includes up to 25 proposals per month, AI-assisted estimates, e-signatures, Stripe payments, custom branding, and email notifications.
• Pro Plan: $79/month. Designed for growing businesses, this plan offers unlimited proposals, all features from the Starter plan, plus advanced analytics, a project pipeline board, a client portal, and priority support.
• Team Plan: $149/month. Suited for larger teams, it includes everything in the Pro plan for up to 10 team members, role-based permissions, activity logging, CSV exports, and dedicated support.

All plans are subject to Stripe's standard processing fees of 2.9% + 30¢ per transaction.