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Bid Estimating Services in New York

Bid-ready estimates for general contractors and subcontractors — with scope sheets, alternates, clarifications and exclusions — delivered before your bid deadline.

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What Are Bid Estimating Services?

Bid estimating services prepare the detailed cost estimate a contractor uses to submit a price on a project, including quantities, pricing, general conditions, markups, alternates, clarifications and exclusions, organized to meet the bid form and deadline.

For New York contractors, outsourcing bid estimating means responding to more invitations to bid — public and private — without hiring more estimators, while keeping pricing accurate and defensible.

Key Facts

OVERVIEW

Bid More Projects. Win More Profitable Work.

Winning work in New York’s competitive market depends on bidding often and bidding right. Many contractors pass on good opportunities simply because their estimators are already at capacity. Our bid estimating team works as an extension of your office, delivering complete estimates on your schedule.

For general contractors we prepare full bid estimates, subcontractor scope sheets and bid-leveling templates. For subcontractors we prepare trade bids with quantities, labor and material pricing, such as concrete, drywall, electrical, roofing and painting.

Bid estimates are built from a detailed takeoff and follow the same quality checks as our Construction Cost Estimating Services. After award, we can help price change orders.

Who Uses This Service

What You Receive

Bid summary matched to the bid form
Detailed priced estimate
Subcontractor scope sheets
Alternates and unit prices
Clarifications and exclusions
Bid-leveling template

WHAT'S INCLUDED

What Our Bid Estimates Include

Bid Document Review

Review of drawings, specs, addenda, bid forms and instructions to bidders.

Complete Takeoff

Measured quantities for every included trade and division.

Priced Estimate

Material, labor, equipment and subcontract pricing for New York.

Scope Sheets

Trade-by-trade scope sheets to request and compare subcontractor bids.

Alternates & Unit Prices

Pricing for add/deduct alternates and unit price items on the bid form.

Clarifications

Assumptions, qualifications and exclusions that protect your bid.

SPECIALIZED COVERAGE

Bid Estimating for Every Type of Contract

Public Bids and Prevailing Wage Work

Estimates for city, state, school and authority projects with prevailing wage rates and public bid requirements.

Private Hard Bids

Lump-sum bids for owners and developers with complete scope coverage and clear qualifications.

Negotiated and GMP Proposals

Detailed estimates supporting guaranteed maximum price and negotiated contracts.

Design-Build Proposals

Estimates from partial design, with allowances and assumptions clearly defined.

Subcontractor Trade Bids

Trade-specific bids with quantities, labor hours and material pricing.

Bid Leveling and Sub Comparison

Side-by-side comparisons of subcontractor bids to find gaps and outliers.

NEW YORK COST DRIVERS

Bidding Requirements Specific to New York

Public Bid Rules

Public projects in New York have specific bid forms, prevailing wage schedules and, on some projects, separate prime contracts.

M/WBE Participation

Many public projects include M/WBE participation goals that affect subcontractor selection.

Frequent Addenda

Bid-period addenda are common. We track and incorporate every addendum before the deadline.

Insurance and Bonding

Bid bonds, performance bonds and high New York insurance costs are included in markups.

OUR PROCESS

How Our Bid Estimating Process Works

1. Send Documents

Share drawings, specifications, addenda, project location and your deadline.

2. Scope & Fixed Quote

An estimator confirms scope and sends a fixed fee and delivery date.

3. Takeoff & Pricing

Quantities are measured digitally and priced for New York conditions.

4. QA & Delivery

A second estimator reviews everything before Excel and PDF delivery.

See every step, revision round and file format on Our Estimating Process.

TRADES COVERED

Trade Estimates Included in This Service

Need a single scope priced separately? Each trade below has its own detailed page.

Related Estimating Services

Not sure which service fits? Compare options on Construction Estimating Pricing or ask an estimator.

PRICING & TURNAROUND

How Much Do Bid Estimating Services Cost?

Bid estimating fees depend on project size, number of trades, bid package complexity and how close the bid date is. We quote a fixed fee and confirm delivery ahead of your deadline so you have time to review and adjust markups.

Contractors who bid regularly can arrange ongoing support at better rates. See Construction Estimating Pricing.

Fee Depends On

WHY CHOOSE US

Why New York Builders Trust Our Bid Estimating

New York Pricing

Labor, material and logistics costs adjusted to the project's borough or city.

Traceable Quantities

Every quantity tied to color-coded, marked-up drawings.

Two-Step Review

A second estimator checks the work — see our Estimate Accuracy and Quality Policy.

Confidential

Your plans and numbers are never shared. Read our Privacy Policy.

Meet the team on Meet Our Estimators, see Sample Estimates and read Client Reviews.

SERVICE AREAS

Bid Estimating Across New York State

We provide bid estimating services throughout New York, with local pricing for these markets.

New York City (Manhattan)

Manhattan high-rise, fit-out and complex logistics.

Brooklyn

Brownstones, multifamily and mixed-use.

Queens

Residential, mixed-use and commercial.

The Bronx

Affordable housing and institutional.

Staten Island

Single-family homes and retail.

Yonkers

Waterfront and multifamily development.

White Plains

Mixed-use, office and healthcare.

New Rochelle

Downtown residential towers.

Buffalo

Medical, adaptive reuse and industrial.

Rochester

Healthcare, education and manufacturing.

Syracuse

Industrial growth and housing.

Albany

Government, education and multifamily.

View all Service Areas.

FAQS

Bid Estimating: Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers for New York contractors and owners. More on our Frequently Asked Questions page.

What is a bid estimate?

A bid estimate is the detailed cost estimate a contractor uses to submit a price for a project, including quantities, pricing, markups, alternates and qualifications.

Can you meet tight bid deadlines?

Yes. We schedule work to your bid date and offer rush delivery when time is short.

Do you handle public bids in New York?

Yes. We prepare estimates for public projects with prevailing wage pricing and bid form requirements.

Do you prepare subcontractor scope sheets?

Yes. Scope sheets help you request consistent subcontractor pricing and level bids accurately.

Do you include addenda?

Yes. Every addendum issued before delivery is reviewed and incorporated, and changes are noted.

Will you set my markup?

We include standard overhead and profit assumptions, but you control final markup and bid strategy. The Excel file makes adjustments easy.

Can subcontractors use your bid estimating services?

Yes. We prepare trade bids for subcontractors across all CSI divisions.

Can you help after we win the job?

Yes. We support buyout, budget tracking and change order pricing.

Get Bid Estimating Services in New York

Send your plans today and receive a detailed, trade-by-trade estimate priced for New York labor, materials and site conditions — ready for bidding, budgeting or financing.

OFFICE LOCATION

Visit or Contact Our Brooklyn Office

New York Cost Estimating works from Brooklyn and serves contractors, developers, owners and design teams across all five boroughs, Westchester, Long Island and Upstate New York. Plans are reviewed digitally, so you can send drawings from anywhere in the state.