Bid leveling means comparing subcontractor bids on the same scope, apples to apples. You line up each bidder's base bid and alternates, price anything one bidder left out that the others included, compare the adjusted totals, and check exclusions, schedule, insurance, license and references before you choose. This template handles up to five bidders, as an Excel file that adds it up and ranks them for you, or a printable PDF.
Adjusted total = base bid + accepted alternates + the cost of anything a bidder left out that others included.
Comparing subcontractor bids on an equal basis: same documents, same scope, with any gaps priced in, so the totals can be compared fairly before you choose.
A low number often means something's missing: an exclusion, an older plan revision, or a schedule that doesn't work. Leveling shows what each bid really costs once the gaps are priced in.
Enough to compare: three when you can. One bid tells you a price; three tell you the market.
Work one bidder left out that the others included or that the job needs. Price it and add it to that bidder's total so every bid covers the same work.
Yes. Enter each bidder's base bid, alternates and gaps, and it adds up the adjusted totals and ranks them from lowest to highest. Price is only part of the decision, so check the other rows before you award. It opens in Google Sheets too.
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Free to use, print and share. The Excel files open in Google Sheets too. These are templates, not legal advice; have your own contracts reviewed for your state.