Bid overflow
Assign a mechanical package by job, system and deadline. Share the internal estimate template and rate basis so the outside estimator’s work can be reviewed and merged without rebuilding the workbook.
Mechanical estimating support
Outsourced Mechanical Estimator Support
Use a mechanical estimator when a bid requires someone to reconcile equipment schedules, duct or pipe quantities and trade handoffs across an issued drawing set.
What this service covers
Vendor quote checks
Identify scope the equipment vendor has already priced. Keep freight, startup, warranty, accessories and controls visible when comparing suppliers or reconciling a quote with the mechanical takeoff.
Bid handback
Ask for unresolved equipment tags, material alternates and owner-provided items to be logged. Mark where the outside estimator’s scope stops and who confirms the final number.
What the estimate covers
- Equipment scope keyed to tags and schedules
- Open questions that affect the mechanical proposal
- Bid form quantities and pricing inputs
- Drawing and revision references
What to send
Send a mechanical bid form, specifications, drawings, controls narrative and a list of work you self-perform.
Frequently asked questions
Can an estimator review our spreadsheet first?
Yes. Provide the sheet and plans together so the review can focus on coverage, revision alignment and assumptions you want independently checked.
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Reviewing a mechanical bid before release
Compare equipment tags and quantities against the latest schedules, then mark where quoted scope stops at the equipment connection. Record open RFIs, insulation responsibility and controls exclusions before handing the estimate back to the bid lead.
What the estimate can show
- Scope and quantity detail arranged by the trade, system, phase or bid item.
- Document references so scope questions can be traced to the applicable plans or specifications.
- Assumptions and exclusions kept visible, with separate pricing or allowances when requested.
Have a bid set ready?
Tell us what you need priced, which drawings govern the bid and when it is due.