Construction Document Support for Subcontractors
Protect your margins and submit error-free proposals. We review project specifications, audit your trade scope coverage, and organize submittal packages.
Sample Deliverable Output
Authentic construction deliverables structured specifically for subcontractors.
Bid Requirements Checklist • Audit Sheet Register
| SUBMISSION REQUIREMENT | DOCUMENT CITATION | CRITERIA | IN SUBMITTAL? | AUDIT STATUS | ACTION NOTES |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Official Bid Proposal Form | Spec 00 41 13, p. 12 | Mandatory | Yes | FOUND / VERIFIED | Signed by authorized corporate principal with seal |
| Addenda 1 & 2 Acknowledgement | Addendum 02, p. 1 | Mandatory | Yes | FOUND / VERIFIED | All released addenda numbers & dates acknowledged |
| 5% Bid Bond on AIA A310 | Spec 00 21 13 §4.2 | Mandatory | Review | RECHECK REQUIRED | Draft bond provided; verify surety attorney-in-fact power |
| Non-Collusion Affidavit | RFP Vol 1, p. 28 | Mandatory | Missing | NOT IDENTIFIED | Form attached but notary jurat block is blank |
| MWBE Participation Schedule | Section 00 45 39 | Conditional | Partial | CLARIFICATION REQUIRED | RFP goal is 18%; draft submittal list totals 15.5% |
What You Send • What We Do • What You Receive
Client-Supplied Files
Provide whatever plans, addenda, or specifications you currently have. We audit strictly from supplied files:
- •Contract plans and trade specification sections (Divisions 02–33)
- •Addenda, bulletins, and revised drawing sheets
- •Your draft proposal, quote worksheet, or scope exclusions
- •Product cut sheets, safety data sheets (SDS), and manufacturer specs
Human Estimator Review
Our preconstruction specialists examine, compare, cross-check, and extract:
- Verify GC bid package requirements and mandatory trade affidavits
- Compare original vs. revised drawings to isolate changes affecting your specific trade
- Cross-check your proposal exclusions against specification requirements to uncover scope creep
- Assemble, bookmark, and index product submittal packages with cover sheets
Actionable Work Product
Structured Excel delta registers and marked high-resolution PDF drawing sheets:
- Subcontractor Bid Requirements Checklist
- Trade Revision Impact Summary
- Scope & Proposal Coverage Audit (Covered / Missing / Excluded / Clarify)
- Organized CSI-compliant Submittal Package (PDF bookmarked with register)
Tailored Services for Subs
Bid Compliance Review
Ensure trade bids satisfy GC submission instructions, insurance minimums, warranty terms, and addenda receipts.
Addendum & Revision Impact Review
Isolate exactly what changed in your trade drawings and specifications between original bid release and subsequent addenda.
Scope & Proposal Review
Systematic cross-check between contract documents and your draft proposal to identify uncovered scope and exposed risks.
Submittal Package Preparation
Compile client-supplied product data, cut sheets, and warranty information into clean, bookmarked CSI submittal packages.
Estimating & Takeoff
Trade-specific estimating and quantity takeoff support for subcontractors preparing bids, calculating materials, reviewing quantities, and managing estimating workload.
Frequently Asked Questions — Subs
Q1.Can BuildDesk compile submittals if we only provide product model numbers?
BuildDesk works primarily with client-supplied product documents. If you provide the cut sheets or specific manufacturer links, we index, bookmark, stamp, and assemble them into a cohesive package. We do not independently select engineering products.
Q2.How does the Scope & Proposal Review protect my company?
By comparing your proposal text against the architectural notes and Division specifications, we flag items that the architect specified but your proposal did not explicitly exclude or include, preventing costly disputes after award.
Q3.What trade divisions do you support?
We support all CSI MasterFormat divisions, including Division 03 (Concrete), Division 04 (Masonry), Division 06 (Wood/Plastics), Division 07 (Thermal/Moisture), Division 08 (Openings), Division 09 (Finishes), Division 26 (Electrical), and more.
HAVE A SUBS PROJECT READY?
Send us the project files. We confirm sheet count, turnaround, and an exact flat fee before work begins.