Stop Overpaying for RFP Bids
TradeBid AI writes winning trade contractor proposals in minutes, not hours. No more $800 writers. No more missed deadlines.
Simple, Per-Bid Pricing
Contractors told us monthly subscriptions don't fit how they actually bid. So we priced by the bid.
Perfect for occasional bidders or first-timers.
- AI RFP draft generation
- Public bid document retrieval
- Trade-specific template library
- One-click compliance check
For active bidders submitting 3+ RFPs monthly.
- Everything in Pay As You Bid
- 3 included bids per month
- Submission deadline tracking
- Win/loss history dashboard
- Priority email support
Growing firms with multiple estimators or regions.
- Everything in Professional
- 10 included bids per month
- Up to 5 team seats
- Custom template uploads
- API access for integrations
- Dedicated account manager
All plans include a free 14-day trial. No credit card required. Cancel anytime.
How We Stack Up
No other tool is built specifically for trade contractors bidding on RFPs.
| Capability | TradeBid AI | Generic AI Writers | Freelance RFP Writers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for trade contractors Industry-specific templates and language | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| Public bid document access FOIA-sourced proposals included | Yes | No | No |
| Per-bid pricing | Yes | Monthly only | $800+ per bid |
| Compliance scoring Checks RFP requirements automatically | Yes | No | Sometimes |
| No credential required | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Setup time Connect your first bid today | 10 min | Same | Weeks |
| Average bid turnaround | <30 min | 1-2 hours | 2-5 days |
| Price per bid at scale | $39-49 | $200-400 | $800+ |
Common Questions
Honest answers to the things contractors ask before they buy.
Why not just use a Word template?
Templates help, but RFPs change every time. You still rewrite the same sections, reformat for different GCs, and risk missing required language. TradeBid AI starts from the actual bid documents for *this* project—not a generic form. You get a compliant first draft in under 30 minutes that you review and refine, not rebuild from scratch.
Templates are a starting point. We're a starting point that reads the actual RFP.
How does the AI know my trade specifics?
We built our system on public bid documents and FOIA-sourced proposals from trade contractors like you. The model understands electrical code compliance, HVAC specification formats, roofing material requirements—whatever your trade demands. It isn't a general AI playing guesswork; it's trained on thousands of real trade contractor proposals.
When you upload a new RFP, it pulls context from your trade's document library before generating a single word.
What if the output is wrong or gets rejected?
We built compliance checking directly into the workflow. Before you submit, TradeBid AI flags missing sections, checks that your pricing format matches the RFP requirements, and alerts you to hard requirements you haven't addressed.
No system catches everything—GCs have their own quirks. But our users report catching 3-5 errors per bid that they would have missed. Rejections from simple compliance failures? Those largely disappear.
Do I need any special credentials or licenses?
No. Unlike some AI tools for legal or medical procurement, trade contractor RFPs don't require professional credentials to respond to. You just need to be a licensed contractor—which you already are.
TradeBid AI is a writing assistant, not a replacement for your expertise. You still review and approve every submission. We're the estimator's tool, not the licensed professional's override.
Why per-bid pricing instead of a monthly subscription?
Because most small trade contractors don't bid every month. Some months you have three RFPs; others you have none. Monthly subscriptions punish low-activity months and don't reflect how contractors actually work.
Our Pay-As-You-Bid plan charges only when you have a live opportunity. Professional and Business tiers include monthly bids because active bidders told us they'd rather have predictable costs. You choose the model that fits your pipeline.
Can I try it before committing?
Yes. Every plan starts with a free 14-day trial—no credit card required. You can generate your first bid draft at no cost and see the output quality for yourself.
If you're not sure which tier fits, start with Pay As You Bid for your next RFP. Upgrade when you're ready. Most contractors who trial it subscribe within a week.
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