Put the package together.
Organize the project, plans and trade invitations around the same bid package.
● BUILT FOR THE PEOPLE WHO BUILD.
From bid package
to built project.
Plans. Trade partners. Bids. The next handoff.
Bring the work together in Anvil.
No company search required. One free active GC project; free access for trade partners.
A shared view of the work.
ILLUSTRATIVE WORKFLOW · SAMPLE DATAProjects / Example projectBIDDING
COMMERCIAL RENOVATION
Make the scope clear.
03Trade responses
02Scope questions
01Current plan set
| TRADE PARTNER | BASE BID | SCOPE REVIEW | ADDENDUM |
|---|---|---|---|
| A Example trade A | $148,000 | Ready to compare | |
| B Example trade B | $142,500 | Clarify exclusions | |
| C Example trade C | $151,200 | Confirm allowance |
● The lowest number is only part of the story.
Explore the approach with the free bid-leveling template ↗
THE WORK BETWEEN THE MILESTONES
Good projects depend
on good handoffs.
See what each bid includes.
Collect structured responses. Compare scope, allowances and exclusions before making the award.
Keep the work connected.
Carry the project into schedules, documents and the coordination that follows the award.
TWO SIDES. ONE PROJECT.
Choose your
side of the work.
Anvil is built around the people sending the package and the people pricing it.
Meet the builder behind AnvilRun a clearer bid process.
Invite trades, share plans and compare responses in a structured project workspace.
Start a GC projectGet to the work worth bidding.
Open invitations, review the plans and submit a structured response. Trade-partner access is free.
Join as a trade partnerBEFORE YOU START
Practical questions.
Straight answers.
Who is Anvil built for?
General contractors and the subcontractors and trade partners who price and perform their work. Anvil connects both sides of a bid package.
What can I try for free?
Trade partners have free access to the bid inbox, plans and structured bid submission. General contractors can start with one free active project. The GC plan is $199 per month; see pricing for details.
Do I have to move my whole company?
Start with a single project and invite the trade partners involved in that package. Use that real workflow to decide whether Anvil fits your team.
Can I try something before creating an account?
The free bid-leveling template lets you compare base bids, adjustments, addenda and scope notes in your browser, then download a CSV.
START WITH THE NEXT PROJECT.