What is bid leveling?
Bid leveling puts contractor proposals into the same comparison structure so price, adjustments, addenda, qualifications, and scope differences can be reviewed together.
Construction estimating tool
Free construction bid leveling template
Put contractor bids on one comparison sheet, flag scope differences, and export a clean CSV for your project record. No account required.
Free worksheet
Level a bid package
Compare base bids, adjustments, addenda, and scope notes. The comparison total is base bid plus alternates or adjustments.
| Bidder | Base bid | Adjustments | Comparison total | Addenda | Scope notes / exclusions | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| $120,000 | ||||||
| $124,000 | ||||||
| $128,000 |
Your bid details stay in this browser and are not sent with analytics.
A practical bid-leveling sequence
- 1 · Align
Confirm the same documents
Record which addenda each bidder acknowledged before comparing price.
- 2 · Normalize
Apply adjustments
Use positive or negative adjustments to reach a comparable total.
- 3 · Review
Read the scope notes
Treat the total as a starting point; resolve exclusions and qualifications before award.
Questions about the template
How is the comparison total calculated?
This worksheet adds the base bid and the adjustments field. Enter deductive adjustments as negative numbers. Scope notes still require a human review before an award decision.
Does Anvil store the bid information entered here?
No. This free worksheet runs in the browser and does not save project names, bid amounts, or scope notes to Anvil or the portfolio analytics system.
Ready to move beyond the worksheet?
Anvil connects bid invitations, plans, responses, leveling, and award.