After subscribing to a bid, all bid details are available to view, including access to any online bid documents and addenda.

To view bid details listed in My Bids, click the project name.

The bid details screen displays. This screen contains the bid and project name, menu navigation options and bid details.

Scroll down the Bid Details tab to view the list of Bid Documents.

You can click the Download Folder or Open links to access the files.

To submit Bid RFIs or Bid Questions, click the Submit Your Question (RFI) link and follow the prompts. When it is submitted you won't see it on the screen until it is answered.

Note: You can only upload one attachment per question. So if you have a lot of files that you have questions about, it is best to separate them into different questions.

When questions are answered, you should receive an email notification and the  New Item icon will display on the Bid RFIs tab the next time you log into Projectmates.

You can use the From and To dates to filter the questions by when they were answered.

This tab will be hidden until an addendum has been issued. Also, if there is a new addendum, the  New Item icon will display on the Bid Addenda tab the next time you log into Projectmates.

Click the Download Folder or Open links to access any attached files.

To upload your files that are part of your response to this bid, drag and drop the files onto this screen, or click the Browse button. Then click the Upload button.

When the files are successfully uploaded, you will see them listed on the screen.

To add your bid amounts, click the blue $ Add Bid Amounts button for the bid buyout package that you want to respond to. There can be multiple packages in each bid.

When you click the button, then the line items for that bid buyout package will display. Enter your amounts in the available fields for each line item.

When you are finished adding your amounts, hit the Save button to calculate the total. You can verify the grand total amount of your bid in the top right corner of the screen.

The last step in processing this bid is reviewing your submission, any bid details, any added bid RFIs or addenda. Then click the button Submit this Bid.

To get contact information, click the  Contact Details icon.

Add any comments for the bid manager reviewing your submission in the Bidder's Notes entry field.

Mark the check box for the confirmation message, if shown.

Then click the button to Submit this Bid.

Note: If there are any addenda that have been posted that you have not reviewed yet, you should get an error message when you try to submit the bid. Click the link in the error message to review the additional information. Then you will be able to submit the bid.