{"product_id":"contractor-estimate-bid-calculator","title":"Contractor Estimate \u0026 Bid Calculator","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBuild consistent bids before the work begins.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eContractor Estimate \u0026amp; Bid Calculator\u003c\/strong\u003e is a reusable Excel estimating system designed to help contractors price labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, permits, fees, overhead, and other project costs in one organized workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInstead of relying on rough totals or disconnected notes, this workbook shows the full cost of the job, the proposed selling price, the expected gross profit, and whether the bid reaches your target margin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this system helps you do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuild estimates using reusable cost codes and unit costs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrice labor, materials, equipment, subcontractors, permits, and other costs separately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd waste factors, cost adjustments, markup, contingency, tax, and deposit requirements\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalculate adjusted project cost, selling price, gross profit, gross margin, and price gap\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompare the current quote with the price required to reach your target margin\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a cleaner customer-facing quote while keeping internal pricing details separate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIncluded worksheets\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart Here\u003c\/strong\u003e — workbook instructions and color guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCompany Setup\u003c\/strong\u003e — company, client, project, tax, deposit, and margin settings\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCost Library\u003c\/strong\u003e — reusable labor, material, equipment, subcontractor, fee, and other cost items\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEstimate Builder\u003c\/strong\u003e — quantity-based estimating with automatic cost and selling-price calculations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClient Quote\u003c\/strong\u003e — customer-facing pricing summary, scope, and exclusions area\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBid Summary\u003c\/strong\u003e — category totals, margin review, target-price check, and bid-readiness status\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLists\u003c\/strong\u003e — editable categories, units, and estimate statuses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuilt for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall contractors, specialty trades, estimators, project managers, foremen, owner-operators, and construction businesses that need a practical estimating process without another monthly software subscription.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you receive\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDownloadable Microsoft Excel workbook (.xlsx)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuick Start Guide\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLicense and use terms\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSample project data for learning the workflow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for Microsoft Excel 2021 and Microsoft 365 desktop\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo macros\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eYellow cells identify user inputs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGray cells contain formulas and calculated results\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis workbook is an operational planning tool. 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