After a bid opening, the purchasing office prepares a tabulation (often called a "bid tab"). It shows each bidder and its total and line-item prices, and sometimes notes the recommended award.
How to use bid tabulations
- Price intelligence: see what competitors charge for the same work, line by line.
- Market picture: see who bids on what in each county.
- Next bid: adjust your pricing and approach based on real numbers.
Where to find them
Many counties post tabulations on their website or bid platform. If not, ask the purchasing office; tabulations are usually available as public records. Board meeting agendas often include them as backup material when the award is approved.
FactWise will collect tabulations and award results alongside each bid as coverage grows.