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Bid Review & Leveling Services

Stop Comparing Apples to Oranges.

We review and level subcontractor bids so you're comparing true apples-to-apples — exposing gaps, exclusions, and hidden overages before you commit to a number.

500 +
Bids Leveled
All
Trade Types
24 Hr
Turnaround
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The True Apples-to-Apples Comparison

The lowest number is rarely the best bid. Most subcontractors exclude or assume items differently — making direct comparison misleading and risky. Hawks builds a structured leveling matrix that normalizes every bid to the same scope baseline.

The result: you know exactly what each sub is actually offering, what’s missing, and who to award before it becomes a post-award dispute.

  • Every scope item mapped across all subs
  • Exclusions flagged and cost-adjusted
  • Apparent vs. true cost clearly shown
  • Award recommendation with backup
What We Catch

Gaps That Cost You
After Award

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Missing Scope Items

Items entirely excluded from one or more bids — cleanup, testing, coordination, or whole sub-scopes that appear later as change orders.

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Vague Exclusions

Boilerplate "as per plans and specs" language that doesn't hold up — we identify what's actually excluded versus what appears included.

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Wildly Different Pricing

One sub priced labor-only while another included material. One used prevailing wage, another didn't. We normalize the comparison so you're not comparing apples to oranges.

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Material Responsibility Gaps

Disconnects between who's supplying material and who's installing it — a gap that falls to the GC as an unbudgeted cost at the worst possible time.

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Alternates Inconsistencies

Some subs price alternates, others don't. We identify which subs responded to which alternates so your bid reflects true add/deduct options.

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Schedule Conflicts

Subs quoting different mobilization windows or durations that don't fit your project schedule — caught before it becomes a delay claim.

How It Works

Leveled and Ready in 24 Hours

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Send Us the Bids

Forward received sub bids, your scope of work, and drawings. Any format works — PDF proposals, email quotes, or formal bid forms.

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We Map & Normalize

Our estimators go line by line through each bid, map inclusions and exclusions against your scope requirements, and normalize all bids to the same baseline for true comparison.

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Leveling Matrix Delivered

You receive a clean bid leveling spreadsheet showing each sub's true cost side by side — gaps flagged in red, apparent vs. actual totals calculated.

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Award With Confidence

Make your subcontract award based on complete information — knowing exactly what you're getting, what you're not, and what to clarify before signing.

Got Bids Coming In?

Don't award on bad data. Send us the bids and we'll level them in 24 hours.

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Get a Free Quote

Tell us about your project and we'll have a sharp, detailed estimate back to you in 24–48 hours.

Estimates delivered in 24–48 hours
98% accuracy rate across all projects
All 16 CSI divisions covered
Certified estimators on every job
No commitment, no hidden fees
500+
Projects
98%
Accuracy
24hr
Turnaround

Your Details

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Project Details

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Under $500K
$500K – $2M
$2M – $10M
$10M+

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