Contractor Bid Comparison
Level contractor bids on price for the agreed scope, how closely they match your spec, timeline and the checks you've done, then share a weighted comparison.
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Score each option, 1 to 5
| Criterion | Bid A | Bid B | Bid C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price for the agreed scope ×5 | |||
| Scope matches our spec ×5 | |||
| Timeline and start date ×4 | |||
| Licences, insurance and references checked ×4 | |||
| Allowances and exclusions ×3 | |||
| Payment schedule ×3 | |||
| Warranty on the work ×3 |
Ranking
Score the options to see them ranked by your weights.
Free, no sign-up to try. Your comparison becomes a Room you can edit, publish and share.
How it works
How the Contractor Bid Comparison works
- 1
Pick what to compare
Choose from the list or add your own, two to six options.
- 2
Weight and score
Weight each criterion, then score each option from 1 to 5. The ranking updates as you go.
- 3
Share and decide
Create a Room with the comparison, a team vote and a checklist for the final decision.
Worked example
What it makes
The starting criteria for a bid comparison, with example scores for three unnamed options to show how the weighting works. Your Room uses your own options and scores.
| Criterion (weight) | Option A | Option B | Option C |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price for the agreed scope (5) | 5/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Scope matches our spec (5) | 3/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| Timeline and start date (4) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Licences, insurance and references checked (4) | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Allowances and exclusions (3) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 4/5 |
| Payment schedule (3) | 3/5 | 4/5 | 2/5 |
| Warranty on the work (3) | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| Weighted score | 74.8/100 | 72.6/100 | 67.4/100 |
Weighted score = sum of (weight × score) ÷ sum of (weight × 5), out of 100.
Who it's for
Who uses it
Homeowners
Choose a builder or tradesperson on more than price.
Facilities managers
Compare bids for maintenance work.
Project managers
Level bids on the same scope.
Good to know
What to consider
- Check licences, insurance and references yourself; score what you found.
- Compare allowances and exclusions line by line before scoring price.
Questions
About the Contractor Bid Comparison
Does WZRD rate these products?
No. You score each option on your own criteria; WZRD only does the weighted maths and lays out the result. Check prices and features on each vendor's own site, because they change often.
What does levelling bids mean?
Adjusting for differences in scope, allowances and exclusions so you compare like with like. Score scope match as its own criterion.
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