Cut subcontractor bid review from weeks to minutes
Nivel handles the manual bid work, so estimators can focus on decisions—not spreadsheets.
Cut subcontractor bid review from weeks to minutes
Nivel handles the manual bid work, so estimators can focus on decisions—not spreadsheets.
BUILT FOR THE WAY PRECONSTRUCTION WORKS.
"Estimators carry the most critical decisions in preconstruction. Hundreds of bids, buried exclusions, scope gaps. They deserve better tools than a highlighter and a spreadsheet."
Madhumitha SD
Ceo & Co-founder
nivel
Madhumitha SD
Ceo & Co-founder
nivel
99% of GCs still level bids manually in spreadsheets
99% of GCs still level bids manually in spreadsheets
99% of GCs still level bids manually in spreadsheets
100s of hours spent per project on bid review
100s of hours spent per project on bid review
100s of hours spent per project on bid review
10% of contract value lost to scope gaps & change orders on average
10% of contract value lost to scope gaps & change orders on average
10% of contract value lost to scope gaps & change orders on average
Everything your preconsturction team needs for bid leveling— from invite to award
Nivel takes the manual work out of bid review -- no spreadsheets, no hunting through PDFs, no missed scope. Capture bids, level trades, and catch every gap in one place -- so your team can move faster and award with confidence.
Bid Capture, Any Format
Automatic Scope Leveling
Gap and Exclusion Flagging
Drag & drop files, or browse
PDF, ZIP, and DWG
Status
Upload
Redwood Heights Mixed Use Project Plans.pdf
Upload
Architectural Floor Plans Level 1 to 5.pdf
Upload
Structural Steel and Foundation Details.pdf
Upload
Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specifications.docx
Upload
Bid Schedule and Cost Breakdown.xlsx
Project Documents
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File.pdf
147 MB
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20 pages
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Drag & drop files, or browse
PDF, ZIP, and DWG
Status
Upload
Redwood Heights Mixed Use Project Plans.pdf
Upload
Architectural Floor Plans Level 1 to 5.pdf
Upload
Structural Steel and Foundation Details.pdf
Upload
Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specifications.docx
Upload
Bid Schedule and Cost Breakdown.xlsx
Project Documents
FILENAME
PAGES
SIZE
STATUS
UPLOADED
20 pages
File.pdf
147 MB
Ready
Mar 25, 2026
20 pages
File.pdf
147 MB
Ready
Mar 25, 2026
20 pages
File.pdf
147 MB
Ready
Mar 25, 2026
20 pages
File.pdf
147 MB
Ready
Mar 25, 2026
20 pages
File.pdf
147 MB
Ready
Mar 25, 2026
Drag & drop files, or browse
PDF, ZIP, and DWG
Status
Upload
Redwood Heights Mixed Use Project Plans.pdf
Upload
Architectural Floor Plans Level 1 to 5.pdf
Upload
Structural Steel and Foundation Details.pdf
Upload
Mechanical Electrical Plumbing Specifications.docx
Upload
Bid Schedule and Cost Breakdown.xlsx
Project Documents
FILENAME
PAGES
SIZE
STATUS
UPLOADED
20 pages
File.pdf
147 MB
Ready
Mar 25, 2026
20 pages
File.pdf
147 MB
Ready
Mar 25, 2026
20 pages
File.pdf
147 MB
Ready
Mar 25, 2026
20 pages
File.pdf
147 MB
Ready
Mar 25, 2026
20 pages
File.pdf
147 MB
Ready
Mar 25, 2026
Drop in bids exactly as you receive them -- PDFs, Excel, emails, even handwritten notes. No reformatting, no prep work required.
Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC
Mechanical
Concrete
Framing
Drywall
Painting
Flooring
Roofing
Masonry
Scope Item
VoltEdge Electrics
Apex Power Systems
BlueLine Electrical Services
Lighting Fixtures &
Installation
1
Included
$42,000
Source
Included
$39,500
Source
Included
$36,000
Source
Emergency & Exit
Lighting
1
Included
$8,200
Source
Not mentioned
Source
Included
$7,800
Source
Electrical Panels &
Distribution
1
Included
$28,000
Source
Included
$25,500
Source
Included
$26,200
Source
Fire Alarm System
(by EC)
1
Excluded
Source
Included
$14,000
Source
Hidden Exclusion
Source
Low Voltage Rough-In
1
Included
$9,500
Source
Excluded
Source
Included
$8,900
Source
Temporary Power &
Construction Power
1
Included
$6,000
Source
Alternate
$4,500
Source
Not mentioned
Source
Device Installation
(Outlets, Switches)
1
Included
$18,000
Source
Included
$16,800
Source
Included
$17,200
Source
Conduit & Wiring
1
Included
$52,000
Source
Included
$48,000
Source
Included
$49,500
Source
Total
$163,700
$143,800
$109,600
Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC
Mechanical
Concrete
Framing
Drywall
Painting
Flooring
Roofing
Masonry
Scope Item
VoltEdge Electrics
Apex Power Systems
BlueLine Electrical Services
Lighting Fixtures &
Installation
1
Included
$42,000
Source
Included
$39,500
Source
Included
$36,000
Source
Emergency & Exit
Lighting
1
Included
$8,200
Source
Not mentioned
Source
Included
$7,800
Source
Electrical Panels &
Distribution
1
Included
$28,000
Source
Included
$25,500
Source
Included
$26,200
Source
Fire Alarm System
(by EC)
1
Excluded
Source
Included
$14,000
Source
Hidden Exclusion
Source
Low Voltage Rough-In
1
Included
$9,500
Source
Excluded
Source
Included
$8,900
Source
Temporary Power &
Construction Power
1
Included
$6,000
Source
Alternate
$4,500
Source
Not mentioned
Source
Device Installation
(Outlets, Switches)
1
Included
$18,000
Source
Included
$16,800
Source
Included
$17,200
Source
Conduit & Wiring
1
Included
$52,000
Source
Included
$48,000
Source
Included
$49,500
Source
Total
$163,700
$143,800
$109,600
Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC
Mechanical
Concrete
Framing
Drywall
Painting
Flooring
Roofing
Masonry
Scope Item
VoltEdge Electrics
Apex Power Systems
BlueLine Electrical…
Lighting Fixtures &
Installation
1
Included
$42,000
Source
Included
$39,500
Source
Included
$36,000
Source
Emergency & Exit
Lighting
1
Included
$8,200
Source
Not mentioned
Source
Included
$7,800
Source
Electrical Panels &
Distribution
1
Included
$28,000
Source
Included
$25,500
Source
Included
$26,200
Source
Fire Alarm System
(by EC)
1
Excluded
Source
Included
$14,000
Source
Hidden Exclusion
Source
Low Voltage Rough-In
1
Included
$9,500
Source
Excluded
Source
Included
$8,900
Source
Temporary Power &
Construction Power
1
Included
$6,000
Source
Alternate
$4,500
Source
Not mentioned
Source
Device Installation
(Outlets, Switches)
1
Included
$18,000
Source
Included
$16,800
Source
Included
$17,200
Source
Conduit & Wiring
1
Included
$52,000
Source
Included
$48,000
Source
Included
$49,500
Source
Total
$163,700
$143,800
$109,600
Nivel structures every bid into a consistent view, trade by trade, so your team is comparing scope -- not trying to decode four different formats.
Evidence

Page 1
Fire Alarm (devices, wiring, programming) → Div. 28

Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC
Mechanical
Concrete
Framing
Drywall
Painting
Flooring
Roofing
Masonry
Scope Item
VoltEdge Electrics
Apex Power Systems
BlueLine Electrical Services
Lighting Fixtures &
Installation
1
Included
$42,000
Source
Included
$39,500
Source
Included
$36,000
Source
Emergency & Exit
Lighting
1
Included
$8,200
Source
Not mentioned
Source
Included
$7,800
Source
Electrical Panels &
Distribution
1
Included
$28,000
Source
Included
$25,500
Source
Included
$26,200
Source
Fire Alarm System
(by EC)
1
Excluded
Source
Included
$14,000
Source
Hidden Exclusion
Source
Low Voltage Rough-In
1
Included
$9,500
Source
Excluded
Source
Included
$8,900
Source
Temporary Power &
Construction Power
1
Included
$6,000
Source
Alternate
$4,500
Source
Not mentioned
Source
Device Installation
(Outlets, Switches)
1
Included
$18,000
Source
Included
$16,800
Source
Included
$17,200
Source
Conduit & Wiring
1
Included
$52,000
Source
Included
$48,000
Source
Included
$49,500
Source
Total
$163,700
$143,800
$109,600

Evidence

Page 1
Fire Alarm (devices, wiring, programming) → Div. 28
Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC
Mechanical
Concrete
Framing
Drywall
Painting
Flooring
Roofing
Masonry
Scope Item
VoltEdge Electrics
Apex Power Systems
BlueLine Electrical…
Lighting Fixtures &
Installation
1
Included
$42,000
Source
Included
$39,500
Source
Included
$36,000
Source
Emergency & Exit
Lighting
1
Included
$8,200
Source
Not mentioned
Source
Included
$7,800
Source
Electrical Panels &
Distribution
1
Included
$28,000
Source
Included
$25,500
Source
Included
$26,200
Source
Fire Alarm System
(by EC)
1
Excluded
Source
Included
$14,000
Source
Hidden Exclusion
Source
Low Voltage Rough-In
1
Included
$9,500
Source
Excluded
Source
Included
$8,900
Source
Temporary Power &
Construction Power
1
Included
$6,000
Source
Alternate
$4,500
Source
Not mentioned
Source
Device Installation
(Outlets, Switches)
1
Included
$18,000
Source
Included
$16,800
Source
Included
$17,200
Source
Conduit & Wiring
1
Included
$52,000
Source
Included
$48,000
Source
Included
$49,500
Source
Total
$163,700
$143,800
$109,600
Evidence

Page 1
Fire Alarm (devices, wiring, programming) → Div. 28

Electrical
Plumbing
HVAC
Mechanical
Concrete
Framing
Drywall
Painting
Flooring
Roofing
Masonry
Scope Item
VoltEdge Electrics
Apex Power Systems
BlueLine Electrical Services
Lighting Fixtures &
Installation
1
Included
$42,000
Source
Included
$39,500
Source
Included
$36,000
Source
Emergency & Exit
Lighting
1
Included
$8,200
Source
Not mentioned
Source
Included
$7,800
Source
Electrical Panels &
Distribution
1
Included
$28,000
Source
Included
$25,500
Source
Included
$26,200
Source
Fire Alarm System
(by EC)
1
Excluded
Source
Included
$14,000
Source
Hidden Exclusion
Source
Low Voltage Rough-In
1
Included
$9,500
Source
Excluded
Source
Included
$8,900
Source
Temporary Power &
Construction Power
1
Included
$6,000
Source
Alternate
$4,500
Source
Not mentioned
Source
Device Installation
(Outlets, Switches)
1
Included
$18,000
Source
Included
$16,800
Source
Included
$17,200
Source
Conduit & Wiring
1
Included
$52,000
Source
Included
$48,000
Source
Included
$49,500
Source
Total
$163,700
$143,800
$109,600
Every missing scope item, buried exclusion, and inconsistency surfaces automatically, linked to the original source document
Built-in tools that keep your preconstruction team aligned

Send bid invitations directly from Nivel. Subs submit in any format -- PDFs, Excel, emails, even handwritten notes. No chasing, no reformatting, no inbox chaos.
Invite Subs and Manage Bids in One Place

Send bid invitations directly from Nivel. Subs submit in any format -- PDFs, Excel, emails, even handwritten notes. No chasing, no reformatting, no inbox chaos.
Invite Subs and Manage Bids in One Place

Send bid invitations directly from Nivel. Subs submit in any format -- PDFs, Excel, emails, even handwritten notes. No chasing, no reformatting, no inbox chaos.
Invite Subs and Manage Bids in One Place

Upload your drawings and specs. Nivel pulls every scope item automatically and cross-references it against every bid -- so nothing gets assumed, skipped, or missed.
Scope Extracted Straight From Your Plans

Upload your drawings and specs. Nivel pulls every scope item automatically and cross-references it against every bid -- so nothing gets assumed, skipped, or missed.
Scope Extracted Straight From Your Plans

Upload your drawings and specs. Nivel pulls every scope item automatically and cross-references it against every bid -- so nothing gets assumed, skipped, or missed.
Scope Extracted Straight From Your Plans

Every gap, exclusion, and inconsistency Nivel flags links directly back to the original document and page. No digging, no second-guessing.
Every Answer, One Click Away

Every gap, exclusion, and inconsistency Nivel flags links directly back to the original document and page. No digging, no second-guessing.
Every Answer, One Click Away

Every gap, exclusion, and inconsistency Nivel flags links directly back to the original document and page. No digging, no second-guessing.
Every Answer, One Click Away
From Raw Bids to Apples-to-Apples in Minutes
Simple steps to smarter bid
decisions
No setup, no reformatting, no manual cross-referencing. Just upload and go.
1
Invite subs or upload bids in any format
2
Nivel extracts scope & structures every bid
3
Nivel shows every gap & exclusion flagged
4
Award with confidence, every line verified

From hundreds of hours to minutes
Nivel handles the manual work so your team focuses on the decision making and risk management.
Nivel handles the manual work so your team focuses on the decision making and risk management.
True Apples-to-Apples Comparisons
Bids structured into a consistent view across every trade -- so you're comparing scope, not formatting.
True Apples-to-Apples Comparisons
Bids structured into a consistent view across every trade -- so you're comparing scope, not formatting.
True Apples-to-Apples Comparisons
Bids structured into a consistent view across every trade -- so you're comparing scope, not formatting.
Gaps and Exclusions Surface Automatically
Every inconsistency flagged before it becomes a change order.
Gaps and Exclusions Surface Automatically
Every inconsistency flagged before it becomes a change order.
Gaps and Exclusions Surface Automatically
Every inconsistency flagged before it becomes a change order.
RFIs Managed Inside Nivel
Send clarifications to subs and track every response without leaving the platform.
RFIs Managed Inside Nivel
Send clarifications to subs and track every response without leaving the platform.
RFIs Managed Inside Nivel
Send clarifications to subs and track every response without leaving the platform.
Full Source Traceability
Every insight tied back to its original document. Verify anything in one click.
Full Source Traceability
Every insight tied back to its original document. Verify anything in one click.
Full Source Traceability
Every insight tied back to its original document. Verify anything in one click.
Ideas, insights, and updates from our team
From preconstruction workflows to practical guides -- stay in the loop with how Nivel is building smarter bid leveling and what we've learned along the way.
Frequently asked questions
Starting a pilot is simple. We’ll set you up to use Nivel on a real project with your actual bid packages. No sandbox data, no demos-only experience. The pilot lets your team see how Nivel fits into your bid review process before moving forward.
No. Nivel is designed to work with your existing workflow. Upload bids as you receive them, review comparisons the way you already do, and export results in formats your team is used to. There’s no new process to adopt.
Yes. Estimators, preconstruction managers, and reviewers can all access the same bids, comparisons, and context. Everyone works from the same information, without passing spreadsheets back and forth.
That’s exactly what Nivel is built for. The system handles inconsistent formats, incomplete scope, and unclear inclusions or exclusions—then highlights gaps and differences so they’re easy to review.
Yes. Every comparison, callout, and scope item links back to the original bid line or plan reference. You can always see where the information came from and verify it directly.
Starting a pilot is simple. We’ll set you up to use Nivel on a real project with your actual bid packages. No sandbox data, no demos-only experience. The pilot lets your team see how Nivel fits into your bid review process before moving forward.
No. Nivel is designed to work with your existing workflow. Upload bids as you receive them, review comparisons the way you already do, and export results in formats your team is used to. There’s no new process to adopt.
Yes. Estimators, preconstruction managers, and reviewers can all access the same bids, comparisons, and context. Everyone works from the same information, without passing spreadsheets back and forth.
That’s exactly what Nivel is built for. The system handles inconsistent formats, incomplete scope, and unclear inclusions or exclusions—then highlights gaps and differences so they’re easy to review.
Yes. Every comparison, callout, and scope item links back to the original bid line or plan reference. You can always see where the information came from and verify it directly.
Starting a pilot is simple. We’ll set you up to use Nivel on a real project with your actual bid packages. No sandbox data, no demos-only experience. The pilot lets your team see how Nivel fits into your bid review process before moving forward.
No. Nivel is designed to work with your existing workflow. Upload bids as you receive them, review comparisons the way you already do, and export results in formats your team is used to. There’s no new process to adopt.
Yes. Estimators, preconstruction managers, and reviewers can all access the same bids, comparisons, and context. Everyone works from the same information, without passing spreadsheets back and forth.
That’s exactly what Nivel is built for. The system handles inconsistent formats, incomplete scope, and unclear inclusions or exclusions—then highlights gaps and differences so they’re easy to review.
Yes. Every comparison, callout, and scope item links back to the original bid line or plan reference. You can always see where the information came from and verify it directly.
Stop losing hours to manual bid review. Start awarding with confidence.
Nivel gives preconstruction teams the speed and accuracy to level every bid, catch every gap, and make every award call with confidence.






