Construction Bid Database Guide 2025
Master construction bid databases to find more opportunities and build a strong bid pipeline.
Database Types
- Government Databases - SAM.gov, state portals, municipal systems (free)
- Commercial Aggregators - ConstructionBids.ai, Dodge, ConstructConnect (subscription)
- Plan Room Networks - BuildingConnected, PlanHub, iSqFt (free to premium)
Top Databases
| Database | Type | Coverage | Pricing | |----------|------|----------|---------| | ConstructionBids.ai | Aggregator | 1,000+ portals | $49-399/mo | | SAM.gov | Federal | 100K+/year | Free | | Dodge | Commercial | Millions | $200+/mo | | ConstructConnect | Network | Large database | $129+/mo | | BidClerk | Aggregator | 400K+ projects | $50-150/mo |
Search Best Practices
- Use NAICS codes, not just keywords
- Set appropriate geographic radius
- Filter by project value range matching your bonding capacity
- Create 3-5 saved searches covering different criteria
