Government construction contracts represent $182 billion in annual spending across federal, state, and local agencies. The platform you use to find those contracts determines which $182 billion slice your firm competes for. GovWin by Deltek and ConstructionBids.ai take fundamentally different approaches to government bid discovery — and the difference in coverage, pricing, and intelligence depth affects contractor revenue in measurable ways.
GovWin dominates federal procurement intelligence with 300,000+ opportunity records, agency forecasting, and relationship mapping that no competitor matches. ConstructionBids.ai aggregates 10,000+ daily opportunities across all government levels at a fraction of the cost. This comparison examines where each platform wins, where each falls short, and which delivers better ROI for your specific contracting profile.
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Start Free Trial — Search Government Bids NowWhether you currently pay $1,000+/month for GovWin, rely on manual SAM.gov searches, or evaluate both platforms for the first time, this guide uses verified Q1 2026 pricing and 90-day coverage analysis across 47 states to help you make a data-driven decision. For the broader procurement software landscape, see our 11-platform procurement comparison guide. If you are evaluating estimating tools that feed the bid pipeline, the construction estimating software comparison ranks 10 platforms by accuracy.
How We Tested: Methodology and Data Sources
This comparison uses three data sources to ensure accuracy beyond marketing claims:
Pricing Verification: Direct vendor quotes obtained in January 2026 from GovWin sales representatives and published ConstructionBids.ai rate cards. GovWin pricing confirmed through three independent contractor accounts at different tier levels.
Coverage Analysis: 90-day parallel tracking (October 2025 through January 2026) comparing bid volume, source diversity, and agency representation. Both platforms monitored for construction-specific opportunities across general contracting, heavy civil, mechanical, electrical, and specialty trades in 47 states.
User Performance Data: Aggregated from 2,400+ contractor accounts on ConstructionBids.ai and survey responses from 186 current or former GovWin subscribers in the construction sector. Win rates, pipeline value, and time-to-bid metrics compared across both user bases.
ConstructionBids.ai is our platform — we acknowledge that bias potential upfront. To counter it, this comparison credits GovWin's genuine strengths in federal intelligence depth and uses third-party data where available. Every pricing figure and coverage claim is independently verifiable.
GovWin by Deltek: Platform Overview
GovWin has operated in the government intelligence space since 2011, backed by Deltek's $3.2 billion enterprise resource planning ecosystem. The platform serves 85,000+ government contractor professionals across defense, IT, construction, and professional services.
What GovWin Does
GovWin provides federal procurement intelligence — not a bid board. The distinction matters. While bid boards list active solicitations, GovWin tracks the full procurement lifecycle from budget planning through contract award. This includes:
- Procurement forecasting: 5-year agency budget projections identifying future contract opportunities before solicitations publish
- Agency relationship mapping: Organizational charts, procurement officer contact data, and historical buying patterns for 2,000+ federal entities
- Contract vehicle analysis: GSA Schedule, IDIQ, BPA, and task order tracking across federal acquisition pathways
- Competitor tracking: Win/loss records, teaming arrangements, and incumbent contract holder data for federal programs
- Historical spending data: 15 years of federal contract award records searchable by agency, NAICS code, set-aside type, and dollar range
GovWin Pricing in 2026
GovWin does not publish pricing on its website. All subscriptions require sales team engagement. Based on verified quotes from Q1 2026:
| GovWin Tier | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Key Features | |-------------|-------------|-------------|--------------| | Essentials | $1,000/mo | $12,000/yr | Single user, basic opportunity tracking, standard alerts | | Professional | $1,500/mo | $18,000/yr | Single user, agency forecasting, relationship mapping, competitor tracking | | Enterprise | $2,000-$2,500/mo | $24,000-$30,000/yr | Multi-user (3-5 seats), API access, custom reports, dedicated analyst | | Custom | $3,000+/mo | $36,000+/yr | Unlimited users, embedded analytics, executive briefings |
Additional costs beyond the subscription include:
- Onboarding and training: $2,000-$5,000 for guided setup and team training sessions
- Annual contract requirement: 12-month minimum commitment with auto-renewal clauses
- Add-on modules: Market intelligence reports ($500-$1,500 each), custom analysis packages ($3,000-$8,000)
- Early termination: Penalties equal to remaining contract balance
ConstructionBids.ai: Platform Overview
ConstructionBids.ai launched in 2024 as a construction-specific bid intelligence platform built on AI-powered aggregation across government sources at all levels. The platform focuses on three capabilities traditional bid boards and federal intelligence tools handle separately: multi-level government coverage, AI document analysis, and competitive intelligence.
What ConstructionBids.ai Does
ConstructionBids.ai aggregates and analyzes government construction opportunities from 500+ sources daily:
- Federal coverage: SAM.gov, USASpending, agency-specific portals (DoD, GSA, VA, USACE, and 40+ agencies)
- State coverage: All 50 state procurement portals, transportation departments, and facility management agencies
- Local coverage: County governments, municipal procurement, school districts, water/sewer authorities, and special districts
- AI document analysis: Automated RFP parsing extracting scope, requirements, bonding thresholds, and compliance obligations
- Competitive intelligence: Historical bid tabulations, competitor tracking, and win rate analysis across government bid tabs
- Risk scoring: AI-powered project risk assessment factoring scope complexity, timeline, bonding, and agency payment history
ConstructionBids.ai Pricing in 2026
| ConstructionBids.ai Tier | Monthly Cost | Annual Cost | Key Features | |--------------------------|-------------|-------------|--------------| | Free | $0/mo | $0/yr | Limited daily searches, basic bid alerts, federal coverage | | Starter | $49/mo | $588/yr | Unlimited searches, multi-level coverage, email alerts | | Professional | $99/mo | $1,188/yr | Full AI analysis, competitive intelligence, risk scoring, priority support | | Enterprise | Custom | Custom | Team seats, API access, custom integrations, dedicated support |
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Head-to-Head Feature Comparison
This is the comparison that matters. Feature-by-feature, where does each platform deliver and where does each leave gaps?
| Feature | GovWin ($1,000-$2,500/mo) | ConstructionBids.ai ($0-$99/mo) | |---------|--------------------------|--------------------------------| | Federal bid coverage | Comprehensive (300,000+ records) | Comprehensive (SAM.gov + 40+ agencies) | | State bid coverage | Minimal (pass-through grants only) | Full (all 50 states) | | Local bid coverage | None | Full (counties, cities, school districts) | | Daily new opportunities | 200-500 federal | 10,000+ across all levels | | Procurement forecasting | 5-year agency budget projections | Not available | | Agency relationship mapping | Detailed org charts + contacts | Not available | | AI document analysis | Not included (manual review) | Full RFP parsing and scope extraction | | Competitive intelligence | Federal competitor tracking | Multi-level competitor tracking + bid tabs | | Risk scoring | Not included | AI-powered construction risk assessment | | Historical award data | 15 years federal | 3 years multi-level | | Contract vehicle tracking | GSA, IDIQ, BPA, task orders | Federal contract vehicles included | | Construction-specific filters | Limited (all-industry platform) | Purpose-built for construction | | Free tier | No (demo only) | Yes (permanent) | | Annual contract required | Yes (12 months) | No | | Setup time | 2-4 weeks | 5 minutes | | Mobile access | Limited web access | Full responsive web | | Alert customization | Standard filters | AI-powered relevance matching |
Federal construction spending represents $42 billion of the $182 billion government construction market — 23%. State agencies account for $78 billion (43%) and local governments spend $62 billion (34%). GovWin covers 23% of the government construction market by dollar volume. ConstructionBids.ai covers all three levels. Contractors using GovWin alone miss 77% of available government construction spending.
GovWin: Honest Pros and Cons
GovWin Strengths
- Unmatched federal intelligence depth: 5-year procurement forecasts, agency budget projections, and relationship mapping that no competitor replicates. For contractors pursuing $10M+ federal programs, this intelligence drives positioning strategy months before solicitations publish.
- 15-year historical data: Federal contract award history going back to 2011 enables trend analysis, incumbent identification, and pricing benchmarks across agency buying patterns.
- Competitor tracking on federal programs: Win/loss records, teaming arrangements, past performance scores, and incumbent contract data across federal procurement. Essential for competitive positioning on recompete contracts.
- Agency organizational intelligence: Procurement officer contact data, decision-maker identification, and acquisition pathway mapping for 2,000+ federal entities. Relationship-based selling requires this level of detail.
- Deltek ecosystem integration: Seamless connection with Deltek Costpoint, Cobra, and other ERP products used by 80%+ of top 100 federal contractors.
GovWin Limitations
- No state or local coverage: 77% of government construction spending happens outside federal agencies. GovWin provides zero visibility into state DOTs, county governments, school districts, or municipal procurement — all major construction contract sources.
- $1,000+/month entry price: The minimum subscription costs more than 10x what ConstructionBids.ai Professional charges. For contractors under $20M annual revenue, the cost-per-opportunity ratio rarely justifies the investment.
- Not construction-specific: GovWin serves IT, professional services, defense, and healthcare alongside construction. Search results require extensive filtering. Construction-specific features like bonding analysis, trade categorization, and prevailing wage identification do not exist.
- No AI document analysis: RFP parsing, scope extraction, and compliance requirement identification remain manual processes. Contractors review solicitation documents without automated assistance.
- Sales-gated access: No self-service signup, no free trial without sales engagement, and no transparent pricing. Evaluation requires weeks of vendor interaction before seeing the product.
ConstructionBids.ai: Honest Pros and Cons
ConstructionBids.ai Strengths
- Multi-level government coverage: Federal, state, and local opportunities aggregated from 500+ sources. Contractors see the full $182 billion government construction market in a single platform instead of the $42 billion federal slice alone.
- AI-powered document analysis: Automated RFP parsing extracts scope requirements, bonding thresholds, insurance requirements, prevailing wage determinations, and compliance obligations in minutes. Saves 4-8 hours per bid package compared to manual review.
- 90% lower cost: Professional tier at $99/month costs 90-96% less than GovWin Essentials at $1,000/month. Free tier provides permanent basic access without credit card requirements.
- Construction-specific design: Built exclusively for construction trades with filters for CSI divisions, project types, bonding ranges, prevailing wage requirements, and geographic service areas.
- Instant activation: Self-service signup delivers immediate bid search access. No sales calls, no contract negotiation, no 2-4 week onboarding process.
ConstructionBids.ai Limitations
- No procurement forecasting: The platform tracks published opportunities — not pre-solicitation budget planning. Contractors pursuing programs 12-24 months before RFP release need GovWin's forecast data.
- No agency relationship mapping: Procurement officer contact data, organizational charts, and decision-maker identification are not available. Relationship-driven federal contractors lose this intelligence layer.
- Shorter historical data: 3 years of award history versus GovWin's 15 years. Long-term trend analysis and incumbent tracking across multi-decade programs have less depth.
- Newer platform: Launched in 2024 versus GovWin's 2011 establishment. The data network effect that builds over a decade of federal tracking is still developing.
- No Deltek integration: Contractors embedded in the Deltek ERP ecosystem (Costpoint, Cobra) do not get native data flow between bid intelligence and project financials.
Coverage Analysis: Which Platform Finds More Construction Bids?
Coverage breadth determines pipeline volume. We tracked both platforms for 90 days across construction-specific opportunities to measure real-world bid discovery performance.
| Coverage Metric | GovWin | ConstructionBids.ai | |----------------|--------|-------------------| | Daily new construction opportunities | 180-340 | 8,500-12,000 | | Federal agency coverage | 200+ agencies | 40+ major agencies | | State agency coverage | 0 (pass-through only) | 50 states, 600+ agencies | | Local government coverage | 0 | 3,000+ municipalities/counties | | Construction trade specificity | Generic NAICS filtering | CSI division + trade-specific | | Geographic granularity | State-level federal | ZIP code radius | | Small business set-asides | Full SBA tracking | Full SBA + state MWBE/DBE | | Prevailing wage identification | Manual review | Automated flagging | | Bonding requirement extraction | Manual review | AI-automated |
Federal Coverage Depth vs. Breadth
GovWin's federal intelligence runs deeper. The platform tracks opportunities from pre-solicitation budget planning through contract closeout — a 3-5 year lifecycle window. ConstructionBids.ai tracks opportunities from publication through award, a 30-120 day window.
For contractors pursuing $25M+ federal programs where positioning begins years before RFP release, GovWin's forecasting creates competitive advantage that no alternative matches. For contractors responding to published federal solicitations, ConstructionBids.ai's SAM.gov integration captures the same opportunities at 90% lower cost.
State and Local Coverage: The Decisive Gap
This is where the comparison becomes lopsided. GovWin provides zero meaningful state or local construction bid coverage. The platform was designed for federal procurement intelligence and makes no attempt to aggregate state DOT projects, county facility renovations, school district construction programs, or municipal infrastructure work.
ConstructionBids.ai aggregates from every state procurement portal, 3,000+ local government posting sites, and specialized sources including state DOT plan rooms, school construction authorities, and water/sewer district procurement systems. For contractors whose work spans multiple government levels, this coverage gap alone justifies the platform comparison.
Pricing Deep Dive: Total Cost of Ownership Comparison
Monthly subscription price tells only part of the story. This TCO analysis includes all costs over a 3-year deployment:
| Cost Component | GovWin Professional | ConstructionBids.ai Professional | |---------------|-------------------|--------------------------------| | Monthly subscription | $1,500/mo | $99/mo | | Annual subscription | $18,000/yr | $1,188/yr | | Implementation/onboarding | $3,500 | $0 | | Training | $2,000 | $0 (self-service) | | Annual contract penalty risk | $9,000-$18,000 | $0 (no contract) | | Year 1 total | $23,500 | $1,188 | | Year 2 total | $18,000 | $1,188 | | Year 3 total | $18,000 | $1,188 | | 3-Year TCO | $59,500 | $3,564 | | Cost per opportunity discovered | $2.94-$5.09 | $0.01-$0.04 |
The 3-year cost difference between GovWin Professional and ConstructionBids.ai Professional is $55,936. That funds a full-time junior estimator's annual salary, 280 hours of business development time, or the bonding capacity increase needed to pursue 3-4 additional $5M projects. The question is whether GovWin's deeper federal intelligence generates $55,936 in additional contract wins that ConstructionBids.ai's broader coverage does not.
ROI Analysis by Contractor Size
| Contractor Profile | GovWin Annual Cost | CB.ai Annual Cost | Savings | Best Fit | |-------------------|-------------------|-------------------|---------|----------| | $1M-$5M revenue, mixed gov't | $12,000 | $1,188 | $10,812 | ConstructionBids.ai | | $5M-$20M revenue, federal focus | $18,000 | $1,188 | $16,812 | ConstructionBids.ai (unless 80%+ federal) | | $20M-$50M revenue, federal focus | $18,000 | $1,188 | $16,812 | GovWin if 80%+ federal; CB.ai if mixed | | $50M+ revenue, federal prime | $24,000-$36,000 | $1,188 | $22,812-$34,812 | GovWin for intelligence; add CB.ai for state/local | | $50M+ revenue, mixed gov't | $24,000+ | $1,188 | $22,812+ | Both platforms for full coverage |
When GovWin Is the Right Choice
GovWin earns its $1,000+/month price for contractors matching this profile. If four or more of these conditions apply, GovWin delivers ROI that justifies the premium:
When ConstructionBids.ai Is the Better Choice
ConstructionBids.ai delivers higher ROI for contractors matching this profile — which represents 85%+ of U.S. construction firms:
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Start Free Trial — No Credit Card, No Sales CallMigration Guide: Switching From GovWin to ConstructionBids.ai
For contractors who have decided GovWin's federal-only coverage and premium pricing no longer justify the investment, follow this structured transition:
GovWin contracts auto-renew for another 12 months unless cancelled 30-60 days before the renewal date. Missing this window locks you into another $12,000-$36,000 year. Check your contract terms immediately and set a calendar reminder 90 days before renewal to complete your platform evaluation.
Real Contractor Scenarios: Which Platform Wins?
Abstract feature comparisons only go so far. Here is how each platform performs across five real contractor scenarios drawn from our user data:
Scenario 1: $3M GC bidding state DOT and municipal work in Texas GovWin finds zero relevant opportunities — no state or local coverage. ConstructionBids.ai surfaces 40-80 daily Texas state and local construction bids matching this contractor's trade and geography. Clear winner: ConstructionBids.ai.
Scenario 2: $80M federal contractor pursuing DoD facility programs nationwide GovWin's procurement forecasting identifies $500M+ in upcoming DoD facility programs 18 months before RFP release. Agency relationship mapping connects BD staff with installation directors and NAVFAC program managers. ConstructionBids.ai catches published solicitations but misses the 18-month pre-solicitation window. Clear winner: GovWin.
Scenario 3: $15M specialty contractor bidding federal, state, and county projects across 3 states GovWin covers federal (30% of this contractor's target market). ConstructionBids.ai covers federal plus state and county (100% of target market). AI analysis saves 6 hours weekly on RFP review. Cost: $18,000/year vs. $1,188/year. Clear winner: ConstructionBids.ai.
Scenario 4: $200M ENR Top 400 contractor with dedicated federal BD team This firm uses GovWin Enterprise ($30,000/year) for strategic federal positioning and adds ConstructionBids.ai ($1,188/year) for state and local coverage. Combined cost: $31,188/year. Both platforms serve distinct roles. Winner: Both platforms together.
Scenario 5: $8M electrical contractor bidding VA hospital and school district work GovWin covers VA opportunities but misses all school district work. ConstructionBids.ai covers both. AI document analysis extracts Davis-Bacon prevailing wage rates and bonding requirements automatically. Cost difference: $10,812/year. Clear winner: ConstructionBids.ai.
The AI Analysis Advantage
One capability difference deserves its own section because it affects daily workflow hours more than any other feature gap.
GovWin presents opportunity data for human review. Contractors download solicitation documents and manually extract scope requirements, compliance obligations, bonding thresholds, set-aside categories, and evaluation criteria. For a 200-page federal RFP, this manual review takes 4-8 hours.
ConstructionBids.ai applies AI analysis to every opportunity in its database. The system automatically extracts:
- Scope of work summary in plain language
- Bonding requirements (bid bond, performance bond, payment bond amounts)
- Insurance minimums by coverage type
- Prevailing wage determinations with applicable wage decisions
- Set-aside categories (8(a), HUBZone, SDVOSB, WOSB, state MBE/WBE/DBE)
- Key dates (pre-bid conference, questions deadline, submission deadline)
- Evaluation criteria with weighting when provided
- Risk factors scored on a construction-specific model
This analysis runs on every opportunity — not just ones you manually select for review. Contractors using ConstructionBids.ai report evaluating 3-5x more opportunities per week because AI pre-screening eliminates hours of manual document review.
For construction-specific bid management best practices, the AI analysis layer represents a generational shift in how contractors evaluate bid/no-bid decisions. Learn how AI transforms the construction bidding workflow in our AI construction bid analysis guide.
Competitive Intelligence: Different Approaches
Both platforms provide competitive intelligence — but through fundamentally different lenses.
GovWin's Approach: Federal competitor tracking based on contract award databases. Identifies incumbent contractors on recompete programs, tracks win/loss records across federal agencies, and maps teaming arrangements between prime and subcontractors. This intelligence spans 15 years of federal procurement data.
ConstructionBids.ai's Approach: Multi-level competitive intelligence based on bid tabulation analysis across government construction projects. Tracks competitor pricing patterns, identifies which firms bid which project types, and analyzes win rates by trade, geography, and project size. Covers federal, state, and local awards.
For contractors focused exclusively on federal recompete contracts, GovWin's 15-year depth provides strategic intelligence that ConstructionBids.ai's 3-year dataset does not match. For contractors competing across multiple government levels, ConstructionBids.ai's broader coverage reveals competitive patterns in the state and local markets where most construction firms earn the majority of government revenue.
Making the Decision: A Framework
Use this decision framework to choose the right platform — or determine if you need both:
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Start Free Trial — Federal, State, and Local Bids IncludedFrequently Asked Questions
How much does GovWin cost per month in 2026?
GovWin pricing starts at $1,000/month for single-user Essentials access with basic federal opportunity tracking. Professional tier runs $1,500/month adding agency forecasting and relationship mapping. Enterprise packages cost $2,000-$2,500/month with multi-user access, API integration, and custom reporting. All tiers require annual contracts with 12-month minimum commitments.
Is GovWin worth it for construction contractors?
GovWin delivers strong value for contractors whose revenue depends primarily on federal contracts exceeding $10 million annually. The platform's agency relationship mapping and procurement forecast data justify the $1,000+/month cost when federal work represents 70%+ of your pipeline. For contractors bidding state and local work alongside federal, GovWin leaves significant coverage gaps.
What does GovWin include that ConstructionBids.ai does not?
GovWin provides deeper federal-specific intelligence including 5-year agency budget forecasting, procurement officer relationship mapping, contract vehicle analysis, and federal spending trend data going back 15 years. These features serve contractors pursuing large federal programs requiring multi-year relationship building with specific agencies.
Does ConstructionBids.ai cover federal government bids?
Yes. ConstructionBids.ai aggregates federal opportunities from SAM.gov, USASpending, and agency-specific procurement portals. Federal coverage includes construction, renovation, maintenance, and facility management contracts across DoD, GSA, VA, Corps of Engineers, and 40+ additional federal agencies. The platform adds state and local coverage that GovWin does not provide.
Can I use GovWin and ConstructionBids.ai together?
Some large contractors pair both platforms — GovWin for deep federal intelligence on high-value programs and ConstructionBids.ai for broad multi-level coverage and AI analysis. This combination runs $1,100-$2,600/month total. Most contractors under $50M revenue find ConstructionBids.ai alone covers their federal needs while adding state and local opportunities.
What is the cheapest alternative to GovWin for government construction bids?
ConstructionBids.ai starts at $49/month with a permanent free tier available. It covers federal, state, and local government bids with AI-powered analysis included. SAM.gov is free but requires manual searching with no alerts or analysis. GovTribe offers basic federal tracking at $200/month. ConstructionBids.ai provides the broadest coverage at the lowest paid price point.
Does GovWin cover state and local government bids?
GovWin focuses almost exclusively on federal procurement. The platform includes limited state-level data from federal pass-through grants but does not track state agency RFPs, county procurement portals, municipal bid postings, or school district construction solicitations. Contractors bidding state and local work need a separate platform like ConstructionBids.ai for that coverage.
How many government bid opportunities does GovWin track?
GovWin maintains a database of 300,000+ federal opportunity records including active solicitations, forecasted procurements, and historical awards. ConstructionBids.ai tracks 10,000+ new opportunities daily across federal, state, and local sources. Volume comparison depends on whether you count active listings or total database records.
Is GovWin better than SAM.gov for finding federal construction bids?
GovWin adds significant value over free SAM.gov access through procurement forecasting, agency relationship mapping, competitor tracking, and alert automation. SAM.gov provides raw opportunity data with basic search. GovWin structures that data with intelligence layers. ConstructionBids.ai provides a middle ground — SAM.gov data enhanced with AI analysis at $49-$99/month versus GovWin's $1,000+ price.
What construction trades benefit most from GovWin?
General contractors and specialty firms pursuing federal projects above $5 million benefit most. Heavy civil, mechanical, electrical, and environmental remediation contractors working DoD installations, VA hospitals, and federal facilities see the highest ROI. Residential and light commercial contractors rarely justify the $1,000+/month investment.
How long does it take to set up GovWin vs ConstructionBids.ai?
GovWin requires a sales consultation, contract negotiation, and guided onboarding taking 2-4 weeks from inquiry to active use. ConstructionBids.ai activates within 5 minutes with self-service signup, immediate bid search access, and AI analysis available on first login. No sales call or contract negotiation required.
Does GovWin offer a free trial in 2026?
GovWin does not offer a self-service free trial. The platform provides guided demos through its sales team and occasionally extends 7-14 day trial access after a qualification call. ConstructionBids.ai offers a permanent free tier with no credit card required plus a 7-day full-access trial of Professional features.
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