Level three electrical bids with AI

Use AI to build a leveling table and catch scope gaps before you award a sub.

Tools

A general AI assistant that your company has approved for bid data. Keep a spreadsheet for the final numbers.

Steps

1. Write out your base scope list (temp power, fire alarm tie-in, fixtures, low voltage, permits, and so on).
2. Paste the inclusions and exclusions from each bid into the Sub scope leveling prompt. Leave out any sub names you don't need.
3. Read the table. Treat every 'Not mentioned' as a question, not an inclusion.
4. Put in YOUR OWN adder numbers. Never use AI-made dollar figures.
5. Send clarification questions to each sub before you award.

The prompt

Sub scope / bid leveling

Help me level these subcontractor bids for [trade] on [project type].
Base scope we need covered: [list key scope items]
Bid A ([sub name]): [paste inclusions/exclusions/price]
Bid B: [paste]
Bid C: [paste]
Output a leveling table: Scope Item | Bid A | Bid B | Bid C (Included / Excluded / Not mentioned).
Then: estimated adders needed to make each bid complete, apparent low bidder after adjustments, and clarification questions to send each sub.

Checklist before you send

• Every scope item appears in the table
• Adders come from your own estimate
• Alternates and unit prices are compared like for like
• Clarifications are answered in writing

Last updated 2026-10-15.