AI Prompt for Bid Leveling

This is a free, copy-paste bid leveling prompt. Fill in the [BRACKETS], run it in your AI assistant, and check the result before it goes anywhere.

Fill-in template

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.

Example output (made up)

| Scope Item | Bid A | Bid B | Bid C |
| Fire alarm tie-in | Included | Not mentioned | Excluded |
| Temp power | Excluded | Included | Included |
Adders (your estimate needed): Bid A - temp power; Bid C - fire alarm tie-in.
Questions for Bid B: Confirm fire alarm tie-in is included.

Watch out for: AI will happily make up adder dollar amounts. Use your own numbers. 'Not mentioned' does not mean included. Only paste bid data into tools your company allows, since bids are confidential.

How to use it

1. Fill in every [BRACKET] with your own job facts.
2. Paste the prompt into ChatGPT, Claude, or Gemini.
3. Check the output against your documents before you send it.

FAQ

Does this bid leveling prompt work in ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini?

Yes. It's plain text, so it works in any major AI assistant. Results vary a little. Always review the output.

What should I check before using the output?

AI will happily make up adder dollar amounts. Use your own numbers. 'Not mentioned' does not mean included. Only paste bid data into tools your company allows, since bids are confidential.

Last updated 2026-10-15.