--- title: How to Create a Bid Request / Request for Quote from an Estimate in Buildern description: In this article, you’ll learn how to create and send a bid request/request for quote directly from an estimate. --- [Skip to content](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/13773877-how-to-create-a-bid-request-request-for-quote-from-an-estimate-in-buildern#main-content) ![logo\_icon\_text](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Buildern%20logo.svg) - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [My Account](https://app.buildern.com/signin) - [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) [Get Started Free](https://app.buildern.com/signup) Welcome to Buildern Help Center! - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. [Buildern Help Center](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles?hsLang=en-gb) 2. [Bid Requests / Request for Quote](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/bid-requests-request-for-quote?hsLang=en-gb) # How to Create a Bid Request / Request for Quote from an Estimate in Buildern ### How to Create a Bid Request / Request for Quote from an Estimate in Buildern In this article, you’ll learn how to create and send a bid request/request for quote directly from an estimate. July 7, 2026 ### **📋 Requirements** Before creating a bid request/ request for quotes , make sure: - You have access to the **Estimates** module - Your estimate includes the line items you want to request bids for - Your subcontractors/vendors credentials are already added to your Buildern account ### **Create a Bid Request from an Estimate** Follow the steps below to get started with bid request/ request for quote directly from your estimate: - Go to your project - Navigate to the **Estimates** module - Open the relevant estimate [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/7600efbc-46ea-4c8a-9dd8-0f2318b6ba4d.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2277026791/b6734534dbbe2fe8b8581a5a4b10/7600efbc-46ea-4c8a-9dd8-0f2318b6ba4d?expires=1792671300&signature=1d42c7157a32ea8176314e96d8301c22a066ed28bf2e098cf7b2bbfb2a39715c&req=diIgEcl8m4ZWWPMW1HO4zfelvL8qmml6uxn3MdWtOfbAXOJsgmyUX6iF8flo%0AEXCn51s46b2UWx7V2eg%3D%0A) ### Bid Request Creation Options *ℹ️ **Note -** Multiple Bid Requests/Requests for Quote can be created from a single estimate item.* Select the items that you want to add to an Estimate. Once your items are selected, you can create a bid request using one of the following methods: ### **Option 1: Bulk Actions (for multiple items)** - Click the **➕ (Plus)** button in the bottom toolbar - Select **Bid Request / Request for Quote** [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/52fe6255-4dc6-4fbc-9beb-f98630347ace.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2277026787/8dbff396ac3344f2278b65d549dc/52fe6255-4dc6-4fbc-9beb-f98630347ace?expires=1792671300&signature=f97a0ba0b1cb763c4a34c71cba876c06583efc93970c6a09133b7349c85378ca&req=diIgEcl8m4ZXXvMW1HO4zU%2Fxq3bLtLk72nyxteQCPBQKIn7DHCmQurN6x%2Bq0%0A9O5%2FJ3ztNL9elVXX02c%3D%0A) ### **Option 2: From an individual item (for single-item requests)** - Edit the estimate item (click the triple dots \> Edit) - Scroll down to the **Bid Request** section - Click **Create Bid Request** [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/304fa74d-aac9-404a-86e6-815670e76b26.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2277026788/6df219d9c718384d28d16fa1f558/304fa74d-aac9-404a-86e6-815670e76b26?expires=1792671300&signature=3d8ce6af512d02002307e02090a5a5a009023190c9040f66ca316f2e00045b20&req=diIgEcl8m4ZXUfMW1HO4zd20MmTdikIjtmnRQGe61yNUKQIiMX2TuJ2Co96O%0AngT0PW2v1HYrLeCBrjQ%3D%0A) From here, choose one of the following: - **Create new bid request** – Creates a new bid request using this item - **Add to existing bid request** – Adds the item to an already created bid request [![](https://help.buildern.com/hubfs/Knowledge%20Base%20Import/81b8003a-7773-4912-9f73-8e1d66524f3f.png)](https://downloads.intercomcdn.com/i/o/suco1tn6/2277026789/6f3435a6df95c38b1fd9da1042b9/81b8003a-7773-4912-9f73-8e1d66524f3f?expires=1792671300&signature=08d6bfc1bf1b9aa70f1b01345c7a6adff62d649bb66df66a62615b21babdfc14&req=diIgEcl8m4ZXUPMW1HO4zbCcwRaWKaInMRiSPnEtvDpsRba5iU8PuDzMUU%2Be%0Akr%2Fd4oYWDnuU5QGeyQ8%3D%0A) ***ℹ️ Note*** *- This option is recommended because it allows you to create a bid request directly from an existing estimate item, ensuring that all key information is automatically transferred. When using this workflow, details such as the line item name, description, quantity, and pricing are prefilled, eliminating the need for manual entry.* *Buildern follows a data recycling approach, meaning the same line item is reused across different processes like bid requests, purchase orders, and subcontracts. This helps maintain consistency throughout the project, reduces errors, and ensures that all financial data remains aligned from estimation to execution.* ### **Configure Bid Request Details** After creating the bid request, review and complete the required details such as selecting subcontractors, setting dates, adding descriptions, attachments, and terms. *👉 Learn more about [How to Create and Send a Bid Request/ Request for Quote in Buildern](https://help.buildern.com/en/articles/13773923-how-to-create-and-send-a-bid-request-request-for-quote-in-buildern?hsLang=en-gb)* Once everything is ready: - Click **Save** to continue later - Click **Send** to notify vendors Next, we’ll dive deeper into additional features that support your workflow. 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