TurboBid
by TurboBid
Last updated Mar 29, 2026 · 1 revision
On-premise HVAC and mechanical estimating with weekly vendor pricing updates and wizard-based overhead calculations.
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www.turbobid.com
About This Product
TurboBid is an on-premise estimating solution for small to midsize mechanical contractors covering HVAC, electrical, and plumbing project estimation. It features Trade Service material pricing updated weekly, wizard-based overhead and labor burden calculations, on-screen takeoff, and customizable bid reports. One-time purchase from $1,395 or monthly plans starting at $99/month.
Capabilities
How this product is delivered and what's included out of the box.
- Mobile app
- Not available
- Free trial
- Yes
- Free tier
- No
- Public API
- No
- Deployment
- On Premise
FSH Score Breakdown
Ease of Use 5.0
Features 6.5
Support 5.0
Value 5.5
Integrations 6.0
AI Capabilities 1.5
Customer Reviews
Features
73 features confirmed across
11categories· Showing confirmed capabilities only
Estimating & Quoting29features
Assembly BuilderPre-built assemblies databaseAutomated Estimating and Proposal ProcessesItem and assembly pictures in proposalsBOQ and Estimation ManagementEstimating ToolsChange OrdersChange Order RevisionsDesign Document And Proposal ExportFormal Proposal documentGood Better Best Option GenerationOption pricing and proposal inclusionsLabor and Material Cost CalculationOverhead and labor burden cost inclusion in estimatesLabor Units DatabaseGlobal Labor Unit Adjustment
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Linear Measurement for Conduit and Cable RunsLinear measurement for conduit and cable runsOverride Labor And Material Values During TakeoffMaterial Takeoff5 Step WizardReal-Time Access to Manufacturer Options and PricingSupply house price integration via TurboPricer and NetPricerBid PackageDetailed professional bid packages with pictures and pricingBill Of Materials GenerationCustomizable Labor and Material DatabaseDynamic Material Cost Updates and Revised PricingExcel Generator with Customizable Bid Summaries and ReportsMaterial Quantity DeterminationMulti-Vendor Pricing Per ItemPricing Service IntegrationProfessional ProposalsRoom-Specific Labor DifficultyUnified Materials Pricing and Labor Rates ScreenVendor Price File UpdatesVendor Price Files from Partnered Supply HousesProposal ManagementFormal Proposal documentBuilt-in Database of Price Estimates for HVAC Components and ServicesDesign Development WizardWizard formatProject Cost EstimationStep-by-step estimating process
Platform & Customization9features
Data ImportThird-Party IntegrationAutomated Closeout Package CompilationAutomatic Monthly Data BackupCentralized Database ManagementBack Office Data SyncCloud synchronizationBackup And RestoreAutomatic Database Back-UpCustom TemplatesItem and assembly picture display in proposals
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Configuration Console
Reporting & Analytics8features
ReportingCustomizable bid package reportsAnalyticsBid Analysis metrics (Cost Per Square Foot, Labor Hours)Audit Report GenerationAutomatic report generationLost Project ReportingLost Project ReportWhat-If Scenario AnalysisValue EngineeringPricing Detail ReportingFlat Rate Pricing ReportsProject Financial SummaryProject Detail
Compliance & Safety7features
Code ComplianceCode Section ComplianceDuct Traversal MeasurementLinear measurement for conduit or cable runsAudits And ComplianceCode compliance reportingBuilt-In SecurityCode Compliance ReportingBuilding Code ComplianceCode compliant installation quotingData EncryptionBuilt-In Security
Invoicing & Payments4features
InvoicingService work Invoice generationPricebook SynchronizationCustomizable Flat Rate Price Books CreationCustomizable Flat Rate Pricing Columns and Task Groups
Inventory Management4features
Bill Of Materials ManagementMaterial and Assembly ManagementImport Parts Pricing UpdatesMaterial Pricing UpdatesPurchase Order AutomationMaterial purchase order generationSupplier Catalog IntegrationVendor price file integration
Training & Education4features
Contractor Training and Support IncludedLive online training and customer supportOn-Demand Video LibraryVideo TutorialsIn-App Video TutorialsQuizzes & AssessmentsInteractive Video Tutorials
Technician Management3features
ChecklistsEstimate ChecklistRecruiting & StaffingEmployee ManagementTraining CoursesLive online training and customer support
Scheduling & Dispatch2features
Work OrdersWork Order documentProject ManagementProject Notes
Accounting Integration2features
Job CostingDirect and indirect cost accountingBurden Rate And Margin Calculation
AI & Automation1feature
Quoting AutomationAutomated bid package generation
Integrations 17 across 6 categories
Productivity 6
AutoCAD Native
Autodesk Revit Native
Bluebeam Native
Google Sheets CSV
Microsoft 365 Native
Microsoft Excel CSV
Industry-Specific 5
Epic
PlanSwift
Trade Service
TurboCloud
TurboPricer
Accounting 2
QuickBooks Desktop Native
QuickBooks Online Native
Field Service 2
BuildingConnected Native
Procore Native
eCommerce 1
NetPricer
Data & Automation 1
Zapier Zapier
Pricing
- Model
- Subscription
- Starting at
- $99/mo
- Notes
- Offers both subscription ($135/mo) and one-time purchase ($1,395) options. TurboCloud (cloud version) may have separate pricing. Free 14-day trial available. Separate editions for electrical and plumbing — each sold independently.
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