HCSS HeavyBid
Estimating
Estimating and bidding software built specifically for heavy civil, highway, and infrastructure contractors, a different world of estimating than a vertical building project.
What it does
HeavyBid lets an estimator import bid items directly from a state DOT website, matching the exact line-item format public infrastructure bids require, and price them using historical cost data built around heavy civil and highway work specifically. Multiple estimators can work the same bid file at once under a deadline, and once a bid is won, the same data integrates with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project to carry into execution.
Key features
- Bid item import directly from state DOT websites, matching the exact line-item format public infrastructure bids require
- Historical cost data and pricing databases built around heavy civil and highway work specifically
- Multiple estimators collaborating on the same bid at once under a deadline
- Integration with scheduling tools like Primavera P6 and Microsoft Project once a bid is won and moves into execution
How it's actually used
- An estimator imports a state DOT's bid item list directly into a proposal instead of retyping every line item by hand
- A heavy civil contractor's estimating team splits a large highway bid across several estimators working the same file at once ahead of a bid deadline
Tutorials
Tutorial videos for this tool are coming soon.
Good to know
- Pricing:
- Custom quote based on concurrent licenses rather than a per-user subscription, reflecting how heavy civil estimating teams often share access rather than each having a dedicated seat.
Reviewed 2026-09. Costs, timelines, and licensing details vary by location and change over time. Treat these as a starting point, not a quote.