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Requests for information.
Answers, not assumptions.
Get the details you need from subcontractors when bidding a project. RFIs live in the Jobs section of BidBuild, keeping the question, subcontractor’s answer and your follow-up replies together with the project.
Jobs / Reed backyard pool · Orlando, Florida · Fictional project
RFIs
Requests for information raised on this job, and where each one stands.
| RFI # | Subject | Status | Priority | Submitted To | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RFI-001 | 0 replies · 1 attachment | Open | High | Alex Stone · Electrical subcontractor | 2026-11-06Overdue |
| RFI-002 | 2 replies | Answered | Medium | Morgan Lane · Hardscape subcontractor | 2026-12-10 |
| RFI-003 | 0 replies | Draft | Low | Casey Brooks · Plumbing subcontractor | 2026-12-12 |
Fictional subcontractors and project data · Dates evaluated as of November 8, 2026 · Example submissions and replies stay in this browser, not your account.
One question.
A conversation that stays with the job.
Give the bid its context
Send a clear question to the subcontractor. Add the drawing reference, project location, proposed solution and any supporting attachments so they know exactly what you need.
Keep requests in view
Choose a priority and a response-needed date. See open, answered and overdue requests within the job’s RFI list, rather than losing questions in separate messages.
Reply in both directions
The subcontractor can respond with an answer, and you can reply with a follow-up. Keep the exchange with the request so your team can refer back to the same conversation.
Clarify the scope.
Before you price the work.
Ask about material requirements, trade scope, connection locations or drawing details. Keeping the answers alongside the job gives your team a clear reference when preparing the bid.
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