Frequently Asked Questions

What is BidScout?

BidScout is a subscription-based service that notifies you of public sector bids and RFPs that are let in your Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA).

How much does BidScout cost?

Bidscout is only $9.95 per month!. That is a great price for a great service that works for you all week, every week. The risk of missing an important project carries a much higher cost. We will bill you monthly on a recurring basis until you chose to cancel your subscription.  Not long term contracts or commitment.

After you subscribe, you will get a welcome email confirming your subscription. You will also be sent the most recent BidScout report. Whenever your MSA has bid activity, you will receive an email directing you to the BidScout site.  Simply log in and see your BidScout report in PDF format. You can view, save and print that report.

I am a subcontractor. Does BidScout help me?

Yes, winning companies can update the bid with request for subcontractors. Those bids are marked as “subcontracting” for you to review and to bid on.

Do I get the same bids emailed to me every day?

No. BidScout only emails you when there is a new bid, an update to a bid, a cancellation or an award notice in your MSA area.

What if I do not have time to look through all of these bid opportunities?

BidScout helps save you time and resources by delivering useful bid information as it is available. BidScout categorizes your opportunities for quick reading and links them to the detailed information. By just scanning the first page of the BidScout report you will know if a bid is right for you.

Does BidScout work 365 days a year?

BidScout reports are sent the morning of each working day, Monday – Friday.

Will there be days when I don’t receive bids?

If your MSA does not have any bid activity for a particular day, you will not receive an email. Most of our MSA’s update with bid activity each day of the week.

How do I know what MSA to sign up for?

The sample pages show all of the MSAs for each state, including the counties that make up each MSA.

What if I want to cancel my subscription?

Call 205-248-1241  to request a subscription cancellation.

As a BidScout subscriber, you will receive:

• A description of the product or service being let out to bid, including deadlines and requirements
• Contact information for the government agency issuing the bid
• Contact information for the bid’s buyer
• Links to the agency’s website and bid documents (when available)
• Award notices (when posted)
• Addendums to posted bids

 And the peace of mind of knowing that BidScout will be working for you!