US 2015/0032489 A1 · METHODS FOR FACILITATING THE PREPARATION OF CONSTRUCTION BID DOCUMENTS AND DEVICES THEREOF

Abstract

A method, non-transitory computer readable medium, and an electronic bidding server that obtains a selection of a template associated with a project from a first user, wherein the template includes at least a plurality of static and dynamic documents. Drawing(s), specification(s), and content associated with the project is received from a second user. Input field(s) of the one or more dynamic documents are populated with the content received from the second user. The specification(s), drawing(s), and static and dynamic documents are provided to a bidding platform configured to receive bids from bidders for completing the project. Subsequent to receiving and approving the bidder, a project administrator user approves automatic extraction of the data input, including the plurality of dynamic and static documents from all phases of the process to generate a compliant and correct contract for the project.

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Dependent claims

A method for facilitating the preparation of construction bid documents, the method comprising:

obtaining, with an electronic bidding server, a selection of a template associated with a project from a first user, wherein the template includes at least a plurality of static and dynamic documents and the first user is authenticated as an administrator of the project;
receiving, with the electronic bidding server, one or more drawings, one or more specifications, and content associated with the project from a second user, wherein the second user is identified by the first user as a prime designer associated with the project;
populating, with the electronic bidding server, one or more input fields of the one or more dynamic documents with the content received from the second user;
and
providing, with the electronic bidding server, the one or more specifications, one or more drawings, and static and dynamic documents to a bidding platform configured to receive bids from one or more bidders for completing the project.

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A non-transitory computer readable medium having stored thereon instructions for facilitating the preparation of construction bid documents comprising machine executable code which when executed by a processor, causes the processor to perform steps comprising:

obtaining a selection of a template associated with a project from a first user, wherein the template includes at least a plurality of static and dynamic documents and the first user is authenticated as an administrator of the project;
receiving one or more drawings, one or more specifications, and content associated with the project from a second user, wherein the second user is identified by the first user as a prime designer associated with the project;
populating one or more input fields of the one or more dynamic documents with the content received from the second user;
and
providing the one or more specifications, one or more drawings, and static and dynamic documents to a bidding platform configured to receive bids from one or more bidders for completing the project.

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An electronic bidding server, comprising:

a processor coupled to a memory and configured to execute programmed instructions stored in the memory comprising:
obtaining a selection of a template associated with a project from a first user, wherein the template includes at least a plurality of static and dynamic documents and the first user is authenticated as an administrator of the project;
receiving one or more drawings, one or more specifications, and content associated with the project from a second user, wherein the second user is identified by the first user as a prime designer associated with the project;
populating one or more input fields of the one or more dynamic documents with the content received from the second user;
and
providing the one or more specifications, one or more drawings, and static and dynamic documents to a bidding platform configured to receive bids from one or more bidders for completing the project.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Methods for facilitating the preparation of construction bid documents and devices thereof

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Methods for facilitating the preparation of construction bid documents and devices thereof

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