--- title: How to use the Bid Tracker | Review and Update the Bid Status description: bid tracking --- [Skip to content](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/how-to-use-the-bid-tracker-review-and-update-the-bid-status#main-content) English Show submenu for translations [Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new?hsLang=en) ![NEW\_PlanHub\_Logo\_Navy.png\]](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Design/PH%20Logos/NEW%202024%20PH%20Logos/NEW_PlanHub_Logo_Navy.png?height=40&name=NEW_PlanHub_Logo_Navy.png) - [Have an Issue? Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) Open main navigation Close main navigation - [Have an Issue? Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) - English Show submenu for translations - [Submit a Ticket](https://knowledgebase.planhub.com/knowledge/kb-tickets/new) What can we help you with? - There are no suggestions because the search field is empty. 1. 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This tutorial walks you through tracking your bids and using feedback to strengthen your strategy. #### **Bid Tracking** **Step 1:** Navigate to the **Bid Board** option in the main panel. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/6f21f7ea-c5b8-45b9-afaf-a381eb444b2c.png) **Step 2:** Click **Bid Board** to open the bid board page. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/a18106da-4123-44ad-8106-340e43711e63.png) **Step 3:** Locate the project you want to submit a bid on. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/3693db1c-c30a-4bf6-9e00-ab4a0439d12f.png) **Step 4:** Click on the "**Submit Bid**" button. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/5ada9938-2d00-47a4-8ef6-19e5ababb59b.png) **Step 5:** Attach your proposal and send it directly to the general contractor through planHub. This helps you track your bids, get feedback from GCs and track your company's bid stats. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/9611e204-3f7b-4127-a96d-40e8832a822a.png) **Step 6:** After you submit your bid on the platform, the **bid tracking** panel activates for that project. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/f79e6f13-0fc7-461f-8064-220ddbb988fa.png) **Step 7:** Choose the project you want to view the status on in the submitted column, then Click "**Track Bid."** ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/18ae5267-8b8d-4044-a74c-de7c7a14d756.png) **Step 8:** View the pop-up window showing the project name, trade, bid amount and tracking status. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/fe1fac88-193d-488b-880b-5d89484687f0.png) **Step 9:** Review the **Tracking** tab to see which stage your bid is in, such as "Submitted," "Reviewing," "Under Consideration," "Awarded," or "Not Awarded." ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/830429cf-946a-4b82-af0c-df057578bbd1.png) **Step 10:** Switch to the **Feedback** tab to review responses from the general contractor. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/c71cb826-60c4-4538-96ff-d8ea6eec688f.png) Bid status definitions: - **Submitted**: You submitted your bid. - **Reviewing**: The GC (general contractor) has viewed your bid. - **Under Consideration**: The GC is actively considering your bid. - **Awarded**: The GC awarded you the project. - **Not Awarded**: The GC has decided against your bid. --- #### **Checking and Updating Bid Status** **Step 1:** To check bid status, click on the project name to view the project page. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/f64ceefb-627c-42db-ab06-d22457aa2d06.gif) **Step 2:** Navigate to the general contractors section and select **View Profile** for the GC. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/faa10470-d69d-4356-90ce-aa3bb434c8b6.png) **Step 3:** Click the **Bids** tab in the Analytics section. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/552ae918-844d-40d7-a4d3-3b22f8a91934.gif) **Step 4:** View the **Awarded by this GC** section to see if you've been awarded projects. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/c9b577db-7d71-445e-a3ce-d2d9d0ccecee.gif) **Step 5:** On the left side, send a message to the GC to request the status. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/5e192ba4-3b34-4716-b281-2a0ba37c5d1d.gif) **Step 6:** If you learn the bid outcome through another method (like a phone call or email), manually update your bid’s status in planHub for accurate stats. To manually update an outcome, select the project from the Bid Board and click **Track Bid**. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/6d0d2a9d-b6db-4625-88b7-6ef2169f97b9.png) **Step 7:** Left click and hold the mouse button to drag the tab to the correct section. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/54da3be2-1c0b-45c5-a945-c9b5bc165d4f.gif) **Step 8:** Marking bid outcomes keeps your board organized and provides more accurate analytics, like win rates. **Step 9:** View your bid stats by visiting any GC’s profile and viewing the bids tab. --- #### **Requesting Feedback from a General Contractor** **Step 1:** In your Bid Board, click on **Track Bid** for a project you've bid on and open the bid tracking panel. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/65a842a5-2549-4d2e-bff4-7fb986bbf270.png) **Step 2:** Click the envelope icon on the right side of the tab to request feedback. The envelope will appear grayed out once feedback has been requested. ![](https://usercontent.us.prod.clueso.io/cb1eec54-ce60-4478-88c6-e890ec0f0a12/1fc78041-9a24-4b68-90f2-5344a169ef7a/7cff4f0b-7b3d-4238-8d69-ce6bef778ecd/images/4a64d435-af20-4832-9352-6e049df37e15.png) **Step 3:** When the GC replies within planHub, feedback will show immediately within the same panel. 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