How Many Subcontractor Bids Per Trade? 2026 Coverage Guidelines for GCs

General contractors typically receive bids from 9-15% of contacted subcontractors, but those using bid management software can boost response rates to 47%. Targeting engaged subs through dedicated platforms significantly improves bidding efficiency and project planning.

In short: The typical subcontractor response rate for commercial GCs is 9–15%, based on ConstructConnect®'s general contractor (GC) interview data. GC's who targeted highly engaged subcontractors though bid management software see response rates of 47%, based on ConstructConnect research. Three…

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