Architectural Drafting Bid Planner Pro

Turn your project scope and estimated hours into a clear drafting fee. Architectural Drafting Bid Planner Pro combines a step-by-step bidding guide with an AutoLISP calculator and DCL interface.

Features

• Bidding guide: Learn how to define deliverables, estimate time, identify exclusions, and plan client reviews.
• Labor estimates: Calculate production, revision, and coordination hours using your own billing rate.
• Expenses and contingency: Include project costs and an allowance for uncertain work.
• Discounts and minimum fees: Evaluate discounts while maintaining your minimum project fee.
• Deposit calculator: Calculate the deposit and remaining balance.
• Scope tracking: Record the project, client, included work, and exclusions.
• Proposal export: Save a TXT proposal with your scope and fee breakdown.
• CSV export: Export estimate inputs and calculated totals.
• CAD summary: Insert a bid summary into your drawing.

Your download includes

• AutoLISP program (.LSP)
• Dialog interface (.DCL)
• Installation and operating instructions
• Example bid proposal
• Matching DCL preview image

Command: BIDPRO or DRAFTBID

Designed using core AutoLISP and DCL for AutoCAD 2002 and later. Source and calculation checks completed; AutoCAD runtime testing is pending.

Use your own rates and project assumptions. Default values are examples, not market prices. Taxes are not calculated, and included revision hours represent a limited time allowance. Confirm scope, schedule, and payment terms with your client before starting.