Frequently asked questions
Everything teams typically ask before signing up.
What is Bid Responder?+
Bid Responder is an AI-powered RFP and RFQ response platform. It generates draft responses grounded in your knowledge base, scores win probability, manages your content library, and handles team collaboration.
Which industries do you support?+
20+ industries with equal depth — EV charging, government, healthcare, IT services, energy, construction, manufacturing, telecom, environmental, transportation, education, cybersecurity, facilities, aerospace, water, architecture, hospitality, security, pharma, and fire protection.
How accurate are AI-generated answers?+
Every AI answer is grounded in your knowledge base and includes a confidence score. HIGH means the answer is backed by your documents; LOW means the AI is working without supporting information and a human should review.
Is there a free plan?+
Yes. The free plan covers AI answer generation, knowledge base, and exports for solo bidders. Paid plans add team workflows, advanced compliance modules, and higher limits.
How is pricing structured?+
Free, Starter ($49/mo), Professional ($149/mo), and Enterprise (custom). Annual billing comes with approximately 20% off.
Can I migrate from Responsive, Loopio, or Qvidian?+
Yes. Our import tools accept CSV and Excel exports of Q&A libraries from major platforms.
How does Bid Responder handle data security?+
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. We follow SOC 2 controls, support SSO, and offer data-residency options for enterprise customers.
Do you support government contracting?+
Yes. Federal (FAR/DFARS, NIST 800-171, CMMC) and state procurement workflows are first-class. We maintain state-by-state guides at /government covering all 50 states.
Does Bid Responder support NEVI EV charging RFPs?+
Yes. The NEVI compliance checker scores responses against the Federal Highway Administration minimum standards and surfaces gaps before submission.
Can I integrate Bid Responder with my CRM?+
Yes. Use the REST API and webhooks to sync opportunities, projects, and outcomes with Salesforce, HubSpot, or any CRM with an HTTP API.
Does Bid Responder export to the buyer's required format?+
Yes. Word, Excel, CSV, and PDF exports preserve the original RFP structure.
How long does onboarding take?+
Most teams are productive within a day. Importing past proposals into the knowledge base is the longest step and takes minutes per document.
Can I cancel anytime?+
Yes. You can cancel anytime and retain access through the end of your billing period. Your data is exportable on cancellation.
Do you offer enterprise SSO?+
Yes. SAML 2.0 SSO is available on Professional and Enterprise plans.