How to award a project

Awarding is the moment you pick a winner. Once awarded, the contractor knows they got the job, other bidders are notified, and the project moves into the "awarded" phase.

Before you award#

Make sure you've done these three things:

• Reviewed the bid line-by-line (not just the total)
• Confirmed scope, timeline, and exclusions in writing
• Verified the contractor's license and insurance match what your community requires

Step-by-step#

1. Open the winning bid

   From your project's Bids tab, click into the bid you want to award.

2. Click "Award this bid"

   Green button at the top of the bid. You'll see a confirmation screen with the total amount, contractor name, and a note that the 2.5% platform fee will be charged to them, not you.

3. Confirm and award

   Click Confirm award. The contractor gets an instant notification and email. The bid status changes to "Awarded".

4. Other bidders get notified

   Everyone else who bid gets an automatic "this project has been awarded" notification. You don't need to message them individually unless you want to.

5. Sign your contract

   The actual contract is between you and the contractor — same as any vendor relationship. Most contractors have their own contract template; some communities prefer to provide one. Either works.

After awarding#

The project page now shows:

• Awarded status
• A direct line to the contractor (messaging stays open)
• A document area for the signed contract, change orders, and invoices

Can I un-award?#

If the contractor backs out before work starts, yes — you can withdraw the award and re-open the project for bids, or award to a different bidder.

Once work has started, withdrawing the award doesn't cancel the contract. That part is between you and the contractor.

What if no bid feels right?#

You're never obligated to award. You can:

• Close the project and start fresh with revised scope
• Extend the bidding window and invite more contractors
• Award and then negotiate scope adjustments before signing