Install Benarit Bid Tool
- Download Benarit Bidtool.
- Once the download is complete click the BenaritBidTool.exe file to run the installation.
- Click Yes to allow the setup program to proceed.
- A setup wizard opens. Click Next.
- Check the “I accept the terms of the License Agreement” box and click Next.
- The setup wizard shows the folder to which the program will be installed. Click Install.
- A message appears when the installation is complete. Make sure the “Run Benarit BidTool” box is checked and click Finish. Benarit Bid Tool opens.
Bidding
- After installation is complete, a shortcut to run Benarit Bid Tool is created on your desktop. Double click it to run Benarit Bid Tool.
- When Benarit Bid Tool opens, click Open File.
- Browse to the folder where the bid file is stored. The bid file has a *.bnr extension. Select the bid file and click Open.
- The bill of quantities is displayed. Double click the section you want to open, then double click the subsection to see its articles.
- You can fill your prices for each article in the Unit Price column.
- To move from one section to another, click the title of the section you’re currently in and in the section list double click the section you want to open.
- To set a discount, click the General Discount button. Click the % column and set your discount. To go back to the section list click the Prices button.
- You can also set a discount for a section using the Section Discount button.
- Once you’re done filling your prices and discounts, click the Lock/Reopen button. This will prevent editing your bid.
- After your bid has been locked, you need to print it (or create a PDF file of your bid) by clicking the Print button.
- To exit Benarit Bid Tool click the door button on the bottom right corner of the screen.
- Send via email the bid file (the file with the *.bnr extension) and the PDF file to the project owner.