Common Questions.

Which Trades Do You Cover?

Six: HVAC and mechanical, plumbing, electrical, roofing, general construction, and masonry. Each one has its own tuned keyword filter so you only see bids relevant to what you actually do.

Which States Do You Cover?

Basic tier covers Illinois statewide — all 102 counties, every state agency, every IL county and city portal we monitor.

Pro tier expands coverage to the full 12-state US Census Midwest region: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin. Pro reach is driven by federal opportunities with place-of-performance in any of these states.

Is There a Free Plan?

Yes. Sign up free and browse a limited version of the live feed — you'll see bid titles, agencies, and locations across Illinois, with deadlines shown as "closing this week." Free accounts can also save and track up to five bids. Upgrade to Basic or Pro any time to unlock exact deadlines, full descriptions, source links, and email delivery.

How Often Will I Get Emails?

Basic gets one digest per day at 7am with everything matching your trade filters. Pro gets same-day alerts as bids hit — delivered within minutes of posting.

The free plan is browse-only on the website — no email delivery — so you can see what we cover before you subscribe.

Can I Subscribe to Multiple Trades?

The free plan is view-only — you can browse the feed without setting up trade matching. Basic includes up to two trade selections, and Pro is unlimited — useful if you're a general contractor or run a multi-trade outfit.

Can I Save and Track Bids I'm Pursuing?

Yes. Save any bid to your pipeline, then move it through stages — Interested, Bidding, Submitted, Won, and Lost — and keep private notes on each one. It's a simple way to manage everything you're chasing in one place. Free accounts can track up to five bids; Basic and Pro are unlimited.

Do You Cover Residential Work?

No — we only surface government contracts (state, county, city, and federal). Residential bids run through different channels we don't monitor.

How Do I Cancel?

Click the unsubscribe link in any email or email us at info@jobsandbids.com. Cancellation is immediate and there are no cancellation fees. You won't be charged for the next billing cycle.

Can I Upgrade or Downgrade My Plan?

Yes — any time. Email info@jobsandbids.com and the change takes effect on your next billing cycle.

Do You Offer Annual Billing?

Yes. Basic and Pro can be billed monthly or yearly, and paying yearly saves 25% — like getting three months free. You choose your billing period when you sign up.

Do You Store My Credit Card Information?

No. Payments are processed through Stripe, which is PCI Level 1 certified. Your card details never touch our servers — we only receive a token confirming an active subscription.

How Current Is Your Data?

Our systems monitor government procurement continuously and surface new opportunities within minutes of an agency posting them. Federal opportunities refresh on a slightly longer cycle. Matching bids land in your feed and inbox without you lifting a finger.

How Accurate Are the Deadlines and Details?

We pull bid data directly from official government procurement sources — we do not modify, summarize, or rewrite anything. Every bid includes the issuing agency's name and contact details, so you can verify any detail directly with the agency.

That said, government agencies sometimes amend deadlines (addenda), cancel solicitations, or publish updates we may not see immediately. Always verify the deadline with the issuing agency before you bid — this is true of every aggregator, including this one, and is standard contractor practice anyway.

If you see an inaccuracy, email info@jobsandbids.com and we'll look at it right away.

Can I See a Sample of What I'd Get?

Yes — browse the live feed. Free preview shows enough to confirm relevance; subscribers get full deadlines, descriptions, and contact info.

Where Can I Reach a Real Person?

Email us at info@jobsandbids.com. We read every message.