> ## Documentation Index > Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.surfaice.pro/llms.txt > Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further. # Estimating & bid skills > Hugo skills for preconstruction estimating — bid tracking, leveling, scope sheets, buyout, RFIs, and change orders. **Reference catalog.** New here? Read [What is Surfaice?](/concepts/what-is-surfaice) and [Skills](/guides/skills) first. These skills support **estimators and preconstruction teams** on commercial and retail build programs. They are common in general-contractor and program-estimating workspaces with CSI trade folder structures, Outlook bid inboxes, and scope-sheet Excel workflows. ## Daily estimator workflow | Skill | What it does | | -------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `estimator-briefing` | Morning bid inbox digest — deadlines, coverage gaps, follow-ups | | `start-my-day` | Chief-of-staff morning briefing across email, Wrike, and active bids | | `bid-tracking` | Scan Outlook for sub bid responses — filed vs still in email | | `proposal-filer` | Download bid attachments from email into CSI trade folders | | `gap-detection` | Cross-reference scope sheet vs CSI folders for missing trades | ## Bid packages & review | Skill | What it does | | ------------------------------- | --------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `project-setup` | Create new project folder cloned from similar historical job | | `bid-package-for-subcontractor` | Assemble sub-facing bid package with share link | | `bid-package-review` | Document-abstraction App flow for scope-to-bid checklist + blue sheet | | `bid-leveler` | Side-by-side trade bid comparison from PDF/DOCX proposals | | `bid-letter-generator` | Generate client bid scope letter from internal estimate | | `dutch-bros-form-filler` | Map scope sheet to client proprietary bid form (customer-specific) | ## Scope sheets (blue sheet) | Skill | What it does | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `scope-sheet-reader` | Parse existing Estimator Scope Sheet — divisions, amounts, status | | `scope-sheet-filler` | Populate scope sheet from collected bid PDFs (writes Excel — requires approval) | ## GRO / Walmart remodel (Singleton-style) | Skill | What it does | | ------------------------- | -------------------------------------------------------- | | `gro-reader` | Parse GRO `.xlsm` from Box — trade divisions and amounts | | `gro-filler` | Build/populate GRO Excel from project inputs | | `scope-anomaly-detection` | Blueprint/bid package scope anomalies | | `scope-completeness` | Initiatives starting soon with no scope items defined | ## ITB & subcontractor outreach | Skill | What it does | | ------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------- | | `itb-distribution` | Generate and send Invitation to Bid emails to subs | | `itb-bounce-analysis` | Analyze bounced ITB delivery failures | | `find-subcontractor` | Find subs by trade/location with quality scoring | | `recommendation-by-trade` | Ranked sub recommendations with project history | | `regional-coverage` | Trade coverage strength by region | | `similar-project-package` | Bid package based on subs from similar past projects | | `cross-project-analysis` | Sub pricing trends and rotation across projects | | `program-activity` | Program-wide sub activity summary | ## Post-award & execution | Skill | What it does | | ---------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------ | | `award-kickoff` | Post-award kickoff brief — baseline from Sage + buyout to-do | | `buyout` | Post-award sub buyout tracking vs target savings | | `project-mobilization` | Award → construction readiness — folders, sub packages | | `letter-of-intent` | Post-bid award LOI communications to subs | | `change-orders` | In-flight CO status, amounts, approvals | | `rfi` | Open RFIs, routing, overdue responses | | `rfc-analysis` | Request for Contract change-order document analysis | | `daily-log` | Field activity digest from superintendent daily logs | | `daily-notes-check` | Superintendent daily note compliance in Wrike | ## Financials & portfolio (estimating) | Skill | What it does | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | `project-financials` | Job P\&L and margin from connected accounting / treasury systems (read-only) | | `open-treasury-financial-layer` | Financial queries via connected treasury data | | `portfolio-triage` | Cross-project risk ranking — margin, COs, buyout, closeout gaps | | `portfolio-dashboard` | Active remodel projects with RED/YELLOW/GREEN schedule status | ## Compliance & closeout (GC) | Skill | What it does | | -------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | | `closeout` | As-builts, lien waivers, billing gaps before job close | | `waiver-tracker` | Outstanding final lien waivers from subs | | `compliance-tracker` | Safety/compliance document acknowledgments | | `blacklist-status` | Sub blacklist checks before award | ## Engineering proposals (Slate DG) | Skill | What it does | | ----------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------ | | `proposal-generation` | Structural engineering proposals with fee calculations | | `billing-draft-invoice` | QuickBooks billing scan for completed Wrike projects | | `invoice-approval` | Chat-based invoice approval workflow | ## Example prompts ``` estimator-briefing — start my day gap-detection on Buffalo Grove bid-leveler — compare HVAC bids scope-sheet-reader for Project Riverside buyout status on Holt Who hasn't responded to our ITBs for concrete? ``` ## Related * [Construction & closeout use case](/use-cases/construction-and-closeout) * [Store development skills](/skills/store-development) * [Apps & automations](/skills/apps-and-automations) — bid-package-review uses document-abstraction App