Commercial tool
Roofing RFP generator
Bids are only comparable when every contractor prices the same work. Fill in what you know, choose what bidders must include, and download an editable brief.
Your RFP brief
Press Generate RFP.
How to use this tool
- Fill in the property, roof sections and the problem you want solved.
- Choose what every bidder must include: warranty, insulation, drainage, safety and schedule.
- Set site-visit, questions and proposal due dates.
- Download the RFP and send the same document to every contractor.
Bidding roof work in Ohio and Michigan
Public owners such as schools and municipalities have their own bidding rules; check with your purchasing office. For private owners, a shared site visit and one written scope make bids from Toledo, Detroit and statewide contractors comparable.
Bid delivery methods compared
| Method | How it works | Good for |
|---|---|---|
| Open bid on a written scope | Everyone prices the same specification | Public owners, schools, municipalities |
| Invited bid | Three or more selected contractors | Private owners, churches, HOAs |
| Design-build proposal | Contractor proposes the system | Owners without a consultant |
| Consultant-designed | Roof consultant writes specs and observes work | Large or complex roofs |
Get a free inspection or multiple bids
Free Asset Protection Inspection
Have the roof you're worried about looked at in person, at no cost and with no obligation. Homes, commercial buildings and HOA communities in Ohio and Michigan.
Inspections are done by our founder, Jonathan Blake, or, if you allow it, by the independent roofing and exterior contractor he works for.
Get three comparable bids
- Save or print this tool's result so every contractor starts from the same numbers.
- Ask at least three contractors for a written proposal on the same scope.
- Compare line by line: area, tear-off, repairs, materials, permits, warranty.
Why plan here first
| What you get | Midwest Roof Calculators | National cost websites | A first number on the doorstep |
|---|---|---|---|
| Built for Ohio and Michigan weather and permits | Yes | Rarely | Varies |
| Shows the formula and every assumption | Yes | Sometimes | Rarely |
| See results before giving contact details | Yes | Often not | No |
| Ranges labeled with what they include and exclude | Yes | Varies | Varies |
| Questions to ask every contractor | Yes | Sometimes | No |
| Replaces an in-person inspection | No, and we say so | No | No |
General comparison of approaches, not of any named company.
Frequently asked questions
Is this a roofing specification?
No. It is a structured project brief that helps bidders price the same work. Have a roof consultant or design professional review it before you issue it.
Why ask for unit prices?
Hidden conditions like wet insulation and deck damage only show up during tear-off. Unit prices agreed up front stop surprise change orders.
Should I require a site visit?
Yes. A mandatory site visit means every bidder sees the same roof, access and conditions, which makes proposals comparable.
What if I am considering a coating?
Choose coating as the project type. The brief adds substrate, dry film thickness, adhesion testing and wet-film verification requirements.
Want qualified contractors to bid it?
Takes about 30 seconds. No obligation, and we never sell your information.